Book TV Schedule: June 8th - 10th

[Viva_La_Revolution]

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C-SPAN2's Book TV: June 8-10
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After Words
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Insightful author interviews
Saturday 9 PM, Sunday 6 PM and 9 PM ET
Historian Kenneth Ackerman is the author of Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties. In his book, he discusses J. Edgar Hoover's involvement in the Palmer Raids and the successive events that led to his role as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Ackerman is interviewed by Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court Correspondent for USA Today.


Weekend Highlights
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LIVE and taped coverage of the 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair
Featured authors include: Erik Larson, author of Thunderstruck, Douglas Brinkley, editor of The Reagan Diaries, and Walter Isaacson, author of Einstein: His Life and Universe. (Saturday LIVE at 11 AM ET (re-air 11 PM) and Sunday LIVE at 11 AM ET (re-air 11 PM)

William Langewiesche, The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor
William Langewiesche talks about the proliferation of nuclear weapons to poorer, more unstable countries and the threat this poses to the international community. Mr. Langewiesche also discusses the role played by Pakistani scientist A.Q. Khan in aiding countries like North Korea and Iran develop their nuclear weapons programs.
(Sunday 7 PM, Monday 6:45 AM ET)

Nancy Isenberg, Fallen Founder: The Life Of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr is best known for his rivalry with Alexander Hamilton and the duel between the two men that left Hamilton mortally wounded. Nancy Isenberg examines the life of Aaron Burr and contends that the third vice president of the United States deserves to be included within the pantheon of the founding fathers. The author argues that Burr has been miscast as a traitor due to the writings of political rivals from the 18th century. Ms. Isenberg presents her book at the Chappaqua Public Library in Chappaqua, New York. (Saturday 7:00 PM ET)

Mike Evans, The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps
Mike Evans talks to Jim Bohannon about the threat radical Islam poses to the United States. In his new book, Mr. Evans argues against an immediate withdrawal from Iraq and says that the United States should launch a strike against Iran.
(Saturday 10 AM and 10 PM ET)

Tom Segev, 1967: Israel, the War, and the Year that Transformed the Middle East
Tom Segev talks about his new history of the June 1967 War (Six-Day War) between Israel and three of its neighbors - Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Mr. Segev, who argues that the war was not inevitable, looks at the background and events that influenced the Israeli government in the lead-up to its attack on Egypt. The talk was hosted by Busboys & Poets bookstore in Washington, DC.
(Sunday 6 AM ET)





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BOOK TV Schedule

Note: Program start times are approximate and all times are Eastern.


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Saturday, June 9

8:00 am Naftali Bendavid, The Thumpin': How Rahm Emanuel and the Democrats Learned to Be Ruthless and Ended the Republican Revolution

8:30 History on Book TV: Thomas Craughwell, Stealing Lincoln's Body

9:15 Robert Coram, American Patriot: The Life And Wars Of Colonel Bud Day

10:00 General Assignment: Mike Evans, The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps

11:00 Featured Program: 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Saturday programming

6:00 pm Encore Booknotes: John Dean, Warren G. Harding

7:00 Public Lives: Nancy Isenberg, Fallen Founder: The Life Of Aaron Burr

8:10 Michael Chandler and Rohan Gunaratna, Countering Terrorism: Can We Meet the Threat of Globabl Violence?

9:00 After Words: After Words: Kenneth Ackerman, author of "Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties" interviewed by Joan Biskupic

10:00 General Assignment: Mike Evans, The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps

11:00 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Saturday programming



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Sunday, June 10

6:00 am General Assignment: Tom Segev, 1967: Israel, the War, and the Year that Transformed the Middle East

7:30 Zaki Chehab, Inside Hamas: The Untold Story of the Militant Islamic Movement

9:00 Marcy Wheeler, Anatomy of Deceit: How the Bush Administration Used the Media to Sell the Iraq War and Out a Spy

9:45 Robert Kaufman, In Defense of the Bush Doctrine

11:00 Featured Program: 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Sunday programming

6:00 pm After Words: After Words: Kenneth Ackerman, author of "Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties" interviewed by Joan Biskupic

7:00 General Assignment: William Langewiesche, The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor

8:10 S. V. Date, Jeb: America's Next Bush -- His Florida Years and What They Mean for the Nation

9:00 After Words: After Words: Kenneth Ackerman, author of "Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties" interviewed by Joan Biskupic

