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Way Things Ought to Be

by Rush Limbaugh

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In "the hottest...nonfiction title since Iacocca" (Time), radio and television celebrity Rush Limbaugh blasts off on all the leading issues of o... read full description

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Dec 17, 2009

Christy rated it:

The way things really ought to be?

No one should like Rush Limbaugh. No one should listen to him. He should not have a market. He can write all he wants; he just should not be publishable, marketable, or likeable for so many.

It really frustrates me when my students parrot Rush Limbaugh (and Ann Coulter and other more contemporary right-wing pundits as well) at me as if they're "real" ideas or new ideas. Yes, yes, "feminazi," I hear you. Rush Limb More...

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Nov 24, 2010

Concord Newfree rated it:

We should have freedom...for the polluters.

We should have liberty...for those who would pay us less than a minimum wage.

We should have a pursuit of happiness...for those who would take away our rights of privacy.

These are the twisted teachings of Fatty Rushbaugh. An elitist millionaire, arrested drug abuser, college dropout, draft-dodger, thrice-divorced father of none currently on wife #4.

He will absolutely burn in the next world for the More...

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Jul 24, 2008

Kristen rated it:

I loved this book! Rush hits the nail on the head again and again and the topics are still relevant even though the book was written back in 1992. It was thirst-quenching as always to hear his voice in contrast to the mushy, lukewarm, moral relativity crowd. This book reminded me once again why I'm a dittohead.

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Jul 21, 2008

Mark rated it:

I did not actually read this book……but if I did I am sure I would find it full of right-wing drivel that would only make sense to those with a simple mind.

6 comments like (4 people liked it)

Dec 16, 2009

Gabriel rated it:

Poorly reasoned, poorly researched, and just generally annoying there's nothing here of value except to understand how demagoguery serves to replace critical thinking.

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May 30, 2008

Mike rated it:

A moment of weakness in my confused youth. Really, only someone with the mind of a 13 year old could find these arguments compelling. My excuse is that I was 13 when I read it. What's your excuse?

Updated: I should also have mentioned that the brand of "conservatism" that Rush champions is strictly of the authoritarian, "we need to stop the goddamn hippies" variety. Not the Burkean, live and let live brand of conservatism, until recently known simply as "

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Jul 09, 2008

Adam rated it:

This book is awful from start to finish. I must admit that I am a little biased considering that I am against most of Rush's politics. In addition to that, Rush is the most self absorbed narcissistic person to have ever lived. From when I first saw that smug grin I knew I would hate this book, but when I read "The only way to protect yourself from the media is to read or listen to me" that cemented this work as being my all time least favorite political book.

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Oct 20, 2011

John rated it:

People talk so much vile crap about Rush that I almost feel like I should be wearing a HAZMAT suit when I read one of his books. Personally, I see him as being one of the most misunderstood public figures in the country. The general media has done such a good job of painting him out to be the devil incarnate that many people are immediately willing to believe the very worst about him simply out of hand. Most of the negative reviews on these kind of websites are written by people who felt they More...

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Mar 22, 2008

Joel rated it:

I read this book as an early twenty-something from the buckle of the conservative belt of America with very little life experience. My views since have gradually migrated to the center on both fiscal and social issues. Most of his arguments would be re-treads today, but he can be hillarious in their dilivery.

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Feb 23, 2010

Tony rated it:

I read this book in...what? 1992? I checked it out from the library right when it came out and fell in love with Rush and conservatism shortly thereafter. It was simple! And Rush pushed his agenda SO pejoratively, I felt like if I didnt agree with him, I must be stupid...I totally drank from the Kool-Aid. Only years later would I pull my head from my...well you get the picture. Conservatives are still pulling the same tricks today--Embarass people into agreeing with you. That is why all the re More...

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Apr 17, 2008

Dennis rated it:

This is the book as well as the man who really began to perk up my interests in politics. Great book for the conservative thinker as well as for those who really need to be.

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Jan 31, 2008

Atchisson rated it:

The Godfather of modern Conservatism fires the opening literary salvos in the current political battle. Sure it's 15 years old, but it reads just as true today as then.

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Dec 17, 2009

Floyd rated it:

Thought provoking, somewhat insightful and downright hilarious at times. An entertaining look at Limbaugh's views on politics, the media, etc.

