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The Conscience of a Conservative Paperback – May 1, 1994

by Barry Goldwater (Author), Patrick J. Buchanan (Introduction)

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With an Introduction by Patrick J. Buchanan and a New Foreword by Darcy Olsen of the Goldwater Institute.

Here is the path-breaking book that rocketed a political philosophy into the forefront of the nation's consciousness, written in words whose vigor and relevance have not tarnished with age:

I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom. My aim is not pass laws, but to repeal them. it is not to inaugurate new programs, but to cancel old ones that do violence to the Constitution, or that have failed in their purpose, or that impose on the people an unwarranted financial burden. I will not attempt to discover whether legislation is "needed" before I have first determined whether it is constitutionally permissible. And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents' "interests," I shall replay that I was informed their main interest is liberty and that in that cause I am dong the very best I can.

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Barry Morris Goldwater was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona (1953–1965, 1969–87) and the Republican Party's nominee for president in the 1964 election. He is the American politician most often credited for sparking the resurgence of the American conservative political movement in the 1960s. Goldwater died May 29, 1998.

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ASIN : 0895265400
Publisher : Gateway Editions; 30th ed. edition (May 1, 1994)
Language : English
Paperback : 117 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780895265401
ISBN-13 : 978-0895265401
Item Weight : 3.67 ounces
Dimensions : 4.25 x 0.3 x 6.75 inches

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Brady Williams

I am glad I exposed myself to the thinking of Barry Goldwater

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015

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Let me be clear, I am a progressive liberal who strongly opposes the ideology and policies of Barry Goldwater. However, I think it is intellectually irresponsible to solely read the positions of those with whom you agree. Exposing yourself to opposing viewpoints helps you become a much more well-rounded and less biased thinker. I am glad I exposed myself to the thinking of Barry Goldwater, and I benefited considerably from doing so. In this book, I found the true intellectual foundation of the political right that is all too often warped, skewed, and destroyed by moronic politicians and pundits. Prior to this book, I would perceive pundits or politicians on the right making their fallacious arguments and I thought that the entire political ideology of the right must be devoid of intellect. However, this book has shown me that there truly is an intellectual philosophy of the political right, regardless of however much I disagree with it. Besides exposing me to an intellectually sound conservative philosophy, I found the substance of Goldwater's arguments to sometimes call my own liberal positions into doubt. I overwhelmingly disagree with Goldwater's positions, however I found several topics about which he pointed out genuine liberal inconsistencies. In particular, his comments on labor unions have certainly called into doubt the unwavering support I had previously granted big labor. In sum, I highly recommend this book to liberals and conservatives alike.

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Erica

A Thinking-man's Conservative

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016

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Full disclosure: I am not a Conservative, or a Republican, or a Liberal, or a Democrat. I am an Independent voter, from the DC Metro area (where National news *are* our local news), and I vote exclusively on the issues and who I believe can best handle them, meaning I've voted a split-ticket many times.
Given the current political landscape, I was drawn to further research this politician I've heard a mixed-bag of discourse about. Barry Goldwater's curious path through decades of dramatic social and political change is the kind of story a novelist wouldn't dream of trying to sell - it's that fantastic. His larger than life character is what is, perhaps, best remembered, especially his rants and outbursts on the campaign trail that may have cost him the presidency, and the support of his own party. Given that simple description, it's no wonder that some talking heads are comparing a certain current presidential candidate to the powerhouse that was Barry Goldwater.
But what is lacking in that comparison, and what Goldwater's "Conscience of a Conservative" highlights so well, is the underlying, deep-seated, thoughtful and intelligent prose of a man obviously full of conviction. His knowledge of the Constitution, and his desire to not trample on it is unyielding. He's not unreasonable, as so many would have us believe. He acknowledges that certain aspects of life are not what they should be in the late 50s. But he suggests - nay, he commands, that the path to rectifying these situations must be through the proper paths laid out by the Constitution. Admittedly, when he wrote, he was much more eloquent than when he seemed to get overly excited on the campaign trail.
I adored the majority of this book. Whether I agreed with his views or not, it was obvious they were well thought out and intelligent. I could see why his arguments might make sense. I did become frustrated towards the end of the book. His views on anti-communism, while sound, seemed to go off on quite a passionate tangent - almost to the point of a rant. Reminded me of what happens with many publications by well-known political figures: their agenda gets the best of them at some point, and without an editor reeling them in, the tangent takes over. He has some interesting commentary during this section about negotiations, which you almost wonder if some of today's politicians have snatched up verbatim to use regarding current events.
I highly recommend this book to anyone planning to cast a ballot - ever. I think it's important to be an informed voter, and Goldwater can teach all of us a few things about the Constitution.

