Scoundrels, Thugs, and Fools depicts an adventurous journey through
an imaginary island nation completely dominated by right-wing
extremists. Manifestations of wingnut skulduggery, corruption,
dogmatism, and the wild spin of shameless propaganda are reflected
in the names and actions of characters such as Pundit O. Gasbag (a
loud, narrow-minded, infuriating news anchor talk-show host at
Weasel News), Shrilly Noxious (his wild-eyed, psychopathic partner
in punditry), Bovine Ninny (a shallow, inarticulate, dull-witted
man of puzzling charisma who somehow became the Emperor of
Neoconland), and Senator Hubris Mendacious III Esq. (a long-serving
politician who dances to the tune of corporate lobbyists whenever
they pull his puppet strings, which are attached to metal eye hooks
screwed into his knees, wrists, skull, larynx, and groin). Some
Neoconian locations, corporations, organizations, and artifacts
include Flaming Filth River in Empathy Gulf Valley, Lobbyville in
the capital city of Fascisto, the Zealots' Court Building, Dogma
University, Coughing Coal-Black Industries, the Maniacal Cult of
Intolerant Absolutism, and the Boneshredder assault rifle (grand
prize at the Guns for Kids Jamboree). The playful story is
supported by extensive footnotes explaining the meaning of the
characters and events in terms of rigorous research findings from
various academic disciplines.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2009 |
| First published: |
February 2009 |
| Authors: |
Don Ambrose
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
180 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4401-1783-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Humour >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-4401-1783-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781440117831 |
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