10:00 Stephen Prothero, Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know -- And Doesn't

11:00 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Sunday programming



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Monday, June 11

6:00 am Phil Kent, Foundations of Betrayal: How the Liberal Super-Rich Undermine America

6:45 William Langewiesche, The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor


http://www.booktv.org/schedule/

[Viva_La_Revolution]

1. The Thumpin': How Rahm Emanuel and the Democrats Learned to Be Ruthless and Ended the Republican...

oh yes, it was all Rahm... WE had nothing to do with it apparently. :eyes:

On Saturday, June 9 at 8:00 am
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The Thumpin': How Rahm Emanuel and the Democrats Learned to Be Ruthless and Ended the Republican Revolution
Naftali Bendavid

Naftali Bendavid discusses the political strategy of Congressmen Rahm Emanuel, and his role in the Democrats reclaiming of the House of Representatives in 2006. Mr. Bendavid shares personal anecdotes and colleagues’ impressions of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Head.

Naftali Bendavid is the deputy Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune. He has served as Justice Department and White House correspondent since 1997. Mr. Bendavid has also written for the Miami Herald and Legal Times.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. Stealing Lincoln's Body

On Saturday, June 9 at 8:30 am
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Stealing Lincoln's Body
Thomas Craughwell

Author Thomas Craughwell tells the story of the attempted theft of the 16th president's remains on the eve the 1876 election in "Stealing Lincoln's Body." Several Chicago counterfeiters planned to hold Lincoln's corpse ransom in exchange for the release of a counterfeiting cohort who was imprisoned. Mr. Craughwell details how the plan was hatched and how it was foiled.

Thomas Craughwell has written several historical books, focusing on the Catholic Church and American popular culture. Among his works are "Saints Behaving Badly," "The Wisdom of Popes" and "Urban Legends."

Publisher: Belknap Harvard

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. American Patriot: The Life And Wars Of Colonel Bud Day

On Saturday, June 9 at 9:15 am
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American Patriot: The Life And Wars Of Colonel Bud Day
Robert Coram
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/publiclives/0507/btv052607_2.ram

Robert Coram recounts the life of Colonel Bud Day, whose thirty-five-year military career included service in the Amy, Marines, and Air Force. Colonel Day fought in World War II, Korea and the Vietnam War and spent almost six years imprisoned in the "Hanoi Hilton" which also held Sen. John McCain for an extended period of time. The Medal of Honor recipient set-up a private law practice after his military career and filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Government in 1996 to dispute the reduction in more than one million World War II and Korean war veterans medical benefits. Colonel Day was also a participant in the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign in 2004.

Robert Coram is the author of eleven books including "Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War." He was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

4. The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps

On Saturday, June 9 at 10:00 am and at 10:00 pm
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The Final Move Beyond Iraq: The Final Solution While the World Sleeps
Mike Evans

Mike Evans talks to Jim Bohannon about the threat radical Islam poses to the United States. In his new book, Mr. Evans argues against an immediate withdrawal from Iraq and says that the United States should launch a strike against Iran.

Mike Evans is a journalist and documentary filmmaker. His books include, "Beyond Iraq: The Next Move" and "Showdown with Nuclear Iran." For more information, visit: thefinalmovebeyondiraq.com

[Viva_La_Revolution]

5. 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Saturday programming

On Saturday, June 9 at 11:00 am
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2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Saturday programming

From Chicago, Book TV presents live and taped coverage of the 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair. Saturday authors include Erik Larson, author of "Thunderstruck," Douglas Brinkley, editor of "The Reagan Diaries," Walter Isaacson, author of "Einstein," and others.


LIVE on Saturday, June 9
11am ET
Dan Walker, author of "The Machine and The Maverick: Governor Dan Walker Tells His Story"

12pm ET
Erin Gruwell, author of "Teach With Your Heart: Lessons I Learned from the Freedom Writers"

1pm ET
Erik Larson author of "Thunderstruck"

2pm ET
Lucinda Franks author of "My Father's Secret War: A Memoir"

3pm ET
Douglas Brinkley, author of "The Reagan Diaries"

4pm ET
Anthony Romero, co-author of "In Defense of Our America," & Joseph Margulies, author of "Guantanemo and the Abuse of Presidential Power"

5pm ET
Walter Isaacson, author of "Einstein: His Life and Universe"

Note: Saturday's programs re-air Saturday evening beginning at 11pm ET

[Viva_La_Revolution]

41. Kick for "Teach With Your Heart: Lessons I Learned from the Freedom Writers"

is fascinating!

