Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets
SKU: 45871694414

Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets

Sale price$12.23 Regular price$13.59
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 7 - Jul 12

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets"Schweizer names guilty parties . . . He exposes powerful figures in politics, law firms, and corporations." Forbes Washington is no longer about lawmaking, it's about moneymaking Conventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and donors into forking over big

"Schweizer names guilty parties . . . He exposes powerful figures in politics, law firms, and corporations." -- Forbes

Washington is no longer about lawmaking, it's about moneymaking

Conventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass-knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and donors into forking over big donations -- cash that lawmakers often funnel into the pockets of their friends and family.

Inside this best-selling bombshell of a book, Schweizer reveals the exorbitant secret "fees" each political party charges politicians for top committee assignments; how fourteen members of Congress bagged hundreds of thousands of dollars using a little-known self-loan loophole; how politicians use PACs to bankroll lavish lifestyles; and much more. Washington's extortion racket has gone unreported -- until now.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 10/07/2014
ISBN: 9780544334557
Pages: 249
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 45871694414

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 2355 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
D
Verified Purchase
dann michalski
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 4
Tavares' beautiful craftsmanship brings Moore's poem to life
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas is a beautifully illustrated edition of the famed Clement C. Moore poem. Using the original anonymous version of the poem (later attributed to Moore), artist Matt Tavares crafts a series of elegant black and white illustrations that captures its enchantment and whimsy. Additionally, the book’s layout has a simple yet classic design with green trim and subtle pieces of shading that give it a majestic look and feel. One of the best editions of the poem ever published, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas has a bit of magic all its own.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020
M
Verified Purchase
Mieshka
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful book
I purchased this book for my kids to read as it gets closer to Christmas. I specifically chose it because of the old world charm it has. I love the black and white sketches and the fact that the outdoor scenes of brownstones were illustrated from Boston brownstones, where we used to live. This book is just a classic and the illustrations have such depth and emotion. There is that quality and detail you can only get from black and white..and from an amazing illustrator. Lovely book. I'm very happy to own it and have it as part of our Christmas tradition..a lot more special to me than Elf on The Shelf..which was last years Christmas book purchase.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
J
Verified Purchase
Jill
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 5
Impressive
I have not yet received my order, but just by the two illustrations that I have seen in this ad, I would like to say that - As an artist, I am VERY impressed by the pencil drawings in this book by Matt Tavares. I was looking for a SPECIAL 'Night Before Christmas' book to give to my sons so that they could continue the tradition that we had of reading the book every Christmas Eve to them. Now they will have their own book to read to their children, to continue our tradition. One that is unique and timeless.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2011
A
Verified Purchase
Andreamari13
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
A classic must buy
Beautiful book my children love it. The illustrations and feel of the book! It’s a magical book to get them excited about St. Nicholas!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
M
Verified Purchase
Maria
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
They leave ur body smelling good
My husband loves it
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2026

recommand products