Books to read to become a Ron Paul Republican

[10thAmendmentMan]

Just out of curiosity am I the only one that can't stand Ayn Rand's writing? I understood the point she was trying to make and almost all of the ideas were brilliant, but I couldn't help feeling that it read like a Stephen Segal movie. I don't know, I guess I just prefer reading the idea's without the pages devoted to Dagny Taggart sleeping with every guy in the book.

I had the same reaction. I got 25 pages into Atlas Shrugged before I ditched it.

[BillyBeer]

I had the same reaction. I got 25 pages into Atlas Shrugged before I ditched it.

This is why I suggested the Ayn Rand Lexicon, edited by Harry Binswanger. It has quotes on every possible subject from her, in alphabetical order.

[Hayek's Heroes]

+1 Atlas Shrugged. One of my favorites of all time. I know other people who prefer The Fountainhead. I think it depends upon the reader.

And of course, The Road to Serfdom by Hayek.

[Silverback]

"The Creature from Jeckyle island, a secind look at the federal reserve" J. Edward Griffin.

[FreeTraveler]

Hope - Aaron Zelman & L. Neil Smith - The Ron Paul Presidency, written in 2001, but still some amazing parallels and a good read if you're interested in what may be ahead.

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress - Robert A. Heinlein - The best rewriting of the American Revolution based in the future ever done.

[cindy25]

Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater
Conscience of a Republican by Jacob Javits (his answer to Goldwater conservatism

Gore Vidal : all the historical novels: Aaron Burr, Lincoln, 1876, Empire, Hollywood

Harry Browne : How to survive the coming monetary crisis

anything written by John Jakes

[Federalist]

The Federalist Papers by Publius (Hamilton, Jay, Madison)

Democracy in America De Tocqueville

[daviddee]

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[koob]

um how about the constitution?

[daviddee]

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[traviskicks]

Atlas Shrugged. Ayn Rand
Free to choose. Milton Friedman

[FrankRep]

What books should I read to fully understand Austrian Economics?

[BuddyRey]

Chomsky is a Communist.

The OP said "Ron Paul REPUBLICAN"

I thought Chomsky was an Anarcho-Syndicalist?

[Seanmc30]

RP wrote 3, you can get them on Amazon if you type in his name. I haven't read them yet, but I think I am getting them for x-mas.

[Mahkato]

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism is a good beginner's guide to the real economy. It's an easy yet informative read.

[Talldude1412]

A good start would be the US Constitution, and many of the writings by the founders.

[yongrel]

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Cinema-Apr...7387526&sr=8-1

[scbissler]

What books should I read to fully understand Austrian Economics?

Just go to mises.org and check out their study guide. They have it all. But to name just a few :

nice intro is Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson

and the two big boys - Mises' Human Action and Rothbard's Man, Economy and State.

[BillyFromPhilly]

"The Creature from Jeckyle island, a secind look at the federal reserve" J. Edward Griffin.

That book changed my life.

Others I would include on the list:

Human Action Ludwig von Mises
The Case Against the Fed Murray N. Rothbard

[angrydragon]

"I strongly recommend that every American acquire some basic knowledge of economics, monetary policy, and the intersection of politics with the economy. No formal classroom is required; a desire to read and learn will suffice. There are countless important books to consider, but the following are an excellent starting point: The Law by Frédéric Bastiat; Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt; What has Government Done to our Money? by Murray Rothbard; The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek; and Economics for Real People by Gene Callahan.

If you simply read and comprehend these relatively short texts, you will know far more than most educated people about economics and government. You certainly will develop a far greater understanding of how supposedly benevolent government policies destroy prosperity. If you care about the future of this country, arm yourself with knowledge and fight back against economic ignorance. We disregard economics and history at our own peril."

http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul311.html

[murrayrothbard]

What books should I read to fully understand Austrian Economics?

Economics for Real People - Gene Callahan

[philipsantamaria]

honestly...back when I was on the fence with Ron Paul...

I read BLOWBACK by Chalmers Johnson (one of the rudy reading list books)

Now, I agree with Ron on both his two central issues: Foreign Policy...and his Monetary Policy

[MusoSpuso]

This should be stickied. Time to hit the local B&N

[Cap'n Crunk]

The Road to Serfdom - F.A. Hayek

Ron Paul has said this was one of his favorite 2 books. The other one escapes my mind.