50 Ways You Can Show George the Door in 2004 [Paperback]

Ben Cohen (Author), Jason Salzman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

The election year is upon us, and the time is now. We've talked enough about the last four years. It is time for action, and 50 Ways YOU Can Show George the Door in 2004 is the handbook you need to get started. With the creativity and insight of well-known activists Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's and president of the online activist organization TrueMajorityACTION.org, and Jason Salzman, former campaign director for Greenpeace and president of Cause communications, this practical guidebook explains what YOU can actually do to show George the door. Use it to translate your anger at Bush into productive action to help defeat him in the November election. Cohen and Salzman explain:-Beating Bush in Swing States, Even if You Don't Live in One-Taking Advantage of Talk Radio, Letters-to-the-Editor, and Blogs-Spreading the Word in Cafes, Bars, and Bathrooms-Using Your House, Car, Pet, Business, and Your Body-Registering People to Vote (via the Internet and Elsewhere)-Raising Money, and Having Fun Doing it!So if you have a few minutes, days, or even months to spare, or if you're an everyday citizen, a savvy political organizer, or an Anybody-But-Bush guerilla activist, Ben Cohen and Jason Salzman have a punch list of suggestions to help you make a difference this election year. Just select one or more of the user-friendly actions in this book, get off your couch, and do something. Or, do something from your couch if you must! But, DO SOMETHING! 50 Ways YOU Can Show George the Door in 2004 shows you how. If we're going to send Bush back to Texas in November, you need to pitch in. This book is the place to start.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Ben managed to write a great book without me-but I would have added caramel swirl." -- Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben and Jerry's

About the Author

Ben Cohen is co-founder of Ben and Jerry's and the president of TrueMajorityACTION.org, the online activist organization. He lives in Burlington, VT. A former campaign director for Greenpeace, Jason Salzman is president of Cause Communications, which serves nonprofit and activist organizations. He lives in Denver, CO. Ben Cohen is co-founder of Ben and Jerry's and the president of TrueMajorityACTION.org, the online activist organization. He lives in Burlington, VT. A former campaign director for Greenpeace, Jason Salzman is president of Cause Communications, which serves nonprofit and activist organizations. He lives in Denver, CO.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books; Second Printing edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813342821
• ISBN-13: 978-0813342825
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,204,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grassroots handbook, June 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: 50 Ways You Can Show George the Door in 2004 (Paperback)

Whatever your political stripe, it is easy for the ordinary voter to feel that there is nothing they can do to affect political change. It outlines ways that almost anyone can get involved in national campaigns and make a difference. This book happens to be for those who favor re-defeating Bush, but it could be used by anyone by just substituting names. Each idea comes with suggestions for 3 different groups; busy people, people with a little time on their hands, and partisans with lots of time, motivation, and energy.

With campaign finance out of control (despite McCain-Feingold) and Florida 2000, many feel that individuals don't have a voice. This book may change their opinion.

I'm already putting one of their ideas for busy people to use. We are inviting people to a party in honor of Bush's military service. If you send a donation to John Kerry, you don't have to actually attend the party, but we'll provide a scrap of napkin to support your claim that you did.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars or How to get your friends motivated, June 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: 50 Ways You Can Show George the Door in 2004 (Paperback)

This is a great source of ideas for those of us think it is time for a new regime in the White House.

The book is full of ideas on how to give your friends and acquaintances a gentle nudge towards the voting booth. As some singer once observed: "A##holes get elected, 'cause A##holes get to vote." The book pushes the idea that if more eligible voters went to the polls, democracy, and probably Democrats, would thrive.

The book offers something for everyone, from busy practical people to committed political "guerillas" who share the goal of putting a new president in the White House. It is also very funny, full of Bushisms, limericks, and parody song lyrics that are irresistable.

When you are done with your copy, put it in the lunch room at your office, and spread the word.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get active and have fun doing it, June 28, 2004

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Duane Peterson (Pasadena, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Ways You Can Show George the Door in 2004 (Paperback)

Most current affairs tomes are dense and daunting. This one's hilarious and helpful at the same time. While exposing the president's record, it offers specific how-to's on what people can actually do to dump Bush. Not just the standard struff like voter registration, but innovative activities like organizing a "Pub Crawl" or chalk stamping the sidewalk. Fun and useful, from the guy who brought us Cherry Garcia.