The Character Factor: How We Judge America's PresidentsTexas A&M University Press, 2004 - 209 頁 Annotation The American president's character matters. To most Americans, it matters deeply. But how do we define what character means, and why can't we agree? In this sober, probing consideration of "the character factor" and the presidency, veteran political analyst James P. Pfiffner leads us through a survey of three aspects of presidential character that have proved problematic for recent chief executives: lies, promise-keeping, and sexual probity. His goal is not to tell us which presidents have been "good" and which "bad." Rather, he helps us think critically and impartially about complex character issues and invites us to reach our own conclusions. The Character Factor avoids both moral judgments and cynicism. It helps us look at our presidents (and our presidential candidates) without illusions, knowing that flawed men can still be great leaders but that some flaws deserve defeat at the polls--or even the ultimate presidential sanction, impeachment. |
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... important issues were also at stake. Compounding the legal but morally dubious affair, the president was accused of perjury and obstruc— tion of justice. His refusal to come forth with evidence and explanations raised the question of ...
... important issues were also at stake. Compounding the legal but morally dubious affair, the president was accused of perjury and obstruc— tion of justice. His refusal to come forth with evidence and explanations raised the question of ...
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... important aspects of presidential behavior, they are by no means the only or the most important dimensions of our presidents. Good judgment, courage, and effective leadership are crucial to our polity, and any balanced treat— ment of ...
... important aspects of presidential behavior, they are by no means the only or the most important dimensions of our presidents. Good judgment, courage, and effective leadership are crucial to our polity, and any balanced treat— ment of ...
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... importance of presidential character and distinguishes private morality from the moral obligations of presidents in office. It then analyzes commonsense, popular definitions of character and discusses how they apply to politicians. In ...
... importance of presidential character and distinguishes private morality from the moral obligations of presidents in office. It then analyzes commonsense, popular definitions of character and discusses how they apply to politicians. In ...
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... I take them up in order to put some content into them by being specific about how recent presiden— tial behavior measures up in these categories. The Importance of Character Presidential character is manifestly important. The Chapter 1.
... I take them up in order to put some content into them by being specific about how recent presiden— tial behavior measures up in these categories. The Importance of Character Presidential character is manifestly important. The Chapter 1.
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How We Judge America's Presidents James P. Pfiffner. The Importance of Character Presidential character is manifestly important. The values, principles, and habits of behavior that mark an individual strongly influence that person's ...
How We Judge America's Presidents James P. Pfiffner. The Importance of Character Presidential character is manifestly important. The values, principles, and habits of behavior that mark an individual strongly influence that person's ...
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