|
Showing 1 - 10 of
10 matches in All Departments
Here is the path-breaking book that rocketed a political philosophy
into the forefront of the nation's consciousness, written in words
whose vigor and relevance have not tarnished with age.
"For a man who proudly described himself as "simple," Barry
Goldwater remains a historical puzzle."
Barry Goldwater IS the conscience of a conservative.
"For a man who proudly described himself as "simple," Barry
Goldwater remains a historical puzzle."
Barry Goldwater IS the conscience of a conservative.
The Conscience of a Conservative reignited the American
conservative movement and made Barry Goldwater a political star. It
influenced countless conservatives in the United States, and helped
lay the foundation for the Reagan Revolution in 1980. It covers
topics such as education, labor unions and policies, civil rights,
agricultural policy and farm subsidies, social welfare programs,
and income taxation. This significant book lays out the
conservative position both politically and economically that would
come to dominate the Conservative Movement in American.
Conscience of a Conservative reignited the American conservative
movement and made Barry Goldwater a political star. It influenced
countless conservatives in the United States, helping to lay the
foundation for the Reagan Revolution in 1980. It covers topics such
as education, labor unions and policies, civil rights, agricultural
policy and farm subsidies, social welfare programs, and income
taxation. This significant book lays out the conservative position
both politically and economically that would come to dominate the
Conservative Movement in American, clearly defining Goldwater's
uncompromising political views. Goldwater held freedom as the
highest value in American society: freedom from law, freedom from
government, freedom from anybody else's vision but your own. Much
more than a political tract or soulless campaign book of the sort
generated by every modern presidential campaign, Goldwater's book
continues to be read today because it lays out an intriguing
political philosophy. Goldwater's conservatism is not isolationism,
nor is it a cold-blooded commitment to the 'haves' as against the
'have-nots.' It is the creed of a fighter who has both a warm heart
and a clear mind. Even today, there is more harsh fact and hard
sense in this slight book than will emerge from all of the chatter
of a normal session of Congress. One of a handful of truly
authentic conservatives, Goldwater was said to speak with "the
clarity of courage and the courage of clarity."
For a huge number of Republicans, Goldwater's book, The Conscience
of a Conservative was must reading. I believe it is just as vital
today as it was then, and Senator Goldwater addresses many topics
that could be torn from today's headlines. In this book, Goldwater
offered a clear warning about impending dangers to the survival of
our American freedoms with recommendations of appropriate action to
avoid those dangers. Had Goldwater been elected, we might find
today's political landscape very different. This book explores the
perils of power, States rights, Civil rights, taxes and spending,
and perhaps the most important, the welfare state. In the America
of today, with a man in the White House like President Obama, The
Conscience of a Conservative becomes, once again, must reading.
The third volume of this acclaimed series offers a sobering look
back at the history-making events of 1974. Often humorous,
sometimes poignant, and always interesting, these cartoons are
guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings
as you turn the pages. The energy crisis, Watergate, and rampant
inflation combined to create hard times for the average American,
but a wealth of material for editorial cartoonists. Busing in
Boston, nuclear bombs in India, and trouble in Britain also added
to an already very eventful year. Running the gamut from scathing
to sarcastic to sincere, these best editorial cartoons of 1974
feature the year's Pulitzer Prize, National Headliners Club,
National Newspaper Award/Canada, and Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
among its numerous contributors. ABOUT THE EDITOR Charles Brooks is
past president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
and was a cartoonist for the Birmingham (Ala.) News for
thirty-eight years. He has been the recipient of thirteen Freedom
Foundation awards, a national VFW award, two Vigilante Patriot
awards, and a Sigma Delta Chi Award for editorial cartooning.
|
|