American-style democracy is the world's most beloved form of government, which explains why so many other nations are eager for us to impose it on them. But what is American democracy?
In AMERICA (THE BOOK), Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff offer their insights into our unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes, and exploring the reasons why concepts like "One man, one vote," "Government by the people," and "Every vote counts" have become such popular urban myths.
Among the topics:
* Ancient Rome: The First Republicans * The Founding Fathers: Young, Gifted, and White * The President: King of Democracy * The Supreme Court: 18 Legs, Four Tits, One Mission * Running for Office: What Are You Thinking? * The Media: Can It Be Stopped? * The Future of Democracy: The Constitutional Robocracy and You!
Finally, an opinion I can respect. Already ordered my copy.
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Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Good call Chris, Must buy...
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Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Need now.
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
Just got my copy.
This is freaking hilarious. You need this. All of you need this. From now on I may refuse to argue politics with anyone who hasn't read this first, to give us common ground.
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
"The first major act of violence occurred in 1770, when British troops fired into an angry mob and killed five citizens in what came to be called The Boston Massacre. (Yes, it was a happier, simpler time, when five deaths were seen as a "Massacre" and not the natural consequence of, say, a Detroit Pistons championship celebration.)
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Hopefully I'm getting it for my birthday. If not, I'll have to buy it myself I suppose.
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