America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren’t

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America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren’t is a book by American comedian Stephen Colbert. Published in 2012, it uses Colbert's satirical persona to comment on various aspects of American society, including politics and culture. The book is part of Colbert's broader work in political satire, which gained significant attention through his television shows The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Through humor and irony, Colbert often critiques societal norms and political discourse, encouraging audiences to think critically about the news and the world around them.12

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