Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy [signed]
![Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy [signed]](http://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9780316118040-us.jpg)
sku: COM9780316118040SIGNED
ACCORDING TO OUR RECORDS THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE NOW
$35.00
Shipping from: Canada
Description
In 1789, the Founding Fathers came up with a system of checks and balances to keep kingly powers out of the hands of American presidents. But in the 1970s and '80s, a faction of Republican loyalists, outraged by the fall of the imperial presidency after Watergate and the Vietnam War, abandoned conservatives' traditional suspicion of concentrated government power. These men hatched a plot that would allow the White House to return to, or even surpass, the virtually unchecked powers that Richard Nixon had briefly tried to wield. Congress would be defanged, and the commander-in-chief would be able to assert a unilateral dominance both at home and abroad. Today, this plot is coming to fruition. As Takeover reveals, the Bush-Cheney administration has succeeded in seizing vast powers for the presidency by throwing off many of the restraints placed upon it by Congress, the courts, and the Constitution. This timely book unveils the secret machinations behind the headlines, explaining the links between warrantless wiretapping and the President Bush's Supreme Court nominees, between the torture debate and the secrecy surrounding Vice President Cheney's energy task force, and between the "faith-based initiative" and the holding of US citizens without trial as "enemy combatants." It tells, for the first time, the full story of a hidden agenda three decades in the making, laying out how a group of true believers set out to establish monarchical executive powers that, in the words of one conservative critic, "will lie around like a loaded weapon" ready to be picked up by any future president.Brilliantly reported and deftly told, Takeover is a searing investigation into how the constitutional balance of our democracy is in danger of being permanently altered. For anyone who cares about America's past, present, and future, it is essential reading.
Price history chart & currency exchange rate
Customers also viewed

$6.12
2025 Classic Selling Women Flat Non-slip Sandals Comfortable Round Head Open Toe Summer New Daily Outdoor Casual Light Shoes
aliexpress.ru
$2.00
4 PCS Drawer Handle Vintage Handles Kitchen for Cabinets Zinc Alloy Dresser Style Pull
aliexpress.ru
$34.44
Комплект пододеяльников с розами и цветами, наволочка, одинарная, двойная, королевский размер, подарок Single 135x200cm
joom.com
$0.85
custom.Custom printing NFC card ring product user guide instructions book folded leaflet
aliexpress.com
$68.51
Новый датчик уровня топливного бака 25060-5Y700 25060-4N000, отправляющий блок для Nissan Maxima 2002-2003
aliexpress.ru
$6.00
Высококачественная яркая серая широкополая заколка для волос женская модная женская повязка для волос аксессуары для волос головной убор
aliexpress.ru
$98.63
Plastic slippers for women cute soft bottom bathroom home bathing home home indoor cartoon slippers for women
aliexpress.com
$22.84
Новая женская летняя Пижама с юбкой, тонкая свободная пикантная шелковая домашняя пижама с коротким рукавом и отложным воротником
aliexpress.com
$14.01
2023 Summer Golf Shirts Men Casual Polo Shirts Short Sleeves Summer Breathable Quick Dry J Lindeberg Golf Wear Sports T Shirt
aliexpress.com
$17.66
Dog Camping Gear Dog Bowl Collapsible Large Foldable Pet Water Bowl Portable Dog Bowl Collapsible Bowl Travel
aliexpress.com
$41.28
Система контроля давления в шинах для TOYOTA Yaris (2007-2019) TPMS 315 МГц PMV-107J/C010 4260733011 4260706020
aliexpress.ru
$3.46
NEW usb flash drive 128GB 64GB 32GB 16GB 8GB 4GB pen drive pendrive флешка metal u disk memoria cel usb stick gift
aliexpress.com
$3.59
Панель Armorstandart Matte Slim Fit для Samsung Galaxy A10s 2019 (A107) Black (ARM55451)
skidka.ua
$9.78
1-7 Yrs Baby Boys Girls Cardigan Coat Autumn Winter Children's Sweater Pullover Spring Clothes Long Sleeve Knit Toddler Jacket
aliexpress.com
$10.01
Удилище из алюминиевого сплава с набором мягких приманок 1 rod + 100 silicone rings озеро синий
joom.com
$28.72
Fashion Pearl Alloy Pendant Thick Chain Bracelet for Women Charm Love Bangle Party Jewelry Light Luxury3790321
dhgate.com
$41.90
Новые запасные части 2AZ 12372-28390 левый резиновый двигатель для японского автомобиля
aliexpress.ru
$13,900.00
Leakage Plastic Bottle Negative Pressure Vacuum Water Leak Tester Testing Machine Test
aliexpress.com
$158.18
50 шт., 7 цветов, блестящие тени для век, порошок, Осветляющий порошок, фосфор, частная этикетка, Пользовательский логотип, оптовая продажа, быс...
aliexpress.ru
$32.06
cushion/decorative pillow ins ruffle cushion cover solid color pillowcases cotton fabric decorative princess girl room decoration
dhgate.com
$10.13
Electric Toothbrush Teeth Brush Smart Timer Rechargeable Sonic Whitening Toothbrushes Teeth Cleaning Waterproof 2 Brush Head
aliexpress.com
$9.69
Kids Counting Math Learning Number Teaching Time Shape Sorting Clock Game Toy Montessori Wooden Clock Toy Preschool Toddler Gift
aliexpress.com
$5.49
7-in-1 Набор Маникюра Из Нержавеющей Ногтей Для Ногтей Для Ногтей Для Кутикулы Утилита Маникюр Набор Инструментов Инструменты Ногтей Уход За Уходом За Уходу За Грудью Ногтей
dx.com
$2.42
bioaqua brand eyebrow waterproof pencil 3 style paint eyebrow pencil cosmetics brow eye liner tools longlasting make up
dhgate.com
$48.00
NEW Men Jeans Ripped for DSQ Men Skinny D2 Jeans Pants Men Jeans Zipper Outwear Man Pants
aliexpress.com