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 Inspires Love And Hate June 21, 2009
Tony Pipia (Georgia)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
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Levin Inspires Love and Hate
Love for Country and love for those, like Ray Charles, whose sincere and wholesome love for America blossomed forth in a richer, more coalescent time.
Hate, for the anti-American Alinskyites who have been breeding like cockroaches in the dank holes these termites have, for decades, been eating into the foundations of American liberty, all the time bending a great people toward Soft Despotism.
Is it time to call on pest control for some agressive ideological cleansing?
THEREEEIIISAIDIT!!!
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A very clear, concise constrast of Conservatism vs Statism September 11, 2009
Chris Hambleton (Denver, Colorado)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book over Labor Day weekend. The book mostly defines and contrasts Conservatives/Conservatism with Statists/Statism. Levin presents a clear history of both movements in America and provides an excellent "roadmap" of where both movements want to take this country.
I thought it was a very good read, and liked how he defined both movements and those who adhere to them. In my view, he tried to steer clear of party politics and stated various landmark events as being Statist or Conservative in nature, rather than Democrat or Republican, even those most of the Statist changes have been largely by modern Democrats since FDR.
I also liked how he mentioned that moderate Republican presidents seem to enable the more statist Democrats to take office, rather than the conservative Republican presidents. Hoover's moderate actions empowered FDR to be swept into office and then radically change the contract between America and her government.
Also, I was pleased to see that he mentioned the 17th Amendment (the direct election of Senators) and how it was much more transformative than most people understand. It was this amendment that changed the federal contract between the states and the federal government, and what changed the American Republic into an American Democracy. After this amendment, the Senators were inherently changed from representing the States and their rights and became more concerned with the federal government.
Though I liked the book, I thought Levin missed the spiritual elements, though he more-likely chose to leave them out. A nation's government and the nation's beliefs/religion(s) usually go hand in hand. Judaism/Christianity laud personal responsibility -- ie, Self-Control/Self-Governance while Secularism does not. As a nation turns more secular, by definition personal morals/responsibility are lessened and government must be increased to maintain law-and-order.
If not for a religion that pushes personal/neighborly responsibility, the State must take up the slack. Why should one take care of themselves (or their family/friends/neighbors) if the State (with nearly infinite power and resources) is offering to do it for them?
Also, not everyone wants to be free -- many want security. It's much easier to rely on a nanny-State to take care of you than making your own destiny that often costs you your blood, sweat, and tears.
I liked Levin's recommendations on how Conservatives can turn things around in America and move it back to it's founding principles. However, I'm very skeptical of whether this will even begin, though it is noble to try. The reason for my skepticism is human nature -- it's easy to accept free money but very difficult to do without it once you've been "hooked".
Today, millions of Americans are "hooked" on government entitlements like Medicare/Social Security. This money was easy for everyone to accept (especially during the Great Depression no less), but it will be nearly impossible to do away with those entitlements. FDR intentionally created that dependency on government for the retired to lock America on the path to Statism.
Also, Levin mentions how FDR wanted to create nationalized healthcare at the time as well. Sadly, it appears that Obama (seeking to be FDR II) may very well accomplish this feat, since every Democrat president except for Jimmy Carter -- has tried and failed. Once the State controls a nation's healthcare system, they essentially can control nearly every aspect of an individual's life. The government can decide whether you live or die by what doctors you can see and what treatments you can receive -- or more likely, not receive.
A nation with self-government begins with multitudes of individuals governing themselves, adhering to the principles of self-control, personal morality, and having a clear understanding of right-and-wrong. When I look at America today, I see none of these traits being lauded in our culture.
John Adams said that the Constitution was made for a moral and religious people and wholly inadequate for any other. Are most Americans still a 'moral and religious people'? I'd say it's about half-and-half. Therefore, our Constitution is wholly inadequate for the governance of the popular culture at-large and nearly half the country!
I understand that it sounds extreme, but perhaps the half who want America turned into a socialist democracy should go and draw up their own Constitution and create their own Utopian government, and then leave the rest of us who still hold the Constitution dear (and as it's Founders intended) alone.
Those of us who want to keep or return to our Constitution can -- and of course should -- continue to fight the creep of socialism in America, but understand that it will be a losing battle until the vast majority of individuals return to personal responsibility.
The Time of Jacob's Trouble
Endeavor in Time
Every patriot should have this book on their bookshelf. July 11, 2009
Michael Gordon (Los Angeles, Ca)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is one of the best conservative books I have ever read. This is an instant classic. Mark Levin is a brilliant attorney and entertaining conservative talk show host who details the aims and goals of the Statists (sometimes referred to as a Modern Liberal). In this book, it helps the reader understand that a lot of what is going on at the moment -- an attempt to nationalize our health care system, create a cap-and-trade energy scheme, impose sky-high income taxes, are part of a bankrupt ideology that seeks to enslave the population and put them under the control of an authoritarian government. This is one of my favorite books, and every patriot should have it on his bookshelf.
Excellent, Brilliant Conservative American April 18, 2009
MB (United States of America)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
Along with his book Men In Black, this is an excellent conservative book. Thank you Mark Levin for writing, and for your radio show.
Taking Back our America May 5, 2009
James R. Morgan (Humble, Texas)
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
In a busy life where everything runs by at a blur, it is refreshing and thought provoking when someone can slow us down and through easy down to earth language remind us of what our founding fathers were thinking when they gave us our constitution. With a biased liberal media we only here one side of the news, and so become unwanted passengers on this road to liberalism! Mark Levin reminds us of the hazard's that history has documented of how this type of behavior is contrary to what the founders had in mind and helps us to remember the conservative principles that made us the great country in the world! This is a great read to help you re-establish your patriotic core!!
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