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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 973.93 EAN: 9781596980075 ISBN: 1596980079 Label: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Manufacturer: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: June 25, 2006 Publisher: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Studio: Regnery Publishing, Inc. Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: According to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, America currently faces five threats that could undermine, if not eliminate, the United States if immediate steps are not taken to correct them. The threats as he sees them are Islamic terrorists and rogue dictatorships armed with nuclear or biological weapons; the removal of God from American public life; a loss of patriotism and sense of America's history; a decline in economic supremacy because of poor science and math education; and the increasing budgetary burden of Social Security and Medicare. To tackle these problems, Gingrich offers his "21st Century Contract with America," which he outlines in great detail in this bold and thought-provoking book. His updated contract, which comes a decade after the original Republican Contract with America that marked the high point of Gingrich's national power, calls for a dramatically simplified tax code that favors savings and investment; government investment in science and technology, particularly regarding space, energy, and the environment; transforming Social Security into personal savings accounts; overhauling the civil justice system to reduce the burden of lawsuits; and updating the federal government, including the privatization of some functions, so that it moves at the speed and effectiveness of the information age. And that's just the beginning. He also calls for tripling the size of America's intelligence community, reforming its election system, developing a more intelligent health care system that creates jobs and increases quality of life, and balancing the federal budget. Gingrich believes that this ambitious agenda can be accomplished, but only if it receives grassroots support. The entrenched political system, with its lobbyists, bloated bureaucracies, and the complicity of the media, is too self-serving to fix itself, he stresses. Concise and clearly presented, Winning the Future is long on specifics and short on rhetoric, and it succeeds as a springboard for political discourse. Gingrich's aim is clearly to inspire citizens to take responsibility for the county's direction by demanding more of their government and their leaders. --Shawn Carkonen Product Description: America's future in the twenty-first century, argues Newt Gingrich, will be determined by the decisions we make now. His book is a grass roots call to action--and will set the debate for the new administration and Congress. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Buy if you drink the Republican kool AidIf you are one of the brain washed masses who live, eat and sleep Republican then help the economy and waste your money on this book. If you actually have a brain and can think rationally then dont waste your money. This is pretty much a mindless vision of how the Repubs want the world to run. What is funny is this guy mentioning God. He should write about what God has to say about ADULTERY which he has committed. This book, like most repub's writings is a ... Read More Rating:  - Why is this man not a choice for the upcoming election?Newt makes so much sense in his spoken word as well as here in his book. I only wish more people would read it and get a clue. Rating: - A great gift item for Newt fans!Whether you like Newt or not, one thing you can't take away from him is having the talent of a great communicator! I gave this book to one of my friends who is a Newt fan and he really enjoyed Winning the Future and was happy that I chose one of Newt's books as a gift. Rating: - A large dose of realityGreat ideas he has! I think they will very difficult for a majority to accept. Too revolutionary from our current state! Or should I say too grass rooted. We've drifted to far from the original intent of our founding fathers! Rating: - Winning The Future: Newt GingrichNewt Gingrich is decidedly conservative and dedicates his life to honoring his conservative ideals by pressing forward with his publications in timely fashion. From the beginning with "The Contract For America" and continuing with his latest work "Winning The Future" it is heartwarming to see this honorable man standing behind his principles. His books are grounded in reality and project a no nonsense approach to today's most important issues. 
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