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Washington insiders operate by a proven credo: when a Peter Schweizer book drops, duck and brace for impact.
For over a decade, the work of five-time New York Times bestselling investigative reporter Peter Schweizer has sent shockwaves through the political universe.
Clinton Cash revealed the Clintons’ international money flow, exposed global corruption, and sparked an
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Mar 07, 2020
Amora
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it was amazing
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This book has over one thousand citations mostly consisting of bank records, campaign finance disclosures, court documents, and investigative reports. There are zero unnamed sources in this book. I took the liberty of carefully looking through many of the sources and they all said what Schweizer said. When I was confused at one point regarding the chapter on Kamala Harris Schweizer’s office was kind enough to clear things up by going out of their way to provide me an audit document. This book pa
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Knowing that many politicians are crooks is one thing, reading the details is a lot worse. After reading this book, plan on taking a walk or doing something relaxing.
The author knows his stuff and documents HEAVILY. This is not some random hit-piece without facts.
The book is a painful read, but an important one.
The author knows his stuff and documents HEAVILY. This is not some random hit-piece without facts.
The book is a painful read, but an important one.
This is the third book by Peter Schweitzer that I’ve read. I respect his research and how he plainly lays out the facts which he reports. What is sickening is that many of the things Schweitzer reports are things that the media and honest elected congressman should be delving into. I don’t hold much hope that much will come of what he discloses.
This is the 4th book I read from this author. Although this book focused entirely on the "Progressive" politicians and almost entirely on the Democratic 2020 Presidential hopefuls, he is normally fair and covers corruption in both parties.
It really is incredible to read this book and then listen to these politicians talk down to us with this moral indignation all the while they are totally corrupt and engaging in the very same things they accuse others of engaging in. I always say that socialis ...more
It really is incredible to read this book and then listen to these politicians talk down to us with this moral indignation all the while they are totally corrupt and engaging in the very same things they accuse others of engaging in. I always say that socialis ...more
A little bit dry in places but i guess all of that detail was necessary to follow the trails. I was impressed that Peter was mostly objective and used actions of the politicians rather than options and gossip. Sadly, this book reaffirmed my disgust with our political system. Politicians that say one thing while they are actually doing something that is usually just the opposite. Unfortunately, it looks like you can't rise to this level of power without kissing a lot of pigs and lining your pocke
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There's enough material here to turn Bernie Sanders (the couple, to put it more correctly) into toast.
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Reinforces we need term limits and better laws regarding congress.
LEGAL CORRUPTION IS THE BEST KIND
This book provides a wealth of information on 21sr Century sophisticated “legal” corruption. It is by far preferred by those who seek very high office as do the subjects the author chose to write about. Nepotism, favors for friends and supporters are naturally expected by many, regardless of the ethical, or moral implications. Most of the “corrupt” use of power exposed is not criminal even though it is wrong. The use of non-profits “owned” by the powerful stands ...more
This book provides a wealth of information on 21sr Century sophisticated “legal” corruption. It is by far preferred by those who seek very high office as do the subjects the author chose to write about. Nepotism, favors for friends and supporters are naturally expected by many, regardless of the ethical, or moral implications. Most of the “corrupt” use of power exposed is not criminal even though it is wrong. The use of non-profits “owned” by the powerful stands ...more
If you care to know more than what the media is telling you, read this book. If you want to be truly disgusted in the current Democratic Party, read this book. If you want to know why these people not in jail, read this book - they all pay each other’s backs.
A must read before the fall election. Too bad there is so many footnotes, but it backs up the narrative which is a good thing. Why isn't the media looking into any of this.
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Amazing insight. Excellent read. Very factual and concise.
While the material grabs and holds you, the fact that there is extensive documented proof the whole way through the book is nothing short of amazing.
A MUST READ FOR EVERY CITIZEN.
While the material grabs and holds you, the fact that there is extensive documented proof the whole way through the book is nothing short of amazing.
