Armey's Axioms; 40 Hard-Earned Truths from Politics, Faith and Life
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2003. First edition. First printing [stated]. Hardcover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. xiii, [1], 258 p. Foreword by Sean Hannity. Signed bookplate on fep. Pencil erasure residue on fep. DJ has slight wear and soiling. "Richard Keith "Dick" Armey (born July 7, 1940) is a former U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader. He was one of the engineers of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of both houses of Congress for the first time in four decades. Armey was one of the chief authors of the Contract with America. Since he left Congress, he has worked as a consultant, advisor, and lobbyist. As a free-market economist influenced by Milton Friedman, Armey favors relatively open immigration and advocated for free trade. Armey was one of Congress's supporters of privatization of Social Security and phasing-out of farm subsidies. He is a supporter of replacing the progressive tax with a flat tax. When in Congress, he conceived the Base Realignment and Closure Commission." Funny, provocative, and straight shooting, "Armey's Axioms" presents House Majority Leader Dick Armey's hard-earned wisdom in the form of concise lessons, illustrated by anecdotes, and observations drawn from his own experiences on Capitol Hill. From Publishers Weekly, This collection of advice, criticism and opinion by the former majority leader of the House of Representatives sheds light on the various forces at play in the unsparing world of Washington politics. Offering personal anecdotes and theories sure to please conservatives of all ages, Armey entertains issues ranging from the meaning of freedom ("true freedom carries with it responsibility and accountability") to the essential difference between liberals and conservatives: "Conservatives see an irrefutable connection between ends and means and have a keen understanding of costs and limits...It is far more important to a liberal to have your heart in the right place than to have your head on straight." Throughout the brief essays that explicate each maxim, Armey draws upon his Christian faith for guidance, and does not shy away from controversial statements. Condition: Very good / Very good.
Keywords: Sean Hannity, Freedom, Income Redistribution, Ambition, Compromise, Hypocrisy, Free Market, Congress, Republican Party
ISBN: 9780471469131
[Book #74658]
Price: $45.00