Product Description Conservative talk radio's fastest-growing superstar is also a New York Times bestselling phenomenon: the author of the groundbreaking critique of the Supreme Court, Men in Black, and the deeply personal dog lover's memoir Rescuing Sprite, Mark R. Levin now delivers the book that characterizes both his devotion to his more than 5 million listeners and his love of our country and the legacy of our Founding Fathers: Liberty and Tyranny is Mark R. Levin's clarion call to conservative America, a new manifesto for the conservative movement for the 21st century.
In the face of the modern liberal assault on Constitution-based values, an attack that has steadily snowballed since President Roosevelt's New Deal of the 1930s and resulted in a federal government that is a massive, unaccountable conglomerate, the time for re-enforcing the intellectual and practical case for conservatism is now. Conservative beliefs in individual freedoms do in the end stand for liberty for all Americans, while liberal dictates lead to the breakdown of civilized society -- in short, tyranny. Looking back to look to the future, Levin writes "conservatism is the antidote to tyranny precisely because its principles are our founding principles." And in a series of powerful essays, Levin lays out how conservatives can counter the liberal corrosion that has filtered into every timely issue affecting our daily lives, from the economy to health care, global warming, immigration, and more -- and illustrates how change, as seen through the conservative lens, is always prudent, and always an enhancement to individual freedom.
As provocative, well-reasoned, robust, and informed as his on-air commentary, Levin's narrative will galvanize readers to begin a new era in conservative thinking and action. Liberty and Tyranny provides a philosophical, historical, and practical framework for revitalizing the conservative vision and ensuring the preservation of American society.
An Absolute Must Read!September 2, 2010 R. Tomlin 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book does an excellent job of explaining exactly what Conservatism is (and isn't) all about. There are many (some astonishing) examples of the "statist" agenda gone bad. There is no "fluff" in this book at all. Every page contains useful and insightful information and ideas. This book should be read by people on both sides of the political isle, since there seems to be so many misconceptions regarding what Conservatives stand for. Well done, Mr. Levin!
Quick and to the PointSeptember 1, 2010 J. Carmody(Tucson, AZ USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a very quick read that lays out the bases of argument supporting the conservative side of today's political argument. He shows what the underlying philisophical differences are in many of the areas, and he points out that the real debate is about how much control do you want over your life, and how much do you want to concede to the government. Conservatives believe that you want more control, and when in doubt, we should solve problems at the lowest level possible. Mark shows that this long-held Western belief is part and parcel of liberty and is one of the basic tenets of the founding of the United States of America.
And it's SHORT - if you're a quick reader, this will not take you long at all. With interruptions, it only lasted two evenings.
A must readAugust 27, 2010 Lynn Creative Services 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A must read for conservative thinking Americans. Actually, a must read for all Americans. I have given away several copies to people now that it is out in paperback. No one gets my hardcover.
Great Human beingAugust 24, 2010 Music Man 485 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This guy is very smart.I listen to him to find out what's going in the world and our country. Mark's very aware of all the crap that certain characters, that call themself's leaders try to dish-out nonsense to the working class people.Thanks Mark Levin for educating me.
Insightful and releventAugust 23, 2010 Mark Carlen(Colorado Springs) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is a very fast read and brilliantly insightful. It connects many of the dots as to why the current government acts the way it does.
