arguments

Crimes Against Logic: Exposing the Bogus Arguments of Politicians, Priests, Journalists, and Other Serial Offenders
$14.95
I dont understand the hype behind this book. Stay home moms and High school students would find it very useful, for sure. College students, sensible and mature adults? Newspaper reading. Working professionals, masters, PhDs? Waste of money.

As few other reviewers also mentioned, this will be a good gift for teens. That pretty much summarizes the review.I finished it in two sittings and did'nt learn anything worthwhile. And forget genius, I'm by no means even a top grader in my masters class.

I very strongly suggest you give it a pass.

Arguments: Deductive Logic Exercises (2nd Edition)
$74.00
Deductive logic exercises. A workbook of 550 logic problems corresponding to commonly treated branches of deductive logic.

HOW TO WIN ANY ARGUMENT (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)
$26.99
Larry King was right. This is an "important book" because it is filled with life lessons for getting others to see what you see and feel what you feel. Mayer says in Japanese, "ju" means "gentle", "do" means "way". Judo means, "gentle way". The gentle way is directing rather than confronting the other guy's energy. That is what this book is all about-using the other guy's energy to power your argument across the goal line. Unlike most how-to's that are dry and boring, this book is as entertaining as it is informative. A neat feat accomplished with stories, trivia, and humor. I'm able to remember what I read because Mayer made the book's tips, tricks, and tactics come to life. I'm giving it 5 stars.

The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country
$15.00
Fineman has created a book worthy of study by anyone interested in politics. Sure, there's plenty of flaws (such as that the author's political leanings are apparent), but overall, the message resonates -- only by disagreeing can we, as a nation, best move forward. Just like the CEO who doesn't just want to be surrounded by "yes men", having informed opinions on all sides of an issue helps create better decisions.

That's the theory at least.

Unfortunately, arguments are only a positive if each side listens to (and actually tries to understand) what the other side has to say. Today's politicians don't seem to do that to any meaningful degree.

Visit the halls of Congress any time there isn't actually a vote being held. You'll see our elected officials pontificating for the record, but the only people present to "listen" are the staff who have to be there and the visiting public up in the rafters. Where are the other Senators/Representatives? Often they're out raising funds for their current or next campaign. Or meeting lobbyists in their offices. Or... Anything but actually "debating" the issues.