[Viva_La_Revolution]

42. I'm going to go find this movie today. It looks great!

http://www.freedomwriters.com/

[Kurovski]

43. I watched this when I woke up.

EDIT: ( I watched the Book Fair segment, that is.)

I have a house administrator and teacher here this weekend, and want to discuss it with her.

It seems like the author has found a way to use popular culture as a bridge to inspire thinking, reading books and education. I think our next president, Al Gore would approve.

Did she say one out of ten people reads today?

[Viva_La_Revolution]

44. I missed it if she did...

but it wouldn't surprise me. :(

I'll be discussing this with Reader Rabbit later today over brews, she teaches Fifth. :)

We'll have a toast to our (almost) June Guest DU'r. :hug: :loveya:

:beer:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

6. Warren G. Harding (John Dean)

On Saturday, June 9 at 6:00 pm
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Warren G. Harding
John Dean

Former White House counsel John Dean wrote a short biography of President Warren G. Harding and appeared on Booknotes in 2004 to talk about it. The book is part of the Times Books American Presidents series edited by historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.

John Dean is the author of several books including "Blind Ambition" and "Lost Honor' which tell his story as White House Counsel in the Nixon Administration. He was counsel from 1969 to 1974 during Watergate. He was sentenced to one to four years in prison after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice. Later his sentence was reduced to time served.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

7. Fallen Founder: The Life Of Aaron Burr

On Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 pm
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Fallen Founder: The Life Of Aaron Burr
Nancy Isenberg

Aaron Burr is best known for his rivalry with Alexander Hamilton and the duel between the two men that left Hamilton mortally wounded. Nancy Isenberg examines the life of Aaron Burr and contends that the third vice president of the United States deserves to be included within the pantheon of the founding fathers. The author argues that Burr has been miscast as a traitor due to the writings of political rivals from the 18th century. Ms. Isenberg presents her book at the Chappaqua Public Library in Chappaqua, New York.

Nancy Isenberg is a history professor at the University of Tulsa. She is the author of "Sex and Citizenship in Antebellum America."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

8. Countering Terrorism: Can We Meet the Threat of Globabl Violence?

On Saturday, June 9 at 8:10 pm
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Countering Terrorism: Can We Meet the Threat of Globabl Violence?
Michael Chandler and Rohan Gunaratna

Terrorism scholars Rohan Gunaratna and Michael Chandler say that since 9/11 the world has failed to effectively combat terrorism. In their book, "Countering Terrorism," the two contend that the international community, and especially the United States, has put politics over international cooperation and has failed to create a united front against terrorism.

Rohan Gunaratna heads the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research in Singapore. He is also a fellow at Tufts University, the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and the the International Policy Institute for Counter Terrorism in Israel. He was born in Sri Lanka. Michael Chandler was previously chairman of the United Nations monitoring group on Security Council sanctions on Al Qaeda. He was a career officer in the British Army and in the 1990s headed the UN Protection Force (UNPROFOR) in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

9. After Words: Kenneth Ackerman interviewed by Joan Biskupic

On Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, June 10 at 6:00 pm and at 9:00 pm
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After Words: Kenneth Ackerman, author of "Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties" interviewed by Joan Biskupic

Historian Kenneth Ackerman examines the early career of J. Edgar Hoover in "Young J. Edgar: Hoover, The Red Scare, And The Assault On Civil Liberties." Hoover began his career as a twenty four year old assistant to Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer where he played an influential role in the undertaking of the Palmer Raids. The raids resulted in the arrests of over ten thousand Americans suspected of radical political beliefs after bombs exploded in nine U.S. cities on June 2, 1919. The reputation of Attorney General Palmer would later be tarnished due to what was deemed as an overzealous assault on civil liberties. J. Edgar Hoover would escape from the aftermath of the Palmer Raids unscathed and in 1924 became the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a position he held until 1972. Kenneth Ackerman discusses his book with Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court correspondent for USA Today.

