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Let's Move On: Beyond Fear & False Prophets
Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, issues both a denunciation of the current state of American politics and a call to unity and resistance in the face of rising ethnocentric and anti-democratic sentiments.
Vicente Fox offers his unique viewpoint as a former head of state, avid historian, and true admirer of America’s constitutional ideals. He knows where a Trump presidency can lead—and it is nowhere good. Let’s Move On is a political manifesto written in Fox’s trademark, no-nonsense style where he both denounces Trump’s malignant anti-intellectualism and inspires people to rise up and resist.
“Fox knows America. He gets it. He digs it, its big dreams and weird nightmares. He lays down the chords in the key of the American Dream like a master.”
— The Washington Post
Vicente Fox offers his unique viewpoint as a former head of state, avid historian, and true admirer of America’s constitutional ideals. He knows where a Trump presidency can lead—and it is nowhere good. Let’s Move On is a political manifesto written in Fox’s trademark, no-nonsense style where he both denounces Trump’s malignant anti-intellectualism and inspires people to rise up and resist.
“Fox knows America. He gets it. He digs it, its big dreams and weird nightmares. He lays down the chords in the key of the American Dream like a master.”
— The Washington Post
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160 pages, Hardcover
First published January 16, 2018
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Vicente Fox
8 books10 followersMexican politician and former President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006.
Currently he serves as co-President of the Centrist Democrat International, an international organization of Christian democratic political parties.
Currently he serves as co-President of the Centrist Democrat International, an international organization of Christian democratic political parties.
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February 5, 2018You really should read this book. I t helps put things in perspective and also gives some hope for the future.
May 7, 2018
President Fox pulls no punches in this siren-call for democracy and its institutions.
It's a very quick read, but I think it is valuable to understand how leaders of countries think and react to the world around us. I had a chance to briefly meet and hear President Fox speak at the 2018 ASU+GSV Conference, and was struck by his candor and passion. The election in the U.S. in 2016 clearly struck a chord with President Fox, and given both his position as former President of the U.S.'s southern border and his own American roots (heretofore unknown to me), this isn't surprising.
It almost reads as though President Fox plans to run for office in the U.S.! At the very least, he'll continue to play a role representing his own opinions to audiences throughout North America.
It's a very quick read, but I think it is valuable to understand how leaders of countries think and react to the world around us. I had a chance to briefly meet and hear President Fox speak at the 2018 ASU+GSV Conference, and was struck by his candor and passion. The election in the U.S. in 2016 clearly struck a chord with President Fox, and given both his position as former President of the U.S.'s southern border and his own American roots (heretofore unknown to me), this isn't surprising.
It almost reads as though President Fox plans to run for office in the U.S.! At the very least, he'll continue to play a role representing his own opinions to audiences throughout North America.
February 22, 2018
Vicente Fox understands the basis of democracy and the American Dream...even though he was the president of Mexico from 2000-2006. I found this book insightful, educational and uplifting. His repeated message of our shared humanity shines through here and gives a person hope when our country is looking so backwards and dismal. Viva Vicente Fox and his dreams for a better world!
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January 28, 2018a slim, unimposing but incredible book. I was surprised because the quality of President Vicente Fox here is different from the rambunctious personality I had expected from his Twitter (and that personality is already very excellent and comical). Here he assumes the mantle of statesman, thoughtful and earnest. The book is surprising because it does not take the easy way of taking a funny dump on Trump, which is also welcome. Instead, it engages with Trump's essential policy catchphrases and spars effectively with them.
The book is pragmatic and realistic. It acknowledges Mexico's drug and violence problems, but shows the way to prevent their passage to the US is not through ineffective walls but through solutions to America's opioid and drug demand for Mexican supply and through repair of lax gun laws that enable gun supply for Mexican cartels. It acknowledges Mexico's undocumented immigration, but shows contribution from this group to America's economy and suggests the practical solution of legal guest workers whose privileges would be less than citizenship. It acknowledges Mexico's relative poverty, but shows how the country's trade with America enriches Americans.
To Trump's attractive belief that his climate policies reflect that he is president of America, not Paris, Mr. Fox fires back simply: both America and Paris are on Earth. To the hurricane of noise around the American healthcare debate, Mr. Fox proffers his insight as a previous corporate executive for an international company: global companies offer employee healthcare not because of compassion, but because it helps employee effectiveness. Healthcare and a social safety assurance from fear of hunger and homelessness helps us all focus on productivity and self-actualization as employees and citizens.
Indeed this is Mr. Fox's signature argument: the right, compassionate act to do actually benefits us all, through concrete and creative examples and solutions. He doesn't rely simply on the argument of moral outrage, even though to decent people that should already be enough.
