Ted, White And Blue: The Nugent Manifesto (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Meh. Although I actually agree with some of what Ted thinks and believes in, I couldn't wade through the typical Ted bombast and barrage of full bluntal nugity hyperbole. Just so so for me and I gave up. I think some of his prescriptions for America in his manifesto are just not fully thought out or well enough formulated - let alone implementable. I am more of a realist and pragmatist - and although I agree with much Libertarian / Conservative thought philosophically, as a practical matter I am not sure how realistic it is to take a hard line on these things in our modern American society. Despite the fact that he has made over forty albums over a career spanning fifty years, I had never heard any of the music from the Motor City Madman named Ted Nugent. I didn’t even know who he was to tell you the truth, until one day this crazy redneck mother was telling me about Ted Nugent and how he didn’t like Mexicans. This was another jarhead telling me this, way back in 96’ or 97’ and being a patriotic, motivated, hard charging, hard working American leatherneck of Mexican descent, I was a little more than p.o.’d when this “freakin’ cracker” was telling me that some “stupid ass redneck, country fuck” was saying he didn’t like Mexicans. Granted, being born and bred in the good ol’ U.S. of A, this little brown boy shouldn’t have been pissed off at all, as I was born and raised here, an American by birthright, and Mexican because my daddy was born there, but nevertheless, I felt like habanero hot sauce was running through my veins instead of blood, and I was ready to show that “inbred motherfucker” that he should have thought twice about telling me Mr. Nugent hated Mexicans. I was ready to go loco on his ass and tell him to remember the Alamo, except then I remembered that technically, my side lost so I would have been contradicting myself! Which brings me and the point that I will be making shortly to the year 2009, the city of Monrovia, Ca, and the summer reading program at the library that we put my kids in ever summer. As a marine, it is natural to lead by example, so I figured that I should start reading books too, because I didn’t want one of the kids to ask me why they had to read, if mommy and weren’t. CYA baby, CYA (cover your ass). So, I was walking in the library and went over to the section where all the new books are put, and to my surprise, there was a book written by the racist bastard named Ted Nugent, and I wanted to read it, so I could see how much he hated Mexicans. HA HA HA!!!!! Surprise, Surprise! Little did I know that Teddy doesn’t hate Mexicans, but everyone! I didn’t’ even know that this vato would be as they say, my cup of tea, but he is! From the moment I picked up this book, I could not put it down, and sadly, sarcastically speaking of course, (as I have and will speak this entire book review) I could not find one shred of Mexican hating. I shook my head in disgust and said, “Ay Dios mio!” and then cried myself to sleep singing a Mexican lullaby, all the time mumbling something about Ted not hating Mexicans. LOL, yeah right! Ted, White and Blue: The Nugent Manifesto is a book covering Nugent’s opinions on EVERYTHING, with topics ranging from hunting, conservation, the general “no-no” subjects of race, religion, and politics, and even gives us his view on immigration reform, gun control and global warming to name a few others. Nugent has very strong opinions on all of these subjects, and boy, does he give them. Unlike many, who like to view their opinions as what everyone else should believe, Nugent encourages differing opinions, debating those differences, and even says that his country was founded on differences and we should continue to argue, because that is what makes this country so great. But be careful, unlike the drunk bastard at the end of the bar, or your bitter ass Uncle Larry, Teddy actually researches every subject he speaks about prior to engaging in debate, so he can back up everything he says with facts. I can honestly say that I genuinely respect this man. He is a self-made man, and practices what he preaches, and like us boys who have worn the uniform, leads by example. On his ranch in Texas for example, he grows his own vegetables. He plants his own trees, chops them down for firewood to fuel his chimneys and plants more trees to replace the ones he cut down. He believes that it is better to give than to receive. Everything he hunts, such as deer and wild boar feed his family. Whatever his family cannot eat is given to the local soup kitchen to feed those less fortunate. I could go on an on about this man, and none of it would be bullshit. The only bullshit I ever heard was that he hated Mexicans. While he is not a fan of ILLEGAL immigration, he IS a fan of legal migration. However, he believes in 100% cultural assimilation, the same way that the millions of European immigrants did when they came over from Germany, Italy and other places. Ever hear the saying, “You can’t serve two masters.”? Well that is what he believes. This book is full of ideas, his ideas and for the most part, I agree with almost of all them. There are a few things in there that I don’t agree with, but like he said, that is what makes this country great, being able to agree to disagree. I don’t want to say no more, due to the fact that I don’t want to be a spoiler. I don’t want to be that guy in the movies theater that gives you the play by play of the movie or predicts what is going to happen next, because then it wouldn’t be no fun. But I will say this: This book is going to challenge your way of thinking, because most of us have tunnel vision. You will see his point of view, and I am almost positive that it will be different from you own, but it will become your own because he makes valid arguments and is able to prove his points. I guess there’s nothing left to say except God Bless America, Chesty Puller and the Motor City madman!
What do You think about Ted, White And Blue: The Nugent Manifesto (2008)?
He's hilarious but in some ways right but, a right wing extremist. Very interesting lol.
—Estie
A pretty in your face, hard right look viewpoint on America, but a great read.
—daviper
Fascinating look into the rockers political mind. Full of common sense.
—HDA
Anyone who cares passionately about our country should read this book!
—Sal
