The Conscience of a Libertarian
Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gambling & Tax Cuts
Published on 30. July 2009
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-470-45265-3 (ISBN)
Description
A detailed discussion of the key political, economic, and tax issues facing the United States
In today's turbulent economy, more and more people are growing concerned about their financial future, and looking for answers that make sense. While the government attempts to "fix" the problems created by the credit crunch and subprime crisis, too much intervention is never a good thing. In The Conscience of a Libertarian, Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee Wayne Root presents his case for a dramatic overhaul of governmental programs and policies that are essential for the continued survival of the American Dream. Focusing on the need to shrink the size of government, Root proposes the reduction of government spending, lowering entitlements, reducing bureaucracy, increasing market freedom, and reducing the tax burden on all Americans, among many ideas. Root also shares his thoughts on what he believes the government should do to improve our situation, including: upgrade the education system on the state level; foster investment to provide workers with more capital; reduce inflation and the cost of capital; lower the income tax rate to allow people to save the money needed to invest in stocks, real estate, and business start-ups; and encourage reasonable risk and entrepreneurship. Focusing in part on his home state of Nevada, Root examines what happens when his principles are applied to state government and reveals how the American Dream can survive this current economic crisis.
Wayne Allyn Root (Henderson, NV) is the 2008 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. Founder and Chairman of a successful small business, he is a self-made businessman as well as an author and television producer. Root has been a guest on several network television talk shows on CNBC, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.
Reviews / Votes
"In your heart, you know he's right. Channeling Barry Goldwater for a modern audience, Root does a great job of adapting his mentor's classic for 21st century America. My guess is that the principles of Goldwater, shepherded by Root, will be a benchmark for reform in this age of political and economic crisis." ---Peter Schiff, President, Euro Pacific Capital, Author of Best-Seller "Crash Proof" "Root takes no prisoners, leaves no doubt how the disaster came to be; Root names-names but blames both Democrat and Republican administrations for over-spending, inflating the size and reach of government and creating a welfare state that is a form of slavery even as it continues to bleed taxpayers. Root has solutions. To me, he's the only candidate who's articulate, powerful in presentation, and RIGHT. He presents his views with vigor and clarity on every occasion. He comes across great because he speaks truth from the heart, of America, to America, for America." -- Dr. John Hospers, First Libertarian United States Presidential Candidate; Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Southern California "Wayne Allyn Root (WAR) means business. In "The Conscience of a Libertarian," he is declaring WAR on big government, big spending, big taxes, big unions, big business, arrogant career politicians, lawyers, lobbyists, and the media elite. What a refreshing change to read the words and ideas of a small businessman, homeschool dad, son of a butcher, and citizen statesman. This book is a must read for libertarians, conservatives, disillusioned Republicans, independents, and anyone who wants to cut the size and scope of government dramatically, and return power to individuals. Instead of just criticisms, Wayne provides common-sense solutions for limited government, economic and personal freedom, and protecting our Constitution. I can feel our Founding Fathers looking down and smiling." ---Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, Fox News Channel, Senior Judicial Analyst; Host of "Brian and the Judge" on FOX News Radio and "FreedomWatch" on FOXNews.comMore details
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
603 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-45265-3 (9780470452653)
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Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gold and Tax Cuts
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Person
Wayne Allyn Root is one of the most charismatic, fiery, outspoken, and controversial political personalities in America today. He was the 2008 Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee. A college classmate of Barack Obama at Columbia University, he is now the leading contender for the Libertarian presidential nomination in 2012. Root is the son of a butcher, small businessman, and homeschool dad--the quintessential "Citizen Politician" envisioned by America's Founding Fathers. A former anchorman and host on Financial News Network (now known as CNBC), his business and political careers have been profiled by CNBC, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Time magazine, among others. He is a frequent guest on Fox News, Fox Business, and many national radio shows including Savage Nation, The Jerry Doyle Show, and The Mancow Show. Root's web sites include www.ROOTforAmerica.com and www.ROOTofSuccess.com.
Content
Acknowledgments.
Publisher's Note.
Introduction: Citizen Politician--Citizen Revolution.
Part One: A Revolution Is Brewing.
Chapter 1 It's All Familiar: The Journey Begins with Barry Goldwater.
Chapter 2 The Libertarian Model: Meet the Original Rebels with Pitchforks.
Chapter 3 My Libertarian Awakening.
Chapter 4 Republicans & Democrats - Big and Bigger, Dumb and Dumber.
Chapter 5: The Battered Voter Syndrome.
Chapter 6 The Citizen Revolution - The Army of Rebels with Pitchforks.
Chapter 7 God and Government - Be Careful What You Wish For!
Part Two: Let's Talk Money and Politics.
Chapter 8 The Nevada Model - Showing America How It's Done!
Chapter 9 Obama vs. Root - Why We Need a Small Businessman in the White House.
Chapter 10 The California Nightmare - Why California Leads the Nation in Deficit, Debt and Out-Migration.
Chapter 11 Let the Obama Disaster Begin - A Toxic Brew of Big Government, Big Bureaucracy, Big Unions and Lots of Lawyers!
Chapter 12 The Big Auto Bailout Adventure.
Chapter 13 Government Employee Unions Gone Wild.
Chapter 14 The Taxpayers Union - Stoking the Citizen Revolution.
Part Three: Solutions for the Mess We Are In.
Chapter 15 The Ultimate Spending Solution: Constitutional Impoundment.
Chapter 16 Eliminating Federal Taxes and the IRS.
Chapter 17 Eradicating Capital Gains: Why Liberal Politicians Want to Keep Older Americans Working Forever!
Chapter 18 Destroying the Fed Before the Fed Destroys Us.
Chapter 19 Term Limits: Stopping the Insanity.
Chapter 20 The Magnificent Seven (Times Two): Putting the Citizen Back in the "Citizen Legislature".
Chapter 21 Government in Rehab: Outting Our Little Addiction Problem.
Chapter 22 The Greatest Economic Stimulus Plan Ever!
Part Four: Protecting and Preserving our Inalienable Civil Liberties.
Chapter 23 Welcome to the Nanny States of America!
Chapter 24 Education: The Civil Rights (and Economic) Issue of the Twenty-First Century.
Chapter 25 The Answer to the Health Care Crisis: Less Government, More Freedom!
Chapter 26 The Audacity of Affirmative Action
Chapter 27 Stop the Global Warming Insanity: Facing the Real Global Threat.
Chapter 28 The Common Sense Answer to the Energy Crisis: Less Government, More Entrepreneurship!
Chapter 29 The End of Prohibition: Why Gamblers Will Empower the Citizen Revolution.
Chapter 30 The Inalienable Right to Pursue Happiness: "If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me".
Parting Words: Relentless!
The Root Revolution!
About the Author.
Index.