New book claims to reveal the ‘dark side of Congress’
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A new book set for release this month entitled “The Confessions of Congressman X, a disturbing and shockingly frank tell-all of vanity, greed and deceit,” is being presented as written by a current or former Democratic member of Congress.
According to amazon.com, “Confessions of Congressman X” is a “devastating inside look at the dark side of Congress as revealed by one of its own.
“No wonder Congressman X wants to remain anonymous for fear of retribution. His admissions are deeply disturbing.”
Here are a few excerpts:
• “Most of my colleagues are dishonest career politicians who revel in the power and special-interest money that's lavished upon them."
• “My main job is to keep my job, to get re-elected. It takes precedence over everything."
• “Voters are incredibly ignorant and know little about our form of government and how it works."
• “It's far easier than you think to manipulate a nation of naive, self-absorbed sheep who crave instant gratification."
• “Fundraising is so time consuming I seldom read any bills I vote on. Like many of my colleagues, I don't know how the legislation will be implemented, or what it'll cost."
• “The average man on the street actually thinks he influences how I vote. Unless it's a hot-button issue, his thoughts are generally meaningless. I'll politely listen, but I follow the money."
• “We spend money we don't have, and blithely mortgage the future with a wink and a nod. Screw the next generation. It's about getting credit now, lookin' good for the upcoming election."
According to amazon.com, “Due to the brutally frank and damning nature of his Washington tell-all, Congressman X insisted on anonymity as a precondition for the publication of his 'confessions.' His identity is known only to his editor and confidant, Robert Atkinson, the former chief of staff and press secretary for two Democratic members of Congress. As explained in the foreward, the book is based on a series of informal conversations Atkinson had with Congressman X over a period of many years.
Atkinson currently resides in Boise, Idaho, where he serves on the Honors College Advisory Board at Boise State University.
The Confessions of Congressman X is published by Mill City Press, a vanity imprint in Minnesota, and will be available on May 24
The book is available for $9.95 paperback at http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Congressman-X/dp/163413973.
According to amazon.com, “Confessions of Congressman X” is a “devastating inside look at the dark side of Congress as revealed by one of its own.
“No wonder Congressman X wants to remain anonymous for fear of retribution. His admissions are deeply disturbing.”
Here are a few excerpts:
• “Most of my colleagues are dishonest career politicians who revel in the power and special-interest money that's lavished upon them."
• “My main job is to keep my job, to get re-elected. It takes precedence over everything."
• “Voters are incredibly ignorant and know little about our form of government and how it works."
• “It's far easier than you think to manipulate a nation of naive, self-absorbed sheep who crave instant gratification."
• “Fundraising is so time consuming I seldom read any bills I vote on. Like many of my colleagues, I don't know how the legislation will be implemented, or what it'll cost."
• “The average man on the street actually thinks he influences how I vote. Unless it's a hot-button issue, his thoughts are generally meaningless. I'll politely listen, but I follow the money."
• “We spend money we don't have, and blithely mortgage the future with a wink and a nod. Screw the next generation. It's about getting credit now, lookin' good for the upcoming election."
According to amazon.com, “Due to the brutally frank and damning nature of his Washington tell-all, Congressman X insisted on anonymity as a precondition for the publication of his 'confessions.' His identity is known only to his editor and confidant, Robert Atkinson, the former chief of staff and press secretary for two Democratic members of Congress. As explained in the foreward, the book is based on a series of informal conversations Atkinson had with Congressman X over a period of many years.
Atkinson currently resides in Boise, Idaho, where he serves on the Honors College Advisory Board at Boise State University.
The Confessions of Congressman X is published by Mill City Press, a vanity imprint in Minnesota, and will be available on May 24
The book is available for $9.95 paperback at http://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Congressman-X/dp/163413973.