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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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.
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“ For anyone who wants to know what has really been happening politically in the US for the past 50 years or more, this book will add considerably to your knowledge. ”
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67 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By D. Webster
Format: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.
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.
39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format: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!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Typical liberal spin
Usual liberal bias and B.S. If you hate Republicans, you'll buy every word of it without question. Will the authors deliver a similar book with a critical eye on the Obama... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave Simpson
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Lessons Learn from the Bush Disaster?
This book, written in late 2007, focuses on the lessons that Americans should have learned from the eight disastrous years of GW Bush rule. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Herbert L Calhoun
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GAVE AS X-MAS PRESENT
reading about a true thug that was never elected never been so much fun yet painful; the world in the hand of cowards (he never served, abandoned his service duties and was loved... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike M. Difrakhsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 Years since this came to press!
The book hardly touches on the "Shock and Awe" that Con-thinking machines have perpetrated on the economy. Read more
Published on April 15, 2009 by S. Henkels
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Great
I can only review the quality of service for this delivery of this book because I gave it as a gift and have not read it myself. Read more
Published on May 11, 2008 by Robert J. Berumen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bush isn't the only one at fault.
Robert Parry shows that although Bush has the most responsibility for the Iraq War and other crimes of his administration he shares responsibility with the mainstream media which... Read more
Published on March 19, 2008 by Sean Mulligan
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NECK DEEP A Review
NECK DEEP A Review
Nat, Robert, and Sam Parry
The Media Consortium, Arlington, VA
2007
418 pp. Read more
Nat, Robert, and Sam Parry
The Media Consortium, Arlington, VA
2007
418 pp. Read more
Published on January 19, 2008 by Walter Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it. Read it.
The America that existed before 2000 is now basically in shambles. Just about every fundamental American principle, even biggies like the constitutional rule of law and the... Read more
Published on November 3, 2007 by Salient
1.0 out of 5 stars
Too Much, Too Late!
Why do we need a book on the minutiae of Bush's presidency? Those who don't realize Bush has been a disaster for America - and for the world! - will never realize it. Read more
Published on October 18, 2007 by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honest, in-depth investigative reporting
For anyone who wants to know what has really been happening politically in the US for the past 50 years or more, this book will add considerably to your knowledge. Read more
Published on September 9, 2007 by Avidreader
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