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    Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals
    Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals
    Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals
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    Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals

    Written by Jesse Ventura

    Narrated by Jesse Ventura

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    With jackhammer force and candor, Governor Ventura issues an urgent wake-up call to America -- a resounding indictment of our creeping national cynicism, and how our political system rewards mediocrity while turning a blind eye to accountability.
    In Do I Stand Alone? Ventura decries the ease with which most Americans surrender their freedoms and apathetically accept a system of governance driven more by pork and patronage than by the best interests of the constituency. He also denounces an irresponsible media, taking them to task for too often confusing fame with notoriety, and for driving the news instead of simply reporting it. And he unabashedly speaks out on today's hot-button issues, including welfare, racism, abortion, campaign finance reform, and gay rights.
    Giving us fascinating insights into the future of independent parties, Governor Ventura ushers us deep into the polished corridors of power, exposing the best -- and worst -- of our current crop of political personalities while laying out a workable strategy for bringing our political system -- and its politicians -- back to greatness.
    In a forthright, razor-sharp, and entertaining critique, Governor Jesse Ventura has once again thrown down the gauntlet -- challenging today's politicians as well as a disenchanted public to transcend the tired rhetoric and defiantly reclaim the freedom and opportunity that is our American birthright.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateSep 1, 2000
    ISBN9780743519762
    Do I Stand Alone?: Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals
    Author

    Jesse Ventura

    Jesse Ventura is a politician, military veteran, actor, television presenter, political commentator, author, and retired professional wrestler.

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    • 4/5
      I was skeptical when I started reading this book. Knowing that Ventura's political career flamed out, I had my doubts, but I've always found Ventura to be an interesting and colorful character. What I found was that Jesse Ventura presented logical arguments in a clear and concise fashion. His viewpoints were well thought out and explained well. I even found myself agreeing with some of these points. Some I thought were out in left field, but even when I disagreed with him, he still put together sound thoughts. The book was also entertaining. Even if you don't subscribe to former governor/wrestler's political ideas, you should still find this to be a good read.Carl Alves - author of Blood Street
    • 4/5
      Do I Stand Alone? Going to the Mat Against Political Pawns and Media Jackals was a book by Jesse Ventura. I remember when he was Jesse “The Body” Ventura but didn’t really know much more than that. This book was great! I really enjoyed reading his thoughts. He is an Independent politically. From this short book (a little shy of 300 pages) I’ve known this for a while no but this book specifically delved into the realized of the scrutiny a politician like him is under and how they really need to be on guard when making public comments. You can tell when they are politicians and try to cover their bases so as to cut back on being taken out of context or when people put words into your mouth. I really liked how he outlined the role of a public servant. From reading this book and his challenge to take up some office, even if it’s in a small town, the either do it and get out of being in the silent majority. I will give running for an office more thoughts from reading this one book. I’d give this book a 4.25 our of 5 stars. I hope to hear from some of you about what you thought of this book.
    • 2/5
      Oh, Jesse. What can I say?