101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought about Each Other - And What It Means to Us Volume 1 - Purdy, Mike
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101 Presidential Insults peeks behind the political curtain--exposing that our presidents have dished out acerbic insults about other presidents from the founding fathers to the age of Trump. Our sordid history challenges us and our leaders to rise to "the better angels of our nature" and reject the acidic politics of personal demonization. Meticulously researched by presidential historian Mike Purdy, 101 Presidential Insults is a significant contribution to our understanding of the character of the 44 characters who have served as president. Private and Public Insults: Our presidents have…mehr

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101 Presidential Insults peeks behind the political curtain--exposing that our presidents have dished out acerbic insults about other presidents from the founding fathers to the age of Trump. Our sordid history challenges us and our leaders to rise to "the better angels of our nature" and reject the acidic politics of personal demonization. Meticulously researched by presidential historian Mike Purdy, 101 Presidential Insults is a significant contribution to our understanding of the character of the 44 characters who have served as president. Private and Public Insults: Our presidents have expressed what they really thought about a former, deceased, current, or future president in private letters and diaries and in more public settings. The insults are often humorous and sometimes shocking for their lack of decorum. We may laugh or perhaps wince as we read these 101 presidential insults. Book Contents: The book includes: * A thoughtful and challenging introduction calling for increased civility in our private lives and the public square * 101 humorous, shocking, and sobering quotes by the presidents about other presidents that includes a brief description of the occasion, source (letter, diary, speech, etc.), and date for each insult * A glossary of the obscure terms used by presidents about other presidents such as "honeyfuggler," "bungalow mind," and "puzzlewit" * Three lists (alphabetical by insult, about/by list, and numerical analysis by source of insults) help the reader to view these caustic comments from different angles * Notes citing primary sources for the quotes (when known), or reliable secondary sources that reference primary sources 2020 Challenges: The upcoming presidential election will be a test of our national character and the character of the candidates. Ultimately, our survival as a nation depends on our ability to treat others with respect, and to promote civility, consensus, and compromise. A Must Read: 101 Presidential Insults is a quick and fun read, but it is also thought-provoking and shocking at times. It is a must read for anyone interested in history and concerned about the current lack of civility in politics.
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MIKE PURDY is a presidential historian and the author of 101 Presidential Insults: What They Really Thought About Each Other - and What It Means to Us. He is the founder of http: //PresidentialHistory.com that includes his award-winning presidential history blog. Mike is a frequent commentator on presidential history and politics for national and international media outlets including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Today.com, Reuters, Bloomberg BNA, The Huffington Post, and BBC. He is a regular opinion contributor to TheHill.com. Follow Mike on Twitter @PresHistory and on Instagram @PresidentialHistorian.