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Noun, the science behind getting your way - and getting away with it.

When I was in LA I ended up in a Barnes & Noble with one of my friends and I randomly saw a book titled a**⋅hole⋅ol⋅o⋅gy. You all know I had to pick the book up and see what it's about. After skimming through it I decided to throw down the $15 to buy it.

One of the people I was with, a female asked me why I wanted to learn how to be an asshole. I promptly explained to her that I am already an asshole, I just want to read the book to see how accurate it is, plus it looked entertaining. She wasn't ready for that. I took it upon myself to explain that I am extremely well mannered, always a gentleman and an asshole, yes it's possible. I told her it's genetic. I let her see the book and she opened it, ironically she opened straight to a page about how to categorized women on the first date. Ms Right For Now, Ms Right Between The Legs and Ms Right Out The Door. At that point I really knew I wanted to read the book.

I am just getting into the book, but I'm sure it's worth the relatively short read. The explanation between the difference between an Asshole and Douche Bag are funny. After I'm done with the read and have determined that the book won't steer anyone down the wrong road I'll let the members of the Pack who could learn a thing or two borrow it.

Game Change

This is a great read. Regardless of your political affiliation if you want to understand more about the decision making and how things aligned to make the 2008 election the ridiculously interesting and entertaining spectacle it was.

There was a real rift between Barack Obama and Joe Bidden
Sarah Palin wasn't vetted for shit, they only had a few days to do it
McCain wanted Joe Lieberman as his running mate
Hillary Clinton was a mentor to Barack when he got to DC
Bill Clinton knew Obama could challenge Hillary when no one else did
Big time Democrats wanted Obama to run against Hillary
Had Hillary won the primary Bill's infidelity would have been on display again (Yoga moms, an actress, etc.)
Obama hated being a Senator, he thought about running for Governor of Illinois
McCain's team felt guilty for almost putting Sarah Palin so close to the presidency
Chelsea Clinton convinced Hillary not to run in 2004
A McCain supporter asked for a refund and voted for Obama

I've read less 150 pages...

Great Book

I just finished it, it's as interesting as the first 1. I kinda like the way these guys attack the hidden incentives and modivations behind all decisions. Also, the epilogue with the monkeys had me dying!