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A Washington insider reveals what the public never sees, humorously exposing parties, free vacations, incredible sex habits, and VIP luxury enjoyed by those in office, and explaining who writes legislation, how bills get passed, and how reporters avoid the real news. Tour.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published October 17, 1994
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September 6, 2020
The book stats out with a lengthy explanation on what congressional and political members of Washington do on a Wednesday afternoon at lunch. Most of the politicians grabs lunches with other politicians. As a result of those lunches, the politicians of Congress gain connections that will help them throughout their incumbency and support the bills they want to pass.
As you read further into the book, the author establishes the fact that Capitol Hill is corrupted. He provides examples of real people who are senates and lawmakers who have been involved in the corruption and scandals in Washington. The book describes how congress works and how fragile the positions of politicians actually are.
The reason I gave this book a low rating is due to the book being an only okay book. There was a lot of repetition in the chapters only to be followed with more repetition in the other chapters. I also felt as though there are so many names and people mentioned, so much so that I couldn't grasp what the author was trying to communicate due to me trying to remember what the name of the person he was describing was. I felt as though this book didn't catch my interest. Political books are always hard to keep the reader hooked on every chapter, but I felt disinterest in every other chapter. From the first few chapters I understood that Congress had corruption and selfish intent. The author kept on bringing more examples and evidences that I thought didn't suit the book.
However, I was hooked on a few chapters in the book. There was a chapter detailing how Washington was established and the way of politics during that time in the 1700s. It was truly fascinating to me. There was another chapter that told of the LGBTQ+ march in the 90's that took place in Washington. The author describes how some politicians reacted to gay rights and other LGBTQ+ policies. I as well enjoyed reading about how politicians think when selected to office and the methods they use to advance in their careers and to get reelected.
This is just a fun note that I want to add: I was actually given this book by my mother who actually knew the author many years ago. She said she met Bill Thomas at the airport when she just came to America. He was really nice and even offered to show her around Washington. He told her he was an author and gave her this book. She didn't read it, but gave it to me. I read it and this was how I felt about it. This book may not be for my demographic, but I give all authors credit to have the patience and insight to be able to write a book.
As you read further into the book, the author establishes the fact that Capitol Hill is corrupted. He provides examples of real people who are senates and lawmakers who have been involved in the corruption and scandals in Washington. The book describes how congress works and how fragile the positions of politicians actually are.
The reason I gave this book a low rating is due to the book being an only okay book. There was a lot of repetition in the chapters only to be followed with more repetition in the other chapters. I also felt as though there are so many names and people mentioned, so much so that I couldn't grasp what the author was trying to communicate due to me trying to remember what the name of the person he was describing was. I felt as though this book didn't catch my interest. Political books are always hard to keep the reader hooked on every chapter, but I felt disinterest in every other chapter. From the first few chapters I understood that Congress had corruption and selfish intent. The author kept on bringing more examples and evidences that I thought didn't suit the book.
However, I was hooked on a few chapters in the book. There was a chapter detailing how Washington was established and the way of politics during that time in the 1700s. It was truly fascinating to me. There was another chapter that told of the LGBTQ+ march in the 90's that took place in Washington. The author describes how some politicians reacted to gay rights and other LGBTQ+ policies. I as well enjoyed reading about how politicians think when selected to office and the methods they use to advance in their careers and to get reelected.
This is just a fun note that I want to add: I was actually given this book by my mother who actually knew the author many years ago. She said she met Bill Thomas at the airport when she just came to America. He was really nice and even offered to show her around Washington. He told her he was an author and gave her this book. She didn't read it, but gave it to me. I read it and this was how I felt about it. This book may not be for my demographic, but I give all authors credit to have the patience and insight to be able to write a book.
February 25, 2011
Non-fiction. After reading this book one's opinions of the rich, the powerful, and the politicians changes dramatically.
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