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“The fact that war is the word we use for almost everything—on terrorism, drugs, even poverty—has certainly helped to desensitize us to its invocation; if we wage wars on everything, how bad can they be?”

Quote by Glenn Greenwald

Book:A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency

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A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the Bush administration, examining how a simplistic good vs. evil framework influenced policy and contributed to the administration's legacy. more

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Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald is an American journalist and constitutional lawyer known for his investigative reporting and advocacy for civil liberties. He gained international attention for his role in the publication of classified NSA documents, which exposed widespread government surveillance programs. more

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Book:A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency

Source: A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency

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“The term propaganda rings melodramatic and exaggerated, but a press that—whether from fear, careerism, or conviction—uncritically recites false government claims and reports them as fact, or treats elected officials with a reverence reserved for royalty, cannot be accurately described as engaged in any other function.”

Source: A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency