Greg Palast is the well-known investigative journalist for the UK Guardian. In "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy," he skewers politicians and corporations with documents, interviews, and carefully conducted research. Greg walks you through the various investigations step-by-step; exposing the dirty secrets kept by people whose names you will instantly recognize--Names like Bush, Blair, Robertson, Lay, etc. It is a disturbing journey into the dark world of politics and greed, and it should be required reading for anyone who is interested in current events.If you know someone who is always reading a newspaper, "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" would make an excellent gift.