The Shock and Awing of America: Echoing Consequences of Fear and Alienation
Ms. Ortiz "has written a disturbing, provocative book that deserves serious attention. She is on very strong ground when she examines the deleterious aftermath of Sept. 11 on government spending, foreign policy and civil liberties." -Ted Galan Carpenter,The Washington Times"I think this book is such an interesting read on so many levels, because what you argue is that we took the wrong lessons from 9/11; that when we tried to shock and awe Iraq back in '93, it was by overwhelming them--but we became overwhelmed post-9/11." Rebecca Cooper, ABC, Washington Business ReportEven some journalists who welcomed Obama are coming around to D'Souza's point of view."Obama's style is First World, but the polices and execution are Third World," complained Ximena Ortiz, author of "The Shock and Awing of America." "He has eroded U.S. standards and distinction in legal, policy and moral arenas ... draining American power and character," Editorial,Investor's Business Daily