A Book Review: The Revolution by Dr. Ron Paul

After reading this book thoroughly twice through, the ideas and values described in it have become much larger than the man who put pen to paper. It is a short read(167 Pages) that has excellent flow. The first time I read this piece, it only took me about two and a half hours straight. And every minute of that time was enjoyed.

Speaking on such subjects as; The False choices of American Politics, Economic Freedom, The Constitution, Monetary Policy, and Civil Liberties, Dr. Paul really hammers home his views that government should pretty much stay out of all of these issues, save for those provided for it in the Constitution. A value many embrace, as well as detest. Dr. Paul has his convictions, and he sticks to them, no matter what or who(usually Ben Bernanke) are in his way, something no one can argue.

I would really like to share a few paragraphs that really made me stop and think, not to mention make my heart skip a beat because of the content of those opening paragraphs in the preface.

"Every election cycle we are treated to candidates who promise us "change," and 2008 has been no different. But in the American political lexicon, "change" always means more of the same: more government, more looting of Americans, more inflation, more police-state measures, more unnecessary war, and more centralization of power.
Real change would mean something like the opposite of those things. It might even involve following our Constitution. And that's the one option Americans are never permitted to hear."

What he is basically saying is that we Americans are more controlled than we would be led to believe. This is not a direct control, as in we are told what to do and how to do it, but control through the limiting of our options. Almost always which will not lead to any drastic change in the direction our country is headed. This, in my opinion is the most important point he makes in the entire book. And it comes on the first page in the preface.

The solution offered by Dr. Paul is as simple as it is complex. Change the system. This is the only viable solution to our nations troubles. The system that offers solutions to the problems it creates and proclaims were unavoidable, while usually burdening the American people with the costs for the programs that only exacerbate the problems it created in the first place.

If you get the chance, I highly recommend you pick up this book and give it a go. It is an eyeopener for anyone who is looking for something different in terms of solutions to our political, economic, and social woes.