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In 1956, Marco Rubio’s parents came to America as poor immigrants with grade-school educations. They found a land of opportunity where anyone could work hard, play by the rules, and build a better future for themselves and their children. His family proved the reality of the American Dream, where the children of maids and bartenders could become doctors, lawyers, small bus
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I thought I could listen to this because I like Marco but when he said if you raise minimum wage it will make people lose jobs and people won't spend money. I always thought if you gave more money to people they would spend more. People deserve a higher minimum wage.
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American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone by Marco Rubio
“American Dreams" is an insightful look at Marco Rubio’s economic plan for America. Senator Rubio provides readers with an easy-to-follow blueprint of his plans. Find out what this secular-progressive reviewer likes and dislikes about his ideas. This worthwhile 256-page book includes the following seven chapters: 1. The American Dream Downsized, 2. Making America Safer for Uber, 3. Equal Opportunity, Equal Dignity, Equal ...more
“American Dreams" is an insightful look at Marco Rubio’s economic plan for America. Senator Rubio provides readers with an easy-to-follow blueprint of his plans. Find out what this secular-progressive reviewer likes and dislikes about his ideas. This worthwhile 256-page book includes the following seven chapters: 1. The American Dream Downsized, 2. Making America Safer for Uber, 3. Equal Opportunity, Equal Dignity, Equal ...more
It was nice to be able to read about a politician's points of view in more than a television soundbite. I can't say I agree with all of his views, but I thought it was worth reading about his economic goals.
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Oops! I didn’t mean to read a political book. Some of his views I agree with but mostly, I hate politics. His solutions are interesting.
Interspersed in his derision of the "current administration" (read: president), liberals in general, or anyone who does not align ideologically with him are some actually valuable economic policy ideas. It's just so difficult to get to them because of all of the filler derision all over the place. There's preaching to the converted, preaching to the choir, and then there's this—which was like preaching to himself. He invokes the name Obama like it's a pejorative. It isn't. It's the name of the P
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"The American Dream is about opportunity, not entitlement," the message that resonates throughout Marco Rubio's book, should be heeded by all voters in the upcoming election.
While I have always voted, I've never been particularly interested in "politics"...until now. I have been sooo disillusioned with the current administration & the divisiveness it has caused. So I have been watching the debates & listening to what the candidates (both Republican & Democrat) have to offer.
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While I have always voted, I've never been particularly interested in "politics"...until now. I have been sooo disillusioned with the current administration & the divisiveness it has caused. So I have been watching the debates & listening to what the candidates (both Republican & Democrat) have to offer.
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I wanted to learn more about Marco Rubio and this book gave me the information I was looking for. He reveals his thinking and reasoning for his campaign strategy, I just wish he would have done it without trying to drag others down.
I wanted to learn more about Marco Rubio and this book gave me the information I was looking for. He reveals his thinking and reasoning for his campaign strategy, I just wish he would have done it without trying to drag others down.
I almost would have given him three stars until the marriage chapter.
Rubio is smart, even wonk-ish. When he digs deep he finds some interesting things. But sometimes he just likes to trudge along on the surface, 'innovation and growth' getting a look-in during most chapters. Innovation and growth isn't an answer, it's a catchphrase. Growth of almost 4% has not done much for the average schlub or schlubette. Rubio is a guy who needs to be braver. He's got good sense, and good instinct, but seems to shy away from them. He seems to fret too much politically. I wince
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I really enjoyed this book. His parents were humble people. His dad was a bartender and his mother was a maid. They are normal people trying to make a living like everyone else. They struggled as others do but yet they managed to help Marco thru college. Marco's dream is to get the economy in a healthy state, to help people go to college so they can be ready for the jobs of the 21st century thereby building a better life for their children. His visions are grand for the future but it will take a
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Shares his agenda for running for President. Decries Federal Programs, then advocates Federal Programs. Shares stories of Florida residents and their situations. Advocates education in this 'New Economy' Voters will decide.
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This was a typical campaign book circa 2014. It had a few interesting anecdotes, but it was primarily comprised of talking points. It seemed to lack significant details about the policy changes that it was proposing.
Right wing polemic, published in 2015, to showcase Rubio's conservative credentials. Lots of suggestions without feasible implementation. Critical of Obama; wonder what his take on the Presidency now. Dated. Little lasting value
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He has a lot of good points. Too bad people are too busy fighting this pissing match to actually get anything fixed.
I like what Marco has to say. This book was a pretty clear view of the direction he thinks the country should go. He outlines plenty of concrete plans, and it's clear he is a solid thinker.
