Al Franken has written a great book

[madaboutharry]

I am now about half-way through "Lies and The Lying Liars Who Tell Them" and frankly, it is impossible to put down. He keeps you turning pages, not knowing if you will soon be laughing or if you will get pissed off all over again about things like stolen elections.

But, he is really funny while telling the truth.

I loved this: "Scumbag," "sociopath," "perpetual preener," "rapist," "unserious," "craven miscreant,"(1) Sound like anyone you know? I mean, besides Steven Seagal?(2) Actually, it was the forty-second President of the United States, Bill Clinton, who was called all these things. In my day, we never used such language to describe the President, unless he was a real asshole like Nixon."

Franken's footnotes: (btw: he has real footnotes in his book)

(1)Scumbag - Rep. Dan Burton to the Washington Post; sociopath-Craig Shirley in the Washington Times; perpetual preener,rapist,unserious-George Will in his syndicated column; craven miscreant-Michelle Malkan in the Washington Times

(2)Just Kidding. I have never heard Steven Seagal being referred to as a "rapist," or a "sociopath," or "unserious."

I am glad to see this book is successful. Everyone should read it.

[cherryperry]

1. I just got my copy and I just love it!

I've already read 2 of his books and they are all laugh-out-loud funny! He's just wonderful...still say he should be the next president's press secretary.

:pals:

[Maccagirl]

2. It's a page-turner alright

I started it yesterday and while I love it-I have only laughed the knowing laugh of someone who thinks 'Yep-you nailed it'. It's really rooted in truth and anger and it's just too close right now. An important book.

[Tennessee Gal]

3. Can't put it down!

Franken really nails them!

I love the little surprises he includes - small details that even political activists might not be aware of. They are tremendous.

This book is well researched!

[0007]

4. Can't wait to get copy

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