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The Divided Era demonstrates clearly how our income tax code today not only isn't the best way to raise revenue, but is also fueling divisions among Americans--much like the tariff system did in the 1800s. If we want to get beyond class warfare, we simply must return to economic growth, as Del Beccaro points out.''
-Stephen Moore, head Economist for The Heritage Foundation ''In the tradition of historians Will and Ariel Durant in The Story of Civilization, Tom Del Beccaro dramatically relates the ideological and political struggles of earlier eras to the clashes of today. In bringing to life the incendiary politics of eras such as The Gilded Age--with high voter-turnout (80 percent nationwide in the 1880s), the rise of third parties, and hard-fought presidential elections--Mr. Del Beccaro helps us better understand the negativism of politics today.''
-John Gizzi, White House Correspondent for over thirty years, Political Columnist for Newsmax
''How partisan are we, really? The Divided Era not only answers that question, it also places our political differences in historical context. It turns the table on those who blame partisanship on political participants fighting in the arena for spoils or rights. The Divided Era is a compelling and easy read, asserting that government action--picking winners and losers--is the primary cause of our current political division.''
- James P. Pinkerton, Fox News Personality
''The Divided Era demonstrates, in exhaustively researched and rich detail, how evermore complicated laws and government are driving us apart, not solving our problems.''
-Anne Bremner, one of the nation s most recognized legal analysts
''Americans seem increasingly and disturbingly partisan--wedded to the oftentimes inconsistent and interest-group-driven ideologies of the nation's two major parties. That's true even as the Republicans and Democrats offer fewer sensible answers to the nation's most-pressing questions. Tom Del Beccaro pins the blame squarely where it belongs: on the growth of government. As long as Americans keep fighting each other rather than banding together to fight the growth of bureaucracy and government power, they are destined to remain in this divided era. Del Beccaro's book offers some fresh thinking on the matter.''
-Steven Greenhut, California columnist, U-T San Diego
''For eight years, Tom Del Beccaro has provided unique insight to my radio audience. With The Divided Era, Tom continues his great work. The sources of the current scandals in Washington, along with government overreach, are not only highlighted by this work, but The Divided Era also makes it clear that government has been the source of many of our historical divisions. The Divided Era helps us understand our times and why they will be difficult to change. Tom also provides us with a look forward to how we can bridge our partisan gaps.''
-- -Mark Larson, Talk Radio Host KCBQ
Tom Del Beccaro is a contributor for
Forbes and the former chairman of the California Republican Party. Tom is publisher of PoliticalVangurd.com, author of
The New Conservative Paradigm, and frequent talk radio and television commentator.
Tom has made over one thousand speeches/panel appearances throughout California and beyond. With the release of his first book, The New Conservative Paradigm, author and political analyst Mona Charen heralded, ''Not since Newt Gingrich in the '90s has a Republican activist so clearly analyzed what has gone right and wrong for the party and the Conservative movement.'' The New Conservative Paradigm is now in its second edition. Tom lives in the San Francisco Bay Area where he practices business and real estate law.