As I read this, I realized I might be a little more libertarian than he is. There were definitely things where I'm not sure I 100% agreed with his worldview. I'll give you an example. He proposed an alternative to the minimum wage hike. His proposal was that the government could subsidize full time employees w ...more
As I read this, I realized I might be a little more libertarian than he is. There were definitely things where I'm not sure I 100% agreed with his worldview. I'll give you an example. He proposed an alternative to the minimum wage hike. His proposal was that the government could subsidize full time employees w ...more
The US Presidential election is just a year away and Marco Rubio came out with 'American Dreams' in early 2015, just in time for many voters to get to know him and his views better. The book is not fanatical or full of sound bites. It is written by who I see as a sensible and accomplished politician who is really passionate about conveying his beliefs and views about how The American Dream can be salvaged. Marco Rubio is a graceful writer. Granted he is also a lawyer and thus has strong argument
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Very inspirational and easy read story begins this book. Marco Rubio details his grandfather's influence upon him. Especially upon his familial example toward work and the belief in American Dreams. A Cuban immigrant, he was nearly identical to my own parents and Grandfather who came across the sea. Down to almost twin fashion sense of shirt, tie, suspenders- on chair sitting, cigar smoking Sundays. They came across a different sea, but for similar reasons. Bad government dictates and no chance
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This review is coming from someone who is towards the left politically (I voted Green Party if that helps) so take what I have to say with a grain of salt. He has several great ideas that make sense and he is one of the few republicans I've heard from who is capable of presenting a great argument. Although I didn't fully agree with everything written I did like how he used economic theory, not emotions, to back his claims. I learned quite a bit from reading this book and will likely use some of
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American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone by Marco Rubio is a truly inspiring book about people struggling to achieve the american dream and ways the dream can be brought back to give everyone a chance to be successful. Rubio outlines his plans of reforming America saying what he will do if he is elected president. I like how Marco maintains optimism for a bright future in his book. “The most prosperous and secure era in our nation's history is within our reach”(191). I find
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We're entering an election year, and Marco Rubio is a candidate for President, so it's no surprise that in his book, there's a certain amount of bashing Democrats and Obama. That may enliven the book for Republican readers, and diminish the book's popularity among Democratic readers. But unlike some political books, which is ONLY about bashing the opposition, Rubio does manage to introduce some of HIS ideas and HIS programs which he's recommending. It's doubtful that anyone can like ab
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Just the kind of book that I would expect from the man on the cover: clear and substantive. I was originally turned off after reading that he was not in favor of an increased federal minimum wage, but was pleasantly surprised when he later proposed an alternative income supplement plan to support low-income workers. It was this innovative new school of thought that I came to appreciate in the book. The pattern was continued as Rubio proposed a merit-based immigration system and a federal anti-po
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This was good as I was interested in what a lot of his ideas would be if he were our new President. Most of this is on domestic issues with an afterward about foreign policy. His main point is the world has changed and we have not moved into the 21st century with our ideas and programs. In other words we need to get modern and catch up with technology including our education and jobs. He has a lot of good ideas if they could only be put into place - not easy. College is too expensive especially
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4.5 Very informative, mostly outlining in detail Rubio's economic plans for the recovery of America. I like that he relies on statistics. I don't think all of his ideas will work but he has lots of ideas that are well thought out and well researched. That's a step in the right direction. I really like his focus on strengthening families, saying "the breakdown of the family is the single greatest challenge facing America", solving all other challenges depends on solving this one.
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Florida Senator, and likely presidential candidate admits that congress, Democrat and Republican are responsible for some of the challenges currently facing America. In this book he outlines policy proposals that will help deal with some of our biggest concerns, Healtcare, Unemployment and Jobs creation, Social Security and Medicare, Welfare State and rising cost of college education to name a few. In each case he outlines the current policies, how and when they were created and proposes modific
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dnf - once he talked about "traditional" marriage I quit - no time for this idiot
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I was mostly interested in his ideas on education. He would like colleges to be more transparent in the amount of debt students go into and the amount of money they will expect to earn with that degree from that institution. This could help students understand the cost of their education. He suggested having investors pay part of the student's tuition in return for a portion of their income for so many years and admitted that investors won't solve the problem for everyone. Rubio looks to be runn
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fail to adjust need reform higher ed taxes regulations, equal opportunity, 2/3 give up looking for job only 1/3 reported, health of family first, tank wheelchair regs, govt not venture capitalist Solyndra, only work reduces poor, 300 of 350 are rural poor counties, work incentives, invest in students, no family lobby chronyism in everything especially Obamacare, 10m single moms, Fed pension program for seniors, workers are assets not liabilities, faith in God and mentor, outside marriage births
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After watching all of the republican debates I felt like Marco Rubio would be the person I would vote for if it came down to republican for president. After reading this book I got a better feel for his views, which are far more conservative then comes across in the debates. A lot of the book is about blaming the current administration rather then focusing on solid resolutions. He does point out a lot of issues that our country is currently facing but I was not comfortable with any of his ideas
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As of today, at least, Rubio says that he will be leaving politics for the public sector. I hope he is able to find a good arena to accomplish some of the proposals mentioned in this book. I especially like his last chapter on the breakdown of the family, going against the common understanding to suggest that the breakdown of the family deeply affects poverty, rather than simply that poverty affects the breakdown of the family. And he puts forth some reasonable ideas to move immigration reform,
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A Cuban American native of Miami, Florida, Rubio is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Miami Law School. In the late 1990s, he served as a City Commissioner for West Miami and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000, representing the 111th House district. He was elected Speaker ...more
A Cuban American native of Miami, Florida, Rubio is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Miami Law School. In the late 1990s, he served as a City Commissioner for West Miami and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000, representing the 111th House district. He was elected Speaker ...more
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