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Summary: A Complete Misnomer
Review: If you like reading tales from a 'good ole boy,' this book's for you. If you want to read about how the Democratic Party has lost its way, or why it may be moving away from the mainstream of American politics, or if you are looking to discover virtually any other stance taken by the national Democratic leadership, you'll need to find another book because, unfortunately, Zell Miller doesn't say much about Democratic policies on a national scale. Zell Miller likes to talk about himself and his accomplishments from growing up in podunk Georgia to becoming Governor of the State; while that alone is a significant triumph it hardly forms the basis for naming his book "A National Party No More." Sure, we get a lot of conservative rhetoric - but in virtually every chapter, Miller writes about his own personal views but completely ignores the views of the national Democratic Party. Is the reader to assume that the Party is diametrically opposed to every stance Miller possesses? If so, then: a) that assumption is not well articulated; and b) perhaps that's a talisman in disguise, because Miller isn't right on every issue - he's human - and he's fallible...just like this reviewer...just like all of us. Miller relates the alienation of the South to the Democratic Party losing its national scope. (Hmm, President Truman - Missouri; President Johnson - Texas; President Carter - Georgia; President Clinton - Arkansas; and Vice President Gore (who won the popular vote in 2000) - Tennessee; doesn't seem alienated.) Miller muses that the Republicans have somehow mystically taken over the bastions of Democratic strongholds through the sheer ignorance of the Democratic Party's leadership or via their progressive ideas. Well that may be true, but I believe the author has missed the side of the barn completely...as Miller would say. The old history professor should go back and delve into why the South is, at present, so Republican. If you're a Zell Miller fan and have read many of his prior writings, then you probably won't want to miss this. However, if you're looking for substantive viewpoints on issues upon which to judge the national Democratic Party and where it resides on those issues as compared to the Republicans, you'd be better off just downloading the national Democratic platform from the last election from the internet.
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Summary: Conservatives must love this
Review: A 'democrat' who sounds just like a republican. He says that none of the candidates are good, and he'll be voting for Bush. Miller should follow Jefford's lead and switch parties. Even though this book seems like a democrat book, it's far from it.
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Summary: True conservatives
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What Zell Miller says about Democrats is true. What is missing, however, is the fact that the Republicans are no different. For example, although the Republicans have control of both houses of congress and the White House, we still have... • The National Endowment for the Arts • The Department of Education • Income taxation Add to these • the Republican's so-called "Patriot Act" - a big government power grab that makes Hillary's failed socialized medicine plot look like a romp in the park • and feeble tax breaks that are like an armed robber giving his victim change. The net result is that Mr. Miller would be well advised to offer a sequel entitle, "A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative REPUBLICAN." Meanwhile, true conservatives - those who wish to conserve the Bill of Rights and the spirit of liberty they represent - would be well advised to join with the true, Barry Goldwater Republicans; otherwise known as the Libertarians. Read "The conscience of a Conservative" by Barry M. Goldwater and kiss the compromising Republican Party goodbye!!!!
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Summary: A leader of truth, morality and justice!!
Review: Finally, someone stands up for what is right in Washington! In an unprecedented and completely selfless political maneuver, Zell Miller has stepped outside the security of his party membership in order to be an example for others to look at what it is that we stand for.
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Summary: Good but there is a better read out there
Review: I thought the book was informing, I like to know both sides before I move on a position. I feel that the best book in revealing OUR nation currently is "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" by Greg Palast. The first chapter is worth its weight in GOLD! It will simply shock you what has been uncovered. I am a Republican and a Christian but I will no longer be a spineless mindless cow following the blind heard led by masters of deception. Thanks to Zen and Greg I am truely informed!
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Summary: Common sense from a man with wide experience
Review: Part autobiography, and part political commentary, Senator Miller's book is well worth the time and the money. His style of writing is conversational, and underlying the "down to earth" delivery is a philosophy of life that is both principled, and based on common sense. Some readers may not necessarily agree with everything that Senator Miller has to say, but all should enjoy his candor, and manner of delivery. Although obviously a man of firm convictions, Senator Miller also recognizes that having firm convictions need not prevent those (political) compromises upon which the health of our democracy depends. That alone makes the book worth the price. Its a pity that we don't have more men like him working inside the beltway.
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Summary: Well written, thought provoking and witty
Review: After reading his book I really understand why so many people from both political parties respect Zell Miller. He is honest and witty. We need people with such integrity like Mr. Miller in government.
This is truly an enjoyable book to read.
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Summary: Finally, Truth is told!
Review: This is how the Democrats used to be. They had class, style, and direction. And then as Ronald Reagan said, "I did not leave the democrat party, the democrat party left me." This book is truth told from a man that knows truth, who has character, and who dosen't toe the line. He has recieved threats from the DNC because he strayed from their lies. This book is a breath of fresh air coming from a dying political party.
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Summary: Simple Solution
Review: The simple solution to the delima portrayed in this book: VOTE LIBERTARIAN.
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Summary: Clueless southern cracker
Review: Miller is a Southern Fundamentalist Christian, which means he's completely out of touch with the modern world and the world outside of the United States. He actually thinks we should stay in Iraq so we can fight and defeat 'Islam' as if it was a secular ideology - like all fundies, he is incapable of understanding that other people hold on to their religions as firmly as Christians do. I hear he's retiring, which is good news.
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