Do The Right Thing: Inside The Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back To America (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
It wasn't what I expected...but then again politicians don't give you what you expect...given the title. But that is the only negative thing about it. Once I got into the meat of it....it really enlightened me to some behind the scenes stuff with debates and the way that money runs elections. Huckabee is someone I can follow...his promotion of vertical politics seems so obvious and yet we are so far from it. Read it whether you are republican or not...at least you will think My main policy is never to spend a cent on this stupid political works. Well, my mom got this for free, so I was happy to read it. The thing I find great about this book is nothing really that is said in the book. I disagree on many issues with Mike, especially at times when he is talking sense in one paragraph and then uses a complete twist of logic to justify a very conservative point (Gay marriage, no abortion, no taxes, etc). I did come out of this book noticing two things:Mike is definitely onto something about the flat tax and I would probably vote for him just to see that happen.Also, it was really interesting to read in Obama's book something exactly Mike was saying as well, and it made me realize that good politicans, regardless of party, really are in touch with the same concept: horizontal politics and law abiding. Horizontal politics means that people will just vote for the other party if something in their life sucks (Well, it's more complicated than that!). I noticed Mike and Obama both agree that Americans need to start thinking not about themselves, but what laws are the most fair and what is best for all of us. Remember, we all fight on the same team! The concept of law-abiding is the only reason I still have a small conservative part in my heart. The idea is this: If Americans just did the right thing (Title of the book), then we would need any laws, probably have lower taxes, and be happy. But because big time bankers are screwing us over, we need regulation. In a perfect America, I think conservatives are right: less laws, less control by the Fed. But unfortunately, this is where Mike and I disagree. I don't think this perfect world is coming around anytime soon and we need laws to essentially establish checks and balances between the people.
What do You think about Do The Right Thing: Inside The Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back To America (2008)?
Mike Huckabee: Do the Right Thing ??More like: Mike Huckabbe: How to be a Polarizing Weirdo
—krishna
I saw him speak and he seems to be a very intelligent man. He says what we all think.
—mauve1
This book is remarkable and this man should be our president!!
—toniaellett
