Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington. Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes

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America's favorite philosopher-comedians are at it again, and just in time to save us from the doublespeak and flimflam of politics in America with invaluable insight on common tactics including:
THE TEXAS SHARPSHOOTER FALLACY
Shoot first, and then draw a target around the bullet hole.
You'll hit a political bulls-eye every time!
THE SECRET OF WEASEL WORDS
'Failure' is just a success that hasn't happened yet!" Next question?
THE ANALYTIC-SYNTHETIC SHUFFLE
"Trag could nuke us any day now if they had the wherewithal to nuke us any day now!" Scary, huh?
"Is this a book primarily about logic, philosophy, or the never ending piles of bullshit generated by the politicians and pundits who are driving our country into the ground?
I can't tell, which is why it's so darn entertaining."
-Markos Moulitsas, founder of www.DailyKos.com and coauthor of Crashing the Gate

TOM CATHCART AND DAN KLEIN
pursued the usual careers after majoring in philosophy at Harvard.
Tom worked with street gangs in Chicago and dropped in and out of various divinity schools. Dan wrote jokes for comedians, designed stunts for Candid Camera, and continues to pen thrillers. Each lives with his wife in New England.

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