You're Not Stupid! Get the Truth: A Brief on the Bush Presidency [Paperback]

William John Cox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004

Information is power, and in this day and age, most Americans are powerless. That's why this book is written for you, a busy person, to collect the key points scattered in a score of new political books in this election year. Many of us are sitting in the dark, staring at the wall, watching Fox News and MSNBC under the mistaken belief we are seeing the truth. But "You're Not Stupid: Get the Truth - A Brief on the Bush Presidency" helps drag us into the sunlight by providing an examination of George W Bush and his presidency. At a time when most citizens don't have the time to seek out discrepancies between the Bush rhetoric and the Bush reality, "You're Not Stupid" marshals information and provides an overview of Bush and his administration. In order for any voter to engage in intelligent debate over our government's actions for the last three and a half years, he or she needs to know what those actions were. To this end, "You're Not Stupid" provides facts familiar to most as well as obscure information ignored or under reported by mainstream media. For example, how often has it been reported that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is a former employee of Unocal? That Saddam Hussein was installed by the CIA and maintained in power by President Bush Sr., who gave him permission to invade Kuwait to maintain oil prices? That the Bush administration's candidate to head the new Iraq government, another CIA retainer, Ahmed Chalabi, is a convicted felon? But just as important as providing the details, William John Cox presents the big picture. For instance, in order to fully grasp the catastrophe of 9/11, every American must consider the facts leading up to the attack and then evaluate the missteps that followed. To this end, the 9/11 overview provided in this brief is invaluable. Cox has collected a large amount of information and condensed it into an accessible format. He approached this work as an attorney - gathering the facts and asking you, the reader, to reach a conclusion. Each chapter contains evidence that many would rather not acknowledge, but as an intelligent public, we must face, and question, the current state of our nation, while also supporting our troops and facing the realistic threat of terrorism in our own country. The brief is, as the author says, "about you and me, the ordinary hard-working people in this country who need to look truth in the face, take a deep breath, draw a line, and take a stand for our families, our communities, and our nation." If information is power, then "You're Not Stupid" is a source of empowerment. You are the jury. Read the brief and then decide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A brutally honest, well-researched book that sharply warns readers to be vigilant against being manipulated, and strongly recommended reading... -- Midwest Book Review, November 2004

Stands up to the Dean, Clarke and Wilson tomes... A careful and dedicated researcher, Cox covers it all. -- Small Press Review July-Aug. 2004

The case against Bush is a fairly damning one, well-made by public interest lawyer Cox in his compelling new book. -- Booksideas, July 2004

From the Publisher

Book Mission: compare the actual accomplishments of the Bush administration against their own claims, and the claims of America’s political and ethical heritage, to get a wake-up call to the undecided voter.

You’re Not Stupid! Get the Truth cuts through the rhetoric to get to the key facts about our current political situation.

This Brief on the Bush Presidency:
- Covers all the significant foreign and domestic issues.
- Makes an airtight case from the mainstream, patriotic viewpoint of American values that Bush & Co. seriously damage our interests as individuals and as a country.
- Carefully documented, very factual approach (883 references, 93-entry bibliography, index.)
- Value for money - attractively bound and priced.
- A good read, with meat on every page.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Press (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093085232X
• ISBN-13: 978-0930852320
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Current Events Neo-Con-Densed, July 8, 2004

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Sometimes you CAN judge a book by its cover. The beauty of "You're Not Stupid! Get the Truth" is the affirmation of what is right about America. After the shameful images coming out of Iraq and Washington, it's easy to forget the humane ideals that America was loved for, which we have fought for.

Between the covers, "You're Not Stupid" pulls no punches on the political and media establishments. The brief documents all the main causes of grief with the "Commando-in-Chief", in chapters on topics from Bush's background to the Iraq fiasco, with Medicare, 9/11, and education in between. What it all boils down to is the best voter's guide I've seen for this year's elections.

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fool me....um....twice, September 1, 2004

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In this well researched book, William Cox has marshaled a wide variety of impressive and verifiable sources to build a strong case against the current occupant of the White House. In You're Not Stupid!, you can judge the record for yourself.

The book shows that George W. Bush has rewarded his wealthy supporters with irresponsible tax breaks, just as he has turned the largest national budget surplus in history into the biggest-ever deficit. His "No Child Left Behind" initiative has been a failure. He neglected clear warnings of the September 11 terrorist attacks. He spearheaded a shameful and vicious personal attack on triple amputee and Viet Nam war hero Max Cleland for political gain. He misled the American public into a war a majority feels was ill-advised and counter productive. He has incurred the enmity of the world at a time when the United States most needs international cooperation. He has abridged our civil liberties in such a way as to shock moderates of both political parties. These are not mere allegations. With a lawyer's attention to detail and proof, William Cox lays the record bare.

In the words of our embarrassingly inarticulate president, "Fool me once, shame on--shame on you; fool me--you can't get fooled twice." This easy-to-read book talks directly to you. Don't be fooled twice. You're not stupid. Get the truth from this important book.

43 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book written for you and me, August 1, 2004

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I liked this book for many reasons, but one of the reasons I appreciated "You're Not Stupid" is it provided me with so much information without making me feel overwhelmed. Although I think of myself as being well informed, I discovered new and important information reading this book. In fact, the book's description of Bush's education "reform" in Texas is fascinating . . . in a tragic train wreck sort of way.
Bottom line, this book is a fast easy read and by the time you finish, you will know more about our President than your neighbors, your co-workers or your friends