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Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans
Upon leaving the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin was asked what sort of government the delegates had created. His reply to the crowd: "A republic, if you can keep it." Now America's most respected governor explains just how close we've come to losing the republic, and how we can restore it to greatness.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has been called "the most p...more
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has been called "the most p...more
Hardcover, 272 pages
Published
September 20th 2011
by Sentinel HC
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This book gets 2 stars based primarily on the strength of the final chapter. The first 80% of the books is nothing different from the stock and trade Republican Party talking points. When I read a book I want to learn something and what he writes about I have heard many time before from various Republican writers and speakers. Also, the first 200 hundred pages is heavily filled with what is wrong but very shallow on specifics. Venom drips from many of his passages referring to Obama's minions an...more
Daniels and his team have engineered a remarkable turnaround in Indiana's finances, based on the premise that goverment is meant to serve the people, not tell them what to do. He clearly explains the financial risks facing the US and offers his solutions, though his pragmatism leaves room for other answers. The quotes scattered thru the book are great (particularly from Reagan); and I love that when he travels to events statewide, he stays in the homes of his constituents. Why can't he be Govern...more
This is a current politician that has needed and doable solutions for the fiscal ills that trouble the governments of this country (and probably most other countries). A easily readable book where Daniels describes the actions he has taken, with the support of the Indiana General Assembly, in the 7 years he has been Governor of Indiana. Actions that reduced the cost of government, improved services, and balanced the State budgets. This is the kind of National President this Country needs.
Gov. Daniels sets out a compelling case that the country needs to address our national debt. He sets out a solid plan to do this. The question is whether the country has the will to do this before it is too late. This is not a typical book by a politician, especially one that wants to run for President, which is refreshing.
This book needs to be required reading for anyone holding national or state level office.
This book needs to be required reading for anyone holding national or state level office.
A good take on the current state of our Republic and solutions. Daniels is an excellent writer, but the second half of the book repeats and feels a little hurried. Still, I recommend this book to anyone seeking a frank, straightforward analysis of current problems. Daniels approaches them as an experienced executive more than a politician.
I think pretty highly of Governor Daniels. His book is a pretty good example as to why. He's thoughtful, provocative, and an effective communicator. I'm not sure I agree with every assertion made and ever conclusion drawn in the book, but this much is clear: our current economic path is neither sustainable nor desirable. Daniels' call for action is necessary at this point in our nation's history.
I will always be sad he didn't run for President. He is 100% on the mark all the way through this entire book. Sigh......
This was a really difficult book for me to read, but I'm really glad that I did. The ideas in it were very interesting.
Must read for anyone thinking about the future of American politics or economics.
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This book presents the real facts as to our nation's current economic state and as you might guess it isn't pretty. Daniels is very straightforward in the book and does a good job presenting his suggested solutions, including in most cases identifying the arguments against his proposals with clear rebuttals. I especially like his support for the negative income tax to replace the hodge podge of the many different welfare programs.
What a shame that Daniels didn't run for Pres in 2012.
He has some ideas worth considering. But did he need to channel his inner Ann Coulter for an entire chapter on how the Democrats were mean to the Republicans in 2010 in Indiana? As if only Democrats stoop to name-calling and chicanery. It ruined the whole book for me.
Definitely a political-oriented book, but Mitch Daniels seems to have a more common-sense, practical approach. You'll learn more about Indiana government than you thought you would, but it's a good case study.
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