I've been reading The Political Bible of Little Known Facts in American Politics by Rich Rubino. It is dedicated to "political junkies", one of which I most assuredly am not.
However...It is a very fascinating book. Once I got past my initial bewilderment over why politicians and their oddities are more worthy of a book than are janitors or doctors I found myself enjoying the book.
You can read about things future presidents did before they entered organized crime. Among other things. You can also read about state-level politicians, and congresscritters. And you can read facts about the "founding documents". Seriously, this book is just filled with short snippets that cover the spectrum. Odd things, funny things, sad things.
Since this is a "plotless" book, it is an excellent bathroom book. You can read just a few of the brief entries at a time and never lose your place.
I did enjoy it- in fact, I still am enjoying it. I also know some people I intend to loan it to- but I want it back.
So, thanks, Rich, for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy your obsession.
.
I liked Franklin Pierce's quote upon being denied the Democratic Party's nomination for a second term in 1860: "Nothing left to do but get drunk."
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Heh.
In fact I say the same thing after every election come to think of it. Cheers. :D
ReplyDelete