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Don't Vote - It Just Encourages the Bastards Audiobook

By: P. J. O’Rourke
Dont Vote - It Just Encourages the Bastards Audiobook, by P. J. O’Rourke Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Christopher Lane Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781441885579
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36

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23:27 minutes

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01:04 minutes

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13:00 minutes

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Publisher Description

Put the country's big, fat political ass on a diet. Lose that drooping deficit. Slim those spreading entitlement programs. Firm up that flabby pair of butt cheeks which are the Senate and the House.

Having had a lot of fun with what politicians do, P.J. O'Rourke now has a lot of fun with what we should think about those politicians. Nothing good, to be sure. Best-selling humorist P.J. O’Rourke is back with his latest political masterpiece, Don't Vote—It Just Encourages The Bastards. Using his signature wit and keen observational skills, O’Rourke reflects on his forty year career as a political commentator, spanning his addlepated hippie youth to his current state of right-wing grouch maturity. Don't Vote—It Just Encourages The Bastards is a brilliant, disturbing, hilarious and sobering look at why politics and politicians are a necessary evil--but only just barely necessary. Read P.J. O'Rourke on the pathetic nature of politics and laugh through your tears or—what the hell—just laugh.

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"I LOVES me some P.J. O'Rourke! When I was wading through the bog that is, essentially, the retarded worldview of academia, P.J saved me with great books like Parliament of Whores, All the Trouble in the World, Eat the Rich, Peace Kills, etc. Sick of the whole political mess we are going through? Listen to this bit of wisdom: "If there's something we want, politics shouldn't be our first resort. Politics is all taking, no making. Whatever politics provides for us will be obtained from other people. Those people won't love us." Additionally, O'Rourke unknowingly sides with President Uchtdorf with his thesis on politics and envy. It is all about pride. Well done, P.J., well done!"

— Jeremy (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I couldn't really sink into this. I think I need escapist fiction right now. "

    — Valerie, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another humorous piece by O'Rourke. Not as funny as his past works, but still has a few chuckles. One of the sad things is this the first book I read where O'Rourke somewhat denounces his libretarian views. His humor is still sharp, but weakens with some careful thought. Still an intelligible read that gives pause when considering liberal vs. conservative ideas. "

    — Upom, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Even if your politics are to the left of P.J. O'Rourke's, odds are you'll find something to laugh at or something to agree with in this book; he doesn't spare anybody, least of all Us the People. In amongst the gags and the rants is a pretty keen analysis of why government can't help but screw things up. "

    — Sam, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " P.J. is funny and shoots straight. Better that the average political book. "

    — Jvwebb, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical PJ. Funny, but nothing really new here. Parliament of Whores remains his best. "

    — Steve, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " WTF!?!? I can't understand all of PJ's academic references. This book is almost unreadable. "

    — Harry, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Such a letdown. His last book, on the auto industry, was much better. In terms of government books, it lacked insight and wit. It was intelligent whining. "

    — Jared, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Typical O'Rourke, meaning it is funny and on target. Liberals and all politicians deserve the ridicule they get in this book. "

    — doug, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I hadn't read O'Rourke in a good 15 years before this book. I remember loving his earlier works. This one seemed forced and less interesting. Maybe it is me who has changed, but I would have been better off skipping this one. "

    — Jason, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I agreed with some, didn't agree with some, didn't particularly like the language. It made me think about politics, especially politics right now in a different way. Reading something from a moderate libertarian is always interesting. "

    — Kathy, 6/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " While the political philosophy is as strong as ever, O'Rourke's comedy is aging badly, resulting in a stilted and difficult read. "

    — Robert, 3/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " O'Rourke's trademark wit combined with common sense and wisdom in examining politics in general, as well as the particulars of our current situation. Highly recommended; should be required reading for every American. "

    — Frank, 2/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ah, PJ. Would LOVE to sit down with you and have a whiskey and cigar, and bemoan the behemoth that is America politic. My hero! "

    — Jill, 2/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Somewhat funny, as usual, but ultimately shallow and predictable. "

    — Greg, 10/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoy reading O'Rourke. He has slightly conservative views and they are humorous. His moderateness is a good way to help me communicate with my more progressive friends. "

    — Clint, 2/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like P.J. O'Rourke, but this one was more than a little disjointed. Some good moments, but overall not one I'd recommend. "

    — Brian, 2/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not relevant to Australia (which btw has compulsory voting), not worth finishing. "

    — Kit, 1/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I'm sure PJ O'Rourke is smart; I'm also confident he's funny. But throwing a joke in every single sentence is just irritating. I could hardly read this. "

    — Greg, 10/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hilarious as always. Smart. A bit crazy. But fun. "

    — Aubrey, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Worth reading if you are "hall monitor" for TAKS testing week - otherwise PJ has a lot better books out there. "

    — Brian, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I agreed with some, didn't agree with some, didn't particularly like the language. It made me think about politics, especially politics right now in a different way. Reading something from a moderate libertarian is always interesting. "

    — Kathy, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Somewhat funny, as usual, but ultimately shallow and predictable. "

    — Greg, 4/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Typical O'Rourke, meaning it is funny and on target. Liberals and all politicians deserve the ridicule they get in this book. "

    — doug, 4/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Serious, but fun, look at American politicians and politics by a satirist who does not pull many punches. Read at your own risk. "

    — Ron, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical PJ. Funny, but nothing really new here. Parliament of Whores remains his best. "

    — Steve, 3/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ah, PJ. Would LOVE to sit down with you and have a whiskey and cigar, and bemoan the behemoth that is America politic. My hero! "

    — Jill, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " P.J. is funny and shoots straight. Better that the average political book. "

    — Jvwebb, 2/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " While the political philosophy is as strong as ever, O'Rourke's comedy is aging badly, resulting in a stilted and difficult read. "

    — Robert, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoy reading O'Rourke. He has slightly conservative views and they are humorous. His moderateness is a good way to help me communicate with my more progressive friends. "

    — Clint, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I like P.J. O'Rourke, but this one was more than a little disjointed. Some good moments, but overall not one I'd recommend. "

    — Brian, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book into the psyche of politics and why they pretty much are all bad regardless of party. "

    — Pelle, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The pirate thing at the end was really funny! "

    — Dean, 12/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Such a letdown. His last book, on the auto industry, was much better. In terms of government books, it lacked insight and wit. It was intelligent whining. "

    — Jared, 12/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hilarious as always. Smart. A bit crazy. But fun. "

    — Aubrey, 11/30/2010

About P. J. O’Rourke

P. J. O’Rourke is the author of Modern Manners, The Bachelor Home Companion, Republican Party Reptile, Holidays in Hell, Parliament of Whores, Give War a Chance, and All the Trouble in the World. He writes for Rolling Stone, Automobile, and American Spectator and lives in New Hampshire and Washington, DC.

About Christopher Lane

Christopher Lane is an award-winning actor, director, and narrator. He has been awarded the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration several times and has won numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards.