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There is no doubt that Ron Paul has become the enchanter of the disenchanted, but the best way to-understand him is to take a quick look at his voting record.- He has never voted to raise taxes.- He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.- He has never voted to raise congressional pay.- He has never taken a government-paid junket.- He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.- He voted against the Patriot Act.- He voted against regulating the Internet.- He voted against the Iraq war.--In fact, Congressman Paul's consistent voting record prompted one of his congressional colleagues to say, "There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few." Operating from a unique strain of libertarian republicanism, Ron Paul's beliefs are refreshingly logical, even if you disagree with his principles. He is a Republican in the truest sense of the word, not at all what that word has grown to represent. At a recent Republican debate, the candidates were asked if they would go to war with Iran. All of them bumbled on about consulting lawyers, the cabinet, and their delegates. Ron Paul, outraged somewhat, stated quite simply, "This idea of consulting attorneys just baffles me. Why don't we just open up the Constitution and read it? You're not allowed to go to war without a declaration of war!" This is his call to arms for a nation that needs to change, but doesn't know how. Barry Goldwater defined a conservative in the 1960's, and with this manifesto, Ron Paul redefines it for the modern day.
Deserves 10 Stars 
Agree or disagree, The Revolution should be required reading for every American. Like the proverbial frog in the frying pan, I fear most Americans no longer even know what it means to be American. I didn't, and this book was a real eye-opener. I didn't vote for Ron Paul, but I wish I had.
Uninspired Audio but Inspiring Content
I listened to the audio version of this book. I found the audio delivery adequate but uninspiring.
There wasn't much new here if you are already very familiar with Ron Paul and his positions, but if you don't have a great familiarity or would like to see his ideas collected and cogently presented, it is hared to go wrong here.
I don't agree with everything he says, but I must give him credit that he presents a forceful case even in the areas where we diverge.
He is an important voice on the modern American political landscape and his ideas should be given a much more substantial airing as they provide real alternatives to the "business as usual" approach we see from most politicians.
If you want a thoughtful analysis to many of todays problems and realistic solutions that don't pander or insult the intelligence thoughtful people, then read this book.
Paul to the Rescue 
Ron Paul stands out for one simple reason. He is the only politician of national stature who absolutely sounds like he means what he says. Others may be just as honest as he is, but Paul has the sincerely thing down cold. One absolutely believes him even if you don't believe in him. I was impressed by his passion and deep patriotism. What a breath of fresh air. Compare the oily rivals for out attention. Paul never says things that just sound good, he doesn't need cue cards to help him remember his positions or policies, he is bright and clear and sincere. Compare the rest of the candidates who can't even remember their positions, let alone explain how they got there. And they change positions everyday after reading the paper. This goes for the current crop but basically all of them are the same all the time. And this is just the beginning of what it is that makes Paul stand out. He was very impressive in the debates, although one certainly never believed that he would go far. Even his anti-war policy is portrayed by the press as off-the-wall. This guy sounds like he means it when he says we must get out. It would be hard to say with confidence what the others might do. This is a salt of the earth, tried-and-true spokesman for the truth.
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