Idiots, Hypocrites, Demagogues, and More Idiots: Not-So-Great Moments in Modern American Politics
by Paul Slansky
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Author: Paul SlanskyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-26
ISBN: 1596913754
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Book Reviews of Idiots, Hypocrites, Demagogues, and More Idiots: Not-So-Great Moments in Modern American Politics
Book Review: The perfect book for the current election season!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're looking for the perfect book to put the current election season
in perspective, get hold of IDIOTS, HYPOCRITES, DEMAGOGUES,
AND MORE IDIOTS by Paul Slansky.
The author, to quote the subtitle, takes a look at NOT-SO-GREAT
MOMENTS IN MODERN AMERICAN POLITICS . . . regardless
of your political affiliation, you'll laugh at such comments as those
made by:
* President Bush: Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so
are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country
and our people, and neither do we.
* President Clinton [railing against excessive drug profits in
1993]: The prescription drug industry is spending one billion more
dollars a year on advertising than they are developing new jugs.
Er, drugs.
You'll also learn the truth behind the stories that you may have
read, such as the following:
* With Gary Hart's presidential hopes evaporating in the wake
of his having been found alone at home with nonwife Donna Rice, the
National Enquirer unearthed a photo of her sitting on his lap. "The attractive
lady whom I had only recently been introduced to dropped into my
lap," Hart explained, adding gallantly, "I chose not to dump her off."
And, lastly, you'll shake your head in amazement at the stupidity
of some rather famous folks--including former presidents such
as this one:
* Nixon thought he could use Presley in his antidrug efforts. "I think you
can reach young people in a way no one in the government can," he said,
and Elvis quickly agreed. "I can go right into a group of hippies and young
people and be accepted, he said. "This can be real helpful." Then, having
buttered Nixon up, Presley got to his own agenda: "Mr. President, can
you get me a badge from the Narcotics Bureau? I've been trying to get
a badge from them for my collection." Nixon told an aide, "I'd like to do
that. See that he gets one," prompting an excited Elvis to surprise him
with a big hug. But then, Presley had a right to be joyous-the federal
drug agent's badge he'd tricked Tricky Dick into giving him protected
him from then on from any airport searches.
Unreal!
And so is much more of this book that I thoroughly enjoyed . . . you
will, too.
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