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Book Review: ANCESTOR
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on August 10, 2010
ANCESTOR
By Scott Sigler
Greetings faithful reader(s) of my inspiring book reviews.
I am torn about this review. I love Sigler writings and have enjoyed INFECTED and CONTAGIOUS as much as any great book that I have read. Waiting for the third installment of the proceeding books, I picked up ANCESTOR. Needless to say, this novel left me un-inspired. I know it’s not the best way to dive into a book with great expectations (wow what a good name that would be for a book), so I was shocked when I read a remake of Jurassic Park. Generically altered carnivores implanted in cows wrecking havoc and eating everything in their sight, including each other. Enter the usual dinosaur-type creatures munching their way through blood and guts. HOWEVER, and this is the fun part, the creatures are black and white with cow hide inherited from mom (very funny). What kept me reading this entire novel was the following question: Was Scott writing this tongue-in-cheek as a parody of similar novels?
Read it for your self to figure out what the author’s intent is. I say –it’s a goof! 
Book Review: The Covenant
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on April 20, 2010
The Covenant
By Naomi Ragen
Dear faithful reader(s) of my outstanding reviews, DO NOT read this book if you are closed minded regarding muslims (no capitols intentionally) or have any sympathy for those fucking towel headed terrorist motherfuckers. This book will dispel any foolish notion you, or anyone else for that matter, may have regarding the real intentions these freedom fighters (WRONG WRONG WRONG). I know what cowards these religious fanatics are; however, this great book reinforces my own beliefs and hopefully will enlighten you as well.
What we have here are four women huddled together at a Nazi camp making a ‘covenant’ that if they survive their ordeal with the scum of the earth (SS), they will always come to each others aide if needed for the rest of their lives. In flashback style, we as readers learn of the atrocities these women suffered but alas they all survived. Fast forward to the present and the lives of these heroic women (grandmothers) have been very successful-just being alive being the greatest success. And just when all is well, the fucking q-tips kidnap one of our hero’s granddaughter and son-in-law. Pissa!!!! Can you imagine the visions these women had to endure AGAIN? I for one cannot but this excellent book help us all to understand what we as human being can withstand.
Not to give too much away, I can sum up the entirety of this book briefly. First: faith works. Second: ones word means everything. Third: don’t fuck with one who have suffered and survived. And finally, them chicken shit Arabs have paid dearly for their misguided hatred.
Read it and God Bless our real FREEDOM FIGHTERS.
Book Review: One Door Away From Heaven
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on March 18, 2010
One Door Away From Heaven
By Dean Koontz
Hello faithful reader(s). As all of you who follow my reverting columns, I’m a huge Koontz fan .Therefore, my reviews of his works are a tab askew (look it up).I enjoy his works, have read reams of his stuff and cant remember any of his stuff I haven’t liked. So, you stop reading now or continue to read to find out a little about this older Koontz novel (2001).
An alien boy. Gun toting ex-strippers. Psychotic father and a spaced out drug addict mother of two handicapped kids. Area 51. Humor. Tragedy. Sound like some elements you want to connect in this typical Koontz novel?? I know: how can these all these seemingly unrelated parts be entwined to make a good story? Well that’s what Koontz does and he does it in the style that only he can do. No need to go into too much detail here; if you want to enjoy another easy read and need to do something besides watch the boob tube, than this novel may be for you. As you all know, the aliens are already here so this book is more fact than fiction.
Anyone needing proof of the above statement, please comment and I will fill you in!! May the swartz be with you!
Book Review: Satan’s Circus
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on February 3, 2010
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Satan’s Circus: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York’s Trial of the Century
By Mike Dash
I reckon the subtitle of this true life novel says it all. All the ingredients needed to publish a great read are included within the pages of this historical work. Picture, if you will, NY City circa 1900. Ethnic neighborhoods; horse and buggies; gambling parlors; prostitution; corruption; protection rackets; payola; iron fisted law and order provided by unscrupulous police. Then add greed, territorial disputes and general chaos and you begin to get the flavor of Satan’s Circus. You want to travel back in time? Feel the need to relive the experience that our grandparents had to deal with? Want to feel the whack of a night stick by a beat cop? Well faithful reader(s) on my riveting reviews—pick this book up. You will be transported back in time to a time when men and women were trying to survive in a rough and tumble era and a very tough city-NY.
If I may add some personal insight to anyone who is still reading at this point: we as a people have made lots of progress since the 1900’s and have learned from the past on how to improve the present and hopefully the future. But in the course of reading this book, I found some of the crimes committed by both the law and the citizens of yesteryear are the same as are commented today. The moral—read history now before it’s too late.
Book Review: Forced Out
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on January 2, 2010
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Forced Out
By Stephen Frey
How do you tie a Forced Out professional NY Yankee scout with a very (extremely) talented minor league baseball player and a hit man for the mob into a very readable book? Beats me—that’s why I’m doing the review! But alas dear faithful readers, it’s all done here in this pretty good novel. The plot is loaded with many twists and turns that takes the reader closer and closer to understanding all these seemingly random facts/characters together. Not really a sports book, but sports are involved. Not really a who-done-it book, but one that has some mystery elements. Not really a wise guy book, but the mob is evolved. Sound confusing? I felt the same way. But I must say, it was a book worth reading for the novelty of the plot and the interesting characters involved. So, faithful reader(s) of my riveting reviews, this book may be something you want to pick up for a little winter entertainment.
To finalize this short review (if I may pass a little advice)—READ READ READ.
Book Review: The First Commandment
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on December 18, 2009
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The First Commandment
By Brad Thor
Read this authors books! Love back-ops novels? Rouge agents? Real time (like post 9-11) believable terrors excite you? Kill the bastards before they kill us (aint no PC here) is what you get in this fast-paced action novel. Thor has done it again. I rate him equal to Vince Flynn (read him too). This 2007 thriller has all the elements that are required to keep the reader on the edge of his/her pillow throughout. What’s unusual about this novel is the way the villain (a Gitmo resident- surprised?) uses Biblical readings to spew his terror on innocent (revenge) victims. Our hero, Scot Harvath, is up to the task to hunt down and destroy the usual suspect until he zeros in on the real terrorist. Not to spoil the easy plot, the killings and mayhem brought on by the dick head terrorist is aimed at Scots family and friends. Even a direct order by the President can’t stop Scot; so guess who becomes the hunted?? Another plot involving a weak government (ours-ugh) adds tension and intrigue to this entire novel.
If you have any interests in this type of genre or reading a good author with a few novels out there-get this one to start you on an enlightening reading experience. The really scary part of Thor’s novels (as well as Flynn’s) is that all the scenarios covered are possible and may be based on what our brave warriors have done to protect us from a pack of murderous cowardly thugs.
Expect more Thor reviews-second one on.
Book Review: Limb from Limb
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on December 12, 2009
Limb from Limb
By George Hunter and Melissa Preddy
What we have here is a true murder story depicting a pathetic husband who commits a heinous act upon his loving wife. Sound familiar? Is it me or do these brutal douches have some kind of genetic malfunction causing them to assume they can commit these crimes and walk away? All this ‘nice guy’ did was beat the shit out of his wife, strangler her, dismember her, scatter here body part in a remote Michigan forest (keep the torso in a Tupperware container in his shop) and they file a missing persons report. And of course, like most narcissistic assholes, cried to everyone who would listen. Oh by the way, the two kids were home during the crime.
I really don’t need to tell you faithful readers what these ‘true life’ crime novels are about. We all know about Albert DeSalvo, John Wayne Gayce, Son of Sam, Chuck Manson, etc,etc,etc. But the unique aspect of this novel is the authors choose to quote the entire confession as recorded by the detectives that nabbed this piece of shit. To hear the murderer’s words, verbatim, is well worth the read. So kids, lets keep our guns so we can cull the population of these ever present creeps.