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Nov 04, 2007

Cindy rated it:

Totally don't know why I bothered to read this one, but it was the last thing by him I've read. What a waste of time.

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Jun 02, 2007

Ken rated it:

I was given it as a gag-gift. It was a ridiculous work. Easily and provably false.

It's best possible use is kindling.

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Dec 16, 2009

Mer rated it:

I can't believe I actually sat down once and tried to read some of this.

I'd rather bite on tin foil.

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Sep 16, 2008

Greg rated it:

This is a man who needs Jesus, and has been a leading voice in removing anything resembling Jesus from conservative political/religious thought.

Limbaugh is a lapdog to the powerful and a genius at twisting fact and fiction. He is fueled by prideful self-delusion. He's become a lens to an imaginary world of heroes and villains that is devoid of any respectfulness or human decency or grace, and in which the composite ideas of a few weirdoes (who may or may not actually exist) become t More...

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Aug 04, 2009

Jake rated it:

Up until the age of 20, when I foolishly began doing my own thinking on critical issues, I was a young Republican. And to this day, I still respect many of the ideals of Republicanism to do with fiscal discipline.

On the plus side, Rush Limbaugh is very readable and well-spoken. And any public figure who can spark an event like "Dan's Bake Sale" deserves a little credit. Still, I'm happy to say now that I didn't pay to read or listen to Mr. Limbaugh's ranting. I borrowed my More...

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Feb 22, 2010

Nelda rated it:

I literally felt my IQ dropping as I held this book in my hands to read it. Likewise, I felt all the peace and compassion within me ebbing away. Rush fully succeeds in hateful rhetoric and in making the reader feel agitated that anyone believes such ridiculous nonsense. Rather than read anything by this man again, I'd rather rip out my brain stem and jump rope with it in traffic.

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Mar 28, 2011

Benjamin rated it:

I read this in 1993 when I was just getting introduced to politics. Back then I found him entertaining and, yes, even educational. While I still regard Rush Limbaugh as a master of the radio medium I have drifted further and further from his political beliefs and now categorize myself as "Independent". Thanks for getting me started, Rush.

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Jun 09, 2009

Bryan rated it:

I read Rush's book when I was in college and slowly growing in my political views from staunch conservative Republican to anarcho-libertarian. Rush's book is entertaining and does a good job outlining the conservative cause, although I no longer agree with many of his positions.

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Feb 04, 2009

Christopher rated it:

This classic piece of American literature should be a must read for all American students. Rush presents the issues of the day and the answers to them all in a manner that is pure genius.

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Aug 31, 2011

Jimmy rated it:

I read this book to get an idea of how such a man thinks. It was mean-spirited, very unfunny, and just plain lousy. It's sad to think of this man as a leader of so many Americans and Republicans.

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Oct 26, 2010

David rated it:

I like the info he delivers---not him as a personality. I have a better understanding of Rush by consuming this work. All 'Anti-Rush' individuals should read to know their opponent better.

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Sep 05, 2010

Jim rated it:

Good ole Rush. At the end of the day I appreciate his giving me something to think of during the day. Of course he might not be correct on everything but he is "right". This was a nice book.

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May 18, 2009

Grace rated it:

Although I believe this man to be extraordinarily closed minded, and a lot of times, wrong to me, I respect him for being so open with his opinion. He does make a good point every 50 pages or so.

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Jun 12, 2010

Noreen rated it:

This book is the conservative Bible. Rush makes so much sense. I used to be somewhat liberal (a LOOONG time ago) but I found myself agreeing with him and I have been a dittohead ever since.

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Dec 08, 2009

Dwain rated it:

This book is dated now, having been written in 1992; however, the content is remarkably applicable today. The treatments on various subjects are disappointingly shallow, but there are also a lot of good insights.

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Mar 13, 2011

Kathy rated it:

Easy book to read. Humorous. Engaging. Enlightening. Frustrating. It runs the realm of emotions. I was surprised to agree with him on some things, actually quite a few things, but also disagreed with him on many things. I recommend as it will make you think about your own opinions on topics.

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Nov 20, 2009

Dennis rated it:

Rush makes some good points, he's not always wrong, he has a tendancy to rant and not accept that others may also have good points. Overall it's just an attempt to cash in.

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