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This complete summary of "A Nation of Sheep" by Andrew Napolitano, a renowned lawyer and media personality in the United States, outlines the author's arguments that the current administration has used the fear of terrorism to take away certain inalienable rights and freedoms from Americans. It explores how, in Napolitano's view, federal government has used the war on terror as an excuse to sidestep the Constitution while American citizens have accepted...
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This complete summary of "Hardball" by Chris Matthews, a well-known American political commentator and media personality, outlines his insight into the game of politics and the practical methods used by politicians. He tells anecdotes of the brutal rivalry and outrageous self-interest that can be found within political circles.
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This complete summary of "Supreme Chaos" by Charles Willis Pickering, a retired judge and judiciary expert, presents the author's examination of how special interest groups have manipulated the legislative process and undermined America's constitutional ideals. He also shows how integrity and ability are no longer the qualifications for judges and he believes that the judicial system is changing for the worse and degrading the civility of our society...
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The must-read summary of Richard Brookhiser's book: "What Would the Founders Do?: Our Questions, Their Answers".
This complete summary of "What Would the Founders Do?" by Richard Brookhiser, a renowned American journalist and historian, presents his examination of how America's founding fathers would deal with the controversial issues facing the nation today.
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The must-read summary of Judge Andrew P. Napolitano's book: "Constitutional Chaos: What Happens When the Government Breaks Its Own Laws".
This complete summary of "Constitutional Chaos" by Andrew P. Napolitano outlines the judicial analyst's argument that American citizens rights are no longer guaranteed. He offers examples of instances where the government violated laws and rights to get what they wanted.
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The must-read summary of Jan Crawford Greenburg's book: "Supreme Conflict: The Inside Story of the struggle for Control of the United States Supreme Court".
This complete summary of "Supreme Conflict" by Jan Crawford Greenburg, a renowned American journalist and lawyer, presents her account of the intense, cultural, political battles that have been fought in the most powerful circles of the nation over the composition of the US Supreme Court. She...
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The must-read summary of Joe Biden's book: "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics".
This complete summary of "Promises to Keep" by Joe Biden, outgoing Vice President of the United States, presents his account of how the guiding principles he learned early in life are the foundations on which he has based his life's work as husband, father, and public servant. He tells a remarkable story of overcoming personal tragedy to continue to act with honesty...
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The must-read summary of David J. Rothkopf's book: "Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of America's Power".
This complete summary of "Running the World" by David J. Rothkopf, a renowned political scientist, presents his insight into what must happen with the National Security Council if America wants to protect its people and remain a major global leader in the future.
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This complete summary of "The Freedom Agenda" by Mike Lee, a prominent American politician, presents his examination of US national debt and its implications: inflation, stagnation, and potential insolvency. He argues that the only solution to this crisis is to pass an amendment to the Constitution which will require the federal government to pass a balanced budget every year.
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The must-read summary of Carolyn B. Thompson and James W. Ware's book: "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush: 10 Common Sense Lessons from the Commander in Chief".
This complete summary of "The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush" presents the authors' argument that, despite the negative image the media reflected, George W. Bush was a highly successful leader. They explain ten principles of leadership using his actions, values and beliefs as examples.
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The must-read summary of Ron J. Christie's book: "Black in the White House: Life Inside George W. Bush's White House".
This complete summary of "Black in the White House" by Ron Christie, a black Conservative and key member of the Bush administration, reveals the truth behind one of the most secretive White House administrations ever. It examines life as a black Republican and looks at Bush's policies, views on civil rights and reactions to various...
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The must-read summary of Newt Gingrich's book: "A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters".
This complete summary of "A Nation Like No Other" by Newt Gingrich, a Republican politician and former speaker of the United States House of Representatives, discusses the phenomenon of American Exceptionalism, the belief that America has a unique and significant role to play in the world, as conceived by the country's founding fathers. He...
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The must-read summary of James T. Kloppenberg's book: "Reading Obama: Dreams, Hope, and the American Political Tradition".
This complete summary of "Reading Obama" by James T. Kloppenberg, a prominent American historian, presents his belief that Obama is one of the most penetrating political thinkers to have been elected to the presidency. He argues that Obama has a distinctive world view and that he has brought a refreshing new way of thinking about...
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The must-read summary of Lewis L. Gould's book: "The Most Exclusive Club: A Modern History of the United States Senate".
This complete summary of "The Most Exclusive Club" by Lewis L. Gould presents an inside look at the future of the United States Senate, and the author highlights the major players, issues and debates that have shaped this institution over the years.
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The must-read summary of Wayne Allyn Root's book: "The Conscience of a Libertarian: Empowering the Citizen Revolution with God, Guns, Gambling and Tax Cuts".
This complete summary of "The Conscience of a Libertarian" by Wayne Allyn Root, a prominent political figure and Libertarian Republican, presents the author's belief that there is a need for a new government system based on a dramatic tax reduction, a transfer of powers from the federal government...
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The must-read summary of Robert Schlesinger's book: "White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters".
This complete summary of "White House Ghosts" by Robert Schlesinger, a prominent journalist and blogger, presents his argument that much can be learned about modern presidency by analyzing who was in charge of writing presidential speeches. He examines some of the most iconic speeches from the best-known presidents and reveals how these hidden...
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The must-read summary of Cliff Sloan and David McKean's book: "The Great Decision: Jefferson, Adams, Marshall, and the Battle for the Supreme Court".
This complete summary of "The Great Decision" by Cliff Sloan and David McKean provides an overview of the authors' account of the riveting court case that led Marshall to empower the Supreme Court and come up with the idea of separating powers in the way that they exist in today's modern state.
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The must-read summary of Mike Huckabee's book: "A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need from Washington (and a Trillion That We Don't!)".
This complete summary of "A Simple Government" by Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and candidate in the US Republican presidential primaries, brings you a synopsis of the ideas of the author, who believes that nowadays we need a government that works for the people, and that it must be a simple,...
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The must-read summary of Lawrence Lessig's book: "Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress —and a Plan to Stop It".
This complete summary of "Republic, Lost" by Lawrence Lessig, an American attorney and political activist, presents his argument that American democracy is threatened by political corruption through money and the seizure of government control and influence by powerful interested parties. He believes that it is time for the American...
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The must-read summary of Michael Mandelbaum's book: "The Frugal Superpower: America's Global Leadership in a Cash-Strapped Era".
This complete summary of "The Frugal Superpower" by Michael Mandelbaum, presents his argument that America is finally facing economic constraints on its foreign policy, due to the huge costs of the financial crash and having to fund its Social Security and Medicare programs.
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