Brilliant!October 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mr. Paul is undeniably one of the rare rational voices from Washington. He was extremely effective in this presidential race and created a stir due to the innovative and sensible solutions he had to offer. His ideas about freedom and liberty resonate with many Americans. And he explains very effectively and coherently that these are the very ideals espoused by the founding fathers and the framers of the Constitution, but have been repeatedly ignored to the extent that the US has lost its strategic advantage as one of the greatest nations in the world. Even though one might not endorse all of Mr. Paul's ideals he has to be given credit for offering fresh insight and unique/creative solutions to the challenges that the US faces at home and abroad. He is one of the very few in the Congress, who take the government head-on with regard to the interventionist foreign policy. This book offers the most impressive analysis of the factors that have led to the recent economic meltdown. It was written before the current crisis, but it raises the red flag. I am not sure that I would go as far as calling him the `Thomas Jefferson of our day', but he surely does come close!
Government not wall streetOctober 11, 2008 We are about to elect a president that played a role in the root cause of our financial predicament. Obama was in league with a group called acorn whose primary goal was to get funding for low income homeowners. Calling upon his egalitarian God and disciples, he was able to arouse his almighty spirit of compassion no official dares cross. Anyone tempted would be labeled racist, bigot, etc. Obama stands to gain his reparations either way. I said it years ago and I'll say it again, the egalitarian god trumps all Gods, laws, traditions, and reason.
Yes the fed started the mess in the early 90s by gerrymandering the rate. But Greenspan knew this was the only way to avert recession since inflation now devoured the two income wage earner. Wall street pigs knew this would be the last sloping hence the feeding frenzy. There is no turning back from this one unless housing takes a dramatic dive which will also cause unimaginable pain. We might do well to study Argentina. But this country had a hedge. Where is Amercias?
"You say you want a revolution..."October 10, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Warning this book is the equivalent of waking from "The Matrix" (1999), and seeing the true nature of reality. From the prolog forward to the very end Ron Paul holds nothing back and for those few folk being introduced to this reality and how we have strayed from the constitution, can be a real eye opener.
The message is simple but it is the implantation that can get a bit complex as there are no two sides to this story as those that manufacture politics today.
The real strength of the book is that even though one day the details may be dated that we go beyond theory and point to real situations and existing people instead of just theories and what ifs.
I bought the book; I also bought the CD's as they help enforce the book during my daily commute. We also use them for discussions at work.
This book has many truths that are not just for the radical or inspired and will be a useful reference for your library in the years to come.
A few related and complimentary ideas can be found in:
The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation by Thomas Jefferson, Second Continental Congress, and Constitutional Convention
For a New Liberty by Murray N. Rothbard
The Capitalist Manifesto by Louis O. Kelso and Mortimer J. Adler
The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; and the Articles of Confederation
For a New Liberty
The Capitalist Manifesto
Maybe there is hope for our countryOctober 9, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Ron Paul is unique in American politics - honest, incorruptible, principled. His book succeeds on two fronts.
First, providing a readable account of the problems that we face as the ruling elite shred our Constitution, destroy our economy, and drag us bleating into a police state.
Second, giving us a blueprint for stopping the decline and taking back our lives and freedom from those who would rule.
Dr. Paul has shown the way. The next step - actually voting out the corrupt politicians, turning away from the single-party Republicrat institution - is up to us.
This book ROCKS!October 9, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is amazing; I am spreading it amongst family and friends to read. I STRONGLY recommend this book to anyone needing further clarification on our government and how it SHOULD be run. Not just to benefit Ron Paul, but to benefit this Nation. Some things will shock you, I know there were things I didn't know that I know now, and was infuriated by the things I was learning about this Big Government we have. Write in Ron Paul!!!!!
