Customer Reviews:
 Another viewpoint August 6, 2008
103 out of 128 found this review helpful
Being from Illinois, I have had an oportunity to watch this guy in his very early days in the state senate. I am happy that someone is actually going through his record and things he actually said and did in those early days and exposing him for the fraud he really is.
Yes he is charismatic, gives nice speeches, and has an attractive family but I hope people will wake up to find out what he is really about. I doubt that MSNBC, the Today Show, GoodMorning America will have this author on their shows as it paints a different light on the media's beloved anti-Bush savior Barack.
A Sobering Look at the Man Who May Become President August 5, 2008
190 out of 239 found this review helpful
This is an intriguing book that shows a view of the Democratic Presidential candidate that no one wants to see. We have been so proud of our country for nominating a black American as the Democratic Presidential candidate, and we were so taken by this candidate's good looks and charming ways. I think we all had hopes that he was a politician free of the dirty dealings that seem to have become part of the American political process. As the months have passed since his nomination, and as we've listened to what he has to say and NOT the way he says it, doubts have surfaced for many of us.
This book written by a Chicago resident who has seen at close hand how Mr. Obama gets things done politically, reveals the "real" Obama. If you believe that a person's actions in the past predict to some extent, his actions in the future, then our country, already in trouble, could be in for unimaginable difficulty, if this man is elected.
This book isn't a hatchet job written by some guy with an axe to grind. It's an expose of a candidate with strong socialistic leanings, questionable political dealings, and frightening personal and political associations, as documented by someone who has experienced Mr. Obama more personally than most of us have.
I think this book fills in a lot of blanks in the sparse information we have about Mr. Obama. I agree that much of what this book reveals is shocking and most of it disappointing, but we need to know who this man really is. As Americans, we have the right and responsibility, particularly at this crucial time in the evolution of our country, to know who we are or are not, voting for. This book will give you a lot to think about while you are making that decision.
As an Obama Supporter, I was shocked August 4, 2008
205 out of 265 found this review helpful
I haven't read anything this surprising and enlightening since I read How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of "Intangibles" in Business. As someone who was leaning toward supporting Obama, I was surprised at how much was left unexamined about him. Whether you support Obama or not, you should at least learn this about the candidate.
For example, Obama's support of "open voting" in union votes would make it public knowledge how everyone votes in unionization decisions in firms. This leaves those who don't hold the "correct" opinion to be open to intimidation and coercion by other workers.
Still, Freddoso makes too much of some areas of Obama's past. I felt his association with Rev. Write was just another example of political convenience for a man who represented the African American community of Chicago, while Freddoso believes this association tells us something deeper about Obama's character.
However, no voter supporting Obama can claim to be informed without reading this book. Now Freddoso just needs to write something like this for McCain.
This is the real Obama August 13, 2008
62 out of 79 found this review helpful
I honestly did not want to read the book, given that it's clearly a hit book. HOWEVER, because Obama has completely refused to appear on any tough venues -- The O'Reilly Factor, for one, even though he promised O'Reilly that he'd come onto the show -- I am forced to read this book. In other words, since Obama is refusing to go onto any tough venues, I'm constantly thinking, "Just what is he hiding?" . . . and this book tells you exactly what he's hiding. Obama has even refused some Town Hall meetings with McCain!! Jeesh!
This book does what the media *should* be doing, but isn't. It is a total expose' on what Obama has done, who he has associated with, and what he will do this nation if elected . . . . and it's absolutely terrifying!
Listen, folks, it's quite simple: If Barack Obama did not have a secret agenda to hide, then he would go onto tough venues and answer tough questions. Because he's not, it's because he doesn't want to be exposed before November. Well, sorry, Obama, but this book exposes you for the true Marxist and anti-American you are!
Get this book!!
P.S. All the one-star evaluations are being who will never evaluate Obama or the man's character. Obama could literally murder these reviewers' families and they'd still stick up for the guy.
Well Done August 6, 2008
120 out of 156 found this review helpful
Freddoso has completed a thorough and well researched examination of some very enlightening episodes in the Candidate's history. Whether you agree or not, there is none of the sensationalism which often accompanies books about candidates during election cycles.
Read it with an open mind, then make your own decision.
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