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Book · 1999 · Biography & Autobiography

No One Left to Lie to

The Triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton

by Christopher Hitchens · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

No One Left to Lie to by Christopher Hitchens is a sharp political critique examining the public career, policies, and political maneuvers of former US President Bill Clinton. Sam Harris brought up the book on The Joe Rogan Experience during episode 192 on April 10, 2013. Harris praised Hitchens for writing a formidable text focused on the triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton, noting that the author systematically dismantled Clinton's political persona with uncompromising rigor. The conversation explored the complexities of political journalism, ideological consistency, and the nature of political power in modern America. Harris highlighted Hitchens' distinct literary style and fearless approach to holding powerful figures accountable, regardless of partisan alignment. By discussing the book, the participants reflected on the intersection of media, politics, and intellectual commentary during a turbulent era of American political history, emphasizing Hitchens' reputation as a fierce polemicist who refused to spare establishment politicians from intense scrutiny.

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Sam Harris — 1 mention
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“hitch wrote a great book um no one left to lie to the triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton where he just took him down hard”

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