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| Thanks But No Thanks: The Voter's Guide to Sarah Palin (Get a Jump on 2012!) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 20094
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ASIN: B001H0G6M8
Publication Date: September 30, 2008
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Product Description
Who is Sarah Palin and what does she believe in? People around the country -- and indeed the world -- had more questions than answers when John McCain announced her selection as his running mate on August 29, 2008. Has any national political candidate ever emerged on the American political scene with less scrutiny than Alaska Governor Sarah Palin received prior to her selection? Whether you believe Palin was nominated because of years of hard work in Alaska, as a result of a reckless decision by her "maverick" running mate, or because of the influence of the religious right, you probably want to know more about this remarkable political phenom. Hours after John McCain shocked the nation by selecting Palin as his surprise Republican running mate, journalists, activists, and ordinary concerned citizens began to research and write about Palin's biography, public statements, and political background. The flood of information and commentary has been torrential. For those who would like some help sorting through all the hype about Sarah Palin, Sue Katz's Thanks But No Thanks: The Voter's Guide to Sarah Palin is the perfect solution. Katz distills the overwhelming glut of information about Palin into a highly readable and fast-paced voter's guide about the woman who may be elected vice-president in 2008 and who could well serve as president one day. From Palin's days in Wasilla to her leap into Republican super-stardom, Katz helps you to better understand this intriguing candidate. While remaining true to her own strong point of view, Sue Katz looks beyond the lipstick and the sound bites. Thanks But No Thanks synthesizes information and commentary from a wide range of sources so that readers of any political persuasion will find help in educating themselves about just who Sarah Palin is and what her election might mean for the country and the world. This book is for voters who want to go beyond the usual campaign "puff piece" biographies and learn about Palin's known views on everything from community organizers to women's issues to the relationship of faith and politics. Thanks But No Thanks provides the reader with access to interesting voices from around America and the world, and they all have something insightful to say about Sarah Palin. In addition, the publisher has included several valuable appendices that will serve as handy references for voters and debate-watchers: a year-by-year chronology of key events in Palin's life, a detailed history of Palin's performance in past elections, and the full text of her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. About the Author Author and teacher Sue Katz has published journalism and political commentary for many years and is the creator of the popular Sue Katz: Consenting Adult blog. Her passport shows more wear than Palin’s--she has lived and worked on three continents, teaching martial arts in her institutes in Israel, promoting global volunteerism while living in Europe, and writing, editing and teaching (from salsa to senior fitness) in the United States. A rebel with a newfound interest in electoral politics, Sue continues her lifelong commitment to social justice activism from her home outside Boston. She attended Boston University as an undergraduate and earned her master's degree from Tel Aviv University. Her second book, an edgy and unabashed look at the private behavior of boomers, is due in 2009. About the Cover The unique collage portrait of Sarah Palin was created expressly for the Thanks But No Thanks cover by artist Sandy Oppenheimer. Her well-deserved international reputation reflects this distinctive style, and her creations are as affordable as they are exceptional.
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 One side of the story October 9, 2008
18 out of 35 found this review helpful
If you are looking for an unbiased compilation of facts regarding Gov. Sarah Palin, this is not the book for you. This is an opinion piece written by a woman who resents younger women, suffers from ageism, and has a rabid hatred of Republicans.
The author begins by saying that Gov. Palin (and by association anyone who believes the way she does regarding sexism in today's society) has a "cavalier and entitled" attitude and is riding on the "tailwind of the boomer generation". I guess because women of Gov Palin's generation weren't around to prove they were as good as man by going braless in a t-shirt (as the author did) and were allowed to play on sports teams (which the author was not) that they are undeserving of what they have. This is an offensive attitude. I agree with the author that sexism is still alive and well in our society, however, I also believe you can achieve more through a spirit of cooperation than drawing battle lines between the sexes.
The author shows her agesim every time whe refers to Sen McCain. She believes that because of his age he is unable to have an important job because he's old and might die. Maybe the author doesn't realize that people live productive lives well into ther 90's even if they have fought a disease like cancer. The author is quickly approaching Sen Mc Cain's age. I can imagine what she would tell someone who had the ignorance and audacity to tell her she couldn't do an important job because she was too old.
The author believes she can read the minds of Republicans. She says that what they are really thinking is "...the ticket leaders distance themselves from black people, to draw a distinction between these 'other' people with whom the community organizer works on the one hand, and those, wink, wink, in the middle and upper classes..." This is as offensive as someone saying that all lesbians are deviants or all Muslims are terrorists. It is bigoted and shows the ignorance of the person who says it.
If the author truly believes that "Every effort has been made to make this book as accurate as possible" as she states, then why does she go on to say that "the publisher and author assess no responsibility for errors or omissions"? I think that speaks volumes about the validity of what is contained in this book.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but please don't present opinion as fact. It insults the intelligence of every person who reads it. If the author truly wanted to be fair and thorough she would have included the thoughts of people who have positive feelings towards the Governor. There are many. I was in AK when the announcement was made and every person I talked to said how proud they were of her and that they didn't want to lose her as Gov.
