Book
Outrage: How Illegal Immigration, the United Nations, Congressional Ripoffs, Student Loan Overcharges, Tobacco Companies, Trade Protection, and Drug Companies Are Ripping Us Off
by Dick Morris
📖 Overview
Outrage presents Dick Morris's investigation into various institutions and practices he considers harmful to American citizens and taxpayers. The book examines specific cases where organizations, companies, and government entities extract money from the public through questionable means.
Morris analyzes eight major areas of concern, including immigration policy, United Nations operations, congressional spending, and student loan programs. He documents the financial impact of these systems on average Americans and tracks the flow of money through complex bureaucratic channels.
The book contains data, research, and insider perspectives from Morris's experience as a political consultant and commentator. His examination covers both domestic and international issues, with a focus on financial implications.
The work serves as a critique of institutional power and its effects on individual citizens, while raising questions about accountability in both public and private sectors. Morris's analysis suggests broader themes about the relationship between large organizations and the people they serve.
👀 Reviews
Readers view this book as a political expose with a distinct conservative perspective. Online reviews point to Morris' style as direct and accessible, though many note his partisan tone.
Positive reviews mention:
- Clear breakdown of complex political issues
- Specific examples and data to support claims
- Solutions proposed for each problem discussed
- Strong investigative research on corporate practices
Common criticisms:
- Heavy bias against Democrats and liberals
- Some outdated information from 2004
- Repetitive arguments
- Lack of opposing viewpoints
Ratings:
Amazon: 4.1/5 (82 reviews)
Goodreads: 3.7/5 (47 ratings)
One reader on Amazon states: "Morris provides an insider's view, but his partisan attacks detract from the message." A Goodreads reviewer notes: "The facts are solid but presentation is one-sided."
Most readers recommend it for those interested in conservative political commentary but advise approaching with awareness of the author's political leanings.
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🤔 Interesting facts
📚 Author Dick Morris served as a political advisor to Bill Clinton for over 20 years before becoming one of Clinton's most vocal critics
🏛️ The book spent 7 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list in 2007, reaching #4
💰 Morris details how student loan companies were charging excessive fees that cost American students an estimated $8 billion annually during the period covered in the book
🌐 The United Nations chapter focuses on the Oil-for-Food Programme scandal, which involved billions of dollars in kickbacks and illegal payments
📊 Many of the policy proposals Morris advocates in the book, such as reforming student loan practices, were later addressed in legislation including the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007