Introduction

John Henry Stanford was the most charismatic asshole you could ever hope to meet. His megalomania, fueled by the powerful forces that exploited him for corporate gain, made him as intriguing as he was disgusting. Stanford himself said he was apolitical. He was also amoral and raceless, with roots in no community and allegiance to none. He was the consummate whore.

But Stanford remains relevant. Remember, he was courted by corporations and both the Republican and Democratic parties, and the Seattle School District is still withering under the carnage Stanford left in his wake.