Kenneth Ackerman is the author of several books on U.S. history including, "Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield." He has served in senior posts on Capitol Hill and the executive branch for over twenty five years and currently practices law. Joan Biskupic is the Supreme Court correspondent for USA Today. She is the author of "Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became It's Most Influential Justice." Prior to joining USA Today, Ms. Biskupic reported on the Supreme Court for the Washington Post. She is currently working on a book about Justice Antonin Scalia.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

10. 1967: Israel, the War, and the Year that Transformed the Middle East

On Sunday, June 10 at 6:00 am
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1967: Israel, the War, and the Year that Transformed the Middle East
Tom Segev

June 5th marked the 40th anniversary of the start of the June 1967 War (also known as the Six Day War) between Israel and three of its neighbors - Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Tom Segev, who argues that the war was not inevitable, looks at the background and events that influenced the Israeli government in the lead-up to its attack on Egypt. The talk was hosted by Busboys & Poets bookstore in Washington, DC.

Tom Segev is a columnist for the Israeli newspaper Ha'aretz. His previous books include "The Seventh Million: Israelis and the Holocaust" and "One Palestine, Complete: Jews and Arabs Under the British Mandate."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

11. Inside Hamas: The Untold Story of the Militant Islamic Movement

On Sunday, June 10 at 7:30 am
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Inside Hamas: The Untold Story of the Militant Islamic Movement
Zaki Chehab

Journalist Zaki Chehab details the rise of Hamas in the Palestinian terrorities and describes how the group was able to win Palestinian elections in 2006. In his book, Mr. Chehab argues that Hamas' extensive social welfare network is just as important to Palestinians as is the group's message of armed struggled against Israel.

A Palestinian refugee, Zaki Chehab grew up in UN refugee camps. He is currently political editor of both the London-based Al-Hayat newspaper and the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation. Mr. Chehab has previously worked for the Guardian newspaper, CNN and the BBC and is the author of "Inside the Resistance: The Iraqi Insurgency and the Future of the Middle East."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

12. Anatomy of Deceit: How the Bush Administration Used the Media to Sell the Iraq War and Out a Spy

On Sunday, June 10 at 9:00 am
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Anatomy of Deceit: How the Bush Administration Used the Media to Sell the Iraq War and Out a Spy
Marcy Wheeler

In "Anatomy of Deceit" blogger Marcy Wheeler condemns the Bush administration, saying the Vice President's office deliberately "outed" CIA agent Valerie Plame, wife of former ambassador Joe Wilson. Further, she criticizes the mainstream media for their complicity in promoting the administration's rationale for war in Iraq -- that Iraq was on the verge of acquiring weapons of mass destruction. "The Anatomy of Deceit" is the first book published by Vaster Books, a joint venture of DailyKos and FireDog Lake.

Marcy Wheeler is a business consultant. She writes under the name "emptywheel" on The Next Hurrah, a political blog.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

13. In Defense of the Bush Doctrine

On Sunday, June 10 at 9:45 am
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In Defense of the Bush Doctrine
Robert Kaufman
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0607/btv060207_4c.ram

Robert Kaufman talks about President Bush's foreign policy and argues that pre-emptive war is defensible when fighting terrorism. Mr. Kaufman spoke about these and other matters at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.

Robert Kaufman, an adjunct scholar at the Heritage Foundation, is the author of "Henry M. Jackson: A Life in Politics." His work has appeared in Weekly Standard, The Washington Times, the Baltimore Sun, and other publications.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

14. 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Sunday programming

On Sunday, June 10 at 11:00 am
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2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Sunday programming

From Chicago, Book TV presents live and taped coverage of the 2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair. Sunday authors include Ann Hagedorn, author of "Savage Peace," Andrew Ferguson, author of "Land of Lincoln," Robert Dallek, author of "Nixon and Kissinger," Ted Gup, author of "Nation of Secrets," and others.

LIVE on Sunday, June 10

11am ET
Ted Gup, author of "Nation of Secrets: The Threat to Democracy and the American Way of Life"

12pm ET
Ann Hagedorn, author of "Savage Peace: Hope and Fear in America, 1919"

1pm ET
Andrew Ferguson, author of "Land of Lincoln: Adventures in Abe's America"

2pm ET
Steven J. Harper, author of "Crossing Hoffa: A Teamster's Story"

3pm ET
Robert Dallek, author of "Nixon and Kissenger: Partners in Power"

4pm ET
Jan Crawford Greenburg, author of "Supreme Conflict" & Geoffrey Stone, author of "War and Liberty"

5pm ET
Ken Alder, author of "The Lie Detectors: A History of an American Obsession"

Note: Sunday's programs re-air Sunday evening, beginning at 11pm ET

[Viva_La_Revolution]

50. kick!

[Hidden Stillness]

52. "Land of Lincoln"--Not Sure About This Book

I'm not sure if this book is worth reading or not, since I can't get enough of a sense of it beyond the rather annoying author. The premise is fabulous and very interesting (based on this program today and a recent C-SPAN interview with Brian Lamb): it investigates and analyzes the world of Lincoln itself, beyond biography--the places where Lincoln lived and still lives as a presence, the people who love (and hate) Lincoln, Lincoln forums, historical societies, books, etc. The Lamb interview a month ago or whatever it was, had parts of the discussion on Lincoln collections that people own, on what Springfield is like and how it commemorates the memory of Lincoln, fights between different historical groups as to how to present Lincoln, a new museum that is part "theme park" and part museum, how much people actually know about Lincoln and why Lincoln is still revered, etc., all very interesting to me, and this program today seemed it was going to continue that line. It began with talk about the origin of the Lincoln Trail, etc., and how it was actually invented by the Petroleum Institute to get people to drive and use gas, etc., but there the whole thing fell apart for me. I don't know if this person was the right author for this book.

This Andrew Ferguson is a writer for the archcon Republican "Weekly Standard" and was introduced during the Brian Lamb program as a friend of that archcon prick P.J. O'Rourke, (a "comedian"), which would seem to be the worst type to do this project. The author was corporate, a male bigot, and totally glib and "wryly amusing" or whatever the attempt was, the entire time, killing every topic discussed. I got nothing out of it, and the audience even seemed to be drifting as it went on. Books of this type, about areas of the country and the people who keep a culture alive, and why, can be profound and wake the whole meaning of a thing up for you as an appreciation of living history. This was what I hoped for; I don't know if that was what it was--the author speaking was disappointing and annoying. Maybe the book has a different attitude to it. Regardless, still a wonderful and important topic.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

53. Robert Dallek, author of "Nixon and Kissenger: Partners in Power"

Lots of commentary on Iraq... connects some threads between then and now...

pretty good. :)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

15. The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor

On Sunday, June 10 at 7:00 pm and Monday, June 11 at 6:45 am
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The Atomic Bazaar: The Rise of the Nuclear Poor
William Langewiesche

William Langewiesche talks about the proliferation of nuclear weapons to poorer, more unstable countries and the threat this poses to the international community. Mr. Langewiesche also discusses the role played by Pakistani scientist A.Q. Khan in aiding countries like North Korea and Iran develop their nuclear weapons programs. The talk was hosted by Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle.

William Langewiesche is international correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine and the author of many books, including "American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center" and "The Outlaw Sea: A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime."

[Viva_La_Revolution]

16. Jeb: America's Next Bush -- His Florida Years and What They Mean for the Nation

:puke:

On Sunday, June 10 at 8:10 pm
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Jeb: America's Next Bush -- His Florida Years and What They Mean for the Nation
S. V. Date
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0507/btv052107_4.ram

S.V. Date discusses "Jeb: America's Next Bush," his biography of former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Mr. Date believes that Jeb Bush will run for President. He argues that Jeb Bush is better suited for the office than his brother, President George W. Bush, because Jeb is a better speaker, a harder worker, and pays more attention to details.

S.V. Date covered former Florida governor Jeb Bush for eight years as Tallahassee bureau chief of the Palm Beach Post. He is the author of several books, including "Quiet Passion: A Biography of Senator Bob Graham," "Black Sunshine" and "Deep Water."

[SeattleGirl]

49. Ack! Let's enact a law that says that NO ONE related to the Bushies

can EVER EVER run for ANY office EVER AGAIN! :puke:

[Kurovski]

17. K&R!

:hi:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

21. You beat her!

:rofl:

Hi Hon!

[Kurovski]

24. I think she let me.

Her compassion and pity for me got the better of her.

What a sucker!

Just kidding, sfexy. :loveya:

:loveya: Vivala

[EFerrari]

26. I take a nap and all HELL breaks loose.

You beat me, far and square.

lol

:hi:

[Kurovski]

27. And I posted on your Election Reform Daily thread before you did!

Not that I'm proud of such a silly, ego-driven, competitive thing. :D

Welcome back to the ERD, sfexpat2000! :hug:

[EFerrari]

28. It's been quite a big day for you hasn't it?

:rofl:

:loveya:

[Kurovski]

29. I love it when you squash me good and proper!

:D

[EFerrari]

30. I've spent all day wrestling with PG&E. Our hot water heater

went off and they won't come UNTIL MONDAY to look at it. Eight families + no hot water + four days = ACK!