Book Review: Hostage
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on November 7, 2009
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Hostage
By Robert Crais
Hello faithful readers (besides you DL). Want a good book? Want a book with twist and turns? Want a quick read? How about one that takes the hostage genre to another level? Well kidos- this is the book for you.
Picture this—retired SWAT hostage negotiator moves to a sleepy town; no crime; opps wrong town! Let me nutshell this really good book. Creeps take over house; father and two kids home; tension; hostage situation; main character gets involved; big time stand off; but the MOB needs to get to the creeps as well cause – umm read the book.
So, what we get here is a former negotiator, guido wise guys and the local real and not so real cops trying to settle the situation. Did I mention that the hostage’s dad is an accountant for the grease balls?
The plot thickens!
Not a bad book to read. Fast paced. Lots of unexpected plot twists especially when our hero’s family gets kidnapped by the MOB. Oh dear! Did I ruin the story for you? Doubt it—have to learn how to read first to ruin a book. Enjoy next time you want to use your brain to read words between two covers (a book).
Book Review: The Lost Symbol
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on October 13, 2009
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The Lost Symbol
By Dan Brown
This book is good, however, nothing new. Being a Brown fan, I really enjoyed his latest as much as I have enjoyed all his books. This review is slightly jaded for I love the style, the pace and the action that Brown always portrays in his novels. If you have read The Da Vinci Code, then you will understand why I call this book The Da Vinci Code Goes To Washington. Basically what we have here our hero, Robert Langdon, in the nations capitol searching for Masonic signs and signals and doodles and markings and droppings and clues to solve a centuries old puzzle hidden somewhere in D.C. Most every chapter ends in a cliff-hanger that keeps the reader turning page after page. As SnowCrash mentioned to me “the characters are a bit retarded and gullible.” He’s right but a good action story nevertheless.
I must state here that the last part of the book was a bit too much of a lecture on religion for my liking. Actually, I found myself being put off by Browns beliefs. I didn’t buy this book to be lectured to. I didn’t buy this book to be told about what religion is or is not. I bought this book to be entertained. Read it if you want to be entertained but be aware that you may take offense to the last few chapters. One thumb and one finger up for The Lost Symbol.
Book Review: The Apostle
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on August 21, 2009
The Apostle
By Brad Thor
As the few of you that follow my reviews know, I love ‘black ops’ novels. This one, however, is very believable and I am so impressed by the loyalty and dedication of our undercover men and woman who do the dirty work to keep us and USA safe. They are protecting us from people whose sole purpose is to KILL every freedom loving person on the earth. The more of these novels I read, the more I know there are teams of super solders that will risk their lives to save others. PLEASE no liberal bullshit comments about how peaceful and loving the Middle East (MUSLIMS) is and is entitled to go about their religious practices and we should live and let live BULLFUCKINGSHIT!!!
What we have in this fast-paced novel is the kidnapping (towel head tactic of choice) of a prominent doctor in Afghanistan whose mom is a very well connected player at the White House. And the ransom, believe it or not, is to release a Taliban killer held by the Afghan military. Well the bleeding hearts in the USA want no part of this mission so mom contacts a Navy Seal and his team to rescue her daughter. Oh and please pay attention to how nicely these smelly barbaric camel jockeys treat the lady doctor. Fiction? Fact? Happening as you read this? Shit these 14 century creations treat all their woman nicely-right?
There are, of course, a few other side stories to give the reader time to catch his breath. Here we have some goings on in Washington and some sleazy Presidential tactics. Perfect.
This is my first Thor novel. He has written others and I look forward to picking him up again. I enjoyed his style and knowledge of the subjects within. I will read him again and hope you do as well.
Book Review: Frankenstein: Dead and Alive
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on August 12, 2009
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FRANKENSTEIN: Dead and Alive (Book 3)
By Dean Koontz
Koontz fans rejoice! The trilogy is complete and worth the wait. I do understand the delay (New Orleans-Katrina), but after speed reading the final book (?) I suggest to anyone to get the whole series and get ready to be scared shit. Book 3, however, is not only scary; it contains many comical exchanges between all the characters involved – a nice touch here by Koontz. I found myself giggling to some of the most horrific scenes of death, destruction and total mindless murder by some of the most hideous monsters ever brought to life in print. This novel again put Koontz on the top of my “must read” author list.
We all know about Frankenstein and the evil creator. Boris Karloff; Bolts in the neck; Angry townies; Fire; Good and evil; Etc. But flush all those concepts down one of those pee socks so nicely shown on a previous Winky post. Koontz creates a world of evil that surpasses all other monster/man books that I personally have ever read. Add the element of dark humor and the wit that permeates this entire book and you will see why I rate this book of the year for me. Don’t miss out on the chilling trilogy. Book 3 is a masterpiece to end (?) a journey into the lives and minds of good and evil and more evil.
Book Review: Public Enemies
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on July 18, 2009
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Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34
By Bryan Burrough
Seeing the motion picture (which I have not seen) might be the best way to learn about the gangsters of the day (1933-1934) and a new government agency, The FBI. The reason for my promotion of a movie is I found this book to be a long read. Granted the book is loaded with informative data about the times. Data describing the exploits of the most notorious and deadly criminals roaming throughout the country unchallenged. However I found all the facts a bit tedious to read. Call it a history book about what life was like for a few man and woman in desperate times. Very little dialogue was included so page after page of facts made this read a long process.
There is a lot to learn by reading this book if your interest has anything to do with the following: John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, Machine Gun Kelly, Bonnie and Clyde or the FBI. Who they really were and what they actually did, how they lived, how they died and real information on these criminals are all is this book for the reader. No Hollywood glitz here. These men and woman were cold-blooded, hard-core real life thugs. There is nothing glamorous about their lifestyles. Nothing like what has been portrayed by myth and folk law and especially by Hollywood. All the information is fact and backed up by new materials gathered by the author (freedom of info).
In closing, a few words about the FBI. Can u say Keystone Cops with suits? A fledgling band of law school graduates lead by a paranoid egotistical lunatic named Hover. At first, these G-Men didn’t carry guns (and even if they could they were not trained), were not able to make arrests without the help of the local police, and couldn’t cross state lines to go after a suspect. Because of these arcane regulations, it easy to see how the criminals were able to succeed. Hover did some good but mostly caused harm to the dedicated men who actually did all the field and foot work. What Hover did during his tenure as Head G-Man can be used to give him credit or scorn – You be the judge.
Book Review: Glenn Beck’s Common Sense
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on June 27, 2009
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Glenn Beck’s Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine
By Glenn Beck
3-2-1 Beck! Love him or hate him; READ him. Are you a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Moderate, Right winger, Left winger, Neo Nazi, etc, etc? It doesn’t matter for this book will enlighten you to the fact that the current government (and others before) is destroying the Constitution. Using direct quotes from our founding fathers (opps ain’t PC to say that—framers) we see why this great document was written. Thomas Paine, George Washington, Ben Franklin, and others had the foresight to see how the abuse of government can, and has lately, destroyed the rights of the common man-the real power people. Using treasonous quotes by a bunch of current and former politicians, we see how fucked up and completely out of control the government has become. As you probably know, government knows how to control our lives better than we do-FUCKING BULLSHIT. I need to take a deep breath here (just talked to SNOWCRASH, I’m ok now) for this book has made me nuts knowing that:
1. These hacks are totally out of control.
2. They keep getting elected
3. There are people who still believe the lying bastards.
It doesn’t matter what you believe in-believe this-Left up to the current system of government we are doomed. Two parts system must go. Current hacks must be ousted. These bastards and bitches must be held reasonable for their complete shredding of the document that keeps our rights safe and their unacceptable behavior in check. Don’t wait for others to take the lead-do something. Vote . Get involved. Speak up against government intrusion Stop electing the same assholes. Join an independent or third party. Get the motherfuckers in power out.
This is how important this book is—it has inspired me to write this review exposing what our government has become due to the lack of ‘we the people’ mindset. Let’s let our founding fathers rest in peace for they wrote a document that we can all live by peacefully and with respect and dignity towards our fellow man. The hell with near east, Far East, east Bosnia, east Iran, North Korean, and all those barbarians out there—we have our own freedom and safety to deal with. Beck’s words may cause a non-violent revolution (he does stress that because we can’t win a violent battle). It’s a great read but be prepared to get pissed off by the last page.
Book Review: My Sister’s Keeper
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on June 17, 2009
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My Sister’s Keeper
By Jodi Picoult
Picture this, an average family. Dad a fireman, a stay-at home formal lawyer mom, a whacked out son, and two lovely daughters. Good schooling for all. Good parents. Good kids. Sounds like the great American dream, right? Not even close. The sisters (Anna and Kate) are best friends and truly love each other. The son (Jesse) has some serious issues that the book gets into. Mom and Dad are what Moms and Dads are. Other charterers enter the book through out. But the bulk of this inspirational book is the relationship of the sisters. And how decisions made by Mom and Dad to keep one sister alive will leave the reader questioning ones own concept of life and death. Simply put Anna was conceived to be a donor for Kate’s cancer. Using advanced technology, Anna was conceived using selective genes, to keep Kate alive through blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants and even, if needed, organs. Sounds like a fiction? NOPE! This is a true story and now a major motion picture. Now that’s scary.
I must say now that the facts in this book are chilling especially when we see how the girls react to some of the procedures that they both must endure. Not to ruin this emotional read, each chapter is named after one of the main characters and we follow their thought processes as events unfold. This book can bring tears to some, amazement to others, but all who read this book will be moved. The emotional ending, which I did not see coming, will having you grabbing for the tissue box. Read it, enjoy it, share it and be grateful for the life you have and how life is a precious gift. I found my self identifying with what a parent will do to save a child. Moving and eye opening To be read by all.
Book Review: To Kill a Mockingbird
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on June 9, 2009
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To Kill A Mocking Bird
By Harper Lee
What can be said about a book that has won a Pulitzer Prize (1961), an Academy Award, and has over 18 million copies in print? This classic book lives up to all the accolades and praise it has received since its printing 1960. I, probably like many others, have never read the book but have seen the movie a few times. Granted the movie is a classic as well, however, reading it for the first time has been a very rewarding experience. You want a sense of life in the Deep South in 1935? Care to find out how good folk behave? Need to know about the simplicity of a by-gone era? Are you inquisitive to learn about race relations between two classes of people? How about what it takes to raise a loving family during extremely difficult times? This book may be for you.
The story line is simple but the subtleties’ are very complex. Basically you get in this book all the elements needed to hold the reader. From a father’s love for his two kids, to their growing of age, to a wise old housekeep, to a rape, a court drama, a murder, this classic novel did it for me. There are many more elements included within that the reader will find himself wondering how progress has taken us backwards. Seems to me, hard times and controversy create decent people-need I say today we are spoiled and take many things for granted. Read this book to return to an era that was made up of people who cared for one another despite all their hardships, racism and different upbringings. You won’t find any graphic violent, sex, foul language here, however the story line will stimulate all your senses.
Finally, books become classics for one reason: the lessons and morals learned in the first printing are and will always be pertinent to the current reader. A must read.
Book Review: Opening Day
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on June 1, 2009
Opening Day:The True Story Of Jackie Robinson’s First Day
By Jonathan Eig
Simply put, this is a baseball story. Baseball in 1946-the players were cigar smoking, booze drinking, womanizing, dirty playing, WHITE men. Yes, in 1946 there was the National League, the American League and the Negro League. And taint no way we white boys are going be playing with them colored boys (N-word emitted by me). After reading a few chapters in this historical period correct book, its easy to see that segregation was the norm in all areas of the day. Jim Crow was alive and well and Martin Luther King was 17 years old. 1947 opening day was about to change baseball and set the ground work for the 60’s civil rights movement.
