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This line by Thomas Frank effectively summarizes his latest missive, The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, a scathing indictment of conservative ideology and the modern conservative movement. It is one of the most illuminating political books I've ever read.

Frank's research is exhaustive – from conservatism's birth in the cradle of industry to its modern makeover – and his conclusion is clear: at its root conservatism is not about social, religious, immigration or gun issues; it is about business doing away with taxes, regulation and government. All else is secondary.

As Frank sees it, conservatism's sole objective is sabotage of the government – that is, "win-win sabotage, a charming addition to win-win incompetence and win-win corruption."

The Wrecking Crew is a must read for any liberal self-doubters, and a must purchase for the on-the-fence friend or the undecided voter down the street. After reading this book it becomes clear that unless you make millions in the market or own a multinational corporation, you have no reason to claim yourself a conservative. ]]>