Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush [Hardcover]

Robert Parry (Author), Sam Parry and Nat Parry (Author)

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Publication Date: August 3, 2007

A real-life who-done-it, Neck Deep unravels what may become one of history's great mysteries: Who killed the American Republic? How did plutocrat George W. Bush come to lead the United States at the start of the 21st century -- and how did he get away with using the 9/11 tragedy to overwhelm the constitutional safeguards that had protected the nation's liberties for more than two centuries?

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About the Author

Robert Parry is an award-winning investigative reporter who broke many of the Iran-Contra stories for The Associated Press and Newsweek in the 1980s. Sam Parry is an environmental activist, and Nat Parry is a student of international law.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 428 pages
• Publisher: The Media Consortium (August 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893517020
• ISBN-13: 978-1893517028
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #877,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be "Way Over His Head", September 4, 2007

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D. Webster - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush (Hardcover)

Robert Parry's book accurately and, for those who count themselves as
lovers of liberty, excruciatingly delineates the deceitful, arrogant, and ironic rise of George W. Bush from military coward and failed businessman to President of the United States, via manipulation and coercion of the
highest court in the land. Parry's book goes on to reveal that Bush and his political cronies may well have been able to thwart the horrific events of 9/11 had they not been more concerned with personal power and blinded by their hatred of their political opposition. Once again, irony comes to the forefront, in that Bush is looked upon by the American people as a strong and forceful leader in the wake of 9/11, when Parry
shows that his bravado was nothing more than a flimsy facade created by a nervous and fearful media. And then, of course, comes the Iraq war, a war actually being fought for oil, but asking for the sacrifice of thousands of brave American soldiers being told they are fighting terrorism. But perhaps the most unforgivable and egregious act committed by George W. Bush during his reign, and revealed by Parry at great length and in minute detail, is Bush's flagrant and criminal disregard for the Constitution of the United States--in essence, making up his own rules as he sees fit, and interpreting the Constitution to suit his own purposes. Reading this book, I found myself asking the question time and time again, "why are we standing still for this, and not demanding reform?" I've since come to the conclusion that we, the American people, no longer deserve our country, and that we must accept whatever fate our lackadaisical attitude and behavior brings us. I commend and admire Robert Parry for having the courage to bring these sad and disastrous facts to light. At least there's still one real American among us.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Facts Bush loves to hate!, September 4, 2007

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raymond compton "racom" (kennewick, wa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush (Paperback)

If you are also tired of the DC spin then this is the book for you. Written by a team, family team, of honest to goodness investigative reporters who have documented the unbelievably long list of failed decisions, policies, executive orders, etc of this administration. The failures have come so fast, so sudden, so numerous we can hardly keep abreast. I plan to read this book at least once every year to never forget the many issues that the American public has been failed on. From even before 9/11 the problems were being planned. Today the mistakes are still coming at us, now the disaster in Iraq is being pushed aside to make room for the coming disaster in Iran. I recommend this book to all who question why we are where we are. The Parrys,father and sons team, have produced an excellent work in this book. Tired of the mind numbing politics and DC spin, then you'll want this book. Also if you really want to know the reason for Iranian distrust of US check out 'All the Shah's Men'. We have some bloody history!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Connects the Dots, September 7, 2007

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Ronald G. Defenbaugh "Vridar" (Stanberry, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush (Hardcover)

The Parrys do their usual fine investigative reporting in this book Neck Deep. They connect the dots from early in GWB's career to the current fiasco we find ourselves in. This book should be bought even if reading time is precious. Save it for history if you have to, for that is what it is - history without the mainline media spin. The authors use some of their previously written articles to point out the previously mis-leading big media accounts of "facts" and their timely accounts of history. I plan to read it ever so often to remember how we really got into this mess. Buy it - then compare it to the spin of other "historians" and to what you see as truly happening.