Extortion: How Politicians Extract Your Money, Buy Votes, and Line Their Own Pockets – The Bombshell Exposé on Congress Corruption

“Schweizer names guilty parties . . . He exposes powerful figures in politics, law firms, and corporations.” ― Forbes Washington is no longer about lawmaking, it’s about moneymaking Conventional wisdom holds that Washington is broken because outside special interests bribe politicians. The reverse is true: politicians have developed a new set of brass-knuckle legislative tactics designed to extort wealthy industries and donors into forking over big donations ― cash that lawmakers often funnel into the pockets of their friends and family. Inside this best-selling bombshell of a book, Schweizer reveals the exorbitant secret “fees” each political party charges politicians for top committee assignments; how fourteen members of Congress bagged hundreds of thousands of dollars using a little-known self-loan loophole; how politicians use PACs to bankroll lavish lifestyles; and much more. Washington’s extortion racket has gone unreported ― until now. Extortion, Not Bribery: Discover why the real scandal isn’t special interests buying politicians, but politicians shaking down industries for “protection money” and campaign cash. Milker Bills and Tollbooths: Learn the brass-knuckle tactics politicians use to introduce threatening legislation—not to pass laws, but to squeeze millions from targeted donors. The Permanent Political Class: See how top lawmakers from both parties charge secret “dues” for powerful committee assignments and leverage their positions to enrich friends and family. From Votes to Cash: Uncover the shocking, legal ways members of Congress use PACs and a little-known self-loan loophole to funnel campaign donations directly into their own pockets.
ASIN: 0544334558
VSKU: PKV.0544334558.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Schweizer, Peter
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Excellent condition with just a hint of character. Minor signs of love, but the pages are still clean and ready for adventure.