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OverviewThe Bush era has been a special time -- for the deficit (back, and larger than ever), for the countries formerly known as our allies, and for the English language. Here it all is, straight from the horse's, er, mouth. With new Bushisms coming fast and furious in this election season, ace Bushism editor Jacob Weisberg offers a must-read compendium and ""explanation"" of the first term. Read President Bush's eye-popping description of his economic policy: ""See, without the tax relief package, there would have been a deficit, but there wouldn't have been the commiserate -- not 'commiserate' -- the kick to our economy that occurred as a result of the tax relief."" Got that? How about this analysis of the weapons proliferation problem, from the man with his finger on the Button: ""Free nations don't develop weapons of mass destruction."" Or his belief in the importance of staying connected to us all: ""[A]s you know, these are open forums, you're able to come and listen to what I have to say."" The Deluxe Edition also includes reality checks: coherent Bush statements about major issues that bear no relation to the truth. The Deluxe Election-Edition Bushisms is essential reading for everyone still wondering what the past four years have all been about. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jacob Weisberg , Molly IvinsPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Gallery Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.125kg ISBN: 9781451627329ISBN 10: 1451627327 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Molly Ivins Introduction: The Misunderestimated Man 1. Who I Am 2. What I Believe 3. Off and Running 4. Accidental Wit 5. Accidental Wisdom 6. Presidential Education 7. The Economy, Stupid 8. Hostile Environment 9. A Leader of Great Energy 10. Leader of the Free World 11. Grecians, Kosovians, and Other Foreigners 12. Bring 'Em On 13. Bad for Your Health 14. Death, Taxes, and Death Taxes 15. Race to the Bottom 16. Friends and Foes 17. In the Name of Love 18. A Faith-Based Presidency 19. Family Values 20. Civic Lessons 21. America the Beautiful AcknowledgmentsReviewsAuthor InformationJacob Weisberg is the editor of Slate magazine and three previous editions of Bushisms. He lives in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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