--CONTENT GOES HERE (static)--
-- CONTENT GOES HERE (simple)--
Tell a friend about this item
--CONTENT GOES HERE (static)--
Add It's Still the Econom... to:
--CONTENT GOES HERE (static)--
-- CONTENT GOES HERE (simple)---- CONTENT GOES HERE (simple)---- CONTENT GOES HERE (simple)---- CONTENT GOES HERE (simple)--
Books, Music & Movies
Books
DVD
Music
Magazines & Newspapers
Amazon Shorts
Textbooks
Unbox Video Downloads
VHS
Toys & Video Games
Toys & Games
Video Games
	
Consumer Electronics
Audio & Video
Camera & Photo
Cell Phones & Service
Musical Instruments
All Electronics
Computer & Office
Computers & Add-Ons
Office Products
Software
Tools & Automotive
Automotive
Industrial & Scientific
Lawn & Garden Equipment
Tools & Hardware
	
Food & Household
Gourmet Food
Grocery
Pet Supplies
Home & Garden
Bedding & Bath
Fresh Flowers & Plants
Furniture & Décor
Home Improvement
Kitchen & Dining
Patio & Garden
Vacuums & Storage
	
Clothing & Jewelry
Apparel & Accessories
Jewelry & Watches
Shoes
Health & Beauty
Beauty
Health & Personal Care
Kids & Baby
Apparel (Kids & Baby)
Baby
Sports & Fitness
Exercise & Fitness
Sports & Outdoors
 
Bargains: Gold Box,Today's Deals,Outlet
Gifts & Lists: Wish List,Gift Ideas,Wedding Registry,Baby Registry,Free e-Cards,Your Media Library
Amazon Exclusive: Amazon Daily,Amazon Entertainment,Amazon Podcasts,E-mail Subscriptions,Your Profile
Sell With Amazon: Advantage,Associates,Sell Your Stuff,WebStore by Amazon
Buy With Amazon: Corporate Accounts,International Direct,Auctions,Paid Placements
For Developers: Amazon Web Services
Partner Services: Broadband Services,Financial Services,Photo Services,Travel Services
Amazon.com
	
Ricardo's
Amazon.com
	
Books
	
See all 41
Product Categories
		  Your Account | Cart Cart | Your Lists  | Help | Gold Box: New Deals. Every Day.
  	
Advanced Search
	  |  	
Browse Subjects
	  |  	
Bestsellers
	  |  	
the new york times® best sellers
	  |  	
Hot New Releases
	  |  	
Libros en español
	  |  	
Magazines
	  |  	
sell your stuff
	  |  	
Bargain Books
	  |  	
Textbooks
	  
Search  		  		  	
	
Gift Cards
Amazon.com Gift Certificates
Redeemable for millions of items, Amazon.com gift certificates are the perfect gift for friends and family, as well as employees and clients.

› Gift Certificates

    * E-mail
    * E-card
    * Mail

› Corporate Gift Certificates

    * Electronic claim codes
    * Mail

	Gift Certificates
	
A9 Search 		
Wish List
Gift Idea List
Shopping List
Wedding Registry
Baby Registry

You qualify for a FREE trial of Amazon Prime
	
You've qualified: Two-Day shipping on this item is FREE with a free trial of Amazon Prime.
	 


  	
Quantity: 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
	 
  	 
More Buying Choices
153 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
	 
  	 
Tell a Friend
It's Still the Economy, Stupid : George W. Bush, The GOP's CEO
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
It's Still the Economy, Stupid : George W. Bush, The GOP's CEO (Paperback)
by Paul Begala (Author) "WHEN MY GRANDMA BEGALA TELLS MY KIDS STORIES ABOUT THE Great Depression-one in four working people unemployed, bread lines and soup lines stretching around the..." (more)
Key Phrases: company political action committee, corporate special interests, stimulus plan, Social Security, White House, President Clinton (more...)
		
	
 
63 customer reviews (63 customer reviews)
63 Reviews
5 star: 	55% 	 (35)
4 star: 	14% 	 (9)
3 star: 	1% 	 (1)
2 star: 	1% 	 (1)
1 star: 	26% 	 (17)

See all 63 customer reviews...
                                                                                                                                                
	
		
List Price: 	$12.95
Price: 	$12.95 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Only 1 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).

Want it delivered Friday, August 17? Order it in the next 1 hour and 51 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. See details

153 used & new available from $0.01
Also Available in: 	List Price: 	Our Price: 	Other Offers:
Paperback (Bargain Price) 		
	
 
  	 
Keep connected to what's happening in the world of books by signing up for Amazon.com Books Delivers, our monthly subscription e-mail newsletters. Discover new releases in your favorite categories, popular pre-orders and bestsellers, exclusive author interviews and podcasts, special sales, and more.

Better Together
Buy this book with The Deluxe Election Edition Bushisms: The First Term, in His Own Special Words by Jacob Weisberg today!
It's Still the Economy, Stupid : George W. Bush, The GOP's CEO 		The Deluxe Election Edition Bushisms: The First Term, in His Own Special Words
Buy Together Today: $23.96
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Still More George W. Bushisms: Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican

Still More George W. Bushisms: Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican by Al Franken
(14) $9.95
	Had Enough?: A Handbook for Fighting Back

Had Enough?: A Handbook for Fighting Back by James Carville
(67) $23.00
	We're Right, They're Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited Progressives

We're Right, They're Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited Progressives by James Carville
(72)
	Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
(3050) $6.99
	Take It Back: A Battle Plan for Democratic Victory

Take It Back: A Battle Plan for Democratic Victory by James Carville
(43) $11.90
› Explore similar items: Books (20)
Editorial Reviews
Review
James Carviile

Armed with facts, stats, and logic, Paul Begala indicts Bush-onomics. I recommend this book to everyone with a brain. And Republicans too.



Tom Daschle

Majority Leader, United States Senate

Paul Begala is one Texan who really understands the economy. It's Still the Economy, Stupid is a good read that makes great sense.



Review
Tom DaschleMajority Leader, United States SenatePaul Begala is one Texan who really understands the economy. It's Still the Economy, Stupid is a good read that makes great sense.

See all Editorial Reviews
Product Details

    * Paperback: 208 pages
    * Publisher: Simon & Schuster (November 1, 2002)
    * Language: English
    * ISBN-10: 0743246470
    * ISBN-13: 978-0743246477
    * Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
    * Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    * Average Customer Review: based on 63 reviews. (Write a review.)
    * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #655,329 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
      (Publishers and authors: Improve Your Sales)
    * Also Available in: Paperback (Bargain Price) |  All Editions

       Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? (We'll ask you to sign in so we can get back to you)

Inside This Book (learn more)
First Sentence:
WHEN MY GRANDMA BEGALA TELLS MY KIDS STORIES ABOUT THE Great Depression-one in four working people unemployed, bread lines and soup lines stretching around the block, rich men jumping out of windows and poor men living on the streets-it is literally impossible for me to imagine just how bad things were. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
company political action committee, corporate special interests, stimulus plan, energy task force, economic team, accounting industry, energy derivatives, stimulus package
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Social Security, White House, President Clinton, Dick Cheney, President Bush, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street, United States, Paul O'Neill, Bill Clinton, Harken Energy, Arthur Andersen, Ken Lay, Keystone Kops, Phil Gramm, Bush Senior, Capitol Hill, Even Start, Harvey Pitt, New Source Review, Pell Grant, Ari Fleischer, Arthur Levitt, Congressional Budget Office
New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats
Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Search Inside This Book:
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 12 books:

    * Financial Accounting: A Decision-Making Approach, 2nd Edition by Thomas E. King on page 114, and page 117
    * Kant: The Metaphysics of Morals (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy) by Immanuel Kant on page 166, and Back Matter
    * Herbert Hoover (Encyclopedia of Presidents) by Susan Clinton on page 3, and page 146
    * Putting People First by Bill Clinton on page 13
    * Forrest Gump by Hal Leonard Corp. on page 114

See all 12 books this book cites
 
1 book cites this book:

    * The I Hate Republicans Reader: Why the GOP is Totally Wrong About Everything by Clint Willis in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

Customers viewing this page may be interested in these Sponsored Links (What's this?)
Obama for President
BarackObama.com    Join us! Sign-up to volunteer at Barack Obama campaign events 
Smart Strategies & Wars
http://www.venturist.com    Learn To Create Both! John Warden's 5 Day Course 
Publish a Politics Book
www.BookSurge.com    Self-publish, sell, and print your book on-demand through BookSurge. 
Advertise on Amazon
Tags customers associate with this product (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to these popular tags or enter your own tags in the field below
[Also tag this 'hateful divisive political rhetoric'] hateful divisive political rhetoric (1)
	

Your tags:  	
  (Edit) (Add|Edit)
(Press the 'T' key twice to quickly access the "Tag this product" window.)
Help others find this product - tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?
		
Search Products Tagged with
  	
Are you the publisher or author? Learn how Amazon can help you make this book an eBook.
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can make it available as an eBook on Amazon.com. Learn more
Rate this item to improve your recommendations
Rate this Item
   I Own It
 
Customer Reviews
63 Reviews
5 star: 	55% 	 (35)
4 star: 	14% 	 (9)
3 star: 	1% 	 (1)
2 star: 	1% 	 (1)
1 star: 	26% 	 (17)
 	
 
	 
	
 
	
 
Average Customer Review
(63 customer reviews)
  	
 
	
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Write an online review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

  	
104 of 161 people found the following review helpful:
Extremely well researched, December 2, 2002
By 	William S. Harnsberger (Portland, Maine) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
When George Bush took the oath of office under extremely controversial circumstances, I was prepared to give him a lot of slack. I think he handled the tragic events of 9/11 very well (although, seriously, wouldn't any president have acted the same way...even a Carter or Ford? I think so), but I haven't been impressed by anything he's done other than that. This book helped me understand why.

One of the reasons I respect Begala's work is because he documents his sources so well. Virtually every paragraph is footnoted to a credible (repeat...credible) media source (often a conservative one) or official U.S. government entity. I have checked out many of these sources myself...and they're accurate. That's what makes me appreciate Mr. Begala's book so much.

Apart from the accuracy of his information, it's a darn good read. Funny, angry and fast-moving. It's the straw that broke this reader's back in terms of no longer giving the Bush administration the benefit of the doubt. I now believe that everything that was said about Bush being a devious lightweight is frighteningly true. The one exception would be his flawless ability to say "yes" to any corporation who will line his party's pockets (the Democrats, to be sure, are not immune from this themselves, but I've never seen a president jettison the well-being of the population as a whole with such reckless abandon...and lie about it so often, as Begala painstakingly documents).

This is a book that needed to be written, yet I fear it only scratches the surface. I look forward to Mr. Begala's next book.

 Comment | Was this review helpful to you?  YesNo (Report this)



  	
93 of 178 people found the following review helpful:
Well-Written New Democrat Propaganda, May 12, 2003
By 	Richard Thomas (washington, dc) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
Crossfire Commentator and former Clinton Adviser Paul Begala's book "It's Still the Economy Stupid" is an excellent examination of what is wrong and will continue to be wrong with the Bush Administration's economic policies. It is well-written, has a cutting sense of humor, and its assertions are well-supported by hard evidence. However, don't let any of that fool you: Begala has an agenda, and this book IS propaganda.

I think it would be instructive for anyone who likes reading books like this to read some Republican and Democratic propaganda back to back. The differences really come out. As a general rule, the Dem propaganda very rarely tells direct lies or makes outrageous fabrications about anything. Instead, they simply OMIT the material that they would rather not deal with. Begala's book definetely fits that mold - if you read his book, you would think the 90s were peaches and cream for everyone in America. They were not. However, this does not change the plain fact that they were pretty good, and better than anything Republican policies would have resulted in. Furthermore, you would believe George Bush caused the current recession. He did not - however, he did make it worse and has done nothing to correct the true difficulties confronting the economy.

Dems also usually are easy to read and have a friendly sense of humor about what they are doing. Compare that to say, Ann Coulter. Her footnotes, if you bother to check them out, are a literal papertrail revealing just how much lying she has to do to make it look like there is a factual basis for anything coming out of her word processor. Furthermore, if the spirit of Dem propagana is humor, the spirit of Repub propaganda is hate.

The book is surprisingly light reading, given how full of hard facts it is. It is an excellent little bit of propaganda concerning Clinton's positive accomplishments and Bush's lack of them. Anyone who reads this book and walks away without serious questions regarding what Bush is doing to the wallets of 98 or 99% of all Americans is either stupid, blind to the facts, or has been listening to Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh for so long they have forgotten what facts actually look like.

 Comment | Was this review helpful to you?  YesNo (Report this)



  	
29 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
Bush Judged Too Harshly, March 17, 2003
By 	Christian L. Findlay "Kruddler" (Melbourne, Vic Australia) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
C'mon everybody we can't be too hasty with a man who speaks so good as Bush. I listened up on a few of Bush's speeches and I'm possitived that he was aspeakin good. I wouldn't like to see a middle eastern country go unbombed. I mean all them folks are endangerizing our free country!

