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In Justice: Inside the Scandal That Rocked the Bush Administration
by: David Iglesias |
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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 345.7301 EAN: 9780470261972 ISBN: 0470261978 Label: Wiley Manufacturer: Wiley Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: May 27, 2008 Publisher: Wiley Studio: Wiley
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  - A Captivating Account!"In Justice" was captivating. I plowed through it in one sitting. It reads like an intrigue novel. The machiavellian machinations it exposes are disturbing! It drove home the point: "you reap what you sow," powerfully. A must-read! Rating:  - DismayedDavid Iglesias is not the only (former?) Republican who has provided a look at the "any means to an end" mentality of this administration and I appreciate his candidness and openness as to what this experience was like for him and his peers. It is unfortunate for all Americans that a book like this could ever be written as non-fiction, and by serious-minded and highly competent professionals, some at the very top of their field. In turn, serious citizens should read this book and consider how this mismanagement cannot stand and endangers us all. The Bush administration had every opportunity to do the right thing and chose not to. What happens when the next partisan, left or right, pursues something like this again? How much worse can it get? I don't ever want to find out. It's just so unfortunate. Rating: - A Must Read Mr. Iglesias' book is a well written, riveting account of one of the tragedies of the Bush Administration, the politicization of the Justice Department. It is a fascinating insider's account of the U.S. Attorney scandal, demonstrating one of the Bush Administration's fatal flaws, the high premium it placed on loyalty to both President Bush and the party in the law enforcement arena. "In Justice" is an essential read for anyone interested in the public arena. Although painful for Republicans (like myself) to take in, it is imperative that Republicans (and everyone) digest the clear warnings throughout the book. Mr Iglesias' story serves as a caution to never value partisan politics above the rule of law, and shows how that is possible in today's partisan atmosphere. Mr. Iglesias serves as role model to everyone concerned about the integrity of our justice system. America would be a much better country with dedicated, ethical public servants like Mr. Iglesias. The book first gives an account of Mr. Iglesias' career in service to his country before resignation from his post as U.S. Attorney and the ensuing scandal. While following Mr. Iglesias' through his remarkable career, it is impossible to miss the guiding hand of Providence. In the second part of the book, Mr. Iglesias gives an astounding behind the scenes look into the U.S. Attorney scandal that eventually implicated powerful members of the Bush Administration. Even in the hardest of times, the hand of Providence can be seen on Mr. Iglesias' life. It turned what seemed like a devastating loss into an opportunity to gain prominence while standing up for justice to an administration that had gone astray. The book ends by acknowledging the necessity of reform in the public arena, and an important plea for a fundamental change in the political process "to attract principled and ethical people into the political arena." The more public servants our country has like Mr. Iglesias, who will stand up for the truth regardless of the cost, the easier this goal will be reached. Do not pass on this important book Rating: - Mixed Review1)--VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The integrity of the United States Justice Department is on life support. One question left unasked and unanswered is what the remaining U.S. Attorneys had to do to keep their job. We know that about the U.S. Attorneys in Alabama and the Don Siegelman case, and the U.S. Attorney in Wisconsin and the Georgia Thompson case...what others took place? Which other Democrats were unfairly or unevenly prosecuted, and which Republicans were unfairly or unevenly not prosecuted? Another question unasked is about Deborah Wong Yang, the former U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles, who got a big-buck job with a major law firm shortly before the firing and while her office was investigating Representative Jerry Lewis. 2)--Not much new in this book if one followed the progress of the Justice Department scandals in TalkingPointsMemo.com, RawStory.com, and other sources. 3)--Far from the world's best ghost-writer, co-author, whatever. Rating: - The integrity of the office of U.S. Attorney is at stake.This is a well-written book about a serious national scandal. The office of the United States Attorney should not be a political football, no matter who is doing the kicking. This entire scandal would not have been possible without the USA Patriot Act. It made the politicization of these offices possible. Before the Patriot Act, U.S. Attorneys were appointed for four year terms, and could not be replaced without the advice and consent of the Senate. Now permanent "interim" appointments make Congress irrelevant in the choice. This is not the only reallocation of power from the legislative branch to the executive found in the Patriot Act, but it is a perfect example of the ease of abuse. This book should make Republicans and Democrats alike angry. Some of the heroes of this book are earnest Republicans, as are some of the victims. The greatest victim, though, is the Department of Justice, and by extension, all of us. It will be a great challenge for the next administration to restore the reputation of the Justice Department for fairness, honesty, and independence. In my opinion, most of the post-911 acts designed to strengthen the hand of government against its people should be repealed. Portions of the Patriot Act that make the legislature irrelevant should be fished out and removed (assuming we don't just repeal the entire mess). The executive branch would have us believe that these extended powers have enabled it to fight terrorism. This book outlines shocking and frightening incompetence in one of the most important parts of our government. The studied neglect and wilful ignorance of the highest echelons of the Department put us all at risk. If this is the caliber of protection we can expect, we are fortunate that we have not fared worse than we have. Gerry Schulze |
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