The Iraq Lie
How the White House Sold the War
by Joseph M. Hoeffel
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Pub Date 28 Jul 2014 | Archive Date 21 Jan 2015
Progressive Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Description
How deceptive can Washington be - and the damage that can do. Former Congressman Joseph Hoeffel reveals how the Bush White House twisted arms and distorted intelligence to get support for war on Iraq. Hoeffel recalls how Congress failed to resist the war drums - and calls for reforms to prevent such mistakes.
This first-person account comes as Iraq descends into civil war. Hoeffel brings us the real story of how war and occupation ruined Iraq, and what the US should do now, as the debate flares up anew.
* First account by any Congressman to divulge the truth about the Iraq war.
* Praise from Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and many other distinguished members of Congress.
* The full story of how war hawks deceived the public, media and Congress; same people still pushing for US troops in Iraq again.
* Most Americans want to leave Iraq alone. US intervention helped enemies and extremists, weakened allies and moderates.
* Proposes a clear mandate from Congress before any major military action.
* Will appeal to fans of authors like Rachel Maddow (Drift), Isikoff and Corn (Hubris), Scahill (Blackwater), and Woodward (Bush at War).
Advance Praise
"Very important book... If we can't learn from history - we are doomed to repeat it." - Former House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, (D-MO)
"A candid and unsparing insider's account of one of the most consequential Congressional votes in modern history - the fateful decision to authorize war with Iraq. This wrenching and detailed assessment of the misleading case for war presented to the American people provides an important new perspective on the rush to invade Iraq." - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D-CA)
"This book should be a reminder to the American people that no administration or Congress should commit young men and women to war based on manipulated intelligence – the people must demand the truth!" - Congressman Walter Jones, (R-NC)
"Incredible chronicle of the debate surrounding the worst foreign policy disaster in our nation's history. It is a well-timed reminder of the consequences of war." - Congresswoman Barbara Lee, (D-CA)
"Every American who was drawn to support America's attack upon Iraq needs to read Congressman Hoeffel's honest, straight-forward reappraisal of the vote on the Iraq War resolution." - Former Congressman Dennis Kucinich, (D-OH)
Marketing Plan
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781615777921 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
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