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I laughed and then shared it with friends... What is the best thing about this book? It doesn't leave anyone untouched. It is not a book to read in one sitting or from cover to cover but a book where you look at the table of contents and pick a topic, check it out, leave the book for a day or two, then return for more laughs (it also lasts longer this way). It is also a great book to sit around with a few friends and read sections out loud so that everyone can share the laughter. Although this reaction may be biased comming from a Political Science major who gets together and discusses politics with the same friends on regular basis (other crazy Pol. Sci. people). I believe that whatever your political ideology, there will be plenty to laugh at. Although to find this book funny you have to know something about politics to begin with. The book on the outside appears as an American Politics high school textbook (including the stamp on the inside of the front cover asking for the name, date, and condition of book). It goes through all the topics covered in basic political science classes such as The Founding of America, The President, Congress, The Judicial Branch, The Medis, etc. One of my favorite sections are the Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter. Here are the the questions from the end of The Presidency chapter: 1. Who was your favorite American president? Why? 2. Surely somebody can name their favorite president. 3. OK, how about any president? 4. No? 5. Come on, people. We just did an entire unit on this. 6. F*&^ it, man. (yes words like these are included) 7. Does anybody have a light? Overall the book is witty and it includes an awesome poster (you won't know which side should be hung up). One side has Bush v. Kerry with boxing gloves on ready to fight on Nov. 2. The other side is an outline of the Shadow Government. If you are still uncertain about this book then get your butt into the nearest book store and look through it. "While you're at it, start a deth poll - many justices are on their last legs" (pg. 101).