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Summary: Sad Day for America
Review: As a Conservative Republican, I cannot let ideology get in the way of the clear headed fact that G.W. Bush is the most embarassing, shameful, and decietful President in my lifetime (I'm 59). Secrecy does not bode well in a democratic republic. This book covers the deceit leading up to the Iraq war, an un-called for war, and a war that put U.S. Soldiers in harms way, needlessly. All the while the Bush administration was cutting military pay--and losing ground in the war on terror. Shame on them.
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Summary: Not a Woodward Style Book
Review: This account of the days preceeding war in Iraq is replete with unfounded generalizations about the principals and in fact, Woodward often assumed feelings held by certain principals as far back as 1989. Furthermore, Woodward's Bush At War was relatively objective and the writing was very lucid. This book on the other hand is clearly Woodward's attempt to determine the outcome of the November election at the expense of a portion of his reputation of being an objective, respected, insightful writer/journalist. This book would have been more interesting had Woodward relayed the account without such strong liberal undertones. Not worth the buy.
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Summary: lies, lies, lies
Review: This is more of the lefts lies. You might as well face it, the left will come up with anything to slam the president. Anyone have any flipflops?
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Summary: From Watergate to Iraqgate
Review: From Watergate to Iraqgate. Bob Woodward, who along with fellow journalist Carl Bernstein investigated the Watergate break-in and first cracked the Watergate scandal is poised to bring down the Bush administration in this fact filled book about the secret plans to invade Iraq. Much of this information backs up Richard Clarke's recent book which said that Bush was intent of invading Iraq early on in his administration and that Sept 11 was just a convenient excuse for war. All ready the right wing smear machine is trying to discredit Woodward. But the man is a savvy Washington insider who made sure he had the goods before he nailed his prey. A must read.
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Summary: Fact by Fact by FACT
Review: It's all here. It's all here from the sources themselves. Thank goodness we have reporters like Woodward and heroes like Clarke, Dean, etc. who are strong enough to speak up to defend what's right, TO ACTUALLY CARE. God Bless you! and thank you for the wonderful read.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!
Review: Woodward is back at his finest with facinating in-depth documentation of FACT FACT FACT, straight from the sources themeselves. For over 30 years this highly credible reporter has brought us the inside working of the white house however, clean BUSH AT WAR or dirty PLAN OF ATTACK (if you tend to see it so) it maybe. Woodward actually writes rather unbiased but it pretty much backs up the other current affairs books topping the charts
HOUSE OF BUSH HOUSE OF SAUD, AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, WORSE THEN WATERGATE, PRICE OF LOYALTY, on and on. I am thankful Woodward has come forth with this documentation - I really wish it was sooner. WHY DID HE TAKE SO LONG? This book is great. Thank you!
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Summary: Yet another account of an administration out of control...
Review: Woodward's account of the events described in his book are documented in the taped interviews his conducted. Those who blindly support Bush do not wish hear the facts about the ways in which this administration has distorted the truth and circumvented the legal process. They also may not want to know that even the Bush-Chenney campaign website cites it as recommended reading. It is American to want to hear all sides of the story and to be critical when the facts demand it. I recommend this book to those who seek to understand, not to those who simply and blindly want to believe.
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Summary: The truth shall set you free
Review: I have never read a book so well written, so open and honest.
I had high hopes before I read it. The main point that struck me about this book, was how it explained with full detail and with factually correct information that President Bush was always going to go to Iraq. One gets the feeling, that Bush's top advisors are thier to take
the blame when things go wrong. If you have an open mind this book will shock you, and change your way of thinking, about the
white house.
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Summary: Already being debunked
Review: What a disappointment!! It is already being debunked by those in the know...including Colin Powell, as I write. I should have known, as I was a witness to much of Bob Woodward's antics during Watergate. In fact, I did a college paper on him. He is still trying to "tease" us with "Deep Throat." And, the writing in the book is not up to his usual standard. He could do a lot better....and I wish it hadn't been used as a tool for political gain.
Now, a day after reading this book and writing the above review, and after watching the television and reading reviews of others in editorials, I am angry that I wasted my time reading the book. Much of it is mundane and a good read on a rainy day. BUT>>>>>after listening to Prince Bandar and Colin Powell refute the authenticty ....I feel DUPED!!! And, after watching Mr. Woodward on tv try to weasle out of the lies he espoused, I am not passing the book on...it goes to the trash. For those who want a true historical picture of the days leading up to the war in Iraq, I would find more reliable sources. For those who just love the maelstrom of political confusion...go for it!
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Summary: Not nearly as compelling or honest as his previous book
Review: I happened to procure an advance copy of this book from a colleague and anticipated a work of the same balance and insight as his last book, "Bush at War." Unfortunately, what I read was neither as engaging or straightforward as that work. Perhaps the author felt the need to ingratiate himself to his confidantes so that he could write this book. If so, his deception will not go unnoticed. Already Colin Powell has spoken out against some of the author's insinuations. It is also worth noting that the author has pieced together interview excerpts from the previous book with those made in prepartation for this one in an earnest effort to make his point. And what is his point? One doesn't need to read far to realize that Woodward has an agenda in mind rather than a genuine journalistic foray to get at the truth. That is most unfortunate but not surprising. Read this book for its anecdotal record but remain wary of its conclusions.
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