The book is pragmatic and realistic. It acknowledges Mexico's drug and violence problems, but shows the way to prevent their passage to the US is not through ineffective walls but through solutions to America's opioid and drug demand for Mexican supply and through repair of lax gun laws that enable gun supply for Mexican cartels. It acknowledges Mexico's undocumented immigration, but shows contribution from this group to America's economy and suggests the practical solution of legal guest workers whose privileges would be less than citizenship. It acknowledges Mexico's relative poverty, but shows how the country's trade with America enriches Americans.
To Trump's attractive belief that his climate policies reflect that he is president of America, not Paris, Mr. Fox fires back simply: both America and Paris are on Earth. To the hurricane of noise around the American healthcare debate, Mr. Fox proffers his insight as a previous corporate executive for an international company: global companies offer employee healthcare not because of compassion, but because it helps employee effectiveness. Healthcare and a social safety assurance from fear of hunger and homelessness helps us all focus on productivity and self-actualization as employees and citizens.
Indeed this is Mr. Fox's signature argument: the right, compassionate act to do actually benefits us all, through concrete and creative examples and solutions. He doesn't rely simply on the argument of moral outrage, even though to decent people that should already be enough.
February 13, 2018
This is a must read. It is useful what people abroad are thinking and seeing. While Fox was not the best of presidents, he has quite a bit to say about where we are. He is a critique of the president since Donald Trump is violating political and social norms. Also, he is a right wing populist, and populists rarely bring good things.
Trump is leading to a crisis, but he expects the United States to survive this, and self correct. We have done that in the past. If you are interested in how others see us, this is definitely a good book.
Trump is leading to a crisis, but he expects the United States to survive this, and self correct. We have done that in the past. If you are interested in how others see us, this is definitely a good book.
January 28, 2018
Fox speaks
Vicente Fox speaks his mind on how the U.S. system/American dream is being destroyed by our ugly nasty President Donald Trump. Fox clearly explains how democracy should be respected in the world and how its not being respected by President Donald Trump who lacks a lot of knowledge and public service. Wake up America! Highly recommend to read!
Vicente Fox speaks his mind on how the U.S. system/American dream is being destroyed by our ugly nasty President Donald Trump. Fox clearly explains how democracy should be respected in the world and how its not being respected by President Donald Trump who lacks a lot of knowledge and public service. Wake up America! Highly recommend to read!
January 28, 2018
A must read from a Mexican friend. Very good explanation of the mutual benefits of free trade and NAFTA.
August 28, 2022
He helped me to realize why I felt the way I did about much of the political scene in the USA. I don't totally agree with him on everything but I feel he is very much on the right track. I fear for America (at least the USA) if we let Trump on the Right or Pelosi on the Left take control of our country. We need someone who is willing to listen and work with those that disagree with them. We need leadership for the whole country that wants to let people have the American dream if they are willing to work for it. A very good read!
March 1, 2018
Short and excellent.
March 4, 2018
Short emotional book about how Trump is ruining the American reputation in the world and killing the American Dream. While I totally admire President Fox, this was more emotion than solution.
April 30, 2020
Well said, Mr. President
I bought this book when it was first published, but just now read it. Donald Trump has proven to be more vile than Mr. Fox even imagined. We are in a pandemic, in which this vicious sub-speciman is seemingly trying to literally kill us with his terrible advice about cures, and trying to make us believe we are safe to resume our lives without heeding the advice of doctors and scientists. Mr. Fox, I have visited Mexico many times, and love it as I love the USA. I would move there, but not until my country gets back on track, and gets rid of this would-be dictator. Unfortunately, the Justice Dept., much of the Judiciary, and the Senate are now his sycophants. I don't believe these people have souls. Even though I am an atheist, I believe that all people matter. I agree with your 7 principles of reason and behavior. Your book is both troubling and refreshing, but I fear we have slid further down a steep slope since you wrote it. Maybe the pandemic will save us.
I bought this book when it was first published, but just now read it. Donald Trump has proven to be more vile than Mr. Fox even imagined. We are in a pandemic, in which this vicious sub-speciman is seemingly trying to literally kill us with his terrible advice about cures, and trying to make us believe we are safe to resume our lives without heeding the advice of doctors and scientists. Mr. Fox, I have visited Mexico many times, and love it as I love the USA. I would move there, but not until my country gets back on track, and gets rid of this would-be dictator. Unfortunately, the Justice Dept., much of the Judiciary, and the Senate are now his sycophants. I don't believe these people have souls. Even though I am an atheist, I believe that all people matter. I agree with your 7 principles of reason and behavior. Your book is both troubling and refreshing, but I fear we have slid further down a steep slope since you wrote it. Maybe the pandemic will save us.
December 25, 2022
Bought back in 2019 and read it for the first time this week! Honestly one of my new favorite books! Very eye opening, and humbling.
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February 2, 2018Fox's book is insightful, forthright, brutally and pleasantly honest, and he speaks as the voice of hope and courage. The potential Democratic candidates for president would do well to read this book and be willing to heed Fox's words.
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