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“This book, as well as Ron Paul's Revolution, completely redefined my political philosophy. Before both, I thought of myself as a liberal, but upon reading Paul's manifesto and, moreso, Kauffmann's history of anti-war conservative thought, I realized that the values I actually hold are more accurately described by the terms "conservative," "libertarian," and, even better for its hearkening to the Old Right and for its mirroring opposition to the neocons, "paleoconservative". Kauffmann shows that true conservatism holds the position of the founding fathers, to not become involved in foreign wars or alliances, to maintain our Republic as an example. He explores the anti-war and anti-imperialistic thought that has characterized traditional conservatism ever since the War of 1812. Though at times verbose, Ain't My America is delightfully dissenting, well-read and well-informed, and above all eye-opening. It is a staunch rejection of current establishment politics and a lonely cry in the wilderness for a return to the wisdom of the Founding Fathers and Main Street America: a glorification of the small, the local, the humble, the rooted, and the traditional. I can't recommend this book enough. ”
Michael wrote this review Monday, July 28 2008.
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