Is Gov Palin the perfect candidate? In my opinion, no. Has she made mistakes? yes. Does she have the skills to be VP? Absolutely. If you truly want to know about Gov Palin and her policies you should read The New York Times, The Washington Post, or Newsweek. There have been numerous articles that talk about both sides of the career of Gov. Palin.
 INSIGHTFUL AND INFORMATIVE October 1, 2008
17 out of 22 found this review helpful
I've been hoping for many weeks that the McCain camp would have provided more background information on Gov. Palin by now to help voters better understand who she is and what she's done. What's happened to date is sad and unfair to voters: she's given few interviews and gives a lot of canned comments when campaigning and speaking in public. This has really bothered me because I consider myself a moderate so I try very hard to learn what both sides are like in any presidential campaign and I don't always vote in lock-step with my party. Thankfully Sue Katz has written an informative guide to help people like me learn more about the candidate and help me make a better decision next month when I vote. It's a good read, and just in time for the vice presidential debate tomorrow. Definitely worth the price and more.
Who is this woman? October 2, 2008
17 out of 28 found this review helpful
In less than a month, Sue Katz turned out a searing look at Sarah Palin. Katz shows us the inconsistencies, the inaccuracies, the confusions that come out of Palin's mouth. We see the influences on this candidate (and we cringe--at least, I did). And some of us wonder if she actually has the strength of conviction to stand up to some of these influences. But wait! Just what ARE her convictions? Palin has not spelled that out for us, has she? Or perhaps I have been unable to find them buried under the inaccuracies.
Sue Katz's book has been helpful to me. Not in the least because of the extensive bibliography she has included. Katz did her homework here, and I doubt many readers have found the time to do this for themselves. I sure haven't had time! I can use Katz's bibliography to lead me quickly to what I need to read. I didn't need this book to form an opinion about Palin, but it certainly helped organize my thoughts between reality and emotion.
I wish Katz had had time to add thoughts about the Biden-Palin debate (at this writing, that debate is this evening), and perhaps to have one more look by a proofreader. But we are getting close to election day and there was no more time.
The bottom line is that Sue Katz does not think Palin is capable of leading the country, and she tells us why -- AND backs up her decision with research. Thank you for this, Sue. And Sarah? Thanks, but no thanks!
Who Is Sarah Palin and How Did She Get That Way? October 2, 2008
16 out of 23 found this review helpful
In less than a month, Sue Katz turned out a searing look at Sarah Palin. Katz shows us the inconsistencies, the inaccuracies, the confusions that come out of Palin's mouth. We see the influences on this candidate (and we cringe--at least, I did). And some of us wonder if she actually has the strength of conviction to stand up to some of these influences. But wait! Just what ARE her convictions? Palin has not spelled that out for us, has she? Or perhaps I have been unable to find them, buried under the inaccuracies.
Sue Katz's book has been helpful to me. Not in the least because of the extensive bibliography she has included. Katz did her homework here, and I doubt many readers have found the time to do this for themselves. I sure haven't had time! I can use Katz's bibliography to lead me quickly to what I need to read. I didn't need this book to form an opinion about Palin, but it certainly helped organize my thoughts between reality and emotion.
I wish Katz had had time to add thoughts about the Biden-Palin debate (at this writing, that debate is this evening), and perhaps to have one more look by a proofreader. But we are getting close to election day and there was no more time.
The bottom line is that Sue Katz does not think Palin is capable of leading the country, and she tells us why -- AND backs up her decision with research. Thank you for this, Sue. And Sarah? Thanks, but no thanks!
Didn't Expect Love Poem But Also Not a Vitriolic Spewing October 4, 2008
12 out of 23 found this review helpful
I'm sorry I can't agree with the other reviewers. By the title, I didn't expect a love poem to Sarah Palin; but I also didn't expect a vitriolic spewing against her. I expected a fair rendition of facts "so vigorously researched." Apparently Ms. Katz doesn't like Sarah Palin because Sarah Palin is a conservative, Christian, anti-feminist, the exact opposite of Sue Katz. While Ms. Katz' own words seem to indicate that she does not believe in Jesus ("Oh, I forgot, I'm one of the heathens who, for too many reasons to list, is simply not going to be among those with god-given visas to Alaska"), she doesn't hesitate to invoke Jesus' name when it suits her ("Jesus was a Community Organizer, Pontius Pilate was a Governor.) She talks about "the truth," but then praises Hilary Clinton. Does anyone remember "the truth" of the Clinton presidency?
Let me say that I am a white female. Most of my friends consider me a liberal. I think of myself as a moderate but not a feminist. I believe in gay rights, civil rights, pro-choice and Jesus. While Ms. Katz would require that I produce them, I do have good friends of both sexes who happen to be gay.
I volunteered to read this book and write a review. By doing so, I got a free MSWord copy e-mailed to me. I preferred to buy it from Amazon so I could read it on my Kindle. I now feel cheated.
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