The fifteen biggest lies in politics / Major Garrett and Timothy J. Penny.

Author/creator Garrett, Major
Other author Penny, Timothy J.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Descriptionx, 226 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Political ethics--United States.
Deception--Political aspects. --United States.
Rhetoric--Political aspects. --United States.
Journalism--Political aspects. --United States.
United States--Politics and government. --1993-2001.
United States--Economic policy. --1993-2001.
United States--Social policy. --1993-.

Variant title 15 biggest lies in politics
Contents Introduction. Political lies: a self-defense manual -- First lie. Abortion debate matters -- Second lie. Gun control reduces crime -- Third lie. Religion and politics don't mix -- Fourth lie: Immigration hurts America -- Fifth lie. All politicians are corrupt -- Sixth lie. Money buys elections -- Seventh lie. Fat cats are the problem -- Eighth lie. Budget will be balanced by the year 2002 -- Ninth lie. Social Security is a sacred government trust -- Tenth lie. Medicare works -- Eleventh lie. Tax cuts are good -- Twelfth lie. Education - more money equals better results -- Thirteenth lie. Environment - it's Mother Earth or mother lode -- Fourteenth lie. Republicans believe in smaller government -- Fifteenth lie. Democrats are compassionate.
LCCN 98020636
ISBN0312182945