Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day: The Real Deal on How Politicians, Bureaucrats, and Other Washington Barbarians Are Bankrupting America

Who are the political barbarians bankrupting America -- Democrats or Republicans? Where are taxpayers' dollars really going? Joe Scarborough gives you the inside scoop on how Washington really works and on the out-of-control deficit spending that takes place in our nation's capital each and every day.

Joe Scarborough, former Republican congressman and current host of MSNBC's top-rated Scarborough Country, takes you behind the closed doors of Congress and wittily presents the reasons why Democrats and Republicans are alike when it comes to squandering taxpayer dollars.

As part of the Gingrich Republican Revolution, he witnessed the principles of fiscal responsibility get buried in the political swamp of Washington. Now Scarborough offers profound solutions on how excessive government spending by politicians of all stripes can be minimized, and how the Repub-lican Party can be called back to the principles that President Ronald Reagan made famous.

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An Insider's View on How Washington Works., 2008-12-01
This book is Joe Scarborough's memoirs from his participation as one of 73 members of the "class of 1994" or the "Republican Revolution" that went to Washington to change it for the better. The mission was only partially fulfilled and after reading this book you will understand why.

In addition to being an entertaining read there is some educational information to be found in "Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day."
The seven criteria used by Citizens Against Government Waste in their definition of pork barrel spending is one example.

The backstabbing and whining behind closed doors by members of both parties is almost comical untill you realize that was going on with elected officials that should be serving their constitutuents.

Another point is that when it comes to "larding up" bills a lot of folks in Washington have no dignity when it comes to a potential oppurtunity.

Mr Scarborough makes an interesting point in support of term limits. Those Congresspersons that followed through on their self-imposed term limits were usually more likely to cut spending.

The author confirms what many political writers cite as a major problem in Washington, the special interests that buy votes, write bills, and benefit when the taxpayer gets stuck with the bill.

Newt Gingich's fall was used as an example of what happens when the mob mentality overtakes a person's popularity. He also casts a little light on the political maneuverings and back-door deals surrounding Gingrich's demise.

Joe Scarborough has written an "easy read" that is both entertaining and enlightening on how what happens in Washington can often derail the best intentions of dedicated public servants like some of the "class on '94".





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Joe Scarborough book, 2008-08-15
Joe Scarborough's book "Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day was written in 2004.
The year 2004 maybe viewed as past history but wow, wow, wow! What a great history lesson Joe has given me! This is a very, very, must read to get the juicy, juicy on the going-on in Congress and in Washington.
Like I always thought...there is enough blame for everyone!
A great book for some back history... which is still happening and a good "inside" look.


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Burn babym burn..., 2008-05-27
Reading this political book was a pleasure! The humor was always close to the surface, but steeped in what makes humor even more giddy - the mirror up to the uncomfortable truth. Most of the time anything coming from a political analyst such as Joe Scarborough would be subject of intense scrutiny from me since most politicos today are so polarized, but Joe shows that both sides of the issue are wrong. Now, don't get me wrong, one side (Democrats) is a little worse, but they just don't make excuses like the Republicans.

Thanks, Joe, for showing us the truth with much fun and laughter mixed with tears.


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Joe Scarbourough Book, 2008-03-27
Every thinking American should read this book. Written three years ago it remains as applicable today as then.

Americans need to get aroused about our Washinton politicians and take back our country. Joe lambasts both political parties for their self serving interests and unwillingness to confront the real problems of our Nation.

Read it...PLEASE


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Great Primer for Aspiring Congressmen, 2008-02-03
I'd always wanted to pick up this book when Joe started first promoting it on his show, and whole stacks of them found their way at the $1 store, so of course, who could pass up a book like this for just a buck?

Anyway, didn't know what to expect, but man, a real eye-opener. It's one thing when you suspect something to be the case (all the cliches about gov't), and something else altogether when someone who was there told it like it was.

I think the most interesting point that resonated with me was one I had long suspected - one party should never have complete control of washington, or the spending sprees will be out of control, no matter who it is.

While the writing style was fun to read (I couldn't put the book down), at times it was disorganized, moving here, there, and everywhere throughout Joe's journey in congress, and at times there was a bit too much repetition. Otherwise, a great read.

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