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The Republican Playbook Hardcover – Bargain Price, October 3, 2006

by Andy Borowitz (Author)

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Scandals. Lies. A breathtaking disregard for federal laws. How on earth do the Republicans keep winning? Easy: They've got a Playbook

After the 2004 presidential debates, eagle-eyed observers hypothesized about the rectangular bulge tucked inside George W.'s suit jacket, visible in images shown around the world. Was it a radio receiver, allowing Karl Rove to feed the president complete sentences he'd never form on his own? Perhaps it was a remote-control device that enabled Dick Cheney to operate W. like a robot. Nah. The real explanation was much simpler, and yet far more disturbing: It was The Republican Playbook.

Required reading for every Republican candidate, office-holder, or super-secret covert operative, The Republican Playbook contains all the schemes, scams, and dirty tricks used to attain victory since Richard Nixon commissioned the first edition back in 1972. Did you know:

-President Gerald Ford's notorious clumsiness wasn't caused by an inner-ear disorder -- the Playbook stashed in his left rear pants pocket threw off his equilibrium. -A chapter entitled "Deny Knowing Anything About Anything" was particularly helpful to President Ronald Reagan.

Packed with detailed instructions on essential topics like how to run a smear campaign, how to cover a leak, and how to plant one, plus diagrams for fully functioning voting booth/ballot shredders (to be used in Florida, Ohio, and other battleground states), The Republican Playbook is a must-read if we're ever going to survive the 2006 elections.

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160 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Hyperion
Publication date

October 3, 2006
Dimensions

5.13 x 0.63 x 7.88 inches
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000Q6ZWB0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hyperion; 0 edition (October 3, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.63 x 7.88 inches

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Andy Borowitz is an award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Harvard College, where he was President of the Harvard Lampoon. He is the creator of The Borowitz Report, a news satire site with millions of readers around the world. He has contributed humor to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, for which he has written over a thousand pieces. As a storyteller, he hosted “Stories at the Moth” from 1999 to 2009. As a comedian, he has played to sold-out venues around the world, including during his national tour, “Make America Not Embarrassing Again,” from 2018 to 2020. His most recent book, "Profiles In Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber," was an instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Indiebound bestseller, and was named one of the 7 Best Nonfiction Books of fall 2022 by Kirkus Reviews. He is the first-ever winner of the National Press Club’s humor award. He lives with his family in New Hampshire.

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sassa418

Much better to laugh than to cry!

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2006

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I am not the type of person who writes rave reviews or complimentary letters to authors but, for Andy Borowitz, I have to make an exception.

I found this book, despite the dark and sinister subject matter, to be light, very funny and very politically astute. Andy Borowitz has the ability to take a serious subject and turn it, with great humor and guile, into a romp. His intent is never in doubt though. This man has serious things to say about our political situation in this wonderful little book and the world situation as well in his daily columns. But let me quote what I wrote directly to Andy (with some minor additions and deletions):

I LOVED your book. I bought three copies and sent two to my friends (one wavering Republican and one rabidly anti-Administration friend in Oregon, a blazing Democratic liberal) and they both loved it, too. (By the way, we have the Republican among us teetering on the edge!! She has informed me that she will NOT vote for the Republican candidate for the Senate in Virginia.) The third copy was mine but, after reading it, I couldn't resist sending it on to a very conservative college classmate (class of '56!) but I haven't heard from him yet. All the more complimentary to you, he'll probably HATE it!!!

Even though the election of 2006 will be over in a few days, this little book will remain a treasure as long as good people everywhere enjoy a good laugh over very serious matters. You could do a lot worse with an $11 investment! Buy this book and encourage your family and friends to do the same. You won't be sorry.

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Steven R. Sears

It's not really a play ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2006

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but it is a tragicomedy. The manipulation and betrayal of American voters may not seem hilarious, but Borowitz shows us humor galore there.

If your attention span is like our president's, this collection of sketches may be read in several um sittings.

Although authors Lee Atwater and Karl Rove are not properly credited, you can learn something while laughing with, or at, this book.

Maybe you already suspected that for such clever masters of the universe, our rulers are a little slow, but having it confirmed without provoking depression is a therapeutic breakthrough -- and for a fraction of the price of psychoanalysis.

I can't wait for the Democratic sequel. If only Borowitz could organize that material.

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JB McPartland

Hunorous, but few belly laughs

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2007

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If you're into politics, you'll enjoy this. If not, most of it will fly right by.

It's amusing but Al Franken is much funnier.

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jvchoh

Sharp Satire Shocker!

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2006

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Andy Borowitz is a genius of political satire! I ordered "The Republican Playbook" and Frank Rich's "The Greatest Story Ever Sold" at the same time. One is fiction, one is non-fiction. One makes me laugh, one makes me cry.

Although this book skewers Republicans, Andy is an equal opportunity satirist. You can subscribe to The Borowitz Report, a daily dose of topical humor, at borowitzreport.com.

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Norma

The Republican Playbook

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012

The author is known for his comedic writing, but I did not find this book to be that entertaining. My review has nothing to do with the political aspect of this writing. It just wasn't up to Andy's usual standards.

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lynde schlegel-perry

Andy Borowitz Rules!

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2015

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Had been loaned this book, had to buy my own. Very funny, with satirical notations by "George Bush". A fun read for republican skeptics during an election year!

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EJC

no one is funnier or more thoughtful than andy borowitz

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2006

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Andy Borowitz' wit and sparkling intelligence shine through in this charming and satisfying book. Turn to any page, and, before you know it, you will be laughing out loud, and, at the same time, feel somehow wiser. The book is a delight. I have bought numerous copies and given it to all of my friends.

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Randee L. Floren

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2015

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Fun read with just the right amount of snark! Bet it's closer to truth than satire.

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