A Better Country: Why America Was Right to Confront Iraq

by Arthur Borden

Overview

Arthur 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 oil—until 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 how America—over its airways, through its newspapers and thus within its living rooms—argues out the great issues of the day. Written by a veteran World War II and of the many political crises since, this book is underlined by a personal narrative about the meaning of America and of American power at its best. It renews the principle that, in rising to address security risks in an uncertain world, America itself becomes a better county.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761841050
Publisher:	Hamilton Books
Publication date:	06/06/2008
Pages:	102
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

After serving in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945, Arthur Borden enrolled in law school to prepare for a role in government. Like many other WWII veterans who had the same hope, he stayed in private practice to support his growing family and to realize the American Dream.

Table of Contents

Chapter 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

Editorial Reviews

Written 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.

The Qando Blog, November 20, 2008 - McQ

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