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published
May 18th 1999
by Villard
(first published 1999)
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Hardcover, 208 pages
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0375503323
(isbn13: 9780375503320)
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"Career politicians are bought and sold," says Jesse Ventura, but "no one owns me. I come with no strings attached." His victory i…more
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Everyone who wants to see the truth about our goverment
Jesse has a way with words that make him very easy to understand. His no-nonsense style breaks down the issues we hear about all day long on the news into terms that the average working american can understand, and I love reading his books.
For example, his idea of gun control is "being able to put 5 rounds in the same spot from 50 meters".
Whether you agree with his views or not you will find he makes sense and at least you won't get any BS politically correct c...more
For example, his idea of gun control is "being able to put 5 rounds in the same spot from 50 meters".
Whether you agree with his views or not you will find he makes sense and at least you won't get any BS politically correct c...more
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wrestling fans,political buffs,Predator fans
The title of Jesse Ventura's memoir is taken from his famous line he delivered in the movie Predator. It is a great mantra for a former Navy SEAL, pro-wrestler, and man-of-the-people elected official. Once you get through the first chapter that explains Ventura's views on the issues of the day, the rest is an absorbing, humorous, truthful, and motivating memoir of a true tough guy who can put his money where his mouth is.
Jesse tells all in this memoir. When he was a young man, he wo...more
Jesse tells all in this memoir. When he was a young man, he wo...more
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I liked what he had to say on Larry King the other night, and the current presidential campaign has made me more of a political junkie than I've ever been before in my life, so I just may have to check this book out. And to balance what Mr. Ventura has to say perhaps I'll also read something I'm likely to completely disagree with, like Amy Coulter's Godless for example, because I believe in thoroughly hearing out everyone's point of view before definitively declaring who is brilliant and who is...more
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Read in April, 2008
I got this book at a poor people place years ago... I was curious about the guy for whom I put a bumper sticker on my car that read, "My govenor can beat up your govenor." I'm not sure that I'm going to make it through it though. Just not my gig so far.
Hmmmmm... I gave it a try and now I'm giving up. Should I have put it in my 'read' list? Maybe it's not the right time, maybe I'm just sick and tired of political talk right now or maybe the book just sucked. Regardless,...more
Hmmmmm... I gave it a try and now I'm giving up. Should I have put it in my 'read' list? Maybe it's not the right time, maybe I'm just sick and tired of political talk right now or maybe the book just sucked. Regardless,...more
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I couldn't resist reading it, how random does this get, he has some interesting points but he gets rather egocentric at times, but none-the-less a charming tale of boy who joins the navy becomes a seal, then a wrestler, to radio DJ, to politician
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Read in March, 2008
I discovered a man I didn't know, SEAL, wrestler and in the last chapter, successful mayor and govenor without becoming a politician.
Loved it. recommend it. wish colin powell would run for president too.
Loved it. recommend it. wish colin powell would run for president too.
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Surprisingly good, and he pulls no punches in his discussion of the American political system, and some of its many, MANY flaws.
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Yeah another book by a wrestler, and this ones about politics. But it is real good. I wish Jesse Ventura was President. He's no joke
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It could use some editing but Jesse is what we need politically. Jesse please run for prez
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This book was a good read, but I expected a little more out of Jessie than I received.
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Political insight. Sick of the government as it stands? Read this book
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