Bush once said "I've not made up our mind about military action." and I agree with him! Taxes are too high! He also said "It's a war in which we will hunt down those who hate America, one person at a time.". I'm sure he wasn't drunk when he spoke that. My favourite bush quote is this: "It's a different kind of war than we're used to in America. It's a war that requires patience and focus." If we want to defend our freedom to steal oil and harrass poorer countries we're just gonna hafta put on our thinking caps get all camouflaged up and try not to get drunk for a few hours, perhaps even days if that's what a war with Iraz requires.

 Comment | Was this review helpful to you?  YesNo (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Write an online review
See all 63 customer reviews...
	
 
  	Most Recent Customer Reviews

Carefully researched and well-written
After six+ years of total Republican control we have seen the national debt skyrocket: and who benefited from that money spent? Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jack Straw

Spouts from a closed mind
If you have ever watched CNN's "Crossfire", then you know about Paul Begala. He is the wildly fanatic liberal opposing the wildly fanatic conservative Tucker Carlson. Read more
Published on December 28, 2004 by Metalhead

An exercise in truth-telling
Paul Begala's book, It's STILL the Economy Stupid, is more relevant than ever as we approach the 2004 election. Read more
Published on July 19, 2004 by jsdunk

The Worst Economics Book Since the Depression
One has to wonder where Democrats like Begala get their moxy. When they ran against Bush I it was the "worst economy since the Great Depression" and now running against Bush II it... Read more
Published on April 11, 2004 by C. Cotten

MORE ISSUES THAN JUST THE ECONOMY MENTIONED
Though one might argue that this book is a source of so-called liberal propaganda, Begala does present issues that are worthy of discussion. Read more
Published on February 8, 2004 by JON STRICKLAND

Poor Little G W
Paul Begala and I share things in common that Little GW does not:
1. Paul and I are REAL Texans; in my book "Co-Dependent", I have clearly shown that Little GW is not. Read more
Published on February 5, 2004 by Rick Goodner

Read it and make up your own mind
Between the multiple submissions of one star ratings (six days apart, that doesn't mean "accidentally hitting the send button twice) and some guy ranting about name-calling... Read more
Published on January 30, 2004

Great Book
Insanity, said Albert Einstein, is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Read more
Published on September 13, 2003 by sparkyshan

liberal trash??? look at the facts
the number one thing i've noticed about right wing books vs. left wing books is that right wing books yell and scream about how we're giving away this nation to terrorists and how... Read more
Published on August 24, 2003

Is We Learning Yet?
I've read a few books on the history of G.W.Bush and cross-checked some of the facts I found in this book and found them to be accurate. Read more
Published on August 6, 2003

Search Customer Reviews
	
Only search this product's reviews

See all 63 customer reviews...
 

Customer Discussions Beta (What's this?)
New! Receive e-mail when new posts are made. Click the "Track it!" button on any discussion page.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  	Discussion 	Replies 	Latest Post
  	No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Receive e-mail when new posts are made
  [Cancel]
Guidelines


  	  	 
  	Active discussions in related forums
  	Discussion 	Replies 	Latest Post
	
politics
WTC 7 and the 911 Conspiracy 	1013 	16 minutes ago
	
politics
Republicrats Betray Pro Life Cause. 	1 	33 minutes ago
	
politics
Twin Towers not knocked down by aircraft 	92 	38 minutes ago
	
politics
The Alternative Theory of 9/11 	436 	43 minutes ago
	
politics
GOD is good. MONEY is misunderstood. 	17 	53 minutes ago
	
politics
Alternate theory of Theo van gogh's murder 	6 	1 hour ago
	 
  	  	 
	    	
Related forums

    * current events  (9 discussions)
    * politics  (244 discussions)


Product Information from the Amapedia Community Beta (What's this?)

Be the first person to add an article about this item at Amapedia.com. opens new browser window

› See featured Amapedia.com articles opens new browser window

Listmania!

    *
      Laura's Liberal List 	  	Laura's Liberal List: A list by Laura Reznick
    *
      Have you tried "The Zone" books to improve your health? 	  	Have you tried "The Zone" books to improve your health?: A list by a researcher
    *
      Cabal of anti-Bush books 	  	Cabal of anti-Bush books: A list by Kevin Hinostroza

Create a Listmania! list 	
Search Listmania!
	
So You'd Like to...

