Here is Ron Paul's political manifesto, a courageous book on civil liberties and the rights of Americans that are relentlessly under assault from government. It was written in 1987, on the 200th anniversary of the Constitution, and is back in print for the first time.
It is here that Dr. Paul provides his most extended thoughts on what it means to be a constitutionalist in the tradition of Thomas Jefferson.
He connects violations of individual rights to an interventionist foreign policy and the supposed needs of national security. Here he blasts the draft and draft registration, impositions on the right of individuals to own guns, restrictions on the freedom to speak and write, and draws out the links between all these policies.
Paul further discusses the tie between individual liberties and sound money. When a nation's money is controlled by the people instead of the state, they retain their essential freedoms. But when money is monopolized by government with no tie to a commodity, the state is in a position to ride roughshod over our liberties.
Other issues discussed include the true meaning of patriotism, the moral law as it applies to politics, the meaning of leadership in a free society, the nature of the state in light of his experiences in Washington, and the historic and ever-lasting conflict between the individual and the state.
174 pages, 6" x 9", paperback
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By J. Stewart
Format:Paperback
I just finished this one today after reading 'The Revolution: A Manifesto' This was just as good. Written over 20 years ago it gives an excellent example of just how completely consistent Ron Paul is.
If this book had been read by the masses in 1988, many of the problems we face today could have been at the least minimized or quite possibly even fixed by now.
It reads well and is hard to put down until you get to the chapter on economics.
I realized while reading the economics chapter that because the subject is frankly dull, we have for too long ignored it and trusted that others know how to run the economy.
I understand now that they do. They know exactly how to transfer wealth to themselves and keep us in the dark.
I read the whole chapter again, you should too.
If you can only get one book, get 'The Revolution: A Manifesto'. I promise after reading it you will be back to get the rest.
If this book had been read by the masses in 1988, many of the problems we face today could have been at the least minimized or quite possibly even fixed by now.
It reads well and is hard to put down until you get to the chapter on economics.
I realized while reading the economics chapter that because the subject is frankly dull, we have for too long ignored it and trusted that others know how to run the economy.
I understand now that they do. They know exactly how to transfer wealth to themselves and keep us in the dark.
I read the whole chapter again, you should too.
If you can only get one book, get 'The Revolution: A Manifesto'. I promise after reading it you will be back to get the rest.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Foster
Format:Paperback
Anyone familiar with Ron Paul knows that he is a staunch supporter of the Constitution and the rights of the people. Sadly, he is a dying breed in our government. In his book, Freedom Under Siege, he simply destroys arguments for big government and shows how whether you are a Democrat or Republican, you probably have been fooled into supporting unconstitutional policies with little backing historically. What amazes me most is that Dr. Paul's logic and understanding of our nation's history is so complete. If you like reading about controversial topics in America today and need some grounding historically in these areas, such as the Draft or Welfare, then buy this book.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By P. Majors
Format:Paperback
My favorite RP book to date, this 1987 essay defines Individual Rights (life, liberty and property), how the Constitution was designed to protect them, and how our corrupted government is taking them away. How? By taxation, inflation, land confiscation, by generally exceeding its enumerated powers and (in the past) military conscription.
The Individual's rights section is excellent, laying out the libertarian view of the proper (minimalist) role of government in a free society, 'moral law' as opposed to 'legislating morality,' and how a free society is superior to others (socialism, communism, fascism, etc). Dr Paul also describes how collectivism (group think) has contributed to the erosion of these rights.
Reading this book should bring the reader up to speed for his new Manifesto! It lays the foundation for all of his current policies, including honest money, a truly free market and re-establishing a small, transparent Constitutional government.
The Individual's rights section is excellent, laying out the libertarian view of the proper (minimalist) role of government in a free society, 'moral law' as opposed to 'legislating morality,' and how a free society is superior to others (socialism, communism, fascism, etc). Dr Paul also describes how collectivism (group think) has contributed to the erosion of these rights.
Reading this book should bring the reader up to speed for his new Manifesto! It lays the foundation for all of his current policies, including honest money, a truly free market and re-establishing a small, transparent Constitutional government.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read for anyone who loves America!
Makes a great gift for those who just won't listen to your reasoning for a strong belief in individual rights and responsibility.
Published 4 months ago by Gilbert Piazza
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 fake reviews in a day?
Amazing how many bad reviews show up all in a single day, sounds like free republic has it's marching orders to go around bad mouthing him in any place they can find. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievably Accurate
Written in 1988, this book is a scathing review of how the liberal and neo-con establishment has damaged the Constitution. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Tonewah
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lost
Isolationism is not the way.....nor is hating your country. This guy will never have my vote or enough votes to ever make a bit of difference. Read more
Published 16 months ago by EP
1.0 out of 5 stars
Freedom Under Siege
What Ron Paul fails to understand is that if his foreign policy were adopted, we would be invaded and destroyed so there won't be much need for freedom, will there?
Published 16 months ago by Nancy
1.0 out of 5 stars
NUT JOB
Disastrous! This guy is a complete loser. Legalized drugs and prostitution, no border enforcement. Won't own up to racist newsletters written in his name. Rick Santorum 2012.
Published 16 months ago by ID Savage
1.0 out of 5 stars
He loves liberty but he won't protect it
The problem with Ron Paul is that he suffers from the delusion that if we play isolationist, nobody will attack those liberties. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. Swenson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Garbage
Ron Paul is a misguided, myopic - a poor representative for the conservative view. He is completely out of touch with the real world - naive at best. Read more
Published 16 months ago by San Juan Mom
1.0 out of 5 stars
Free us from Ron Paul
This man, Paul, is very strange. His newsletters are anti semetic and racist. His followers are even stranger and in some cases they seem deranged and dangerous. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Carolyn F. Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read for Every American
The book was written more than 20 years ago and shows just how the future has shaped up as predicted by the author. Dr. Read more
Published on December 27, 2010 by J. Hallen
