Where the Right Went Wrong: How Neoconservatives Subverted the Reagan Revolution and Hijacked the...
American Empire is at its apex. We are the sole superpower with no potential challenger for a generation. We can reach any point on the globe with...
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Dec 13, 2008
Cwn_annwn_13
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Buchanan is, like Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Amy Goodman, Michael Moore and a few others that slip my mind at the moment, what I would call a system approved rebel, a gatekeeper, or controlled opposition. He says a lot of good things, utters truths that someone in the mainstream or borderline mainstream would never bring up but when you get to the most crucial points or stances they always seem to avoid taking a true offensive against the power structure that they feign opposition against. More
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Jun 30, 2011
Nathan
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Pat Buchanan gets a bum rap. Many liberals hate him for working for Nixon and Reagan and think of him as a racist nationalist. Minus the Reagan stint, many on the right hate him for the same reasons. But it's not all fair. Yes, he's a social conservative and a right-winger, but he is undoubtedly an intelligent guy and has somethings of merit to say. On Israel for instance, his stance is entirely reasonable (that is to criticize the damagingly close relationship the U.S. has with the country even
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Apr 13, 2009
Eric_W
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Patrick Buchanan got it right in this book. He writes that Bush's posture after 9/11 is unconstitutional and harmful to the U.S. Nowhere in the Constitution is the president afforded the power of making preemptive war, yet his approach was to declare a virtual battle against evil, rather than going after the perpetrator of the act itself. Ignoring precedent and reality (numerous countries have developed chemical and nuclear capacities in the twentieth century despite U.S. policy to prevent such
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May 18, 2010
Eric
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Pat Buchanan does a great job differentiating neocons from traditional conservatives. This was written six years ago (2004) and its remarkable to actually see his predictions come true as far as trade deficits, currency debasements and blowback (terrorism) are concerned.
One idea that was new to me...It was the first time I had heard of a conservative strongly disagree with Milton Freidman and international free trade. But his arguement made sense from a Hamiltonian point of view; f More...
One idea that was new to me...It was the first time I had heard of a conservative strongly disagree with Milton Freidman and international free trade. But his arguement made sense from a Hamiltonian point of view; f More...
Mar 11, 2010
J.
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I normally would read nothing by this author because I do not really care for his politics, at least some of his politics in the past.
This is an interesting book, is very thought provoking if you take the time to really understand what he is saying.
It does raise many questions in my mind. So, all told it was a read that I am glad to have finished and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
For those interested in the political scene, it gives some good infor More...
This is an interesting book, is very thought provoking if you take the time to really understand what he is saying.
It does raise many questions in my mind. So, all told it was a read that I am glad to have finished and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
For those interested in the political scene, it gives some good infor More...
Jun 02, 2008
John
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Pat Buchanan savages GWBush's Neoconservative foreign policy as a costly and doomed over-reach to create the Pax Americana. His arguments did not rise to isolationism, but he clearly wants us to cease trying to police the world. He portrays the US as being at an “Imperial apogee,” which because of enormous expense, and world and national opposition will inevitably fall from power and pre-eminence. He is very bitter that the Neocons (ex-big government liberals) hijacked the Republican party
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Jul 06, 2009
Marley
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I'm not a big fan of Patrick Buchanan, but I really enjoyed this book, and have recommended it repeatedly since I read it. Read how the "right" has kicked it's so-called friends and cohorts to the curb to reshape itself as big government pimps while claiming just the opposite. I really wish Pat would just come out and refuse to support the people he clearly has no regard or respect for, but he seems to hae a great need for approval from his former or quasi-former friends.
Jul 24, 2009
Teresa
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I read this for a book club, and I was honestly surprised at how much I agreed with him on his foreign policy stance. Socially, not one iota. He lays down a very good argument for traditional conservatism, and seems to be eerily prescient in terms of Iraq and the economy. I learned a lot about "old school conservatives" and while I don't agree with all of his positions, I learned a lot about the difference between the two types of conservatism.
Aug 08, 2009
Kent
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I won this at the Oakville GOP for guessing the 2008 Iowa Caucus results.
I've read other Buchanan books, and I realize he's actually a good author and decent writer.
This book is well researched, more facts and figures than I had expected.
Also, the book gives a good truncated history of Islam from its start. Buchanan also takes time to explain some Chinese history and American history.
This was written in 2004, so the Bush v. Kerry outcome was unkno More...
I've read other Buchanan books, and I realize he's actually a good author and decent writer.
This book is well researched, more facts and figures than I had expected.
Also, the book gives a good truncated history of Islam from its start. Buchanan also takes time to explain some Chinese history and American history.
This was written in 2004, so the Bush v. Kerry outcome was unkno More...
Nov 18, 2010
Skylar
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Buchanan lambastes the Bush administration and the Republican party, which he believes has abandoned its conservative roots in favor of expanding empire and increasing spending in order to buy votes. Buchanan is a semi-isolationist and a protectionist, and he rejects the free trade mantra that has been more or less accepted by both parties. While I agree with him that the Republican party has strayed from its small-government roots and become just another big government party, I find his econo
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Mar 15, 2009
Clay
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Buchanon is great at pointing out the symptoms and some of the root causes of the demise of the grand ideals of conservatism. His solutions, however, leave much to be desired.
Jan 17, 2010
Where the Right Went Wrong: How Neoconservatives Subverted the Reagan Revolution and Hijacked the Bush Presidency by Patrick J. Buchanan (2004)
Mar 01, 2010
robert
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Buchanan has a great knowledge of political, American, and world history. It's a great read for that alone.
Apr 26, 2008
Taft
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I have a lot of respect for Buchanan as a critical thinker and conservative. I dont agree with all his assertions but the book puts for some ideas that are worth our reflective consideration. It's hard to know who may be correct as we listen to all these different politicians and their visions and nightmars that the future might hold but most of them have real reasons that they have come to certain conclusions and we should think them through for ourselves.
Feb 03, 2008
Owen
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Good history, bad politics. Patrick is a realist conservative who bashes bush well. This is a good book for Republicans to read. Buchanan cares about the things that Republicans care about.
Jan 22, 2012
Kirk
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Don't always agree with Buchanan, but you always know where he stands. Have enjoyed his writing. good book.
Nov 15, 2008
Michael
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A good read. I can't agree with everything that Buchanan asserts (who can?), but it was interesting.
Sep 14, 2008
Ed
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Great insight into the dividing line between conservatives and NeoCons. Well written.
Jul 09, 2008
Weston
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Good book. Open my eyes to a few things regarding the nonconservative movement.
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