Has anyone read What's the Matter with Kansas by Thomas Frank? I haven't, but my brother told me it's the most important political book he's ever read. He also said that he had to wait for months to get it out of the library.
Here's a link to the amazon page for it
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...719572-4460711
I'm curious to hear people's opinions.
Here's a link to the amazon page for it
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...719572-4460711
Quote:
| "Drunk on tax cuts, favors for corporations and above all else, their undying lust for the culture wars most of us lost interest in years ago, conservatives have driven Middle America into a ditch, Mr. Frank argues in this brilliant book. His examination of how the right has prolonged the battles over pop culture, abortion and religion (and meanwhile accrued great power and financial gain) will not single-handedly eject President Bush from the White House |
