Published: Oct. 25, 2011
Words: 2,277 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780980712582

Short description

When you look at American politics these days, what do you see? Land of the extreme, home of the crazy? The Democrats are keeping their loonies under wraps. But the Republicans? Man, they're out of control. "Rick Perry Prays for the Assassination Games" is a political 'what if' story? What if you take the current principles of the Republican Party to their natural conclusion? What if those . . .

Extended description

When you look at American politics these days, what do you see?

Land of the extreme, home of the crazy? The Democrats are keeping their loonies under wraps. But the Republicans? Man, they're out of control.

"Rick Perry Prays for the Assassination Games" is a political 'what if' story? What if you take the current principles of the Republican Party to their natural conclusion? What if those values reign supreme? (Read more) When you look at American politics these days, what do you see?

Land of the extreme, home of the crazy? The Democrats are keeping their loonies under wraps. But the Republicans? Man, they're out of control.

"Rick Perry Prays for the Assassination Games" is a political 'what if' story? What if you take the current principles of the Republican Party to their natural conclusion? What if those values reign supreme?

What if it really is every man for himself? What if you destroy all those meddlesome laws and regulations? What if it is kill or be killed?

Imagine the Republican Primaries as the Hunger Games. In a derelict shopping mall. With lots of security cameras. So there's no place to hide.

No more dull speeches, no more boring debates, Republican contenders now face each other in a thrilling three-day fight to the death where the winner will lead the party to the next election. You can even bet on it if you like.

Rick Perry is the odds-on favorite. He has the love of his God and his sponsors. So why does he doubt himself?

'Our dystopia just got a little more dystopian.' Edward Warner

'Brilliant, cruelly funny satire of American politics and television programming.' Mark LaPorte

'Damning reflection on the reality of American democracy.' David Tarallo

This is a work of fiction. While many of the characters portrayed here have counterparts in the life and times of Rick Perry, the characterizations and incidents presented are products of the author's imagination.

'Where did the idea come from? Probably from watching one of the early Republican debates when the audience cheered at Rick Perry's record number of executions. I guess if you live by the death penalty you better be ready to die by it.' Stefano Boscutti
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Tags

drama, politics, satire, republicans, stefano boscutti, boscutti, rick perry, assassination games, fight to death

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Review by: Cris Burton on Dec. 30, 2011 : (no rating)
This short story is filled with just the kind of New Year mirth that will put the entire U.S. political process in proper perspective. The side show that are the Republicn primaries are at the heart of the plot and without giving too much away, I will say that everyone will get their due (well hopefully anyway, the story is such that you do not know for sure). This was an enjoyable read.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: sally guess on Dec. 28, 2011 :
I loved this funny story. Rick Perry and the rest of the Republicans are comic book characters and this story treats them as such. The story is sprayed with just the kind of details and characterizations that make any good book hard to put down. This author is quite talented.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Matt Kelland on Nov. 20, 2011 :
Two words of warning before you read this one.

1. If you're a Republican, then step away now. Put down the book, and go back to your normal life. You won't like this. Unless you're a Republican of the P. J. O'Rourke persuasion, and can handle people poking fun at you, criticism of your political beliefs, and can tell the difference between what Republicanism used to stand for and what it's become.

2. It's satire. It's not a political manifesto. It's part of a well-established tradition of political satire that goes back hundreds of years. It's in the same vein of writing as all those 1950s and 60s SF novels by the likes of Sheckley, Ellison and Brunner, where politics has been replaced by combat. It's a funny commentary on how shallow politics has become. People aren't interested in the actual issues: they want to see politicians ripping each other to shreds verbally. They want to cheer on their favorites and see their opponents humiliated.

If you're ready for that, then you'll enjoy this story immensely. The writing is sharp and acerbic, and it's a perfect length. The ending was a little unexpected, but by that time Boscutti's point was well made. Any more would have been unnecessary, and would have taken the story to a place it didn't need to go.

This is the second of Boscutti's stories I've read today, and I've enjoyed them both.
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