Actual cover photo of Why Mommy Is a Democrat.
Posted on 12/01/2005 10:21:05 AM PST by dukeman
Kids want to know.
Kids need to know.
It's up to you to tell them...
WHY MOMMY IS A DEMOCRAT
A different kind of children's book.
Why Mommy is a Democrat brings to life the core values of the Democratic party in ways that young children will easily understand and thoroughly enjoy. Using plain and non-judgmental language, along with warm and whimsical illustrations, this colorful 28-page paperback depicts the Democratic principles of fairness, tolerance, peace, and concern for the well-being of others. It's a great way for parents to gently communicate their commitment to these principles and explain their support for the party.
Why Mommy is a Democrat may look like a traditional children's book, but it definitely isn't just for children. With numerous subtle (and not-so-subtle) satirical swipes at the Bush administration and the Republican party,Why Mommy will appeal to Democrats of all ages!
Finally, a portion of the profits will be donated to Democratic candidates and party organizations, so your purchase will help make an immediate difference!
Sample Pages:
"Democrats make sure we all share our toys, just like Mommy does."
"Democrats make sure we are always safe, just like Mommy does."
"Democrats make sure children can go to school, just like Mommy does."
Testimonials:
"I just got my copy of the book in the mail today. It was the coolest thing I've ever seen in print! My nine-year-old and I laughed and laughed! I will recommend this to all of my Democrat friends!"
-Patty Davies, Pittsburgh, PA
"A wonderful story to show my son what REAL moral values are."
-Erin White-Johnson, Bakersfield, CA
About the author:
A lifelong Democrat and political activist, I have been teaching and writing about American politics for over a decade. Although Why Mommy is a Democrat is my first children's book, I've previously authored and coauthored numerous political essays and the book Racialized Coverage of Congress: The News in Black and White.
After hearing for years that I should consider writing children's books, I finally decided to give it a try. But I didn't want to write a typical children's story; instead, I set out to write a book that would help parents communicate important political values to their children and offer an underlying theme of political satire for adults. The result, Why Mommy is a Democrat, reflects my passion for progressive politics, my sense of humor, and my academic training in fields such as political psychology and socialization.
Operating on a shoestring budget, I was extremely fortunate to find a gifted and experienced local artist, Yuliya Firsova, who agreed to illustrate the book. Yuliya did a truly marvelous job of bringing my ideas (and some of her own) to life. Thanks to her, the final product exceeds my wildest expectations.
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, I received a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. I currently live in Madison, Wisconsin, with my partner Julia, her daughter Isabella (age six), and our cat Zachary -- all lifelong Democrats.
My conservative Republican cat could take both of those squirrels.
Your story kind of reminds me of my Mom, who is now 79. If she had been born a generation later, she probably would have made a great 60's hippie. Anyway, back during the 2000 presidential campaign she expressed a little interest in Ralph Nader ("A man of principle," etc.). Well, I handed her a copy of the Green Party platform which our local newspaper had just printed and her eyes nearly fell out of her head. Talk about a rude awakening!
Actual cover photo of Why Mommy Is a Democrat.
"Does this mean that Daddy is a Republican?"
Who knows, he left her stoned @ss at Woodstock back in 69'!
It sounds to me like Patty Davies of Pittsburgh, PA is a Republican.
LOL!
Does it have chapters where Mommy explains why she "aborted several of your brothers and sisters", and why there's "a new Daddy every night", and "how to game the system for more welfare and SSDI crazy checks"?
LMAO!!!
"WHY MOMMY IS A DEMOCRAT"
Possibilities:
She had a serious drug overdose and it has effected her thinking.
She was seriously injured in an automobile accident.
She's in prison
She's an illegal alien
She works for Al Quaida.
Democrats advocate carpet munching, just like Mommy does
Most cats are Democrats, at least when judged by their sexual mores.
This should be every bit as successful as AIR AMERICA was at competing with Rush Limbaugh, or as AlGore's new teevee network has been in eclipsing Fox...
I guess this is an example of the principles of fairness and tolerance. What a load of tripe.
For some balance it's Time for Ted Nugent to write a childrens book. Now what should he title it? Chapters?
> What kind of freak denotes [her] cat as a democrat?
Cat prolly votes, too.
"I'm a Democrat because I believe people should be killed if they won't provide 'charity' for the 'needy'."
Help for the politically undecided - a guide to your political
affiliation.
Question: How do you tell the difference between Democrats, Republicans,
and Southern Republicans? The answer can be found by posing the
following question:
You're walking down a quiet street with your wife and two small
children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes
around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the
knife, and charges. You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert
shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What
do you do?
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Democrat's Answer:
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question! Does the man
look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would
inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think?
What about the kids? Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and
knock the knife out of his hand? What does the law say about this
situation? Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it? Why
am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this
send to society and to my children? Is it possible he'd be happy with
just killing me? Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be
content just to wound me? If I were to grab his knees and hold on,
could my family get away while
he was stabbing me? Should I call 911? Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a
happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for a
few days and try to come to a consensus.
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Republican's Answer: BANG!
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Southern Republican's Answer: BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
BANG! BANG! click....(sounds of reloading). BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! Click Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy!
Were those the Winchester Silver Tips??"
I think squirrels are an appropriate choice to represent Democrats. The only thing better would be skunks.
Mommie is a dumbocrap because she sucked too hard on a crack pipe and the backdraft sucked a large portion of her brain into a wad of brillo pad. The docs were unable to stuff it back into her nose.
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