I've come to the conclusion that roughly 50 percent of the adults in this country are simply too ignorant and functionally incompetent to be living in a free society.

You might think I'm off base, but every day around half the people in this country go out of their way to prove me right. --from Somebody's Gotta Say It

Think you've got it all figured out? Think again.

Neal Boortz--the Talkmaster, the High Priest of the Church of the Painful Truth--has been edifying, infuriating, and entertaining talk radio audiences for more than three decades with his blend of straight talk and twisted humor. Now, the author of the smash number one bestseller The FairTax Book returns to gore every sacred cow in the pasture, from the subversive agendas behind children's books to the scam artists behind "High Art."

In Somebody's Gotta Say It, Boortz warms up for the coming political season with a preemptive strike in "the War on the Individual": "The Democrats' theme for 2008 will be 'The Common Good.' I can't speak for you, but I am an individual. Government exists to protect my rights, not to order my life. And I damn sure don't exist to serve government." He takes on liberal catchphrases like giving back ("Nobody--especially not the evil, wretched rich--actually earns anything anymore. Why do liberals think this way? Because they find it impossible to acknowledge that people work for money"), our rampant civic idiocy ("We are not a democracy. Never were. Weren't supposed to be. And we shouldn't be"), and Big Brother ("We have smoke-free workplaces. We have drug-free school zones. I say let's start establishing government-free oases, where we can be free to leave our seat belts unbuckled, and peel the labels off anything we choose"). And somehow, along the way, he finds room for pop quizzes, cat-chasing contests, and an answer, once and for all, to the eternal question, "Neal, why don't you run for president?"--in a chapter called "No Way in Hell."

Full of irresistible wisecracks and irrefutable libertarian wisdom, Somebody's Gotta Say It is one man's response to America at a time when the government overreaches, the people underperform--and the truth hurts.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 132 reviews)

A great read..

Finally, a book worth reading. Neal Boortz says exactly what needs to be said, and in a very forthright and simple way. This should be required reading for all citizens of voting age. Looking forward to the next one by Neal.
October 01, 2008

Great book...but, not a lot new

Would have given this 5 stars, but if you're a listener to his show there was not a lot of new material. Guess that's not really his fault, but I was hoping to see some new stuff. People should put away their PC hats for a brief moment and consider his thoughts. Most would be surprised with how much they agree.
September 29, 2008

Good introduction to Neal Boortz

Having heard Mr. Boortz's radio show over the years and his "fairtax" plan, I was gifted this book a couple of months ago (paperback version). I don't with many of Neal's points of view. However, he just bring quite good rationale in this book. It is presented from a libertarian point of view, but it is intellectually honest, because I could not find political bias. He is willing to take Republicans and Democrats to task on a variety of stances. Moreover, his reflections of his youth makes this a quick read which you can find something to enjoy. Great read if you are budding libertarian.
September 14, 2008

A Fine Explanation of Principles in Written in an Enjoyable Manner

Boortz provides a fine explanation of mainly traditional conservative talking points filled with amusing and meaningful anecdotes. Included in this book are also some of his thoughts outside the realm of normal political agenda such as teenage smoking and his dollar bill savings concept.

Boortz provides a superlative explanation of economic principles as exemplified by his clear understanding of many issues. If there is a weakness among this topic it is his tendency to fall prey to cherry picking some statistics to illustrate his point; however, as a well known radio talk show host this mindset is perhaps grown from necessity of ratings as oppose to deliberate bias. Certainly there is enough positive and accurate depictions to make this book amply qualified.

I believe this book's best asset is its call action at the local political level, where Boortz encourages those who truly want to affect change to not only find out who their local representatives are, but to become involved. Overall, Boortz's approach is refreshing and his writing style is as enjoyable as a radio show with wit, humor, and a tone of patriotism. Whether one agrees with all the points of view in this book or not, the presentation of the material will leave all at least pondering some of the most well known political concepts as well as topics not typically discussed in public.

September 06, 2008

The Talkmaster Rules!

Wonderful book...says what many think but are afraid to say. It contains something to offend just about everyone!
July 22, 2008

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