The Last Best Hope: Restoring Conservatism and America's Promise

Good common sense discussion on the current state of Conservatism.

Mr. Scarborough presents a basic breakdown of Rebublicanism and Conservatism over the last couple of decades that I found thought-provoking and easy to read. He spends a lot of time on history, but also presents a few ideas on the way forward for conservatives. If you are looking for a heavily academic or intellectual book, then this is probably not for you. Similarly, if you are looking for another one-sided bashing of the opposition party, then I suggest looking elsewhere. Mr. Scarborough provides much needed criticism of his own party in an effort to revitalize a truly conservative movement.

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It's not my last best hope.

I enjoy reading other people's point of view. It gives me insight on how other people think and not only their opinions but it shares with me some background of information or misinformation they may have received.

Obviously the writer never had to experience the life of a single parent in an economically disadvantaged situation.

Not only that he doesn't know all the details with social security laws, amendments, individual state policies, cases of neglect and fraud, etc. etc.

First of all Obama is not trying to bring back the welfare state. This country is not a state to begin with nevertheless a welfare state.

It was not a successful welfare reform in 1996, it was partial. The only thing that would be successful is that the welfare roles were reduced but not for the right reasons as it would appear such as gainful employment. The truth is there is a 5 year limit on benefits verses up to the adult age of a child which is 18 years.

Obama has not done anything to change this to bring it back for this author to make such a claim.

Yes, Obama has made efforts with stimulus packages and is attempting to create health care for the needy...but that is not 'welfare'...not welfare as defined in the social security act.

This is not bringing back welfare, its amending it.

I do agree tho, although conservatism is not my last best hope, these amendments are premature because we are overspending where corrections have to be made first to the existing system and our economy has to re-couperate before adding new kinds of assistance to the needy.

Although the author is on the right track, he needs to be a little more educated.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

this is the first step to enlighten " Real America"

this book is very interesting for it displays the real meaning of conservatism not what is portrayed by the so called conservative talk show hosts. it is a teaching book for those who want to learn about the real problems that face the nation nowadays, how a real conservative would deal with such issues. i am not a republican nor a democrat however i think that people like Scarborough shine the beacon of hope for the republican party.

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scar on the view

he is the biggest phoney he makes MSNBC proud, he is a snake oil saleman
How can he even think of comparing Ronald Reagan to Obama it gets me sick to my stomach.

1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

joe scarborough has just shown republicans the future

Finally a conservative points the way to victory for the Republican party. This book is a worthy read of we want the party to survive or someday thrive. Joe speaks the truth here. Its a great read - (I am actually surprised he is such a good writer!) He also happenes to strike a balance for Republicans who are trying to balance between past values and what the party needs to do to succeed moving forward. What a great book!!

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The New Conservative Manifesto

In his new book "The Last Best Hope," former U.S. Congressman Joe Scarborough presents conservatives with a clear and concise roadmap to recovery from the current wilderness. The current strategy of running homogeneous candidates in heterogeneous areas of the country will no longer produce majorities necessary to take control of political offices. Joe argues that the temper of the dialogue with the American people needs to change to be inclusive of those who, more often than not, agree with a conservative agenda. Strictly limiting membership in the Republican party to people who agree with the party's platform in its entirety will only drive voters to the Democratic party and ensured continued conservative minorities. Republicans would do well to heed Scarborough's wisdom and thoughtfulness if they hope to present the electorate with a credible and appealing alternative to the church of Obama.

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Good Read

I enjoy Mr. Scarborough's show "Morning Joe" so I thought I'd read his book. I found this book to be extremely thought provoking. His wit comes out in the pages and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to hear it given to both the Republican and Democratic Parties.

Great Book

Joe, gets it right! Here is a leader that everyone should be following!
I challenge you to read it!

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Honesty

Truth backed by facts not innuendos

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