449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said [Paperback]

Ted Rueter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2004

Am I different? Yeah. Deep down, you know you want to wear wider bottoms; you're just not secure enough. . . . Do I do my hair with a weed whacker? I admit it. --Rep. James Traficant (D-Ohio, 1985-2002)

Supposedly some of our brightest speakers, politicians say some pretty stupid things. Members of America's major political parties put out a roaring stream of downright dumb comments, pronouncements, and observations. For proof, look no further than Ted Rueter's 449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said.

449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said includes subjects ranging from cloning and federal spending to foreign affairs and kissing. Asked what he and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair have in common, President George W. Bush remarked, Well, we both use Colgate toothpaste. According to then-Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, If you set aside Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, the safety record of nuclear energy is really very good.; Rueter catches the best of the best, whether the gaffes came from Bob Dole, Trent Lott, Arnold Schwarzenegger, or Strom Thurmond.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ted Rueter is a self-described political junkie and a professor of political science at Tulane University in New Orleans. He is the author of eight books and has written for the New York Times, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and the Christian Science Monitor. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has taught at Middlebury College, Georgetown University, Smith College, and UCLA. He is the founder of Noise Free America (Noisefree.org). His Web site is DrPolitics.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740743538
• ISBN-13: 978-0740743535
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,155,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Publishing & Books > Bibliographies & Indexes > General
  • #57 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Political

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, March 28, 2004

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"cmoore2002" (OH, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said (Paperback)

If you love to laugh and you love politics, get this book! It's hilarious. The quotes are funny, witty, and down right dumb. I'm purchasing two more copies of this book to give as gifts. Kudos to the author for giving us a break from the "serious" side of politics and a good laugh to boot.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, September 2, 2004

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J. McAndrew "Jeffrey C. McAndrew" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said (Paperback)

In the radio business, I get to interview a lot of politicans, and I respect a lot of what they do. It's great to have a book that takes a humorous look at some of the things said in public, which were probably not intentional. It's great that politicians can laugh at themselves. There is enough tension in this society, and a little humor is always welcome.

I had the chance to interview Rueter on my radio show "McAndrew in the Middle" on WHBL and was impressed with his wit and humor. We need more books like this. We take ourselves too seriously!

Another great book on this subject was written by Wisconsin State Senator Carol Roessler! :)

Jeffrey McAndrew
broadcaster and author of "Our Brown-Eyed Boy"

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny book!, April 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: 449 Stupid Things Republicans Have Said (Paperback)

This is a great book-particularly in the middle of this election season. I recommend it to anyone who's interested in politics or seasoned democrats.