So Damn Much Money: The Triumph of Lobbying and the Corrosion of American Government
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Book Overview
With a New Foreword In So Damn Much Money , veteran Washington Post editor and correspondent Robert Kaiser gives a detailed account of how the boom in political lobbying since the 1970s has shaped American politics by empowering special interests, undermining effective legislation, and discouraging the country's best citizens from serving in office. Kaiser traces this dramatic change in our political system through the colorful story of Gerald S. J. Cassidy, one of Washington's most successful lobbyists. Superbly told, it's an illuminating dissection of a political system badly in need of reform.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307385884
ISBN13:9780307385888
Release Date:February 2010
Publisher:Vintage
Length:432 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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So Damn Much Information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I've only read about a quarter of the book so far but it is very intriguing. If you are interested in what has happened to politics in D.C. and why the populous is not being represented properly I would highly suggest this book. The writing is informed and flows very well.
Gov't exposed
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book opened my eyes to the corruption of "OUR" elected officials and who they really represent. For years I felt in my gut that our leaders do not Legislate or represent those who may have voted for them. Now I know what I kinda knew all along. Read this book for a good eye opener. WARNING: It is not for the faint at heart!
So Damn Much Money
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is an excellent book and it shares an excellent insight into the impact of lobbyists in Washington. The lobbyists and PACs have a great deal of money and power.
The best book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
So Damn Much Money is the best book ever written about how Washington really works. The careful research and laser perfect writing could change American if enough voters read it. An Amazing book. I have ordered a dozen and expect to order more.[[ASIN:0307266540 So Damn Much Money: The Triumph of Lobbying and the Corrosion of American Government. Raymond Strother Democratic Political Consultant
Now i Understand
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book tells the story of the founder of Cassidy and Associates, one of the original and one of the biggest lobby shops in DC. We learn about Mr. Cassidy's drive to be successful and rich, BIG rich. His story is set within a narrative of what was going on in Washington from the 70's through the 2000's. The best part of all is that this book gave me a real feel of how lobbying works, what it takes, what it does, what it pollutes. (Pollutes is my word, the author is not moralistic in tone.) I highly recommend this book.
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