A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush PresidencyThe first true character study of a lost president and his disastrous legacy In this fascinating, timely book, Glenn Greenwald examines the Bush presidency and its long-term effect on the nation, charting the rise and steep fall of the current administration, dissecting the rhetoric, and revealing the faulty ideals upon which George W. Bush built his policies. Enlightening and eye-opening, this is a powerful look at the man whose incapability and cowboy logic have left America at risk. |
Contents
CHAPTER ONE Bush Agonistes | 1 |
CHAPTER TWO The Manichean Warrior | 39 |
CHAPTER THREE The Manichean Road to Baghdad | 97 |
The Next War? | 153 |
CHAPTER SIX The Tragic Legacy of George W Bush | 265 |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | 285 |
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