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Hobby Seamstress

The right and error of American political policy making

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2015

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Can one garner wisdom from a study of the issues in the Eisenhower era? Is there still anything to learn from questions we seemed to answer years ago or from questions seemingly no longer relevant? What can we hope to take from the advice of a man many saw as the most dangerous hawk in cold-war-era politics?
One may as well ask, why bother reading Paine's "Common Sense?" I mean we won the war didn't we?
Let me preface this short effort by confessing that this reader is far from qualified to judge a mind as superior and unique as that of the late great Senator Barry Goldwater. I just read about the world. He changed it.
We live in a very confusing time politically, when substantive issues find little foothold in the national discussion, when we elect leaders who have never demonstrated proven leadership, when the electorate cares more about the craft of spin than the exposition of truth, when bipartisan governance is sacrificed to government by bureaucracy or executive fiat. We have become a nation of fluff, and few politicians know how to think through the issues, short of keeping their images untarnished and their records moderate.
With Sen. Goldwater, we meet a politician that believes in good governance at any cost. His standard of good governing? The Constitution, American Law, and the security of the American people. That's it! If the Constitution doesn't grant the Federal Government the power, then lawmakers need to stay out of that issue. Common Sense. If a foreign policy doesn't advance the American cause of freedom at home, then it's a poor idea. Common Sense.
Now we know that this book was underwritten by the Wm. F. Buckley organization, but it's the Senator through and through. It's Common Sense for the modern mind. He challenges us to meet the heart of issues head-on with no equivocation and no moderation. Pick a side. Is it Constitutional? Is it legal? Does it make us safer and secure our way of life?
We have lost our way. We have forgotten how to think like our fathers did. The Conscience of a Conservative was written to help us remember.

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Mr A Bowater

A Must Read Classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2016

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This is one of the best written political philosophy books I have read and for those who normally find such books stodgy and hard work, this is one for you.

Barry Goldwater clearly expounds the core principles of US constitutional conservatism that has dominated movement conservatism since Barry Goldwater's own ill-fated run for the White House in 1964.

For British conservatives, this book does have a lot of relevance despite its consistent reference to the US Constitution as it forms an important part of understanding how classical liberalism began to reemerge in the 1960's and would, under Reagan and Thatcher, become the dominant political economic theory from the 1980's to the present day.

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Amazing book changed my life I am now a hardcore ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2017

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Amazing book changed my life I am now a hardcore libertarian- however disagree with the small nuclear weaponisation proposed by Goldwater yet it is a very interesting take on an alternative solution to the Cold War at the time.

Paladin

Clear, Concise, Confrontational!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2016

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Always curious about what Goldwater stood for. Now I know! A crystal-clear manifesto!

Gerard Slater

Read and think

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2014

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A seminal statement of modern conservatism from an individual who stood his ground. Reading need not lead to agreeing but it certainly will inform and challenge.

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Conservadorismo na veia

Reviewed in Brazil on March 11, 2018

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Barry Goldwater faz um panorama interessantíssimo da mentalidade conservadora e sua experiência política buscando praticar essa teoria. Um dos livros mais importantes da política, seu fracasso na eleição presidencial americana em 1964 não significou o fim de seu pensamento, mas um balão de ensaio para o governo Reagan. De todo o livro, creio que o capítulo sobre o trabalhismo e sindicatos o mais interessante. Além, é claro, de dar muito suporte às ações de Donald Trump. Vale a leitura!

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