It's like living in the old Soviet Union! Forgive my misplace homicidal tendencies. LOL

[Kurovski]

32. Happy to oblige.

We spent two-thousand on plumbing repairs last week.

But I only killed my credit card. :-)

[EFerrari]

33. There are some kids at Santa Clara U designing a self contained

home -- green, off the grid altogether.

I'm ready. Gimme a rubber band and a philodendron and I'm good.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

35. there's this great off the grid house up in Canada...

the walls are made of car tires, dirt and concrete.


OH, CANADAA!...

[EFerrari]

36. I bet you read "Mrs. Mike".

:)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

37. nope

I was watching HGTV. :blush:

[EFerrari]

38. Then you might want to. It's a great off the grid story.

(I myself enjoy Gardening by the Yard. :) )

[Kurovski]

54. Is Mrs. Mike married to Agent Mike?

[kevinmc]

18. Looks Like a Good Line-up ,,n/t

[Viva_La_Revolution]

22. with a few wingnut thrown in for spice!

:hi:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

19. Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know -- And Doesn't

On Sunday, June 10 at 10:00 pm
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Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know -- And Doesn't
Stephen Prothero
Watch now - http://www.booktv.org/ram/feature/0507/btv051207_4b.ram

Religion professor Stephen Prothero writes in "Religious Literacy" that while the United States is a deeply religious nation, few Americans understand the basics of Christianity and other major world religions. Prothero advocates teaching religion in public schools, which he says will help Americans address domestic and foreign challenges facing the country.

Stephen Prothero chairs the religion department at the University of Boston. He studies the history of religion in the United States.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

20. Foundations of Betrayal: How the Liberal Super-Rich Undermine America

oh, good lord. :eyes:

On Monday, June 11 at 6:00 am
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Foundations of Betrayal: How the Liberal Super-Rich Undermine America
Phil Kent

Phil Kent talks about the influence of liberal foundations in changing the culture of America. Mr. Kent argues that while many of these foundations started off with admirable goals, some of the biggest have since been hijacked by anti-capitalist, anti-American radicals who use these foundations to further their own political agendas.

Phil Kent is a former editorial writer, editorial page editor, and political columnist for The Augusta Chronicle and in the early 1980s served as press secretary to Sen. Strom Thurmond. Mr. Kent is the author of "The Dark Side of Liberalism: Unchaining the Truth."

[Robbien]

45. Wha???

There are all the Think Tanks from the Rabid Right which push fundie theology; neocon preemptive wars; rule of the haves and the have mores; and global corporation dominance.

From this lecture premise, all these right wing think tanks are the established moral ground of the US. Any deviation from this hard right greed based premise is a betrayal? A dark side?

This lecture will not be a one to be tivo'd.

[Kurovski]

23. No books about Paris Hilton?

Gyp.

[EFerrari]

31. "Of Mice and Meeses"

:spank:

[Bozita]

25. Found this thread on page 2 of GD

R#3.

Thanks, Viva.

[EFerrari]

34. kick

[TacticalPeek]

39. K&R

:kick:

[Viva_La_Revolution]

40. good morning TP!

thanks!

[KoKo]

46. The Nancy Isenberg Book on Aaron Burr was very interesting...thanks for the Heads Up!

Nancy Isenberg, Fallen Founder: The Life Of Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr is best known for his rivalry with Alexander Hamilton and the duel between the two men that left Hamilton mortally wounded. Nancy Isenberg examines the life of Aaron Burr and contends that the third vice president of the United States deserves to be included within the pantheon of the founding fathers. The author argues that Burr has been miscast as a traitor due to the writings of political rivals from the 18th century. Ms. Isenberg presents her book at the Chappaqua Public Library in Chappaqua, New York. (Saturday 7:00 PM ET)

[Viva_La_Revolution]

47. back home kick!

[EFerrari]

48. kick

[EFerrari]

51. Kick

[Kurovski]

55. Me last kick.

2007 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair-Sunday programming

11:00 PM ET

Go Chicago! Go Cubs!!

[EFerrari]

56. David Horowitz is a great big weanie.

:rofl:

Edit: bad hair and crappy ties, too.