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The American Lie - Government by the People and Other Political Fables (Paperback)
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The American Lie - Government by the People and Other Political Fables (Paperback)
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Going all the way back to the time of George Washington, much of
what we see and hear in the political world consists of lies and
deceptions. Despite assurances to the contrary, politics is not
about truth, justice, and principle. It is about money, power, and
status. As astute political commentator Ben Ginsberg convincingly
demonstrates, politicians habitually lie, pretending to fight for
principles, in order to conceal their true selfish motives.
Citizens who need the frequent injunctions to participate in
politics and abjure political cynicism are likely to be duped into
contributing their tax dollars and even their lives for dubious
purposes. Most individuals gain little from political
participation. Participants are the foot soldiers of political
warfare, but even if their side is victorious, they receive few of
the spoils of war. Thus, in this new political season, Ginsberg
encourages citizens to think outside the (ballot) box, finding new
ways to act on behalf of their interests and the public good. But
if they do vote, their motto should be when in doubt vote them out.
The elections of 2008 are a good time to begin.
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