The 15 Biggest Lies in Politics

by Major Garrett, Tim J. Penny, Tim J. Penny

Book Overview

It's always been difficult in politics to separate the truth from the lies. In this strongly argued yet nonpartisan book, Garrett and Penny draw on their combined decades of experience watching government work to illuminate the deceptions and delusions to which we as citizens are subjected every election season.The pervasive falsehoods explicated in this study include:Tax Cuts Are GoodSocial Security Is a Sacred Government TrustMedicare WorksMoney...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312254598
• ISBN13: 9780312254599
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

An Understanding of Politics the Media Avoids

Finding the truth in the media circus of sound bites and bias is like finding an intellect on the Jerry Springer Show. The truth is that the American citizen knows that there are more choices than offered to us by the media. The issues are presented in a very non partisan atmosphere with just enough history and research data to be interesting and to clarify the issues. The title sound like a Republican, but one of the authors is a Democrat. The book is concise and enlightening. They attack the tough issues head on; abortion, gun control, big money in politics, social security, Medicare, tax cuts, etc. This is a must read for every intelligent voter regardless of party affiliation.

This Book Should Have Been Promoted More!

Major Garrett and Tim Penny have written an excellent -- and balanced -- book that exposes the fact that much of the political debate today has little to do with reality or solving problems. This is a perfect book to read on an airplane or on the beach if you are willing to have some of your beliefs challenged.

An all-too-rare voice of reason!

Time Penny and Major Garrett are rare voices of reason in the often toxic political world. While this book is sure to offend knee-jerk partisans of both the left and the right, it addresses the issues in a way that is free from the hackneyed drivel presented by both major parties. I hope we will see Mr. Penny re-enter the political arena in the near future. America needs leaders who aren't afraid to tackle volatle issues in a way that puts principle ahead of partisan rhetoric.