No, They Can't

Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed

By: John Stossel

Narrated by: John Stossel

New York Times bestselling journalist John Stossel shows how the expansion of government control is destructive for American society.

Politicians—and we voters—can dream of guaranteed incomes or green energy. But the mature response to cries of “Yes, we can!” should be “No, we can’t”—not when “we” means government. There is nothing that government can do that we cannot do better as free individuals. —John Stossel in No, They Can’t

John Stossel debunks the most revered of society’s sacred cows in this spirited New York Times bestseller: our belief that government can solve our problems. Stossel insists that we discard the myth of the “perfect” government—left or right—and retrain our brain to rethink our lives as independent individuals in light of such topics as

HEALTH CARE • DEFENSE SPENDING

JOB CREATION • GUN CONTROL

PUBLIC EDUCATION • ENERGY

MINIMUM-WAGE LAWS • CLIMATE CHANGE

THE NATIONAL DEBT • POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

THE ASSAULT ON FOOD . . . and much more!

What a waste of money our government has become!

If you could sum up No, They Can't in three words, what would they be?

THe truth , but it really hurts to hear how bad our country has become.

What did you like best about this story?

Real life examples.

What about John Stossel’s performance did you like?

He's a great speaker, as is known by many from his tv performances.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Just upset about the realities of how corrupt our government has become.

Any additional comments?

No

Excellent work from a man I greatly admire

Would you consider the audio edition of No, They Can't to be better than the print version?

Normally I think books are better when read and not listened to, and I only use audiobooks because it's something to do while driving the car. But in this case yes, I completely reccomend listening to it because John Stossel narrates it himself, and he has a great style of speaking and emphasis that I think is unmatched in anywhere in network television today.

What was one of the most memorable moments of No, They Can't?

The part where he brought up the interesting statistic where 95% of workers in America today are paid above the minimum wage, emphasizing the uselessness of such job killing regulations.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Actually no. Even though I should be furious in rage at what the federal government is doing to this country, John has a peaceful and open minded approach to all of the issues he brings up, and it has a way of comforting you to know that the truth will win in the end.

Any additional comments?

I can't reccomend this enough. Five stars, if you're reading this review then buy this one now.

Makes sense

As a person who never took an economics class, this book really puts everything into perspective. It was a great introduction to economics. The book peaked my interest in economics, and now I’ve continue to research the subject.

Interesting Libertarian view of the country

John Stossel may or may not be your favorite TV personality but this book is thought provoking. The book is written around a simple formula "common sense says...." but "experience has told me".

Good Listen

Anti fear

If you want to stay afraid and paranoid don't read this book. If you're tired of hoaxes and being lied to you'll be very happy.