The lies of George W. Bush mastering the politics of deception
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| Language: | English |
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New York
Crown Publishers
c2003
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction "Some people think it's inappropriate to draw a moral line. Not me. For our children to have the lives we want for them, they must learn to say yes to responsibility...yes to honesty."1 A Dishonest Candidate"I have been candid about my past."2 A Dishonest Campaign"I'm a uniter, not a divider."3 Sudden-Death Lies"[The votes] have not only been counted, they've been counted twice."4 First Lies in Office"This is my solemn pledge: I will work to build a single nation of justice and opportunity"5 Tax Policy Cheat"Tax relief for everybody...while still reducing our national debt and funding important priorities."6 A Misleading Energy Plan"The American people need to have an honest assessment of the issues."7 Hot Air"We must address the issue of global climate change."8 Stem Cells and Star Wars"This allows us to explore the promise and potential of stem cell research."9 September 11"We must uncover every detail and learn every lesson of September 11th."10 Leaving Afghanistan"[The] oppressed people of Afghanistan will know the generosity of America."11 White Collar Lies"I first got to know Ken Lay...in 1994."12 Selling a War:"America tried to work with the United Nations to address this threat because we wanted to resolve this issue peacefully."13 Return of the Tax Policy Cheat"That sounds fair to me."14 In Iraq"We'll reveal the truth."Conclusion""I believe everybody should be held responsible for their individual behavior."