This book was sort of a no-brainer. All I had to do was watch a few of the debates leading up to the first caucuses in Iowa to realize what must be the only proper response. I'm something of a politics junkie, and long-time followers probably have a good clue as to my political leanings, but I defy anyone, whatever your party or beliefs, to watch more than a bit of this nonsense without breaking out in guffaws. The waffling, the "oops" moments, the twisted history, the "facts are not really facts" arguments of this year's crop is simply too brilliantly twisted to take seriously. Besides, if you did, you'd have to pound your head against the wall or go running through the streets crying "IS THIS really the best we can do?"
OK, off my soap box. Let's talk books.
This is a really simple little thing. I just found a county map of Iowa online and an image of the Republican elephant and printed them both out to size on good heavy satin finish photo paper. I backed them with white card stock for extra strength. Then I laid out the pages for the accordion book in my desk-top publishing program, printed them out, folded them into the concertina folds and glued them to the insides of the covers. Voila!
Please don't tell me I'm now going to have to do one of these for every primary. I don't think I can stand it. (And feel free to copy the idea for the political nonsense of your choice. The year will certainly offer plenty of fodder.)
