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Dick Morris may have worked for Bill Clinton but his books BASH both Democrats and Republicans for porking out and having so many scams and underhanded trickery to partake in taxpayers' money. His chapter on immigration and unions have come true. They are getting "paid back" now by the Democrats for pouring the money into the party at the expense of American national interests. I enjoyed this book and seeing Dick Morris on television and I signed up for his emails which are extremely informative. Dick Morris is a true American for telling the truth on the corruption in Washington.

I am currently reading Fleeced and it is as mind blowing as Outrage.

Dick Morris and his wife by the way are among my favorite authors. I am going to make it a priority to do the steps he suggests to help stop the ripping off of Americans. I hope others read it and do the same. It's like we just can't stop our government from spending our money unless we vote them out and it seems as though party politics is more important than stopping them from stealing our money. I guess it'll take 50,60 or 70 percent tax to finally make them figure it out. The rich and if I were among them, me too, are going to find a way of living some where else yet still have life, liberty, ownership and the pursuit of happiness as benefits. Maybe buying their own island and establishing a New America. Sounds like a new book. Someone should investigate and write. Is it possible? If so maybe I would move there and help defend it....

For those who want to know what goes behind building the political machine, this is a great read. Gives insights to the problems that the United States of America is facing today. Fourteen abuses are probed by the authors and explained in simple terms. Eileen McGann & Dick Morris give a very stimulating read while making these grand issues understandable for those who do not have time or money to research these subjects in deepth.

Will probably scare some people, while others will not read because of who wrote it. Do as I do. Read books from those you don't agree with to get the other side of the story. Might make you a little wiser.

this author knows his principles.
and it is refreshing to see someone speak on the bovine dung that we call a government.
the same friend allowed me to borrow this tome as well.
after reading it I suggested a violent action to bring down the government
and to replace it with a community where all had a duty that contributed to the whole. and all were equal and there was no heirarchy.
again, I cannot say whether or not every tidbit is factual, having not worked in the inner circles of the political machine myself, but from information I have researched and have been introduced to, this book seems on point.

The author presents excellent sources of scholastic
financing and scholarships including:

o Mensa Education and Research provides scholarship money
in response to a successful 550 word essay.

o The AFT provides from $1000 to $8000 (dependents) for
students bound for study in education, labor and related
areas.

o The American Institute for Foreign Study provides money
up to $2000 per semester.

o American Legion provides scholarship money, as well as
the USA Coastguard and American Radio Relay.

o The Broadcast Education Association provides up to $5000.

o The Society of Petroleum Engineers provides up to $5000.

The list goes on- ad infinitum for at least 800 pages or so.
The book could be very useful in locating scholarship money
for the student in your house. A CD ROM accompanies the book.

I have had the "privilege" of looking through many a worthless scholarship tome, and had come to believe that there probably wasn't actually a decent one out there. However, I decided to give this book (which I had not heard of) a try. It promised much, but did not deliver. It is simply par for the ponderous course, which isn't that great seeing that most other comparable books set the bar pretty low.

I did take the liberty of giving it one star, however, because, while it is not easy to find scholarships as described (they are listed basically by career interest) and the CD-ROM is essentially the book (this time on your computer screen!), it is exhaustive (both figuratively and literally) nonetheless. It also makes a fairly effective doorstop.

My daughter and I used this book when she was looking for college scholarships last fall and it was so helpful. The entries are very well organized, and there's really something here for everyone. My daughter's grades weren't always the best, but there are a ton of great scholarships in here that don't discriminate against that.

A well written book, exhaustive, sometimes boring. Lots of detail. Gives a very good look at politics, at how power, money, sinecure and ego all come together to get a bill passed. Shows that politics is 90% money and 10% intention. Lobbyists, senators and businessmen get together to divvy up the loot. Clinton is shown as a smart operator who attempts to play to the largest possible audience and still stay true to his beliefs/ethics/ideals.

