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The Death of Outrage (Abridged): Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals Audiobook
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Today we see little public outrage about Bill Clinton's misconduct. With enormous skill, the president and his advisors have constructed a defensive wall built of bricks left over from Watergate: diversion, half-truth, equivocation, and sophistry. It is a wall that has remained unbreached—until now.
In The Death of Outrage, former cabinet secretary and bestselling author William J. Bennett dismantles the president's defenses, brick by evasive brick, and analyzes the meaning of the Clinton scandals: why they matter, what the public reaction to them means, and the social and political damage they have already inflicted on America. The Death of Outrage explains:
– How the president's actions, far from being irrelevant to the conduct of his affairs, have severely restricted his ability to govern.
– The unprecedented recklessness of the Clinton administration in everything from influence peddling to sexual misconduct to alarming tactics of intimidation.
– How the president and his defenders have exploited the natural tolerance of the American people—and made a mockery of the rule of law.
– Why the Clinton scandals—from the Travel Office, to Filegate, to the Lewinsky Affair—are neither a creation of the tabloid press, nor independent of one another.
Explosive and hard-hitting, The Death of Outrage is directed at a shameful chapter of American history. It is an urgent call for American citizens to repudiate the deep corruption of Bill Clinton, and the corrupting arguments made in his defense.
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"A great book that more people should read even though slick Willy is out of office. This book clearly has shown that we as a nation are willing to give our President a social and psychological excuse for his immature and especially immoral behavior. This book does not let Bill off the hook. "
— Michael (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A piercing commentary on the Monica Lewinsky scandal and a defining event within it.”
— US News & World Report -
“Read it, particularly if you are sure you won’t agree.”
— A.M. Rosenthal -
“A bold and necessary act of civic courage, one that will be remembered in years to come.”
— Detroit News -
“Bennett’s skill at crafting an argument makes this a compelling reading experience.”
— Christian Science Monitor
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
The Death of Outrage Listener Reviews
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" "Detailed response to the many ludicrous but effective defenses of Clinton "
— Jim, 9/14/2013 -
" I think this is the pre-hypocrisy version, issued before Bennett's massive gambling addiction was made public. "
— Brandon, 5/6/2013 -
" Discusses Bill Clinton and the assault on American ideals. "
— Griff, 12/24/2012 -
" I'm a big fan of Bill Bennett and I was very frustrated during the Clinton years that no one was outraged at Slick Willy's bad behavior. Bennett talks about how wrong that is in this book and it was the perfect book for me at that time. "
— Dee, 11/27/2012 -
" I'd love my friends on the Left to read this to read this. Anytime they ask me why I despise, distrust, and just plain disregard liberals, then I could simply say "Remember on page...?" "
— Atchisson, 10/12/2012 -
" Loved this book!! What an eye opener. If you enjoy this book you might also appreciate Barbara Olson's book which is also on the Clintons. "
— SueAnn, 1/8/2012 -
" Very good book. About the American change of attitude - "if it feels good, do it" idealogy brought on by the 60's. It was good, but kind of sad. "
— Joani, 8/24/2011 -
" On target but not popular. "
— Charles, 8/7/2011 -
" A great book that more people should read even though slick Willy is out of office. This book clearly has shown that we as a nation are willing to give our President a social and psychological excuse for his immature and especially immoral behavior. This book does not let Bill off the hook. "
— Michael, 4/20/2011 -
" bennett is good but this is nothing special. "
— MS, 12/14/2010 -
" Very good book. About the American change of attitude - "if it feels good, do it" idealogy brought on by the 60's. It was good, but kind of sad. "
— Joani, 9/25/2010 -
" Discusses Bill Clinton and the assault on American ideals. "
— Griff, 11/8/2009 -
" Loved this book!! What an eye opener. If you enjoy this book you might also appreciate Barbara Olson's book which is also on the Clintons. "
— SueAnn, 7/2/2009 -
" I'm a big fan of Bill Bennett and I was very frustrated during the Clinton years that no one was outraged at Slick Willy's bad behavior. Bennett talks about how wrong that is in this book and it was the perfect book for me at that time. "
— Dee, 7/25/2008 -
" "Detailed response to the many ludicrous but effective defenses of Clinton?s behavior and actions related to the Lewinsky matter. Core assertion is that we risk damaging the entire country?s moral character if we allow this to simply passed uncorrected." "
— Jim, 2/19/2008 -
" I'd love my friends on the Left to read this to read this. Anytime they ask me why I despise, distrust, and just plain disregard liberals, then I could simply say "Remember on page...?" "
— Atchisson, 1/31/2008 -
" I think this is the pre-hypocrisy version, issued before Bennett's massive gambling addiction was made public. "
— Brandon, 7/30/2007
About William J. Bennett
William J. Bennett, bestselling author, educator, and speaker, is a conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988 under President Ronald Reagan. A former senior editor of the National Review, he writes for the National Review Online, National Review, and Commentary.
About Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston (1923–2008) was among America’s most respected actors. Best known for his roles in historical films, Mr. Heston sensitively and clearly explains history’s greatest philosophical insights.