2002: Mr. Smith Goes to Obscuristan

When the President-For-Life of the tiny country of Obscuristan announces first time ever elections, the U.S. President sends 9-11 fireman hero Jeff Smith to convince the world he puts democracy before profits. Then oil is discovered! Will the President-For-Life keep his pledge to have elections? Will the oilmen in Washington enforce the status quo? Has the hero Mr. Smith become an obstacle to their greater plan? And who is You-Know-Who?

San Francisco Chronicle review by Robert Hurwitt

East Bay Express article by Lisa Drostova

North Bay Bohemian Review by Sara Bir

Bay Guardian review by Shalson

Examiner review by Leslie Katz

Scott Rosenberg review

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