by Ron Paul
First published 2008
Ron Paul opens with a stark declaration: citizens have been deceived. The septuagenarian physician turned Texas congressman presents his case against expanding government, rising taxes, planned wars, growing inflation, and vanishing freedoms. Paul argues that Washington ignores the Constitution the Founding Fathers created to prevent exactly these problems. He reveals what he sees as the real causes behind dollar collapse, financial crisis, terrorism responses, and civil liberty losses. The book addresses questions Paul claims few politicians dare to raise. Despite what he describes as media blackout, this presidential candidate sparked a movement attracting young supporters who amazed political veterans. Campaign signs reading "Dr. Paul cured my apathy" reflect his influence on candidates now running as "Ron Paul Republicans." Paul contends that America must return to founding principles to restore peace, freedom, and prosperity. The book offers his answers to threats facing the nation and his prescription for constitutional governance.
Genres: political-science, economics, activism, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction
Setting: America, Texas, Washington
Period: 21st-Century
173 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing