Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway - A Vicious and Unprovoked Attack on Our Most Cherished Political Institutions
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Satirical examination of American political quirks.
If political antics often strike you as absurd, Dave Barry will be your comedic ally. He's mastered the craft of uncovering the humor woven into the fabric of American politics. This book takes the reverence out of political institutions and flips it on its head with a refreshing dose of laughter. It's a must-read for those who enjoy a little jest alongside their jargon.
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Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway - A Vicious and Unprovoked Attack on Our Most Cherished Political Institutions
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Dave Barry
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ISBN: 9780375502194
Authors:
Dave Barry
Publisher: Random House
Date of Publication: 2001-10-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 1194 readers)
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The ever popular boomer humorist ties up the gloves to go a few rounds with American politics as he updates the Declaration of Independence, revises the Constitution, swipes at the tax code, and roasts the current administration with all the slow-simmering heat of a Texas barbecue.
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Satirical examination of American political quirks.
If political antics often strike you as absurd, Dave Barry will be your comedic ally. He's mastered the craft of uncovering the humor woven into the fabric of American politics. This book takes the reverence out of political institutions and flips it on its head with a refreshing dose of laughter. It's a must-read for those who enjoy a little jest alongside their jargon.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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