On a more complex level, this book is about what one player had to endure from a very hateful society and do it with grace, style and class. Thanks to the innovative and outspoken maverick of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Branch Rickey, baseball was about to forever change. Having the foresight to see that baseball needed a boost, and Rickey wanted a bigger pay day for his investment, he made the decision to send scouts to the Negro League to find the right player to integrate the game. Right Player? Rickey was looking for a black player with talent, for sure. But the major consideration was a man who could take the taunts and abusive racial attacks there were surely going to be spewed upon whoever was chosen. Enter Jackie Robinson.
Robinson was that man. Being a war veteran, a son of slaves, and used to racial bigotry, Jackie was the right choice. Not the best Black player available at the time, Robinson fit perfectly into Rickey’s plan. And guess what? Players, fans, owners, newspapers, radio personalities, and any one else who had a chance to belittle Jackie did. Number 42 had to withstand severe treatment by most everyone AND play good baseball. Not easy!
Read this book to find out how this average player turned the entire baseball world upside down. Paved the way for the totally integrated baseball and set the footprints for most if not all the changes in White/Black relations. One important note that may help you decide about reading this book- Number 42 is the ONLY number retired by every major league baseball team in existence today. From average to greatness to immorality—THANK YOU 42.
Book Review: The Sinner
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on May 19, 2009
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The Sinner
By Tess Gerritsen
Murder, mayhem, mutilation, mystery and down right madness are the trade marks of this wonderful author. Having read most of her publications, and been scared shit-less as a result, The Sinner is a tad disappointing. Granted, all the key elements are included here, however I found the sub-plots (ie-romantic interests / personal lives of characters/etc) to be a distraction from the crime to the search to the capture of the killer. As usual my attention was focused on the initial brutal crime, the crime scene, the appearance of the best homicide detective (Jane Rizzoli-love her) and the smart dialogue between all the parties involved in this case. Dead nuns, blood everywhere, defiled church, CSI, freaked out cops-what more can one ask for to give the reader the willys?
I would suggest The Sinner to anyone who has never had a Gerritsen fix. She does all the right things to keep the reader involved in this easy read. However, if you have read any other Gerritsen books you may want to skip this one or breeze through it on a rainy weekend. I personally will read anything new by her. I really enjoy her style and her very bazaar mind. Give any one of her books a shot- scary stuff.
Finally for all you Boston people; most of all her plots take place in the city area and usually have lots to do with local hospitals. So if you are admitted into one of the city’s fine medical facilities, ask them if Dr. Gerritsen (real life PHD) is on duty, and then get the fuck outta there.
Book Review: Censorship
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on May 12, 2009
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Censorship: The Threat to Silence Talk Radio
By Brian Jennings
This is a tough review to write for two reasons.
1. If u know about the ‘Fairness Doctrine,’ than this book will be a reinforcement of your knowledge.
2. If u don’t know about the ‘Fairness Doctrine,’ GO BUY THIS BOOK NOW.
The premise of this book is simple: When one party (either) controls all the power, we as a free people are fucked. Basically we see here, page after page, how political agendas erode the freedoms of the individual and destroy our right to debate, argue, and comment or criticize. Remember before ‘talk radio’? Remember the silence of opposing views? Remember when radio station programming was bland, sterile and mainstream? Well that’s when the Fairness Doctrine was in full swing and the power people had no one to answer to and no reason to act responsible. At the time, criticism was against the law , stations that tried to shed some light on the of political shenanigans of others were either forced to pay hefty fines or not get there license to broadcast renewed—don’t you love the FCC?
Enter President Reagan. When the ‘FD’ bill was passed again by the house and senate, our great leader did one of the most important things to open up the airways and bring back freedom of speech to radio, television and the press. VETO VETO VETO! Thu his wisdom and total understanding of the Constitution, he single-handedly opened the gates of great ideas (either right or left) and gave this country the ability to hear all sides of any given issue. From a scantly few stations then to thousands today, one can get any side of any issue at any given time. 24/7 cable, talk radio, religious teachings, etc, etc. Thank you Gipper.