A MUST READ FOR EVERY CITIZEN.
I'll start out by writing that everyone, regardless of party affiliation, should read this well documented easy to read investigative book. The author follows the money on eight prominent politicians currently campaigning for U.S. president, or have campaigned, or is a mayor with desires in that direction. There is a common thread between all of them, in addition to corruption, it is setting up non-profits through which they can legally (or not) launder money to pay family members running these
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This book is the tip of the iceberg and very disturbing. I am convinced every one in politics is a part of the pay to play system that had been in place since the early days of government. The nerve of any politician preaching they know better. In short it makes me sick. Term limits are needed and loopholes closed. When the fox is in the hen house and pass laws to benefit themselves and their benefactors, we are screwed! Compelling stories with hard facts but a little repetitious. I will never l
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Profiles in Corruption is a heavily researched, heavily cited investigation, primarily into the Democratic presidential hopefuls in the 2020 election. The overarching theme of the book is the daily hypocrisy we are faced with and the fact that small corruptions often lead to larger ones once more power is concentrated in a single person, flowing to everyone in their orbit. In this, his point comes across loud and clear, and the reader is certainly left to think about how much they really know ab
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Well written and informative; however , the liberal and progressive movement is not limited to embezzlement and self-gratification but the deterioration of principals and ethics.
Unfortunately, the blatant abuse of power is not limited to just one side of the isle. As long as “we the people” continue to give the government more power, they will continue to abuse it. The only answer is to downsize government’s footprint and stop giving them the opportunity.
The author addresses this in the end ...more
Unfortunately, the blatant abuse of power is not limited to just one side of the isle. As long as “we the people” continue to give the government more power, they will continue to abuse it. The only answer is to downsize government’s footprint and stop giving them the opportunity.
The author addresses this in the end ...more
Mar 01, 2020
Donna Hines
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This book addresses Progressives and the notion of the "pot calling the kettle black" as they say in layman terms.
What they're in essence accusing others of doing is exactly what they've done and many with their hands in the cookie jar still to this day. Those positions of authority allow the ability to hide it without being detected while less unlikely or popular individuals pay a hefty price for the same activities.
Corruption, kickbacks, pay to play schemes, nepotism, cronyism and more are at ...more
What they're in essence accusing others of doing is exactly what they've done and many with their hands in the cookie jar still to this day. Those positions of authority allow the ability to hide it without being detected while less unlikely or popular individuals pay a hefty price for the same activities.
Corruption, kickbacks, pay to play schemes, nepotism, cronyism and more are at ...more
It appears Peter Schweizer has done the opposition research for the Trump reelection campaign for them. While the egregious misdeeds of Joe Biden and his family have received the most attention, many other “progressive” candidates come under criticism. The work that Elizabeth Sanders and Bernie Sanders have done on behalf of corporations is especially hypocritical. It’s disheartening that so many of these fools believe they are worthy of elective office given the corruption in their past. The bo
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I knew this book would make me angry, and it did. I hate the corruption that seems to follow power. I'm not naive enough to think that there is corruption on only one side which makes Trump's outsider position even more appealing. If there were ever a valid argument for term limits, this book is it.
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Rather than playing the part of political shill and backseat litigator, Schweizer dispassionately follows the money trails of several prominent politicians. It is worth reading all the way to the acknowledgements, which he ties back to the narrative, and challenges us as citizens to not just exercise our right to vote, but to know what we are voting for.
This so so scary that these people are claiming to fight for us=but they only fight for their donors. This is something the media NEEDS To talk about!!!! COrruption is going to be the death of America=come on politicians=police yourselves and fix this CRAP!
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I didn't read the whole book, but the parts I did read seemed well documented. It's very disturbing, but not terribly surprising.
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Absolutely frightening the amount of corruption in the US government in high ranking officials. Even more frightening is that no one in the government seems to care. Are they all in collusion???
