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How to win any argument, even when you’re wrong.
It explores the "Yuppie Nuremberg Defense"—the idea that "everyone has to pay the mortgage." subtitle Thank You for Smoking
A crash course in corporate lobbying.
The man who talks for a living so others can smoke for theirs. How to win any argument, even when you’re wrong
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In a world of political correctness and health-conscious crusaders, Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is the chief spokesperson for Big Tobacco. His job isn't to prove cigarettes are safe; it’s to prove that everyone else is wrong. As he balances the demands of his "Merchants of Death" social circle with his desire to be a role model for his young son, Nick must navigate a landscape of death threats, Senate hearings, and a seductive journalist—all while keeping his moral compass spinning.