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Books (and movies) from both sides of the political spectrum
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Fleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the Do-Nothing Congress, Companies That Help Iran, and Washington Lobbyists for Foreign Governments Are Scamming Us ... and What to Do About ItFleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the Do-Nothing Congress, Companies That Help Iran, and Washington Lobbyists for Foreign Governments Are Scamming Us ... and What to Do About It by Dick Morris
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A conservative view of an Obama presidency. Not entirely unbiased but an interesting opinion to balance out the moderate in me.
Primary Colors: A Novel of PoliticsPrimary Colors: A Novel of Politics by Anonymous
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A fictional (yeah right) portrayal of Clinton's drive to the Democratic nomination and the machinations of politics.
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage) by Barack Obama
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An uplifting and inspiring autobiography by Obama.
Anti-Christ: A Satirical End of DaysAnti-Christ: A Satirical End of Days by Matthew Moses
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A political satire lambasting the political order, the religious right, the media, and more. Very angry but very entertaining.
What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of DeceptionWhat Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception by Scott McClellan
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Though there is debate over the truth printed within, this is an eye-opening look at the inner workings of the Bush presidency.
Stranger in a Strange LandStranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
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Truly a book that wrought a liberal revolution on American society. Challenging social mores, political authority, and more. A classic that must be read.
I Am America (And So Can You!)I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
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It's Colbert. That alone is worth the price.
Culture WarriorCulture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
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Some love him, some hate him, but you have to read him to judge him. With me, it's a 50/50 split over agreement and plotting his murder.
Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with AmericaWinning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America by Newt Gingrich
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Newt lays out a reformation of America. Sometimes I wish he'd return to politics.
The Post-American WorldThe Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria
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An excellent book on the way the world is changing and america's place in that changing reality.
Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American DreamGrand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream by Ross Douthat
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The GOP needs to change to survive. An excellent thesis on what Republicans need to do to survive in the 21st century.
The Revolution: A ManifestoThe Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul
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Love him or hate him, Ron Paul is an outspoken critic of the current political climate in America. This book is as thought provoking as the man who wrote it.
The Dead Zone (Signet)The Dead Zone (Signet) by Stephen King
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A psychic must stop a candidate from winning the presidential election or else the world faces WWIII.
All the President's MenAll the President's Men by Bob Woodward
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A book that shook the political world.
Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our TimesCharlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times by George Crile
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The title says it all.
The Reagan DiariesThe Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan
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Perhaps the greatest president during my lifetime. Discover his thoughts while in office during the affluent, and still dangerous, 80s.
The American PresidentThe American President
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A view into the life of a fictional president.
The West Wing - The Complete First SeasonThe West Wing - The Complete First Season
Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $11.85
The Clinton presidency without the scandals.
Air Force OneAir Force One
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Guilty pleasure. A president that kicks butt. Come on, you know you love it!
John Adams (HBO Miniseries)John Adams (HBO Miniseries)
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See the difficulty Adams faced in forging American union/independence.
Fahrenheit 9/11Fahrenheit 9/11
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The controversial documentary on the Bush presidency following 9/11.
Sicko (Special Edition)Sicko (Special Edition)
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A criticism of the American healthcare system.
Escape from New YorkEscape from New York
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Hey, the president is in it...and he's Donald Pleasance! Enjoy!
ReligulousReligulous
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An educated assault on religion.
Expelled: No Intelligence AllowedExpelled: No Intelligence Allowed
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Stein's retort to Religulous