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The Online Guitar Store - The Revolution: A Manifesto
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Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.931
EAN: 9780446537513
ISBN: 0446537519
Label: Grand Central Publishing
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2008-04
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Studio: Grand Central Publishing
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This Much Is True: You Have Been Lied To.
- The government is expanding.
- Taxes are increasing.
- More senseless wars are being planned.
- Inflation is ballooning.
- Our basic freedoms are disappearing.
The Founding Fathers didn't want any of this. In fact, they said so quite clearly in the Constitution of the United States of America. Unfortunately, that beautiful, ingenious, and revolutionary document is being ignored more and more in Washington. If we are to enjoy peace, freedom, and prosperity once again, we absolutely must return to the principles upon which America was founded. But finally, there is hope . . .
In THE REVOLUTION,Texas congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul has exposed the core truths behind everything threatening America, from the real reasons behind the collapse of the dollar and the looming financial crisis, to terrorism and the loss of our precious civil liberties. In this book, Ron Paul provides answers to questions that few even dare to ask.
Despite a media blackout, this septuagenarian physician-turned-congressman sparked a movement that has attracted a legion of young, dedicated, enthusiastic supporters . . . a phenomenon that has amazed veteran political observers and made more than one political rival envious. Candidates across America are already running as "Ron Paul Republicans."
"Dr. Paul cured my apathy," says a popular campaign sign. THE REVOLUTION may cure yours as well.
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Summary: A Challenge to Long-Held Views
Comment: Someone recommended reading this, and I'm glad - Revolution presents so many challenges to current perspectives on government that it forces a re-evaluation of one's world view. While it's impossible to present a full school of thought in such a short piece, Ron Paul raises so many issues that it makes one question how our nation has been run for so long.
Again, I see this book as only an introduction to the Libertarian perspective, but it's got my interest. It's not enough to convert me, but it does force me to study more. I've still got a lot of questions, and I have to research some of the assertions presented... but it's raised a lot issues that people need to hear.
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Summary: Ron Paul "The Thomas Jefferson of Our Time"
Comment: Whether it's Ron Paul who leads us there or not, this book gives us a clear picture of where we need to go. Once the government is out of our lives for good, we can begin to enjoy life as American Citizens once again, instead of being treated like *mindless consumers* by the parasites who fight for more and more government control and intervention into our personal lives.
Unfortunately most Americans are not aware of the extent to which our inalienable rights are being undermined by treasonous public servants bent on ignoring the very document they were sworn to uphold. It is our right; it is our duty, to hold these treasonous criminals accountable for their actions. We need to get back to our roots; we need to say these words in public again and really think about what is important to us as Americans.
"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security."
-Thomas Jefferson
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Summary: A Freedom Manifesto
Comment: Dr. Paul doesn't pick a particular political party in his writing he is offended by anticonstitution politicians in both parties. I bought this as DVD's and enjoyed the form as well as the thought. Dr. Paul isn't a conservative but a libertarian.
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Summary: A Book for the Future
Comment: I wish he had explained the banking system in greater depth. For anyone who wants to understand more about the monetary system, look up:
1. by Alan Greenspan -- "Gold and Economic Freedom"
2. by Milton Friedman -- "The Resource Cost of Irredeemable Paper Money"
3. by Robert L. Owen -- Foreword to Gertrude Coogan's "Money Creators"
Greenspan was chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Friedman was the leader of the monetarist school of economics.
Senator Owen sponsored the Federal Reserve Act of 1913.
It really is impossible to discuss politics intelligently if you don't understand the monetary system. Thanks, Ron Paul, for bringing this up.
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Summary: Manditory reading
Comment: What Ron Paul brings to the table that separates him from virtually all other politicians, is historical reference and logic. His conclusions aren't conjecture or unfounded theory, but rather they are backed by previous events and sound logic. I found this to be more assuring and substantial than blind faith or hope based upon vague ideas.
For those that are looking for more direction or support towards an ideal America, or life for that matter, then I highly recommend reading this book, more than once. It is so simple yet our government, and the people, so miss the mark when it comes to governance. Luckily we have those that can articulate sound ideas amongst the political rhetoric.
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