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Anonymous
Posted June 29, 2006
Realistic View of Politics and Parenting
I feel 'Now It's My Turn' has much to offer everyone. It is a realistic look at the media, politics, parenting and many other things we have to deal with every day of our lives. It gives us a perspective of what truly goes on behind the scenes in political campaigns and the amount of energy that is used. I loved the book and wish that others involved with politics could write similar books.
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Anonymous
Posted June 14, 2006
A Fascinating Chronicle of a Political Family
I can't say I'm surprised by the negative rants posted by those whose myopia precludes them from seeing past one or two issues. I think Mary Cheney should be applauded for being honest about disagreeing with a policy and not allowing a difference of opinion to force her to withdrawal support from a candidate. Politics is not about fixating on a single issue and spewing vitriol at anyone who dares to disagree with your position. Politics is about principle and compromise¿I think there are a number of people in public office who would do well to remember that. Thank you Mary Cheney for a fascinating chronicle of two presidential campaigns from a truly unique perspective and for a touching portrait of a loving, supportive family.
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Anonymous
Posted May 15, 2006
Witty Account of the Two Cheney VP Campaigns
Indeed it is Mary Cheney's turn. After the Dems tried to use her sexual orientation as an issue, Mary Cheney tells her side. This is not a gay book. It is an intelligent, funny insider's look at running a national campaign. Full of hilarious missteps, adventures with the press, uncompromising loyality to family, here is a good read.
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Anonymous
Posted May 20, 2006
don't give her a turn
What has now become clear, is that Mary Cheney typifies the depth to which the Republicans were able to close ranks during the 2004 campaign. And it also makes clear how many voices were lost. Besides misnaming the book, as if her father has chronicled his own life in some previous book, her turn sounds as if it should be a co- commentary, or rebuttle. It isn't. She discussed rights that have been shoved into the closet--that as a member of a wealthy, powerful family-- she'll never have to suffer under. Shameful. As a gay man, I was curious about what a real insider, an out homosexual, would say. Ranks are tight: to family, and party alike. Nothing surprising here. And, it's clear that I'm not at all bitter.
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