First published 2017
Bestselling author Dinesh D'Souza turns his attention to what he sees as the fundamental split in American political philosophy. D'Souza argues that conservatives favor empowering individuals through opportunity and self-reliance, while liberals prefer direct intervention and assistance. He frames this distinction through the metaphor of ladders versus ropes. Conservatives, he contends, believe in building structures that allow people to climb upward through their own efforts. Liberals, by contrast, supposedly prefer pulling people along through government programs and collective action. D'Souza draws on his previous works and political commentary to support this thesis. The book promises readers a framework for understanding contemporary political debates through this philosophical lens, offering D'Souza's perspective on how these competing visions shape policy and culture in America.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary
256 pages · Hardcover · Regnery