ABSTRACT
Human rights has become the “bait and switch” tool of choice of U.S. foreign policy. Just like the car dealer who publicizes an amazing but often nonexistent deal in order to get people into the showroom and to boost their reputation as preferred dealers, politicians promise human rights in order to induce desired behaviors in others and to support their positive self-image. Then, as soon as the desired behavior happens, a poor substitute is made in place of the original offer.
