[PDF] The Official Candidates Book Of Political Insults eBook

Author : Mike Purdy
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,37 MB
Release : 2019-06-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781543963748

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101 Presidential Insults peeks behind the political curtain--exposing that our presidents have dished out acerbic insults about other presidents from the founding fathers to the age of Trump. Our sordid history challenges us and our leaders to rise to "the better angels of our nature" and reject the acidic politics of personal demonization. Meticulously researched by presidential historian Mike Purdy, 101 Presidential Insults is a significant contribution to our understanding of the character of the 44 characters who have served as president. Private and Public Insults: Sometimes in private letters, diaries, and conversations, they let their guard down on what they really thought about a former, deceased, current, or future president. At other times, these insults have been audaciously proclaimed in public speeches, books, and to the media. By their own words, our presidents have demonstrated their flawed humanity with insults that are often humorous and sometimes shocking for their lack of decorum. We may laugh or perhaps wince as we read these 101 presidential insults. Examples of Insults: The presidents have labeled one another as dangerous, ignorant, liars, obstinate, selfish, unfit, vain, and weak. And these are just some of the commonplace words. They have also used biting and bitter phrases such as gibbering idiot, little schmuck, and young whippersnapper. Some bizarre insults require research and a dictionary to understand, such as "Byzantine logothete." Book Contents: The book includes: A thoughtful and challenging introduction calling for increased civility in our private lives and the public square 101 humorous, shocking, and sobering quotes by the presidents about other presidents that includes a brief description of the occasion, source (letter, diary, speech, etc.), and date for each insult A glossary of the obscure terms used by presidents about other presidents such as "honeyfuggler," "bungalow mind," and "puzzlewit" Three lists (alphabetical by insult, about/by list, and numerical analysis by source of insults) help the reader to view these caustic comments from different angles Notes citing primary sources for the quotes (when known), or reliable secondary sources that reference primary sources 2020 Challenges: The upcoming presidential election will be a test of our national character and the character of the candidates. Ultimately, our survival as a nation depends on our ability to treat others with respect, and to promote civility, consensus, and compromise. A Must Read: 101 Presidential Insults is a quick and fun read, but it is also thought-provoking and shocking at times. It is a must read for anyone interested in history and concerned about the current lack of civility in politics.

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Publisher : Robson Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,84 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9781861052117

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Few of us can have failed to notice how much time politicians spend insulting each other. In fact, one could be forgiven for thinking the ability to abuse and outrage is imperative for those embarking on a political career. Detailed here are the moments when politicians threw caution to the wind and sparks flew, the most caustic gems uttered in politics aver the past one hundred years, these insults will provide amusement and a delightful source of reference for the ultimate putdown.

Author : Greg Knight
Publisher : Robson Books Limited
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 36,58 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781861052667

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Greg Knight has compiled a witty collection of barbed insults and invective that will provide amusement and a delightful source for anyone searching for the ultimate put-down.'

Author : Iain Dale
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 16,22 MB
Release : 2012-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1849544654

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Margaret Thatcher enthrals whenever she speaks. Her political career has spanned five decades and her influence on world politics is undeniable. From followers she inspires devotion; from detractors she induces unprecedented venom - but they listen all the same. Margaret Thatcher is the most quoted British political leader since Winston Churchill and in this unique collection Iain Dale and Grant Tucker have picked out her most memorable remarks. Never far from emitting a scathing rebuke she possesses a facility for the spoken word rivalled by few others. Some quotes are funny, many are inspirational, most are thoughtful - but they are all unforgettable. Alongside Margaret Thatcher's own words, the book contains many quotes from her political allies and opponents, as well as from foreign leaders who were often on the end of a good handbagging. On her resignation some said we would never see her like again. So far they have been proved right. With a talent for the perfect response, Maggie's whiplash tongue has ensured that her magnetism endures.

Author : Blake Eskin
Publisher : Villard Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,14 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Presidents
ISBN : 9780375750113

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From the creators of America's hottest and savviest political magazine, "George", comes this entertaining, stimulating, provocative, and indispensable reference to who's who and what's what in American politics. Line drawings throughout.

Author : Mary E. Stuckey
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 13,91 MB
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0271092017

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Political campaigns in the United States, especially those for the presidency, can be nasty—very nasty. And while we would like to believe that the 2020 election was an aberration, insults, invective, and yes, even violence have characterized US electoral politics since the republic’s early days. By examining the political discourse around nine particularly deplorable elections, Mary E. Stuckey seeks to explain why. From the contest that pitted Thomas Jefferson against John Adams in 1800 through 2020’s vicious, chaotic matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Stuckey documents the cycle of despicable discourse in presidential campaigns. Looking beyond the character and the ideology of the candidates, Stuckey explores the broader political, economic, and cultural milieus in which each took place. In doing so, she reveals the conditions that exacerbate and enable our worst political instincts, producing discourses that incite factions, target members of the polity, encourage undemocratic policy, and actively work against the national democratic project. Keenly analytical and compulsively readable, Deplorable provides context for the 2016 and 2020 elections, revealing them as part of a cyclical—and perhaps downward-spiraling—pattern in American politics. Deplorable offers more than a comparison of the worst of our elections. It helps us understand these shameful and disappointing moments in our political history, leaving one important question: Can we avoid them in the future?

Author : Terry McAuliffe
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 39,62 MB
Release : 2008-02-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780312377755

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A political strategist for the Clinton administration shares insider information on how key Democratic initiatives unfolded behind the scenes, from the Carter-Kennedy primary contest in 1980 to Clinton's health-care reform plan of 1993.

Author : Ernest MAKULILO
Publisher :
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 22,6 MB
Release : 2017-07-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781521543214

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Dear Reader, Let me put the records straight: I am not affiliated to any political party. I am neither Democratic nor Republican. I registered as Independent in the 2016 Presidential Election. As a voter, I always vote for a candidate's issues and not political party he/she belongs. This book, therefore, does not provide political parties' interests. More importantly, it should be noted that, this book only is my personal opinion, observations and analysis as the voter and political scientist. As graduate of Political Science for my bachelors and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution for masters, I feel compelled to provide my views on 2016 Presidential Election. Each person has different opinion on what happened in the election. Therefore, this book contains personal observations and analysis of the election. There are so many questions to ask ourselves about the past election:a) How comes a career politician like Hillary Clinton lost election to Donald Trump, a person who has never held any political position before or served in our military'b) How 16 other Republican Party Candidates failed to "stop" Donald Trump'c) Most importantly: How Donald Trump outsmarted everyone in politics and managed to rewrite the new political playbook in American historyd) What should Democratic Party do for the 2020? Does the party really want to win against the incumbent President Donald Trump? One last thing: This book is not about who would make a better leader, or rather who had better policies. It is all about winning and losing. What one candidate did to win and what another did to lose election is the central part of the analysis of the book. This is what Niccolo Machiavelli expresses as "The ends justify the means". I know politics has become the most controversial topic everywhere. Some people even fight; beat each other because of politics and politicians. What do you benefit by insulting and attacking a fellow human being because he is supporting and/or voting for another candidate? I've one important message for you: No matter who becomes the president, politics benefits from voters, the divide among voters is embraced by politicians and gain political support base. So, discuss issues in politics and not individuals as the solution to our problems. Always strong constitution and institutions are the corner-stone of any country, and not politicians.