'Dumm says the worst, but instead of leaving us in despair, he subtly induces a kind of hope that borders on exhilaration.'--George Kateb, Princeton University Alternately impish, penetrating, and scathing, Tom Dumm reflects on recent media events--including the Rodney King episode--along with many aspects of popular culture, current political thought and feminist art. The result is a powerful new view of politics and the American political scene.