Everyone Rates Lefse Different... I'm going to be honest... No, I'm not running for President
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Too high priced for the amount received, Not fresh considering it came in slow delivery not overnight or w day delivery, no cold packs included and the instructions suggest freezing it once received or putting into the refrigerator.  Says cut into pieces.  Why wasn't it just cut into the pieces in the first place, at least it would have looked like I got more than a couple pieces before cutting it up.  To be honest, people have different ideas how Lefse should taste.  This one didn't meet my taste buds, however someone else will probably disagree with me.  So the best way to decide is try it yourself and decide for yourself.  Lefse is one of the hardest items to make and something that is hard to please everyone.  You may like it.  I do wish they would at least reconsider their prices.  I do realize the hard work that goes into making it.
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With all due respect, Mr. Roberts, I never said that you or anyone else is racist. This is a mischaracterisation. I only implied that your negative assessments of Nee result from an (all too common) underlying notion that non-Western Christians are more susceptible to certain errors than Christians of any other background. You point to theological disagreements you have with Nee, and, rather than examine their basis in European Christian writings (from which Nee formulated his own theology), correlate everything to Nee's being Chinese. This would seem to be a cop-out way of dealing with the issue. You would accuse me of having some sort of agenda, so I would hesitate to ever do the same to you, but I often found myself scratching my head and wondering just what was your motive. That you have a Chinese wife, or that your son has a good sense of humour, or that a certain number of people read your book and liked it, does not prove to anybody that any of your conclusions are not invalid.

It is also unfair and silly to claim that I (and I can only speak for myself, knowing nothing about the first reviewer...and I myself take issue with that reviewer's tone) wish to "make sure that no one buys [your] book" or discovers that Watchman Nee was a man with faults. What a bizarre conclusion! Is this what you say to anyone who disagrees with your opinions on the man? Of course Nee had faults, and by all means, anyone who would find the book interesting should buy it and read it for himself! I bought it myself just for that reason, but found the whole thing misleading and almost spiteful. My review, whether or not you agree with it, is only my personal and legitimate assessment of it, and doesn't purport to be anything more. I never meant any offense to you personally.
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I appreciate Jim Webb as a person of high moral character. I too was raised in a small town years before him.  It was the depression years and life was without luxuries.  Still we were grateful for whatever we had.  As our situation improved we appreciated everything that made our lives better financially. I'm sure my parents were the ones who suffered during those years and felt more blest as life improved. I never felt denied because I did not know any thing different. I believe that it has made me and my siblings better able cope with life.  We are 7 siblings.  Each of us with different political views.  I am a registered Republican, but I would vote for a candidate of another party if I thought  he or she would be the best for the country.  I do not see a candidate on the democratic side that I could possible support. The republicans have a wide open choice.  No one has come to the front of the pack as far as I can see.  Jim Webb would certainly be worth looking as seriously.
1111115
Mythological in nature is the battle of words you are witnessing here.  Two people from (seemingly) opposite sides of the spectrum, yet each unable to really assail each other because of the brotherhood that locks them together.  In other words, it's an act.  Al Franken and Rush Limbaugh have only one goal in mind... And that would be Mr. Wizard?  To enhance their personal careers by any means possible.  Get with it people!  This is showmanship, carney-like at the lowest order.  FOCUS...it's just entertainment.  Don't take these baffoons seriously, they're only in it for the money.
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This book should not be categorized as a "Thriller", it is actually political propaganda.  The President before the 2016 election is inept.  The new post 2020 election is an enlightened Democratic centrist (a contradiction in terms). Jimmy Carter was a great president.  Do you remember odd/even days for gas, and the 55 mile per hour speed limit? I am a "naval junkie", but Larry Bond is off my list of preferred authors.
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I voted for Kerry and I just can't accept that I was wrong. I am not mentally or emotionally stable enough to accept that the guy I voted for was the wrong man for the wrong job at the wrong time. I voted for John Kerry and I just can't accept that all of things the pro democrat media machine  said to hype Kerry was, well, just hype and even so, didn't work to seal the deal for Kerry so he could win.

