Tag Archives: American politics

An UnderratedRead Revisited: Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul – Michael Fanone and John Shiffman

Posted on June 29, 2024 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “What sort of American tries to overthrow democracy? What kind of man becomes so consumed by a false belief that he drives across the country, storms the Capitol, and assaults police officers?” Those are pressing questions … Continue reading →

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The Last Election – Andrew Yang, Stephen Marche

Posted on September 12, 2023 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “Democracy is on the way out. Who will control the aftermath?” This political thriller serves as a cautionary tale that takes place in the very near future, possibly as early as 2024. What would happen … Continue reading →

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A Timely UnderratedRead Revisited: Mr. Siegel Writes to Washington – Rich Siegel

Posted on December 21, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) Mr. Siegel sends a weekly letter to various Republican politicians on what they are doing wrong. This collection of letters to each Republican senator (including multiple ones to speaker McConnell) is filled with a satirical look … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead Revisited due to Necessity:The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time – Brooke Gladstone

Posted on October 18, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “American history is picked with ferment, battles and brawls over with is true. But at this moment, the nation seems to waging Civil War over reality itself. It is thrilling to watch, and tough to sit … Continue reading →

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You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump – Paul Begala

Posted on September 28, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The object of a campaign is not to answer the other candidate’s attacks; it’s to make him answer yours. ” As the first of the presidential debates draws nearer, chief strategist for the 1992 Clinton campaign, … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Legacy: What He Accomplished as President – Michael I. Days

Posted on August 1, 2020 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) After listening to President Obama’s eulogy for John Lewis, I was reminded of how much I miss our 44th President.  Trump, as well as his supporters, refuse to acknowledge the vast accomplishments of the Obama presidency, … Continue reading →

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Truth Has a Power of Its Own: Conversations About A People’s History – Howard Zinn, Ray Suarez

Posted on February 16, 2020 by J D Jung

(reviewed by JD Jung) “I think we should be de-emphasizing the attention paid in traditional history to great military heroes, to presidents, to Supreme Court justices, to members of Congress, because our history generally has been history pulled from top … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedReadRevisited: Obama’s Legacy: What He Accomplished as President – Michael I. Days

Posted on August 25, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) During Trump’s recent rant to reporters on the White House lawn, he panned President Obama numerous times, even more than usual. He, as well as his supporters, refuse to acknowledge the vast accomplishments of the Obama … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead Revisited:The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time – Brooke Gladstone

Posted on December 24, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “American history is picked with ferment, battles and brawls over with is true. But at this moment, the nation seems to waging Civil War over reality itself. It is thrilling to watch, and tough to sit … Continue reading →

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An Important UnderratedRead Revisited: The Least Among Us: Waging the Battle for the Vulnerable – Rosa DeLauro

Posted on September 19, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Morally speaking, the social safety net acknowledges that we are accountable to one another. It originated from our recognition that the vulnerable and the poor are not alien populations; they are us, in certain times and … Continue reading →

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