Summary: Spanking the Donkey
Author | : BusinessNews Publishing, |
Publisher | : Primento |
Total Pages | : 17 |
Release | : 2017-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9782511001646 |
ISBN-13 | : 2511001640 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Summary: Spanking the Donkey written by BusinessNews Publishing, and published by Primento. This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-read summary of Matt Taibbi's book: “Spanking the Donkey: On the Campaign Trial with the Democrats”. This complete summary of "Spanking the Donkey" by Matt Taibbi, a renowned political correspondent, presents his cutting and hilarious collection of observations from the campaign trial of 2004 Democratic primaries. He argues that the process of picking a president in America values superficiality over substance and hence a thoughtful, intelligent and substantive candidate doesn’t stand a chance in this framework that resembles a reality-based TV show. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand the American democratic process and its shortcomings • Expand your knowledge of American politics and culture To learn more, read "Spanking the Donkey" and discover how the process of electing a president in America often values superficiality over substance, and why this needs to change.