| Description |
xii, 174 p. : maps ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Included bibliographical referneces. |
| Contents |
The reshaping & redefining of America -- Money: the real opiate of the masses -- The political weapon "service" of choice: the U.S. tax code -- The perks & privileges of the political class -- The cancer of progressivism -- Is it a rising or a setting sun? -- The 9.12 project -- Thomas Paine's Common sense -- Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution -- Of monarchy and hereditary succession -- Thoughts on the present state of American affairs -- Of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflections. |
| Summary |
Revisits Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" in light of contemporary American issues, and suggests that some of the very freedoms given as reasons that independence was first necessary are again in jeopardy. |
| Subject |
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Political science.
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United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century.
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United States -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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| Added Author |
Kerry, Joe.
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| Added Title |
Common sense : the case against an out-of-control government, inspired by Thomas Paine. |
| ISBN |
9781439168578 (trade paper : alk. paper) |
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1439168571 (trade paper : alk. paper) |
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9781439169506 (ebook : alk. paper) |
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1439169500 (ebook : alk. paper) |
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