The Last Free Man in America: Meets the Synthetic Subversion [Hardcover]

Gatewood Galbraith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2004

"Every Generation Must Re-win Its Own Freedoms." And every generation must produce an individual who will insist that our freedoms under the Constitution and Bill of Rights remain unabridged by those in power. This generation has produced Gatewood Galbraith, activist, attorney, marijuana smoker, gun owner and the most successful Independent candidate for a major Office in America for several decades. Gatewood has defended individual rights in the streets, the courtrooms and on political stages around the country. He very well may be THE LAST FREE MAN IN AMERICA.

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About the Author

Gatewood Galbraith was born in Carlisle, Kentucky on January 12, 1947. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1974 and from the University of Kentucky Law School in 1977. He is divorced with three wonderful daughters. He has run for Commissioner of Agriculture, Governor (3 times), Congress (twice) and Attorney General.He practices criminal law and personal injury civil actions.

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But if you did not know me or what I stand for, and if I only had thirty seconds to get your vote, I would have only one question to ask you.

And if you answer this question one way, I’ve got your vote, no matter what else you think about me.

And if you answer this question the other way, I don’t think you understand the question.

The question is, ‘Did our forefathers’ generation hit the beaches of Normandy and Iwo Jima so that we would have to pee in a cup to hold a job in America?’

The introduction of the police state methods into American culture is fatal to our freedom. The solutions to our problems lie in the words of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln not Mr. Yamamoto or Helmut Schmidt.

And let’s get this straight. I’m not a racist and I’m not xenophobic. I’m a Nationalist.

I’ll trade with other countries, I’ll have lunch with them and I’ll play golf with them. But until they adopt a Constitution and Bill of Rights that gives their own citizens the rights and freedoms we enjoy, they are not our political peers.

If we abandon our principals of individual freedom and dignity, then our liberty and right to self-determination will abandon us. Our standard of living will fall and our jobs will evaporate as our children and grandchildren are thrown open to competition in the workplace with Four Billion other people on the planet, many of whom will work all day for a bowl of rice and a mat to sleep on.

That is not my vision for Kentucky and its citizens. My vision is rooted in the traditions of our Founding Fathers.

As to the size of government, Thomas Jefferson said, ‘The least government is the best government.’

As to the role of government, Abraham Lincoln said, ‘Prohibition strikes at the very heart of the principles on which this country was founded.’

And as far as having to pee in a cup to hold a job, I look to the words of General George Patton. ‘Screw you Nazis!’

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (September 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932672354
• ISBN-13: 978-1932672350
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, November 24, 2004

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RobBert (Lexington KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Free Man in America: Meets the Synthetic Subversion (Hardcover)

Its a great book by a great man... someone who is out fighting for your rights. Someone who is fighting for proper drug reform laws, and the obvious changes to Marijuana laws. Someone who is fighting for civil liberties, and fighting against abuses of power.

I thought the book was very insightful into his life, and very witty in his commentary. I would say its a great book to pick up and read over the weekend to get an insight into an interesting Lexington Lawyer/Political Activist/Marijuana Activist

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We the people and preserving our freedoms, November 28, 2005

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David D. Dunn (Louisville KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Free Man in America: Meets the Synthetic Subversion (Hardcover)

The Last Free Man in America: by Gatewood Galbraith

This autobiography is about a man's struggle with the political system. It's an excellent expose of the political system regardless of what state you live in. The media, whether it be the local press or commercial news are lackeys of an unjust and anti-democratic political system.

Galbraith's explanation of the role of a jury and jurors is the most succinct and clearest I have ever read. Every prospective juror, defense attorneys and every citizen should have this understanding of a juror.

Galbraith has a very apt description of legislators--at any level--"legislative 'ho's.'" The term "ho" could be just as well applied to the executive branch of government.

Galbraith raises a legitimate question about the foreign ownership of privately owned utilities. Is it possible that 60-75% of our utility bill is going to fund terrorist organizations? Given the Bush family's ties with the Saudis and their involvement in 911, could it be that our government is surreptitiously funding terrorists to justify Bush's Iraq war via our utility bills?

If you haven't already read this book, do so. It has the clearest reason why "We the people..." have a role to play in the system of checks and balances. We can't leave it to the executive or legislative bodies to "establish justice" or to "secure the blessings of liberty" for us. After all, they are "ho's."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best political books of the decade!, June 10, 2005

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Christopher Largen (Denton, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Free Man in America: Meets the Synthetic Subversion (Hardcover)

Gatewood Galbraith has penned a courageous manifesto that will resonate in the hearts and minds of readers intrepid enough to think outside the dichotomies and paradigms of the two-party system. Revealing biographical narrative is peppered with challenging and gutsy rhetoric, connecting political issues with personal experience, and the result is moving and funny, giving the reader a healthy dose of motivational outrage.

Mr. Galbraith refuses to compromise his affirmation of liberty. He is too honest to ever be politically correct, and too complex to be chained to any party line - more than can be said for most elected officials. The Last Free Man In America will stand as one of the most vigorous and insightful political books of our time.