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Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway A Vicious and Unprovoked Attack on Our Most Cherished Political Institutions Author: Dave Barry Just in time, Dave Barry supplies the wholly original, much needed history and guide to the new American politics and its three capitals, Washington, D.C., Austin, and South Florida. No surprise: it's hilarious. — Understanding the urgent need for a deeply thoughtful balanced book to explain our national political process, Dave Barry has not even...  more » come close. Though he himself has covered many campaigns, run for President several times, and run for cover at the rainy inauguration of George W. Bush (the man will spare nothing for his art) Barry has instead outdone himself. Below the Beltway includes Barry's stirring account of how the United States was born, including his version of a properly rewritten Declaration (When in the course of human events it behooves us, the people, not to ask "What can our country do for us, anyway?" but rather whether we have anything to fear except fear itself...) and a revised Constitution (Section II: The House of Representatives shall be composed of people who own at least two dark suits and have not been indicted recently.). Dave also cracks the income tax code, explains the growth(s) of government, congressional hearing difficulties, and the persistent rumors of the influence of capital in the Capitol. Among other civic contributions, his tour of Washington, D.C., should end school class trips forever.  « less Post This Book + Reminder Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780345432483 ISBN-10: 0345432487 Publication Date: 10/29/2002 Pages: 180 Rating: Currently 3.8/5 Stars.  20 3.8 stars, based on 20 ratings Publisher: Ballantine Books Book Type: Paperback Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review

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