التالي
The politics of deceit : saving freedom and democracy from extinction / Glenn W. Smith ; foreword by Molly Ivins. Smith, Glenn W., 1953- author.
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, [2004]
x, 246 pages ; 24 cm
Today, Americans face a tyranny built upon contemporary political practices that devalue personal and communal responsibility as well as overall participation in the political process. Life-and-death political discussions and decisions are now limited to a virtual world of illusion and coercion. No politician has so cynically wielded these manipulative political practices as has George W. Bush.
In The Politics of Deceit, political insider Glenn Smith reveals why our political customs threaten democracy and freedom with extinction, and illustrates how we can ultimately fix these problems. Among the most hopeful developments is the cultivation of new interactive media, including the successful efforts of MoveOn.org and other online groups. Smith argues that our shrugging acceptance of the politics of manipulation doesn't mean our political practices are right or just. Their very structure lends advantage to politicians like George W. Bush, who would mislead rather than lead, and who believe their own power is more important than the health of democracy.
Through anecdotes from history and contemporary politics, The Politics of Deceit offers realistic recommendations for a democratic renewal. You'll receive an insider's view of what must be done to protect the future of liberty, including the reversal of numerous political practices such as the power of money over debate in the public sphere, and the disproportionate amount of spending on advertising over grass-roots recruitment and public discourse.