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Book SynopsisArthur Borden''s A Better Country demonstrates why America was right to confront Saddam Hussein. This book analyzes the public debate over Iraq to show how partisanship has obscured the purposes of the war effort and promoted a mistaken image of American power both domestically and abroad. A Better Country reminds us that, stretching back to the presidency of Jimmy Carter and before, there had been a broad consensus over the touchstone issues of Iraq, the Middle East and the unmentionable reality of oiluntil political argument became degraded by charges of betrayal and wholesale deception. Taking by turn the key points of argument-from weapons of mass destruction and the inspectors to containment and the imminence of the threat from aggressive Iraq-Borden argues that even the Administration failed to present clearly the true nature of the security risks facing America. From George Bush and Hans Blix to Meet the Press and The New York Times, this book provides a lively account of
Trade ReviewWritten in the compact style of a lawyer, Borden lays out a compelling case for the war in Iraq being a necessary one. Reaching back to the Carter doctrine, he ably argues that Bush’s actions, and President Clinton’s, were simply extensions of this well-known doctrine. Jimmy Carter declared that the free flow of oil was critical to our nation and its economic survival and we, as a country, would do what is necessary to ensure it....The book is highly recommended to those who are tired of having to accept the conventional wisdom that has been crafted over the years and want something solid with which to fire back. Arthur Borden’s “A Better Country” delivers the necessary ammo. -- McQ * The Qando Blog, November 20, 2008 *
A Better Country is concise and compelling. It sets the record straight on the threat of Saddam's regime and on the U.S. decision to invade Iraq. It cuts through the confusions of the war debate, and it will help to overcome the deep and disabling divisions in America's civic life. This is essential reading for policy analysts, politicians, and the general public—indeed for all of us who want to restore the integrity of American politics. -- Dr. Herbert London, Hudson Institute
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 A Necessary War Chapter 5 Public Support Chapter 6 The Opposition's Arguments Chapter 7 The Missing WMD Chapter 8 The Imminent Threat Chapter 9 Links Chapter 10 Aluminum Tubes and Yellowcake Chapter 11 Regime Change and Democracy Chapter 12 The Wrong Campaign Chapter 13 The Iraq War Resolution Chapter 14 Conclusion Chapter 15 Appendix A Chapter 16 Appendix B Chapter 17 Appendix C Chapter 18 Appendix D Chapter 19 Bibliography Chapter 20 Index
