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Mike's Election Guide 2008 Paperback – August 26, 2008

by Michael Moore (Author)
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In his first book in five years, Michael Moore brings us the definitive guide to the 2008 election.

After a diastrous war, the failure to catch bin Laden, millions of families who have lost their homes, the Katrina debacle, soaring gas prices feeding record oil company profits, and the largest national debt caused by the biggest spending and borrowing administration in American history, the country has had it with conservatives, right-wingers and Republicans. A thrilling election season is now upon us. Obama vs. McCain. One candidate has promised a presidency different from any other, one that will take us forward to embrace the hope of the 21st century. The other candidate says he has no idea how to use a computer.

Welcome to MIKE'S ELECTION GUIDE -- Michael Moore's effort to make sense of the this fall's race for the White House and Congress. In it, Moore answers the nation's most pressing questions: "Why is John McCain so angry?," "Do the Democrats Still Drink from a Sippy Cup and Sleep with the Light On?," Can I get into the Electoral College with only a 2.0 gpa?" and "How many Democrats does it take to lose the most winnable election in American history?"

It's a great year to be an American and a voter. Don't miss out on all the fun! And don't miss out on MIKE'S ELECTION GUIDE -- it's the indispensable book that belongs in every American's back pocket this season.
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    272 pages
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    English
  3. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  4. Publication date
    August 26, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    4.5 x 1 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0446546275
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0446546270
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With his characteristically smug, sarcastic, nudge-and-wink style, Moore shows how Democrats can score a slam-dunk in November in a guidebook comprised of half-kidding essays, all within Moore's prescribed range: wry humor, pissed-off rants and sweeping generalizations. In Moore's book, Obama's victory is a more-or-less forgone conclusion; naturally, he offers Obama a list of 10 Presidential Decrees for his First Ten Days (bring back the draft, but just for rich kids; ban high fructose corn syrup; free HBO for everyone). His opening salvo, "Ask Mike," includes questions like "Why should I vote? It only encourages them," and explanations that include a possibly inflammatory take on McCain's stint in Vietnam as a pilot and prisoner of war; Moore points out that if McCain's military service is up for discussion, why won't anyone ask what McCain did to the Vietnamese? Sure to provoke, Moore covers his back with a bibliography and an index of sound bites his right-wing opponents can attack him with ("Long live Chairman Mao!"). Readers will get what they expect; Moore's guide probably won't change any minds, but it's an entertaining, occasionally thought-provoking take on this year's big event.
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About the Author

In addition to his work as a mega-bestselling author, Michael Moore is an award-winning director. He lives in Michigan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; 1st Edition 1st Printing (August 26, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446546275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446546270
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1 x 7 inches
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Customers find the book informative, easy to reference, and has an extensive bibliography to verify its facts. They also say every word of the book is true, short, and to the point.

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"...and Senate contests throughout the U.S. The book is an excellent "easy reference" for those of us who want a quick overview of the Democratic scene..." Read more

"...IT IS AN EASY READ AND COVERS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THIS YEAR. TOO BAD IT WAS RELEASED MINUTES BEFORE THE BAILOUT CRISIS...." Read more

"...This book is a delightfully funny, truthful account of where we are in our government and a road map of how to get out!..." Read more

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TV McGuirk
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks again Michael (Thomas Paine) Moore !
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2008
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This book can help you! If it's education you're asking for - - Republicans have based their entire political system on the majority of Americans being dumb and unlearned robotic, emotional, frightened citizens. The conservative base is boorish towards intellectuals, and being elite is a "bad thing" to be. In this book Michael points out the dastardly nonsense that America confronts in Republicansville 2008.

As of this date, we see a candidate who has been at death's door several times with skin cancer pick a hockey-mom to replace him and possibly be the next leader of the free world. A woman who does not understand what it means to be beyond her competantcy level, and someone who evangelican folks can get behind because she's boorish and pugnacious towards anyone who doesn't think like she does.

I interject this about Mrs. Palin, because Michael wrote his book to shine a light on moronic judgements, and he wrote his book too soon to include this egregious atrocity ! Nominating Palin was a true judgement mistake by McCain, as Moore relates to when discussing McCain's inability to think beyond his own selfishness. McCain doesn't care what peril he leaves this country in, should he win and not be able to continue his term.

