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Book Reviews of The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media that Love Them

The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media that Love Them
The Exception to the Rulers Exposing Oily Politicians War Profiteers and the Media that Love Them
Author: Amy Goodman, David Goodman
ISBN-13: 9781401301316
ISBN-10: 1401301312
Publication Date: 4/2004
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media that Love Them on
Helpful Score: 4
Let me preface this review with a disclaimer: I traditionally identify politically as a Libertarian. I tend to be very conservative in certain areas (fiscal and policy) and very liberal in others (personal liberties). Amy Goodman has a reputation (right/wrong/otherwise) of being a radical leftist. So, I'm not exactly in Amy Goodman's target market for people who would usually be receptive to hearing what she has to say.

This being said, I must say that I did enjoy this book. While I don't agree with all of Goodman's positions, I believe she does make an excellent argument in laying clear the ties between the people running the show (politicians) and those pulling the strings ($$$), specifically in regard to decisions pertaining to war.

A very important book, even if you're not a lefty so to speak. Definitely eye-opening. Well-written. Highly recommended.
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Mint condition. Great read. Amy Goodman is an interesting figure in publice media.