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Conservative Reads # 3
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The Road to SerfdomThe Road to Serfdom by F. A. Hayek
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"Hayek's classic case against socialist totalitarianism, and champions the classical liberal tradtion.
The Constitution of LibertyThe Constitution of Liberty by F. A. Hayek
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Another classic by Hayek. Read all of his works.
Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary EditionCapitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition by Milton Friedman
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The simple and unarguable case for the free market by the great champion of freedom and capitalism himself. Should be required reading for students.
Human Action: A Treatise on EconomicsHuman Action: A Treatise on Economics by Ludwig von Mises
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"Another classical liberal masterpiece. Why capitalism works and socialism doesn't. Read all of his books.
Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980, 10th Anniversary EditionLosing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980, 10th Anniversary Edition by Charles Murray
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A scathing demolition of the socialist welfare state, which became a blueprint for reform in the US in 1994.
The Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the LawThe Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the Law by Robert H. Bork
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The single best critique of liberal activist judges in America.
The End of Racism: Principles for a Multiracial SocietyThe End of Racism: Principles for a Multiracial Society by Dinesh D'Souza
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Stunning book by an Indian born American conservative who looks at the problem of race and opportunity with fresh eyes and moral clarity.
Illiberal Education: The Politics of Race and Sex on CampusIlliberal Education: The Politics of Race and Sex on Campus by Dinesh D'Souza
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Another excellent D'Souza book which documents the PC domination by the Left on campuses which is ruining education, free-thinking and true liberal education for millions of American students.
Right from the BeginningRight from the Beginning by Patrick J. Buchanan
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A fascinating and pugilistic account of how he came of age as a conservative.
Political Pilgrims: Western Intellectuals in Search of the Good SocietyPolitical Pilgrims: Western Intellectuals in Search of the Good Society by Paul Hollander
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Brilliant and scathing account of the Left's credulous support for socialism and communism. A classic.
Men and MarriageMen and Marriage by George Gilder
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A controversial but convincing argument for why "womens liberation" produces angry women and emasculated men.
Male and FemaleMale and Female by Margaret Mead
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A politically incorrect study of the differences between the sexes and their social implications and consequences.
What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan EraWhat I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era by Peggy Noonan
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All of Peggy Noonan's books are excellent, but this is one of my favourites.
Atlas ShruggedAtlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
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The classic capitalist libertarian novel (which is a manifesto too!)
Ethnic America: A HistoryEthnic America: A History by Thomas Sowell
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Refuting the fallacy that discrimination is the root reason why ethnic groups fail. Read all of his books -- they are invaluable.
The Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race In AmericaThe Content of Our Character: A New Vision of Race In America by Shelby Steele
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Race-based policies are a disaster and here's why.
White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era (P.S.)White Guilt: How Blacks and Whites Together Destroyed the Promise of the Civil Rights Era (P.S.) by Shelby Steele
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Steele is a great African-American conservative who champions colourblind politics and equality of opportunity (not outcome).
Natural Right and History (Walgreen Foundation Lectures)Natural Right and History (Walgreen Foundation Lectures) by Leo Strauss
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The great conservative philosopher champions Natural Right and certain moral absolutes against realativism and historicism.
Indoctrination U:The Left's War Against Academic FreedomIndoctrination U:The Left's War Against Academic Freedom by David Horowitz
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David Horowitz document his struggle for free-thinking on campuses against the totalitarian domination of the Left.
The Professors:  The 101 Most Dangerous Academics in AmericaThe Professors: The 101 Most Dangerous Academics in America by David Horowitz
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Just look at the state of American campuses and education. Propaganda masquerading as education -- shameful.
Why the Left Hates America: Exposing the Lies That Have Obscured Our Nation's GreatnessWhy the Left Hates America: Exposing the Lies That Have Obscured Our Nation's Greatness by Daniel J. Flynn
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Should be required reading for American liberal masochists and European 'intellectuals', the Guardian readership, the BBC etc..
Intellectual Morons: How Ideology Makes Smart People Fall for Stupid IdeasIntellectual Morons: How Ideology Makes Smart People Fall for Stupid Ideas by Daniel J. Flynn
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A seminal book about the dangers of ideology and fanatacism. Watch out Chomsky fans.
A Conservative History of the American LeftA Conservative History of the American Left by Daniel J. Flynn
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Another superb Flynn book, to be read alongside Goldberg's Liberal Fascism.
From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public SchoolsFrom Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public Schools by Steve Baldwin
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A depressing read at the state of Americas public schools which are going the same way as ours in the UK, which is why we have record levels of abortion and tennage pregnancy.
The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite CandidateThe Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate by David Freddoso
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Ignore the fatuous one-star reviewers and read the book. A piercing demolition of the most overrated, arrogant, vacuous and shallow leftist US Presidential candidate in recent memory."