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dale_kooyenga's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't agree with everything in this book, but in general I am an admirer of Barry Goldwater and appreciate he left a condensed summary of his politics in this quick and readable book. First, what I don't agree with. I think his deferment to state's rights on Civil Rights issues is misplaced, I believe that when the Constitution preserves an individual rights of this nature state's shouldn't be allowed to discriminate against citizens based on race like they were at the time.
His arguments against the horrors of communism and Russia are spot on. Today his same warnings and analysis can be applied to China. It's important to note that Barry Goldwater's analysis on this threat wasn't just from his experience as a US Senator, but also his experience as a Major General in the US Air Force.
I love his simple question --- "Are we maximizing freedom?" --- I will tell you after nearly a decade of GOP control the answer is no because Republicans are pro-business not pro-free market. The same is true at the Federal level. Republicans are not synonymous with Conservative and my wish is free markets, which is by extension a commitment to liberty and freedom, are better embraced by both parties.
His arguments against the horrors of communism and Russia are spot on. Today his same warnings and analysis can be applied to China. It's important to note that Barry Goldwater's analysis on this threat wasn't just from his experience as a US Senator, but also his experience as a Major General in the US Air Force.
I love his simple question --- "Are we maximizing freedom?" --- I will tell you after nearly a decade of GOP control the answer is no because Republicans are pro-business not pro-free market. The same is true at the Federal level. Republicans are not synonymous with Conservative and my wish is free markets, which is by extension a commitment to liberty and freedom, are better embraced by both parties.
pickleballlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting book by a real conservative. I wonder what Goldwater would think if he got a good look at today's neocons.
jackmehus's review against another edition
4.0
Dated, but good analysis of American conservative ideology
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