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The Assault on Reason

By Al Gore

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| Paperback | 9780143113621

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Book Description

An indictment of the Bush-led radical Right's disdain for the principles of reasoned decision-making, and a reckoning with the degradation of the public sphere that facilitates their rule of unreason.

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Citizen Gore

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nybooks published on Wed, 25 Aug 2010

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Brilliant analysis tainted by partisan politics

This book is a very good overview of the state of current American democracy. It is well researched and has very good reference to past historical events of relevance. The only thing which made it less than 100% credible is Al Gore's blistering attack, however well-justified, on the policies and pra ... (continue)

This book is a very good overview of the state of current American democracy. It is well researched and has very good reference to past historical events of relevance. The only thing which made it less than 100% credible is Al Gore's blistering attack, however well-justified, on the policies and practice of the current administration. As much as I agree that George Bush and his team has done a huge disservice to America in the last few years, I wish the next administration does not simply pass the buck by blaming the last guy in charge. The country as a whole, Democratic or Republican, needs to accept responsibility for mistakes made and bad choices executed. Only then can we move on.

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