Bushwhacked

Life in George W. Bush's America

De: Molly Ivins, Lou Dubose

Narrado por: Anna Fields

A simultaneously rollicking and sobering indictment of the policies of President George W. Bush, Bushwhacked chronicles the destructive impact of the Bush administration on the very people who put him in the White House in the first place. Here are the ties that connected Bush to Enron, yes, but here, too, is the story of the woman who walks six miles to the unemployment office daily, wondering what happened to the economic security Bush promised. Here are reports on failed nation-building missions in Kabul and Baghdad. Here, too, the story of a rancher who has fallen prey to a Bush-Cheney interior department that is perhaps a wee bit too cozy with the oil industry. Bushwhacked is highly original and entirely thought-provoking—essential reading for anyone living in George W. Bush's America.©2003 Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Published By Arrangement With Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Ivins is surely one of the nation’s most adroit political commentators.” —People

“A sprightly catalogue of every destructive policy decision the Bushies have made in their first two-and-a-half years. . . . Sure to delight the president’s critics and madden his fans.” —The Washington Post Book World

“Ivins and Dubose are worthy heirs of the honorable tradition of muckraking.” —Paul Krugman, The New York Review of Books

“A thorough (and thoroughly researched) condemnation of our 43rd president's domestic policy. . . . The intensely individual stories make this much more than a tart tongue-lashing. . . . Illuminating reading.” —Austin American-Statesman U.S.

Molly Knows Best

Nobody would know more about G.W's failure as a leader than a Texan. Molly delivers the goods on the debacle of G.W Bush's term as governor of Texas.
From his financial bungles to complete gutting of social and educational programs, she's covers every misstep by GW on his stumble to the oval office.

Good Stuff

I learned a lot of information. I like her humor.

I didn't think it was THIS bad...

As a physician who dabbles in health care policy, I was familiar with Bush's appalling record on health, but I didn't realize (until this book) that these failings--crony appointments, backwards policies that do not help the vast majority of the country, misplaced priorities--were so pervasive. Since this book, as we have watched blatant lies on Medicare prescription drug, the gutting of clean air (new source review), the systematic fleecing of America's middle class for the benefit of the wealthy few, and the failure of our foreign policy in Iraq, Ivins's insightful wit becomes almost prophetic.

Incredible!

A brilliant book read by an eqully brilliant reader. Anna Fields captured the spirit, voice, sentiment, and intellectual power of Molly Ivins writing.

This is a book that will make you angry.

If you are a thoughtful progressive, this excellent litany of the sins of Bush will make you mad (and hopefully spur you to action). If you are a conservative, you will probably be mad about heairng the truth.

Insightful, resourceful and witty.

I found that her explicit resources backed her facts quite well. Given in her own voice adds to the feeling of sincerity that is also enjoyable to listen to. Her wit and fervor are a fresh aside from the usual "name-calling" and ideological, faith based reasonings that you may find prevalent in some other titles that seem to step away from the harsh realities that we, living in a polyarchy should discuss with proper analysis.

Well researched

Although a little "whining" at times, this book is well researched and logical in thought. Presents historical and factual examples of how we all have been "wacked" by the "W" and his buddies

Richly informative & entertaining...

This is an informative, fascinating and entertaining book from a woman with a warm heart and a razor sharp edge. There is a lot of information in this book but I particularly liked her commentary on the current distribution of wealth in America and how it has changed over the last 40 years. To illustrate she profiles real people - one of the highest earners in the country and one of the lowest earners and describes the impact that recent legislation has had on each of them. She quotes her sources (so you can double check her facts if you like) and manages to say everything in plain language. Parents will be interested in her description of how the Texas education plan has gone national. WARNING: This part needs to be heard by everyone who doesn't already know what's been happening in Texas since it's not good news. I'm a 5th generation Texan and our dropout rate is a national shame that we do not need to share. So if you like Molly Ivins you will love this book. Even if you don't agree with her interpretation of the facts and statistics it's fascinating and sometimes disturbing information presented in a wonderful voice. Here is information we should all be thinking about and considering how it will affect us as individuals and as a nation.

A Painful Book

I bought the audio copy, then the book so I could loan it around. The problem is that it is truely painful to sit and listen to example after example of how damaging the present administration is to the average citizen. I could handle one or two chapters at a time, and then have to switch to another book to take a breather. But then I would come back and listen to the same chapter over to be sure I heard what I thought I had. While Evins and (co-author) Lou Dubose write with humor, it's a differnt brand of humor than the "in your face" humor of Franken, or the anger of Moore. This presents the same message as those, but in a style that you will feel comfortable sharing with your moderate aunt in Kansas , and have some hope that the information will be communicated, and not be ignored due to "style". The Book is not Painful, as much as the reality of what it presents is, but it is very important information however painful. A key fact ot help people in picking this book over, say "Treason" is that this book present it's sources in a way that can be cross checked, and verified. This is not a propaganda hack job, it's a call to Americans to stop and consider if Bush Corporation is really serving the people he is sworn to serve. Listen or read for yourself, then decide.

Nobody hates Bush more than I, but...

The folksy presentation of this audiobook was more than I can handle. It's a matter of preference - if you like Jim Hightower and Molly Ivins then you'll like this book. If you're into Franken and Moore, you'll probably want to skip this one. Don't get me wrong, I don't think this is a bad book by any stretch, but I just can't listen to that voice for more than 5 minutes.