I do not think I have ever taken this much time to read such a short book. At least it seamed to me that it took a long time. It was like walking up a never-ending hill. The only reason I kept plodding along is that I was interested in the overall outcome. What I am trying to say is that the book is dull. It is also that the subject is a bit on the non-sexy side so coupled with the authors "mathematics textbook" style of writing, it made a little book into something close to the Battan death march. Ok, I may be overstating it a bit, after all I did work my way through the book. The one good thing I can say is that the first half of the book was far better then the second half. How the author turned his already dull prose into something that was almost life threatening I will never know.

With all this said there were some parts of the book that gave me some insight on how legislation works its way along the process. The part I thought was most interesting is all the groups that stick their hands into the bill. People with what appeared to me to have almost no or little effects from the bill got involved and tried to get their two cents in. Plus all the back handed and obstructionist activities made me wonder how anything gets done in Washington. Overall the book was dull, but did offer a tour of what it takes to get a bill passed. There has to be better books out there on the topic, I just do not know what they are.

The story itself isn't a very interesting or informative one. The author tries to end chapters with a catchy phrase that is cynical/humorous/meaningful, but they rarely come off well. Journalistic style, if you like reading a 250 page news article, then you'll love it, but if you have a hard enough time getting through the lead of a front page article in the "New York Time," then don't bother.

Steven Waldman does an excellent job of explaining the substantive issues surrounding the national service bill and its corollary, student aid reform, and showing how conflicting ideals were reconciled or submerged. The detail gets a bit tedious in the last chapter, but the book does live up to its subtitle. Johnson & Broder's "The System," about the 1994 health care reform campaign, is a longer but more exciting book along the same lines.

Great look at all the inside games that must take place for a bill to pass Congress. Who switches sides, who you can trust, who stabs whom in the back at the last moment. Any AmeriCorps member should read this to get a perspective of all that went into creating the program that you were a part of. Made me realize why things are the way they are in a program that has stived to do so much for our country and the young people in it.

Coleges don't require a student to accept until May 1st and we waited very close to that date. Problem is many of the scholarships expire before the sign up dead line. I probably won't be able to take advantage of even one scholarship in the book. Kind of wasted thirty dollars. Any way maybe next year the book will be worth using since I'm already enrolled and will be able to check the scholarships in January versus May.

The book did give some information but so far we haven't received all we need. This was highly recommended by my college professor cousin. We will continue looking for additional help for my grandson.

This book is a must have for any student who is looking for extra money but does not want to take out private loans

I just saved you the price of this book and the time it takes to read it...so please send me a scholarship! Seriously this book is not good for the average individual looking for a scholarship. I read the entire book, carefully taking notes on possiblities, checked them out online and did not find even one scholarship that was a good match for my high achieving, caucasion, college freshman daughter. Not one.
The majority of scholarships in this book are geared to high school seniors and they are obscure.
Are you very fat and live in New England then yes there is a scholarship here for you by the New England Fat Acceptance Association. Are you a licensed pilot who is a member of the 99's..ok this book works for you too. Are you planning to study outdoor recreation AND you are a Canadian citizen AND you are a second year student AND you have financial need AND it is preferable that you have a background in canoeing? I bite my tongue..there is a scholarship in here for you too.
And please buy this book if you live in the general area of Tyson City, Tennessee are a US citizen and have a Tyson facility near you along with demonstrated financial need and proof that you held at least a part-time job in the summer.
And you may also want to buy the book if are a member of The Catholic Library Association.
BUT for the majority of wanna-scholarship students you are better off doing a websearch on a good scholarship site and inputting your background. Reading this book is a laborious way to discover that you need more generalized scholarship offerings.
Other details...book opens with "A Potpourri of Scholarships" and lists the top international scholarships for non-US students, top women scholarships, celebrity scholarships etc. Again..they may be top but they are very very specific. Next are pages and pages of scholarships sorted by categories. Then a list of career information sources, followed by an index.
Save your dollars and search online and at your guidance office.

I'm a junior and didn't really find this book of much use. There aren't a lot of general scholarships. There's a lot of scholarships relating to specific schools or organizations. There weren't a lot of scholarships for essays, for juniors, or just an average person.

This book was simply a waste of money-awful. The requirements to qualify for the scholarships is too incredibly specific. It is also the worst organized book i have ever read. It took so long to comb through the whole book only to find nothing. Please, I beg of you to buy a diffrent book. Don't waste your money.