Red State Uprising: How to Take Back America

by Erick Erickson, Lew Uhler

Fed up with our arrogant federal government? Don’t want massive programs we don’t need and can’t afford? Then join the Red State Uprising! In his new book, RedState.com founder Erick Erickson clearly outlines what needs to change in Washington and what we can do locally to make it happen. Red State Uprising is not about anarchy or a revolution—it’s about reshaping government to maximize economic growth, individual liberty and private property rights. Barack Obama has shown his determination to move the country towards a socialist nanny state, culminating in the government takeover of health care. The vast majority of Americans reject this vision and Red State Uprising calls upon this majority to stand up and take action. There is a “right size” for government, Erikson argues, but it is much smaller, much cheaper, and much less intrusive than what we’ve got now. Red State Uprising offers conservatives a plan to take back the people’s government.

Genres: Politics

238 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2010

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Red State Uprising: How to Take Back America by Erick Erickson studies the looming growth of the power and control of the federal government over American citizens under the then incoming Obama administration and the detrimental effects that would be the result. RedState.com founder and author Erick Erickson outlines what needs to change in Washington and what we can do locally to make it happen. Red State Uprising is about reshaping government to maximize economic growth, individual liberty and private property rights. Barack Obama has shown his determination to move the country towards a socialist nanny state, even though the vast majority of Americans reject this vision and Red State Uprising calls upon this majority to stand up and take action. The author offers conservatives a plan to take back the people’s government by focusing on local politics and then moving up the chain.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This started out kind of slow for me, but it turned out to be a really useful book for me. It made a great sales pitch for the Republican Party that I hadn't fully considered, and the best part is that Erickson's entire underpinning for change is not based at all on social issues, which is huge for someone like me who's had to really ignore the social issues for more Constitutional, economic change. This could really be the future of the Republicans - someone like Erick Erickson is the thinker and leader who could provide it, too. Definitely worth reading if you're of the conservative persuasion or are truly serious about understanding Republicans, conservatives, and the current state of the ideology.