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The Bush Betrayal Hardcover – Bargain Price, August 7, 2004

by James Bovard (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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His hard-hitting critiques of Democrat and Republican administrations in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Newsweek, and other national publications have made him a "bipartisan scourge." Now, James Bovard launches a blistering attack on the Bush administration that will add new fuel to the fires of Bush opponents while giving presidential supporters much to think about. In a series of cogently argued allegations, Bovard shows how the campaign promises of 2000 have betrayed not only the electorate, but the Constitution itself: from the erosion of civil liberties, massive debt, and the arrogance of federal agencies, to economic policies that favor the wealthy, and the deceptive maneuvers that led to war in Iraq and the alienation of former allies. For every American, The Bush Betrayal will be required reading in this election year.
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  1. Print length
    336 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Palgrave Macmillan
  4. Publication date
    August 7, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    6.13 x 1.19 x 9.25 inches
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Kevin Benko
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015
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Damn good book.
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Barbara C. Marrs
4.0 out of 5 stars Repeatedly being lied to
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
What is so terrifying is how easy it was for Bush to scare us into willingly give up our freedoms to think we would be safe. Not just once but over and over.
The lies from the government were not challenged by anyone. Political preference aside people were in positions to speak up and fight back kept quiet.

The one piece of information that did not make it into the book is how many countries informed the US as to the eminent attack was being planned.

No child left behind results were additional dumbing down of education. I worked in the school district during this era. Only a small number of administrators and teachers liked this program. The majority of teachers hated this. The children had a harder time learning basics and advance classes were dumb downed.
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Bryan Carey
5.0 out of 5 stars Big Government under George W. Bush
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2005
What is your opinion of George W. Bush's presidency? If you're like most people, you probably have a strong pro or anti- Bush perception and it is probably the result of either the war against Iraq, economic stagnation, social progress (or lack thereof), or other political ideals. Those who consider themselves conservatives generally support the president and those who are liberal do not.

But if one is a true conservative (meaning, wants little government interference in the economy or in personal decisions) then the Bush presidency has to be more than just a disappointment- it has to be regarded as a huge letdown since Bush has expanded the size and scope of government at every opportunity since he took the oath of office early in 2001. This book examines the Bush legacy of the past few years, showing how Bush has grown government to record levels while simultaneously cutting back revenues, creating massive budget deficits that future generations will be forced to pay back.

Some of the key areas James Bovard focuses his attention in this book are free trade, the War against Iraq, the War on Terror, and the increases in government that have accompanied this and every other Bush initiative. Many of Bush's violations of the Constitution center around the War on Terror and the efforts to "protect" the American citizens. Many people are already aware of the so- called "Free Speech Zones" where protestors are forced to stay when Bush is giving a speech. And most are aware of the airport security mania where ordinary people are treated like criminals in order to make flying "safer". These violations of individual rights are covered in this book, with the author demonstrating how the Bush administration has manipulated the law and deceived the people to further his own agenda.

More time is spent in this book talking about the War on Terror than any other topic. This is because Bush has used this "War" and the events of September 11, 2001, as an excuse for his government excesses. The fact is, Bush had already adopted the neo- conservative political philosophy (one that calls for growing government to the largest size possible in order to push its own political beliefs, while pretending to believe in small government) long before September 11, 2001. The author effectively shows, through countless examples, how Bush and his team of control freaks manipulate the law and press their agenda on the American people.

James Bovard has written critical books in the past about government so this book is nothing new for him. He writes in a style that is appealing and convincing. Instead of ranting and raving about government abuses, he uses concrete examples, backed up with sources, to illustrate what has happened and the hypocrisy and deceit behind various political maneuvers by Bush, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft, and others in the Bush administration. He uses sarcasm on occasion, and his biting wit adds to the book's overall appeal.

If you're the type who believes in the conservative ideal of small government, you should feel disgusted with the present administration. Bush has grown government to levels beyond imagination. Even if the increases in defense are taken into account, the rate of growth under Bush is still gigantic- much greater than it was under Clinton, a man who conservatives often considered a closet socialist for his use of government power. The "Bush Betrayal" is a good book for conservatives to read, for it illustrates the unparalleled growth in government under Bush's watch. Don't be fooled when Bush tries to proclaim himself a prophet of small government. Numbers don't lie, and Bush is arguably the biggest abuser of government spending since Lyndon Johnson. Read this book, and educate yourself on the explosion of growth under our current presidential administration.
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chavruta
3.0 out of 5 stars another good book by bovard
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2007
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This is what we expect from Bovard, a great compilation of facts, but sadly, in his zealousness, he keeps making the same mistakes.

1. Piling on top of a list of already convincing facts, he has to add questionable editorial opinions from obscure sources and his own quips.

2. Instead of being happy to present "the other side" of the argument, he has to make conclusions that this view is the complete picture.

He should be happy with making us nervous and question Bush heavily, which he does very well.

One of his more obvious excesses is when he quotes a lefty Michigan History professor making outrageous statements about Israel's assassination of Sheik Yassin, which advances no point about anything, and suggests that he could have been 'arrested' instead of killed, as if this would have made the terrorists less outraged and as if arresting a heavily guarded terrorist leader is 'easy' compared to killing him. And as if Israel has a choice about letting the leader of one of the biggest terrorist organizations in the world just do nothing...and then to link all this to Iraq. It's a real stretch.

There are two sides to this story as with any story, as with his story about Bush. There have been successes in Bush's war on terror and presidency in general. Bovard isn't interested in these, which is fine. Critique has its place, but he has to remember he is presenting critique, not the whole story.

Other examples are his quoting of editorial opinion columns in newspapers. You can find an editorial to say anything.

He should stick to the facts.

If you have the ability to sift through his books for the information he gets, and the timelines he puts together, and separate out the extra flab, you'll be a more knowledgeable person.
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colin denny
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2017
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A BLOODY GOOD READ
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