I voted for the guy that lost. I can't accept that. I know that Kerry is a loser. I know that he spent 20+ years in the senate and didn't do a thing. In all of those 20+ years he missed nearly every meeting and every vote and only made 5 stupid proposals which nobody took seriously and never got off the table. Yeah I know the taxpayers paid this guy $140,000/year to do absolutely nothing, but so what? They paid Bill Clinton much more than that for 8 years to do nothing.

I know that Kerry filled out the applications for his fake Purple Hearts. But so what? I wanted to believe that he is a hero. Why burst my balloon even if it's not true. So what if real heroes were denied Purple Hearts and awards? Kerry should come first.

I know that the silver star should have never been granted to Kerry, in fact he should have been tried for murder. But so what? Everybody lies and those people he killed, I didn't know them. So what if they were unarmed and defenseless? So what if he killed animals and people in the manner of Kenghis Khan? They weren't my relatives or my animals. Who cares?

So what if Kerry lied in that speech in Washington, D.C. back in '71 and so what if American POW's were tortured due to Kerry's allegations? So what if many of our loved ones are still MIA because of Kerry. So what if many of us were left orphans and widows all because of Kerry. John Kerry wanted to run for president. He planned it over 35 years ago. Why spoil his dream all because of incidentals?

So that is why I write these condescending reviews with names like Brenda Jr., Lisa Jr., Loyd, Heather, Avid Reader, Wedgie and so on. John Kerry is my hero. I want to lie, cheat and steal too. Maybe I'll run for office someday too. I'll just follow John Kerry's example. Lie like hell and get suckers to believe me. It nearly worked for him. And it was even closer for Al Gore. And it did work for Slick Willy. So you never know.

So these are the reasons for my stupid, incessant, cocky and condescending while totally worthless and false reviews that I write to defend John Kerry. Besides, there is a 1% chance that John  Kerry may become the #11 democrat out of 11 democrats to run for president in 2008 on the democrat ticket. So I have to hype this guy all I can.

Hope you understand.

Oh, and I only use Heinz ketchep too.

Now watch for my review by Avid Reader "A actual review (not really. I never read this book) of the book" coming up next. I love to change names and besides all of that, I have no life. All I do is sit in front of my pc all day long and write reviews. I already wrote 268 reviews since August and by voting for myself got into the top 500 reviewers category. You see, I have never won any real awards in my life so it makes me feel special.
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Seriously? Stupid is as stupid does. More liberal hate. I didn't like Obama's policies, but I didn't hate the guy.
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Dear Al,

I write to you specifically because I am under the impression that either you read these yourself, or your staff does at AAR, and they pass on the good ones.  Here is my $0.02.

I happen to agree with a good portion of your views of distain of the current administration.  That being said, after reading the first 100 pages of "The Truth (with jokes)", I had to stop.  I was under the impression that the lies were mostly covered in the "Lying Liars..." book, and that this book might actually have more of a platform preview of the Dems.  For instance, how a Dem administration might implement a universal health care system, real-world solutions to the energy crisis like renewable energy sources, and so on.  I love hearing about these issues on "The Al Franken Show".  Unfortunately, most of your show has become "the right sux".

I believe that this is where voter apathy comes from.  The right comes up with ideas that are bad, and the left shoots down every single one without having a good one of their own.  Where are the ideas?  I know that, in the mold of Karl Rove, you are trying to energize your base with more "Bush lied" books.  But, as you can see from all of the 1-star/5-star reviews, you might just be creating a bigger wall.

I DO think that you care, Al.  I am trying to give you a chance.  But, I don't think that I can take another several hundred pages of "Bush lied".  I already know that he lied.  I get it.