An Eye Opener
We think we know politicians from what we hear from main stream media and from how the pols portray themselves. We don’t. Very revealing book. Well worth the read.
We think we know politicians from what we hear from main stream media and from how the pols portray themselves. We don’t. Very revealing book. Well worth the read.
Feb 08, 2020
Linda Schmidt
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Even though Peter Schweizer’s title is reminiscent of Profiles in Courage, the author profiles current politicians who illustrate greed rather than any positive traits. He does this with thorough documentation. Schweizer begins with former Vice President Joe Biden’s use of his office to enhance his family’s wealth. Biden corrupted his office not only by providing his son millions of dollars from China and Ukraine, but also securing both his brothers’ lucrative holdings in foreign countries. Simi ...more
Follow the money. Disgusting.
Fabulous research to the precise personal histories. Bank accounts, power plays (pay to play at the 1000 player levels), duplicity of "honor" and character fully exposed.
Corrupt to their toenails. And never, ever more apt to negate or despise the "chumps", clingers and deplorables while they smile to their faces.
Excellent quality work. Nearly the opposite of what is considered any form of journalism for the last 10 years in the USA. Which it is not at all- because t ...more
Fabulous research to the precise personal histories. Bank accounts, power plays (pay to play at the 1000 player levels), duplicity of "honor" and character fully exposed.
Corrupt to their toenails. And never, ever more apt to negate or despise the "chumps", clingers and deplorables while they smile to their faces.
Excellent quality work. Nearly the opposite of what is considered any form of journalism for the last 10 years in the USA. Which it is not at all- because t ...more
What a depressing book. Well researched, it exposes the ways in which seemingly all of our prominent politicians including those running for President, hide massive political contributions and then use that money to help out friends and relatives and contributors. Looks at Biden, Klobuchar, Kamala Harris, Bernie, and many others. The one I knew least about and one of the most corrupt is Mayor Garcetti of Los Angeles. You just have to read it and see if you still respect anyone in politics. If an
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As with all the Peter Schweizer books I've read, this one is chock full of footnotes and factual references. It's a scathing indictment of those current liberal/progressives who claim to have such high ideals and morals, yet don't live by them in their own lives. This is certainly required reading for all those who want to make an informed choice come November 2020. A stunning addition to the history books of this time in our history, for those authors/publishers who have the strength of charact
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Peter Schweizer is a muckraker but unlike the his predecessors his approach is toward "progressives". In this book he profiles Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown, Eric Garcetti, Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders and Amy Klocubar. In each he develops a narrative on their misdoings.
Most start with a determined effort by each to inflate their accomplishments and to reward friends. In some cases like Biden, the close associates are family; almost like a caudillo and his minions. We ...more
Most start with a determined effort by each to inflate their accomplishments and to reward friends. In some cases like Biden, the close associates are family; almost like a caudillo and his minions. We ...more
I always enjoy Peter Schweizer’s books because his research is impeccable and he always includes of documentation (90 pages in this book) of his sources. I learn so much about how politicians game the system with each book and why Washington DC is truly a swamp.
This book focuses on the candidates running for the Democrat nomination for president although Schweizer is very candid that corruption occurs across the entire political spectrum.
From the book:
“This book focuses on progressive politici ...more
This book focuses on the candidates running for the Democrat nomination for president although Schweizer is very candid that corruption occurs across the entire political spectrum.
From the book:
“This book focuses on progressive politici ...more
Well-researched and heavily cited account of eight politicians commonly referred to as "progressive" who are really just dishonest and corrupt individuals who view the American populace as fools who believe the lies they spew. Covered in this book are: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar and two people I had little knowledge of: Sherrod Brown and Eric Garcetti. In reading this book (and it contains some really astonishing information), it occurr
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PETER SCHWEIZER is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. From 2008-9 he served as a consultant to the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting and he is a former consultant to NBC News. He has written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, National Review, Foreign Affairs, and elsewhere. His books include The Bushes, Reagan's
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