A good round up of the publicity for Marty Beckerman’s new book, Dumbocracy: Adventures with the Loony Left, the Rabid Right, and Other American Idiots:

The critics agree: “Dumbocracy” is the most intelligent thing ever written by anyone, and it will make you laugh hysterically for hours of pure heavenly bliss. Yes, yes, the economy sucks, and I understand that nobody wants to spend money on anything besides survival gear for when Mad Max becomes reality in a couple weeks and we’re cannibalizing each other for protein, but that’s no excuse for missing out on the greatest book of this (or any other) century.

We’ll get to the reviews in a minute. I recently appeared on Barry Lynn’s radio show, a recording of which you can hear by clicking below:

http://63.139.221.170/qtmedia/mp3/1261.mp3

(Lynn, the director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, grills me on my thesis that extremists on both sides are equally dangerous to free speech, but ultimately he concedes it’s a “great book.”)

Also, I recently did an interview with blogger Luke Ford, in which I discussed my transformation from a puritanical foaming-at-the-mouth right-winger in 2004-2005 to a sensible, fun-loving moderate, which suits me much better:

http://lukeford.net/blog/?p=5329

And: Last week I participated in a five-part discussion with fellow young author Matthue Roth about the writing process, how I feel about “Generation S.L.U.T.” today, etc. It’s pretty funny “primal scream therapy,” and sheds quite a bit of light on my motivations:

Primal Scream Therapy 1
Primal Scream Therapy 2
Primal Scream Therapy 3
Primal Scream Therapy 4
Primal Scream Therapy 5

And finally here are all the glowing reviews (so far) of “Dumbocracy” which I promised earlier, and many more are on the way:

“Dumbocracy is a thoughtful book with great shock value geared to awaken, entertain and enlighten Marty’s generation about the freedoms embedded in our Bill of Rights. Beyond the spoofing, it is passionate, scholarly, and delivers the message that young people need to hear.”
—Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Mike Gravel

“Beckerman uses the deft and subtle touch of a sledgehammer. If you can read this entire book without being offended, then there is a good chance that you are illiterate. If you can read this entire book and not enjoy it, then there’s a good chance you take yourself too seriously.”
—Christian Lander, bestselling author of Stuff White People Like

“Marty Beckerman is one of the great young journalists of our time.”
—Mancow Muller, syndicated radio host and author of Dad, Dames, Demons, and a Dwarf

“[H]ilarious yet powerful… many of his rants are on point. … And if he makes young readers pay attention to politics, more power to him.”
—Rachel Kramer Bussel, Penthouse

“[V]ery funny and astute commentary. Beckerman obviously has done his homework, and there is no paucity of levity in this book. … [W]e need someone like Beckerman to step back and throw a metaphorical pie in these jokers’ eyes.”
—Doug Holder, arts editor of The Somerville News

“[A] great book.”
—Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State

“[S]harp, insightful, smart, caustic and brutal… the book was a breeze to go through. … [Rating:] 9/10″
—Eric Vondran, iheartchaos.com

“Beckerman’s tone brings to mind more war-oriented phrases like ’search and destroy’ or ’scorched earth policy.’ All this, of course, with a heavy dose of sardonic humor. … Beckerman is an equal opportunity insurrectionist… another trenchant voice for the politically disaffected.”
—Tim Gebhart, BlogCritics.org

So there you have it. I worked on this book for four years and went through hell to get it published. I truly believe it’s my best and funniest collection yet…. but don’t purchase “Dumbocracy” because I’m on my knees begging you; purchase “Dumbocracy” because it’s the most entertaining book you will ever read and the most majestic thing your eyes will ever have the pleasure of viewing.

Don’t purchase it because you love me, Acolytes…. purchase it because you love yourselves.

BUY THE DAMN BOOK.

Marty is a NYRA member and friend of the cause, plus he put in a positive plug for lowering the drinking age in the book. So definitely get your ass out there and buy his book! Do a review or mention on your blog too if you have one.

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