The Ralph Nader Reader by Ralph Nader
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Book Reviews of The Ralph Nader Reader
Book Review: Can't see him in the debates? Read his book!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's deplorable--inexcusable--that in a country where free exchange of ideas is supposedly valued Americans were not given the chance to hear one of the nation's true heroes talk about issues that really matter to most people. By locking Ralph Nader out of the election debates, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) may have served the corporate underwriters of the event--companies like AT&T and Anheuser-Busch--but this private organization performed a terrible disservice to the American people. Not only was Nader left out of the debates, he was actually *kicked* out of the debate hall, despite having a legitimate ticket to attend as an audience member! Makes you wonder what the major parties are afraid of, doesn't it?
Fortunately, we have a fine collection of Nader's essays in this book that does a great job of presenting the progressive, compassionate thinking that defines this presidential candidate and makes him stand apart from the political pretenders who can't even make the debates into lively televised spectacle, that's how much their policies mirror one another's.
Mr. Nader is the real deal. A man of energy and action, a man of principle and determination. A true hero whose decades of committed public service will stand as testimony to his lofty, truly democratic ideals long after Bush/Gore have been forgotten.
Read this book, endorse this great man. .
Book Review: Forceful and Inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
Ralph Nader is an amazing person, a brilliantly spoken and well argued defender of democracy, in the truest sense. This collection of writings, spanning much of his public career is a testament to his dedication. As Barbara Eherenreich states in the preface, "he's gotten more radical over the years, not less." His concern for fairness and freedom has taken him into many areas of confrontation with the corporate and ruling elite. He obviously had the most distinguished public record of all candidates in the last presidential election. But even if we the people don't give him the respect he deserves with our votes, he will continue to work for us, because his work is not to gain power, but to give us back our power. This collection of essays is of vital importance. Use it to enlighten yourself and perhaps you will find yourself as driven as Citizen Nader to help restore democracy. (Also, Steve Andersen's review for Amazon is very well put.) If you haven't read or listened to Ralph Nader, you are only hurting yourself.Book Review: Sickening!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
George W. Bush's accomplishments so far as President:*Cut $39 million from federal spending on libraries
*Cut funding for research into renewable energy sources by 50%.
*Cut half a billion dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency's budget.
*Abandoned campaign pledge to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, a major contributor to global warming.
*Announced your plans to allow oil drilling in Montana's Lewis and Clark National Forest.
*Threatened to shut down the White House AIDS office.
*Pushed through your tax cut, 43% of which goes to the wealthiest 1% of Americans.
*Cut $15.7 million from programs dealing with child abuse and neglect.
*Tried to reverse regulation protecting sixty million acres of national forest from logging and road building.
This is a truly informative book, because it shows the corruption between the two party system. A must read for all Republicans and Democrats. Get informed.
Book Review: Long Live Democracy and Justice!
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't even finished the book yet and I still came on the computer for the sole purpose of writing this review. Ralph Nader's book directly informed and educated me on corporate welfare and abuse and much much more. I feel empowered from reading it and I now know who I would vote for in a future election. When I got into an argument with an ignorant co-worker about the accomplishments of Nader, I told him about Ralph's efforts to make cars, water, and air safer, his battle against corporate abuses, and his various organizations. My co-worker still unfairly chastised him, with unsubstantiated claims. My hands were literally shaking with fury that anyone could deny the work of this hero for the citizens, taxpayers, workers, stockholders and consumers- THE PEOPLE.Book Review: Wonderful overview of Nader's perspectives!
Summary: 5 Stars
For those looking to understand the vision of Ralph Nader and the contemporary progressive movement, this collection offers a wonderful introduction to some of its key elements (corporate welfare, tort reform, WTO, etc.). ...Anyhow, those interested in a real counterpart to politics as usual will see the true distinctions between Nader and the Republicrats and that real change is possible if we only take our heads out of the sand and question the leadership, direction, and priorities of the nation. The collection also includes a number of articles from the 60's and 70's that, while a bit dated, show the consistency of Nader's vision and critique of the politico-corporate axis that are, unfortunately, all too true and relevant in the present.