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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: Sometimes in private letters, diaries, and conversations, they let their guard down on what they really thought about a former, deceased, current, or future president. At other times, these insults have been audaciously proclaimed in public speeches, books, and to the media. By their own words, our presidents have demonstrated their flawed humanity with insults that are often humorous and sometimes shocking for their lack of decorum. We may laugh or perhaps wince as we read these 101 presidential insults. Examples of Insults: The presidents have labeled one another as dangerous, ignorant, liars, obstinate, selfish,
- Author
- Mike Purdy
- Publisher
- Presidental History Press
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781543963748
- Subjects
- Political Science, Social_sciences
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (69 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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