    *
      Out-Argue Misguided Conservative Republicans. 	  	Out-Argue Misguided Conservative Republicans.: A guide by Scott Smith
    *
      Preserve the Supreme Court's Best Work 	  	Preserve the Supreme Court's Best Work: A guide by "awake-and-thinking"
    *
      Be An Informed Liberal 	  	Be An Informed Liberal: A guide by Devout, Born-Again Athiest

Create a guide 	
Search Guides
	
Look for Similar Items by Category

    * Subjects > Business & Investing > Economics > Economic Conditions
    * Subjects > Business & Investing > International > Economic Conditions
    * Subjects > Business & Investing > Popular Economics > General
    * Subjects > Nonfiction > Current Events > General
    * Subjects > Nonfiction > Politics > General
    * Subjects > Nonfiction > Politics > U.S.

Look for Similar Items by Subject
Economic systems
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT
Political economy
United States
Government - U.S. Government
Bush, George W
Political Science
Politics / Current Events
Politics/International Relations
Politics and government
Current Events / General
2001-
(George Walker),
1946-
Bush, George W.
Economic Conditions


i.e., each book must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...
Summer Savings at Amazon Grocery
Amazon Grocery is heating up with smokin' summer deals on cold drinks, barbecue sauces, and more. Plus we've got tips on this season's must-have condiments and recipes from today's hottest foodies.


	  	
Never Misplace Your Readers Again
CliC Adjustable Reading GlassesCustomers are raving about CliC's stylish, magnetic front connection reading glasses. Reach for them hanging around your neck, click the magnets together over your nose, and start reading.

›  See more


	  	
Buy Three Books, Get a Fourth Free
Order any four eligible books under $10 and get the lowest-price book free in our 4-for-3 Books Store. See more details.


	  	
Save up to 50% in Grocery
Save $25--plus get FREE Super Saver Shipping--when you spend $49 or more on any combination of Conagra brands, including Orville Redenbacher, Healthy Choice, Chef Boyardee, Slim Jim, Libby, Jiffy Pop, and more.

›  More Special Offers in Grocery


	  	
Spectacular Textbook Savings
Save up to 30% on over 100,000 new textbooks, and up to 90% off the list price of millions of used listings, in our Textbook Store.


	 

 
Feedback
If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? (We'll ask you to sign in so we can get back to you)
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide? Click here

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.

Feedback

Thanks for your feedback.
We appreciate your effort to make our site better. Please note that we are unable to respond directly to all submissions made via this form.



Where's My Stuff?

    * Track your recent orders.
    * View or change your orders in Your Account.

	Shipping & Returns

    * See our shipping rates & policies.
    * Return an item (here's our Returns Policy).

	Need Help?

    * Forgot your password? Click here.
    * Redeem or buy a gift certificate.
    * Visit our Help department.

Search   

Your Recent History
Learn more
    Recently Viewed Products

		Had Enough?: A Handbook for Fighting Back by James Carville
		Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism by Susan Jacoby
		The Exception to the Rulers : Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them by Amy Goodman
		Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance (The American Empire Project) by Noam Chomsky
		Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich--and CheatEverybody Else by David Cay Johnston
		The Buying of the President 2004: Who's Really Bankrolling Bush and His Democratic Challengers--and What They Expect in Return (Buying of the President) by Charles Lewis
		MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change (Inner Ocean Action Guide) by MoveOn.org
		Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right by Al Franken
	Recent Searches

It's Still the Economy, Stupid! in Books
Had Enough? in Books
Freethinkers in Books
The Exception to the Rulers in Books
Hegemony or Survival in Books
Perfectly Legal in Books
The Buying of the President 2004 in Books
MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country in Books
	Customers who bought items in your Recent History also bought:
State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III
State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III by Bob Woodward 	The Price of Loyalty
The Price of Loyalty by Ron Suskind 	Armed Madhouse
Armed Madhouse by Greg Palast
View & edit Your Browsing History
 SPONSORED LINKS  (What's this?)
General Batiste on Iraq (Video)
www.chbn.com    General John Batiste takes a stand to George Bush about Iraq. 
Download Bush George Audiobooks
Audible.com/limited-time-offer    Save up to 75% off retail CD audiobook prices at Audible.com! Get your favorite title for just $7.49 - over 35,000 to choose from. Limited-time offer, act now. 
Advertise on Amazon

Amazon.com Home  |   Directory of All Stores
International Sites:  Canada  |  United Kingdom  |  Germany  |  Japan  |  France  |  China
Help  |  View Cart  |  Your Account  |  Sell Items  |  1-Click Settings
Investor Relations  |  Press Release  |  Careers at Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage  |  Join Honor System  |  Advertise With Us
Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2007, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates
