The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite...

The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate | David Freddoso | MUST Read for All! NOT a Hatchet Job!

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	The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate David Freddoso Regnery Publishing, 2008 - 298 pages average customer review:based on 182 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

He's the media's darling, the fresh face of the Democratic ticket. But what does Barack Obama really stand for--and will his extreme liberal agenda and complete inexperience in global affairs endanger the country? That's what David Freddoso, investigative reporter and National Review Online columnist, examines in The Case Against Barack Obama. In this shocking exposé, Freddoso explores the reality behind the rhetoric, the plans behind the promises, and the faults behind the façade, revealing:

* Why Obama's inexperience and extreme left-wing voting record is more dangerous than any threat we face today
* Why the Rev. Wright debacle reveals Obama's poor judgment of character and deceitful nature
* Why it won't be politics of change with President Obama--it will be liberal politics as usual

Freddoso exposes the real Barack Obama: a typical big-government politician, the #1 most liberal U.S. senator, and--if he were commander in chief--a serious threat to our national security.

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Exposing facts the media should have uncovered

I appreciate the author who first off dismissed all the rumors about Obama's religion and childhood and concentrated on his public service. The old cleche about not trusting any politician as they all say what they think you want to hear certainly comes to mind. One has to check out the politician's background and what he has accomplished. Character should be a given in one's qualification and the media has certainly given Obama a free ride. The author stuck with the facts and stayed away from any "ad hominum" attacks. Well writen and strongly recommend.

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MUST Read for All! NOT a Hatchet Job!

I don't care if you are Democrat, Republican, Independent, Populist, Ron Paulist, Whig, Tory,... whatever. You NEED to read this book. It is a terrific piece of investigative journalism, which builds on other great research pieces, many of which were published by Chicago media but not read by many outside of Illinois.

The books breaks down as follows:

Introduction: The Rhetoric vs. the Reality
Chapter 1: Obama and the Chicago Machine: Not a Reformer
Chapter 2: Obama Games Springfield
Chapter 3: The Accidental Candidate
Chapter 4: Obamessiah
Chapter 5: Obama in Washington: Still Not A Reformer
Chapter 6: The Stealth Liberal
Chapter 7: The Radical Influences
Chapter 8: Reverend Wright and Obama's Faith
Chapter 9: Obama's Foreign Policy: Inexperience and Uncertainty
Chapter 10: Abortion: Barack Obama's America
Chapter 11: Pinstripe Patronage: Obama Takes Care of His Friends

Freddoso admits up front that his own political leanings are to the right. But, this is no hatchet job. He debunks some of the unsupported claims and misinformation about Senator Obama (e.g., that he was sworn into office on a Koran) and is careful not to jump to conclusions or make too much of certain "events" (e.g., Obama & Rezko's shared property purchases back in 2005).

But, he does take a hard, frank look at the various mentors and other influences -- personal and political -- that shaped Obama's beliefs, attitudes, and ways of "doing business". The book raises very valid issues that anyone concerned with the leadership of the U.S. should ask themselves of Obama. Even if you agree with many of Obama's socio-political positions, you need to understand the difference between the rhetoric and the reality.

I challenge you to read this book with an open mind, especially if you are used to only reading and listening to the mainstream media (aka Obama's cheerleading squad). Like anyone else, Obama should not be above critique. If he is genuinely the messianic, post-partisan wunderkind that he and his supporters make him out to be, then he (and you) should have nothing to fear from honest investigation.

On a minor negative note, since the book is arranged mostly by topic rather than chronologically, I found it a little hard to keep track of what was happening when (e.g., when was Obama in Springfield vs. Chicago vs. DC vs. ???). Maybe that's just me. There is a Timeline at the back, but it would have been more helpful if it distinguished dates/events specifically in Obama's life/career from those indirectly or tangentially related (e.g., "Jun. 12, 1972 -- Saul Alinsky dies.", or "Nov. 28, 1995 -- Alice Palmer loses congressional bid.", or "Oct. 11, 2006 -- Tony Rezko indicted on 24 counts.").

Freddoso has produced a terrific, meticulously researched, timely and up-to-date (thru June 2008) work. Highly Recommended!!

Content: 4.5
Style & Structure: 4.5
Average Score: 4.5, rounded up to 5

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Should former associations take precedence in your opinions

This is a well written book by Mr. Freddoso and reads like a newspaper story that is crafted in unbiased facts, although the author uses these facts to favor John McCain with his support. Mr. Obama's former associations with Mr. Ayers is more ancient history than his association with Mr. Rezko, currently in prison, who financially and politically supported Mr. Obama after receiving his support for millions of dollars of state and federal funds to build low income housing that he ran as a slumlord and left in disrepair. Was Obama guilty of repaying political favors, or just arranging help for low income housing. There leaves no question that he has been a product of the Chicago political machine, how much of this reflects his character, or a flaw in his character, is up to the reader.

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A MUST READ FOR ALL

This book helps us understand the person behind Barack Obama and the people that have shaped his world view. This was an eye opener in a big way!!

Wow! Who Knew?

What a thorough picture of Obama's political journey . . . all backed with sources. Scary. I only hope Obama simply used all of his early alliances to get to the presidency and will drop them like a bad habit when he gets in. However, I know that is not the case. Please read this book before election day and share the information with those who are so infatuated they can't see beyond the nice smile and smooth words.

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