That being said, I have a great title for your next book:

"The Solution (no joke)"

I believe that ideas presented in this manner might lower the birds being flipped to both the left and right by the intellectuals in the middle.  The middle IS READY for creative solutions and pilot programs for out-of-the-box ideas, if the left and the right would just keep it down a little....
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This is a run-for-office book even though it may or may not be for 2016 and the Presidency. As such, it is formulaic. Growing up was hard. No-one was fair to us. Therefore I developed a chip on my shoulder. Through various kinds of favoritism and subsidies I got to Harvard. Someone wrote some neat lines for me about the game being rigged. I got a job in Washington harassing banks, and then became a Senator with a wider harassment agenda. I am fighting for you.
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With the release of LBJ phone conversations about this,as background (see Miller center) .the only thing talk radio could talk about was how wonderful mitt Romney's father was,and completely ignored the killing of blacks by the national guard under Romney's father.out sourcing the auto jobs and distroying the black middle class. No mention at all.this attitude isn't liberal. It's fanatical,secularism.odd that it really bothered LBJ but not "liberals". I'm proud that a Canadian(eh?) Was bothered. I'm sure he believes in climate change,and is  not a scientist,but I really have no doubt he really cares more than modern liberalism.
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^^ I have to be honest about the reason why I got this. It has nothing to do with my political view. I just got them because 1) they were cheap 2) Obama blend was back-ordered. Once the election was over, Amazon put them on 20% sale. That comes out to 33 cents per pod which is not bad.

Taste itself... I would rate it over average but nothing dramatic. It is a re-labeled donutshop coffee and it is that. It really tastes like donut shop coffee. Not really nutty, not really tongue kicking strong, not really different... yet it's pretty good. Perhaps I should try it at 8 oz setting instead of 10. anyway, I am satisfied and perhaps will save one pod for my grand, grand, grandson to remind him of the huge change in American politics.
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I collect presidential bobble heads.  He is not my favorite President.  I needed him for the collection.
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I read Hillary's book before the election when I was more interested in defeating Trump than supporting Hillary. I wanted to know who she is as I campaigned for her. Of course, she's an impressive person though not my favorite politician. Hillary is much-maligned, and it does seem like a lot of it has to do with her being a woman doing masculine things. I particularly felt that way after reading her book. It's not a page-turner, but I learned a lot.
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I too am a  native Milwaukeean who has lived outside of Wisconsin  for many years. I watched the dumbing down process happen both as a resident and as an outsider. I believe to the bottom of my soul that this factor above all others has influenced the nature of today's politics.  Liberal or Conservative it has become too easy to turn a blind eye to our leaders flaws simply to achieve the vindication of being on the winning side.  Than, you Mister Sykes for your acknowledgement of that reality and for providing a path to redemption for all of us, Conservative and Liberal.
2521615
I didn't really care for this, but others may have different opinions
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It's MacGyver.  To dislike him is unAmerican.  :)
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I am a conservative Christian American Woman, and to tell you the truth, I never really much liked Sarah Palin.  I guess I'm an anomaly.  My husband has been one of her supporters from the beginning, but I have been hesitant to jump on that band wagon.  I read "Going Rouge" when my husband bought it.  I still didn't like her much.

But now, after reading the "Quotable Rogue" I am starting to turn over that leaf to liking her more.  Even though "Going Rouge" was written in "her own words" through a ghost writer, the book still had an unreal almost fiction quality to it, which is the way that I've felt about Sarah Palin herself.  She has seemed too unreal, almost fiction to me as well.  When you spend half of your speeches in repeatable "sound-bites" for the sake of media repeat, I just don't like it.

In this book, I finally found out where Sarah Palin stands on the issues.  And now I'm finding a reason to like her.  I'm coming to her side on this one.  I agree with most of her points and stands on the issues and I've grown past her faade with this book.  So I strongly suggest it for the conservative whose had the same doubts as I have had about Sarah Palin, you may see her in a new light!

I was given this book for free by Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest, not necessarily positive review.