Do you want your children and grandchildren to be at the mercy of a leader with her hand on the trigger, who is more concerned about being Rapture Ready than realistic and logical ? Michael is the reincarnation of Thomas Paine..........in this book.

Thanks Michael........I've appreciated all your work, but for the sake of America you must continue your endeavors such as this book........
and your films, which can be had on Amazon.com
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Margaret S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2008
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I am a huge fan of Moore's writing and his ability to use humor to address issues that, to be blunt, can be very dry. This book was a little bit of a mixed bag for me. It had some humorous parts and some useful information but it seemed to lack the depth that previous books held. Some of the questions in the Q&A Section were just plain silly. Overall, it was a quick and worthwile read but not his best.
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Shootingstar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2008
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Michael Moore's Election Guide 2008 is entertaining, thoughtful, and at times, enough to make one laugh out loud. Typical of Moore's delightful abilities (depending on one's political proclivities, I suppose) are sidesplitting anecdotes both historical and hysterical, as well as flights of fancy that are unforgettable. Included, for those of us who tend toward the regional and just the "main event" races, is an excellent rundown of crucial House and Senate contests throughout the U.S. The book is an excellent "easy reference" for those of us who want a quick overview of the Democratic scene countrywide.
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Cap'n Crusty
5.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but still better than most of the genre
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2008
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Mike once again cuts through the pseudo-intellectual pomposity generated by most pundits to deliver a straightforward analysis of what's wrong with this stupid country, and what he thinks needs to be done to fix it. I don't always agree with his conclusions--to me, Obama is just one more in a long line of DLC corporatists--but he does manage to show that our problems, while not exactly easy to address, are also not nearly as complex as self-serving political "scientists" and other wonks make them out to be. As a matter of fact, as the book shows, if one ignores the Orwellian spin doctors and applies some good old populist perspective, it's amazing how our most trying social concerns suddenly seem to lose the aspect of overwhelming doom.

Mike Moore for President!
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Peter
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read although a smidgen light
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2009
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This is not a bad read at all. Michael Moore writes in an entertaining and humourous manner that makes one continue to read him.

The book is written in early 2008 when the question of whether Obama or McCain would be President was the crucial one for voters so Moore's book would have been good to use to provide a laugh but it was too light in terms of content to provide anything more than a laugh and to be used as a signpost for more reading on the topic.

Good read as always from Michael Moore.
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R. Boyd
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing. . .
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2008
I believe he means well, but, once again, Michael falls victim to what seems to be a potent chauvinistic passion and undisciplined tendency to employ anecdotes to support his viewpoints and arguments. One can only hope that more of our electorate will invest in any rigorous education which stresses critical thinking so that fewer and fewer of us will rely on the likes of the Michael Moore's in this world to inform our opinions and decisions.
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Gail Eidman
5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ FOR EVERYONE
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2008
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THIS GUIDE BOOK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK I READ THIS YEAR. IT IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO IS GOING OUT TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH. THIS BOOK COVERS THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE 2008 ELECTION. IF YOU WANT TO BE INFORMED AND HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. IT IS AN EASY READ AND COVERS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES OF THIS YEAR. TOO BAD IT WAS RELEASED MINUTES BEFORE THE BAILOUT CRISIS. HE, AS ALWAYS, HAS AN EXTENSIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY TO VERIFY HIS FACTS.
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Karen L. Sullivan
4.0 out of 5 stars He does it again, and just in time.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2008
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A wonderful read at just the right time. Mike is supposed to be a comedian, but I find him and the subject matter deadly serious. We ought to try some of his voter registration suggestions.
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Richard Weik
4.0 out of 5 stars Mike the Visionary
Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2010
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I am not naive enough to think Mike is unbiased. I've seen him on TV admit his biases but listening to this audio in 2010 it is uncanny how accurate his assessment of certain flaws in the U S Electoral System are. I don't know if he truly has the answers but many suggestions make good sense & one can hope.
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