But alas, the cockroaches are out of the pantry now. A renewed attempt to re-instate the ‘FD’ is afoot. It may be called something else but no matter how u spell it or say it the final product is CENSORSHIP. So my advice is stay tuned to your favorite radio show, tv station or newspaper and get involved, protest, speak out loudly and please VOTE.
Book Review: Out of Bounds
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on May 4, 2009
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Out of Bounds: Coming out of Sexual Abuse, Addiction, and My Life of Lies in the NFL Closet
By Roy Simmons
Ok so we have a NFL player who’s a drug addict, an alcoholic, and a fag. Not just any NFL player butt a star for the NY GIANTS. Super Bowl. High draft. Big bucks. Prime offensive player. Mean mother fucker. For sure a read that may tempt most to delve into the mind set of someone as famous as Roy. I found myself enjoying the first part of this book when our man is down and out, wasting away, getting fucked up and losing all. Roy is a very big, mean, desperate man. From spot lights to street lights. Roy almost gets his addictions licked. Butt his pride and ego keep him on the street looking for more crack. I’m not sure he will ever get over his obsessive behavior. Its sex and drugs and rock and roll.
The end of the book is interesting as well. Trying to recover, relapse, again, again, again. This boy keeps trying to get it butt cant and blames all his troubles on others. Tough road Roy. First and last part of the book is interesting and shows what addiction does to all—Yale or jail.
Now for the bullshit gay ‘I scored him-he scored me’ meat of this book. I was expecting a story of a man’s struggles to overcome the stigma of being gay in the NFL and what mind set it took to achieve that feat. Butt no! All I read is about is bath houses, gay bars, promiscuous sex and just down right stupid behavior. If I wanted a blow by blow description of gay behavior, I would have went to a Harvard Sq book store and looked around the alternative behavior studies section. Is it me or do gay people need to bloviate on there behavior? Seriously folks, I was ready to trash this book. I read the hole book and my opinion is as follows. The name of this book should be Out Of Behinds not Out Of Bounds. That, to me would have told me more about what this flaccid book was about.
Book Review: Stolen Innocence
Posted by "Book"Mark in Book Reviews, WInkyPost on April 29, 2009
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Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs
By Elissa Wall
“The work of God is a benevolent dictatorship. It is not a democracy.” Quoted from the prophet Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS).Of course this self-righteous, sadistic ass hole gets the word of God spoken to him directly. In this book we see how the misguided mind of a religious cult leader has caused the destruction of many families, the ruin of many children’s futures and the havoc wrought upon a community of peaceful devote people.
Written by a woman who escaped the closed confines of the FLDS, this book is a frightening look inside the workings of a religious community gone amuck. Polygamy, fear, punishment, reprisals, child abuse and forced underage marriage are the norm. Speaking out against any of the ‘prophets’ directives was considered a strike against God and a sure ticket to Hell. Using this tactic to install fear into the hearts and minds of the members of FLDS, we see why no one has spoken up to expose the truth.
Elissa Wall, having been born into the cult, knew at an early age that things weren’t right. Having 3 mothers, 11 brothers, 12 sisters and a father that was an elder in FLDS, she questioned many of the tenets and teachings of the ‘prophet.’ Because of here outspoken attitude and questioning of many issues, she was forced to marry at 14 to keep her ‘sweet.’ She was forced to abide by all the rules that a married woman of FLDS were subjected to. Have babies. Obey your husband. Pretend you are happy. Do not speak out. Be a loyal member. Pray pray pray. Any infraction was justification for swift punishment. However, Elissa was not one to blindly accept her fate. She fights back. Not an easy decision for one person to take on for she had little or no support from her family or the community.
This is a good read. From the inside look at FLDS, to the struggles that a young girl must endure to the final day of the trail, I enjoyed reading her story. The lessons to be learned though out this book may help us all to stand up to evil and bad behavior. One brave young woman made a difference and saved many others from being abused by using courage and determination. I for one was thrilled she brought down the son of a bitch that was reasonable for much sadness and grief. His community name by the way was Uncle Warren. What a joker!
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