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Buchanan’s Necessary Book

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I’d say this sounds like a “must-read” book for all, including libertarians. If you’ve read it, or are interested in reading it, please leave a comment.

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Buchanan’s Necessary Book

Pat Buchanan and I have some differences – some major differences.

He is a Catholic; I am a Protestant. He is a conservative; I am a libertarian. He is a protectionist; I am a freetrader. He has disparaged Wal-Mart; I spend most of my money there. He believes Alexander Hamilton was one of the greatest of the Founding Fathers; I much prefer Thomas Jefferson. He has worked for Republican presidents; I loathe Republican presidents. He favors a government limited to conservative and Republican policies; I favor a government as limited as possible.

There is one thing, however, that Buchanan and I do agree on, and it is something that I consider to be very important: World War II was an unnecessary war. It was unnecessary for the Treaty of Versailles to enlarge the British, French, Italian, and Japanese empires at the expense of Germany. It was unnecessary for Britain to end its Anglo-Japanese treaty. It was unnecessary for Britain to impose sanctions on Italy, driving Mussolini into an alliance with Hitler. It was unnecessary for Britain to issue a war guarantee to Poland. And most importantly, it was unnecessary for 420,000 American soldiers to die fighting a foreign war…continued:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/vance/vance173.html

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So, what do you think?

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Comments

11 Responses to “Buchanan’s Necessary Book”

  1. bruce judelson on June 4th, 2009 1:43 am

    it sounds like a thought provoking book. that is all to the good. my impressions though – from having read the article did not satisfy the question–given that britain predetermined its involvement if germany advanced on poland was the aftermath –millions of people Jewish, Polish, others (ending up being enslaved, tortured, degraded, abused, and slaughtered) inevitable. this issue is i think a key point re the validity or lack thereof in his analysis. given that caveat i still am inclined to consider any arguments as peace is not only the default libertarian position but is generally (though not necessarily in all cases) the wisest choice.

  2. American Citizen on June 4th, 2009 4:44 pm

    The review certainly makes it seem like it won’t be disappointing and will shed a new light. What may be most important on that is the generation of WWII is nearing the end of their days. We need to know our history or be damned to repeat it.

  3. Raquel Geller on June 5th, 2009 12:39 am

    I think both both Buchanan and his book are unnecessary.

    Also, I’m Jewish.

  4. bruce judelson on June 5th, 2009 12:49 pm

    i am aware of jewish sensitivity towards buchanan. i (myself being Jewish) have been historically uncomfortable with someone who seems aligned with demanjuk (sp?) etc.
    however the review suggest this book may be worthwhile and i included a caveat re sensitive material as i am open to see both if –and to what degree- his analysis on british (read as western decline) is accurate, relevant or useful for understanding history and preventing further unnecessary, costly ($, progress, hurt people, broken lives, suffering, death) effects. i particularly and specifically am concerned not to have a repetition of the holocaust/shoah. your take is understandable. you may be right. i am curious and may find out –for me anyway–. nothing here is meant (certainly on my part –and with respect to this post) to offend anyone.

  5. Raquel Geller on June 5th, 2009 2:05 pm

    Bruce,

    I appreciate your sensibility. I look forward to your review!

  6. seangalt on June 8th, 2009 9:13 pm

    Got that Bruce?

    That means you not only have to read the book but you have to review it as well!

    I will be happy to publish your review when it’s done…just email it to me.

    Looking forward to it. :)

  7. jim kearney on June 9th, 2009 3:00 am

    OMG Bruce, you made a commitment – now we have to see if you follow through on it. Raquel is waiting to see your review and Sean is wating to publish it. Have you got the book yet? Have you read it yet?

  8. jim kearney on June 9th, 2009 3:10 am

    While I agree the war was unnecessary, I don’t believe for a second that Buchanan is totally factual. Being a republican he will bend the words of choice to garner a feeling of apathy that he desires.

    Now, I guess the real question is, what is his motive behind the book? Every author writes for a reason. He isn’t running for president at the time so what is his game? Is he trying for the nobel peace prize?

  9. seangalt on June 9th, 2009 3:15 am

    Wow, talk about killing the messenger. Did you read the article? The book has gotten some pretty good reviews, especially in libertarian circles.

    I guess I will have to post more info about it.

  10. bruce judelson on June 9th, 2009 4:05 am

    i wrote “i am curious and may find out –for me anyway–”
    this led to raquel’s
    “I appreciate your sensibility. I look forward to your review”
    not exactly me having committed. jim k took it further and wrote ”
    OMG Bruce, you made a commitment – now we have to see if you follow through on it. Raquel is waiting to see your review and Sean is wating to publish it. Have you got the book yet? Have you read it yet?”

    time will tell.

  11. Raquel on August 22nd, 2010 11:17 pm

    Well? Where’s the review?. I haven’t slept for over a year!

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