The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
by Thomas Frank
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Book Reviews of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
Book Review: The Wrecking Crew by Thomas Frank
Summary: 5 Stars
You remember Hillary Clinton talking about the vast right wing conspiracy back in the late 90's? Well in The Wrecking Crew Thomas Frank chronicles the entire 30 year, systematic and sordid affair, including all the details, names, dates, and theme songs such as "DE-FUND THE LEFT."
If you ever wondered who's systematically undermining (yes it's still going on) our government of, by, and for the people, this book clarifies things better than any book I've ever read. If you really want to know what the next President is up against, you can't afford to miss this book.
Book Review: An important book
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Frank clearly does not approve of the conservative antics he writes about, but who does, other than those getting rich on subverting government? A lot of this material has been in the news, but he has added a lot in the form of research and candid remarks through interviews with perpetrators such as Jackass Abramoff, Scanlon, etc. A major inspiration for these Wrecking Crew members was Reagan, with his view of "I am here to get government off your back". They (Junior Bush, et. al.) thought this meant, "...and into your pockets".Book Review: Impressive book
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. It was both witty and engaging, much like Frank's earlier book, What's the Matter with Kansas. As a lover of politics, which most people who read this book will likely be as well, I found that the matter is deals with is so obvious and blatant that it is almost comical - if it was so depressing and downright frustrating. If you enjoy looking at government and our political system with a critical eye, you'll enjoy this book.Book Review: Explains How Milton Friedman & His Followers . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
made billionaires out of millionaires and killed the middle class around the world.
Written and documented quite clearly, and even if at times, I disagree with her political views, she makes it quite plain that economies built on fear and greed destroy the Democracies that Capitalism is supposed to foster.
I wish I had read this book a year ago. I think it would have prepared me for the economy we face today.
Book Review: loved it!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!
After hearing Bob McChesney, the host of Media Matters radio show, rave about The Wrecking Crew, (something that he rarely does) and listening to his interview with Thomas Frank, I bought a copy of the book in Chennai, India.
I love Frank's analysis of American politics and governance in the post-1980 era.
I've highly recommended it to many people.