| Description |
243 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"The author of Why Americans Hate Politics, offers a tough critique of President George W. Bush and the Democratic opposition on the eve of a landmark presidential election - and points to a way out of cynicism and defeatism." "In describing how Democrats, moderates and liberals have failed to match Republicans and conservatives in commitment, resourcefulness, and clarity, Dionne invents what is likely to become a popular parlor game among the politically committed. In "The Wrong Stuff," he lists ten futile arguments - big versus small government, for example - that Democrats keep having with themselves. "The Right Stuff" focuses on ten arguments they should start making about taxes, business, and the role of government."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Contents |
Introduction : divided against ourselves : a letter to some friends -- 1. Put on a compassionate face : how an idea got Bush elected and got him into trouble -- 2. "He's ours. He's all we've got" : how 9/11 united us -- and divided us again -- 3. What's wrong with the Democrats? -- 4. Talking the other guy's talk : why Democrats are afraid of their own principles -- 5. We're all in this together : how the right won with the media, the think tanks, and the loudmouths -- 6. A fair fight : why Democrats and liberals should stop being afraid. |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
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United States. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
2001-2009 |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1993-2001.
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| Chronological Term |
1993-2001 |
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Political culture -- United States.
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Political culture. |
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Revenge -- Political aspects -- United States.
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Revenge. |
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Political parties -- United States.
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Political parties. |
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Democratic Party (U.S.)
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Democratic Party (U.S.) |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Dionne, E. J. Stand up, fight back. New York : Simon & Schuster, c2004 (OCoLC)607162904 |
| ISBN |
0743258584 |
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9780743258586 |
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