Liberty and Tyranny

[leftsock]

Oh, and I'm the jerk

I thought it was funny

 

[CarmelHP]

I just ordered it.


Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto (Hardcover)

by Mark R. Levin (Author)
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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.

About the Author
Mark R. Levin is a nationally syndicated talk radio host and president of Landmark Legal Foundation. He has also worked as an attorney in the private sector and as a top adviser and administrator to several members of President Reagan's cabinet. The author of the New York Times bestselling books Rescuing Sprite and Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America, Mark holds a B.A. from Temple University and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law.
Visit Mark Levin on the web at Mark Levin.

 

[jsgolfman]

Is it just me or does there seem to be more of a socialist bent to more people today? This thread brought it to mind, but it's menat more of an overall question. I don't see as much outrage as I used to over socialism.

 

[leftsock]

Is it just me or does there seem to be more of a socialist bent to more people today? This thread brought it to mind, but it's menat more of an overall question. I don't see as much outrage as I used to over socialism.

Life is hard and expensive. People don't understand how to take responsibility for their lives, live within their means, and not want for things that they can't afford. Everyone has the right to try, succeed, and fail. People do need help every now and then, but too many times it seems that folks rely on the gov. for too long. Perhaps it's come to be standard and expected?

 

[redneckmedic]

Life is hard and expensive. People don't understand how to take responsibility for their lives, live within their means, and not want for things that they can't afford. Everyone has the right to try, succeed, and fail. People do need help every now and then, but too many times it seems that folks rely on the gov. for too long. Perhaps it's come to be standard and expected?

I thought you were being acuzed of being a liber-nazi, I'm confused, that appears to be an awful consevative statemant. Good for you!!!

 

[leftsock]

I thought you were being acuzed of being a liber-nazi...

Hey, beats me.
Even if we may agree on a point, we should still test our arguments and reasonings. Sometimes I play the devil's advocate a little too much.

 

[CarmelHP]

I thought you were being acuzed of being a liber-nazi, I'm confused, that appears to be an awful consevative statemant. Good for you!!!

A point of privilege, he was accused of being a hypocrite, true to that, from 1 week ago:

I can't wait for socialized medicine.

Our current systems of hospitals, insurance, and drug companies are geared towards turning a profit and not the wellness of society. I can't deny that there need to be incentives for individuals and organizations to do research, create medicines, perform medical practices, but the current end result is a huge financial drain on the many that require the use of these services.

Our current system offers health care for those who are wealthy and can afford it, health care for those who are too poor to pay for it (the tab picked up by the government (you know, our tax dollars at work )), and none for the majority of us who are somewhere in the middle (unless we're willing to become destitute or go into unreasonable debt).

 

[leftsock]

A point of privilege, he was accused of being a hypocrite, true to that, from 1 week ago:

/sigh

... After all that rambling, my beef is that healthcare isn't affordable to the average joe. What's the solution: I'm not sure, but the status quo isn't working, so I'm willing to give something reasonable a try. We already have many socialized services: police, fire, and mail, so let's give healthcare a try.

All I really want is an option that is affordable to regular people. I'd love to be able to afford to pay all of my medical bills out of pocket without insurance, as I do with any other product or service.

There just seem to be too many barriers to reaching that goal, from the games that insurance companies play, the high costs of a medical education, and the high costs of medical equipment and medicines. I'd love for medicine to benefit humanity and still allow the practitioners to make a good living, but in the end it only benefits shareholders at the financial burden of the patrons. It's a particular point of conflict for me personally, and I can't make anyone work for a reasonable income + "out of the goodness of their hearts" when they can make a fat load of cash out of it instead.

I'm sorry that you don't understand.


Forgot this gem too:

I have a related question. If we're going to say that nationalized healthcare is a bad idea and we shouldn't do it, can we also say that we should get rid of medicare, medicaid, and gov. sponsored welfare in general?

 

[rambone]

Back on subject...

All I really want is an option that is affordable to regular people. I'd love to be able to afford to pay all of my medical bills out of pocket without insurance, as I do with any other product or service.

If you want to read and discuss a good alternative to Socialized Medicine, check out the Republican alternative unveiled yesterday:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...native_to_socialized_medicine.html#post400572


Now... Back on subject. I bought Mark Levin's book and haven't had the time yet to read it. Looks great, and he is funny to listen to. He cracks me up when he yells at liberals calling in to bash him.