Firebrand conservative columnist, commentator, Internet entrepreneur,
and #1 New York Times bestselling author Michelle Malkin tells the
fascinating, little-known stories of the inventors who have contributed
to American exceptionalism and technological progress.Call them
America's "tinkerpreneurs"--unsung innovators who commercialized their
"little" ideas to create products, companies, wealth, and opportunities
that thrive today. Tireless, self-made, and largely self-taught, they
raised our standard of living with the creation of items we daily take
for granted, from razors to bottle caps, flashlights to bridge cables.
This entertaining and enlightening treasury is, in part, Michelle
Malkin's response to President Obama's infamous assertion that "if
you've got a business, you didn't build that." She examines how factors
such as profit motive, intellectual property rights, patriotism, faith,
family, and an unwavering belief in American exceptionalism set the
stage for the creation of toilet paper, glass bottles, the hydroelectric
power plant, and more. Demonized by the left as greedy villains and
selfish barons, these visionaries have nurtured job-creating powerhouses
used today by "progressive" propagandists who can't comprehend how much
comfort and convenience they enjoy as a result of the ingenious
contributions by these original American dreamers. Are they rich? You
bet. They earned their private rewards for the public good. Find out Who
Built That--and the next time you turn on your air conditioner, say
thank you.
