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Trump's America: The Truth about Our Nation's Great Comeback
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Understanding Trump, this "essential" book reveals the truth about the Trump presidency and explains his groundbreaking plans for our nation and world (Rush Limbaugh).
No one understands the "Make America Great Again" effort with more insight and experience than former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. From his enthusiastic support of the Reagan administration to the 1994 Republican Revolution, he has spearheaded many successful initiatives to fight the Washington swamp, challenge the establishment, and restore conservative influence for his entire career.
With his political expertise, Gingrich -- who has been called the President's chief explainer -- presents a clear picture of this historic presidency and its tremendous positive impact on our nation and the world. From the fight over the Southern Border Wall to the unending efforts to undermine and oppose the President, he unmasks all branches of the anti-Trump coalition, reveals the flaws in their ideological assaults, and offers a battle plan for those in Trump's America to help the President defeat these attacks.
Throughout Trump's America, Gingrich distills decades of experience fighting Washington elites with a lifetime of studying history to help us understand how we can all keep working to make America great.
No one understands the "Make America Great Again" effort with more insight and experience than former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. From his enthusiastic support of the Reagan administration to the 1994 Republican Revolution, he has spearheaded many successful initiatives to fight the Washington swamp, challenge the establishment, and restore conservative influence for his entire career.
With his political expertise, Gingrich -- who has been called the President's chief explainer -- presents a clear picture of this historic presidency and its tremendous positive impact on our nation and the world. From the fight over the Southern Border Wall to the unending efforts to undermine and oppose the President, he unmasks all branches of the anti-Trump coalition, reveals the flaws in their ideological assaults, and offers a battle plan for those in Trump's America to help the President defeat these attacks.
Throughout Trump's America, Gingrich distills decades of experience fighting Washington elites with a lifetime of studying history to help us understand how we can all keep working to make America great.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published June 5, 2018
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Newt Gingrich
114 books545 followersNewt Gingrich is well-known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994 by capturing the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time in forty years. After he was elected Speaker, he disrupted the status quo by moving power out of Washington and back to the American people. Under his leadership, Congress passed welfare reform, the first balanced budget in a generation, and the first tax cut in sixteen years. In addition, the Congress restored funding to strengthen defense and intelligence capabilities, an action later lauded by the bipartisan 9/11 Commission.
Today Newt Gingrich is a Fox News contributor. He is a Senior Advisor at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm with more than 6,500 lawyers in 50 countries and offices in more than 125 cities. He advises the firm’s world-class Public Policy and Regulation practice. He is also a Senior Scientist at Gallup.
From May 2011 to May 2012, Newt Gingrich was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, winning the South Carolina and the Georgia primaries. The campaign was especially notable for its innovative policy agenda, its effort to bring new coalitions into the Republican fold, and for Newt’s debate performances. His $2.50 a gallon energy plan set off a nationwide discussion about the use of America’s energy resources.
But there is a lot more to Newt Gingrich than these remarkable achievements. As an author, Newt has published twenty-nine books including 14 fiction and nonfiction New York Times best-sellers.
Non-fiction books include his latest, Breakout, in addition to A Nation Like No Other, Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny, To Save America, Rediscovering God in America, 5 Principles for a Successful Life, Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less, Real Change, A Contract with the Earth, Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America, To Renew America, Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Saving Lives & Saving Money, Window of Opportunity, and The Art of Transformation. He is also the author of a series of historical fiction books including, Gettysburg, Grant Comes East, Never Call Retreat: Lee and Grant the Final Victory, 1945, Pearl Harbor, Days of Infamy, To Make Men Free, To Try Men’s Souls, Valley Forge, and Victory at Yorktown. These novels are active history studies in the lessons of warfare based on fictional accounts of historical wartime battles and their aftermaths. His latest novel, Treason, is the sequel to Duplicity and is a thriller of Washington intrigue and international terrorism.
Newt and his wife, Callista, host and produce historical and public policy documentaries. Recent films include The First American, Divine Mercy: The Canonization of John Paul II, A City Upon A Hill, America at Risk, Nine Days That Changed The World, Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny, Rediscovering God in America, Rediscovering God in America II: Our Heritage, and We Have the Power.
In his post-Speaker role, Newt has become one of the most highly sought-after public speakers, accepting invitations to speak before prestigious organizations throughout the world. Because of his own unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Newt is able to share unique and unparalleled insights on a wide range of topics. His audiences find him to be not only educational but also inspirational. For more information about Newt’s speaking engagements, please visit the Worldwide Speakers Group.
Widely recognized for his commitment to a better system of health for all Americans, his leadership in the U.S. Congress helped save Medicare from bankruptcy, prompted FDA reform to help the seriously ill and initiated a new focus on research, prevention, and wellness. His contributions have been so great that the American Diabetes Association awarded him their highest non-medical award and the March of Dimes named him their 1995 Citizen of the Year.
To foster a modern health system that provide
Today Newt Gingrich is a Fox News contributor. He is a Senior Advisor at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm with more than 6,500 lawyers in 50 countries and offices in more than 125 cities. He advises the firm’s world-class Public Policy and Regulation practice. He is also a Senior Scientist at Gallup.
From May 2011 to May 2012, Newt Gingrich was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States, winning the South Carolina and the Georgia primaries. The campaign was especially notable for its innovative policy agenda, its effort to bring new coalitions into the Republican fold, and for Newt’s debate performances. His $2.50 a gallon energy plan set off a nationwide discussion about the use of America’s energy resources.
But there is a lot more to Newt Gingrich than these remarkable achievements. As an author, Newt has published twenty-nine books including 14 fiction and nonfiction New York Times best-sellers.
Non-fiction books include his latest, Breakout, in addition to A Nation Like No Other, Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny, To Save America, Rediscovering God in America, 5 Principles for a Successful Life, Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less, Real Change, A Contract with the Earth, Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America, To Renew America, Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Saving Lives & Saving Money, Window of Opportunity, and The Art of Transformation. He is also the author of a series of historical fiction books including, Gettysburg, Grant Comes East, Never Call Retreat: Lee and Grant the Final Victory, 1945, Pearl Harbor, Days of Infamy, To Make Men Free, To Try Men’s Souls, Valley Forge, and Victory at Yorktown. These novels are active history studies in the lessons of warfare based on fictional accounts of historical wartime battles and their aftermaths. His latest novel, Treason, is the sequel to Duplicity and is a thriller of Washington intrigue and international terrorism.
Newt and his wife, Callista, host and produce historical and public policy documentaries. Recent films include The First American, Divine Mercy: The Canonization of John Paul II, A City Upon A Hill, America at Risk, Nine Days That Changed The World, Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny, Rediscovering God in America, Rediscovering God in America II: Our Heritage, and We Have the Power.
In his post-Speaker role, Newt has become one of the most highly sought-after public speakers, accepting invitations to speak before prestigious organizations throughout the world. Because of his own unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Newt is able to share unique and unparalleled insights on a wide range of topics. His audiences find him to be not only educational but also inspirational. For more information about Newt’s speaking engagements, please visit the Worldwide Speakers Group.
Widely recognized for his commitment to a better system of health for all Americans, his leadership in the U.S. Congress helped save Medicare from bankruptcy, prompted FDA reform to help the seriously ill and initiated a new focus on research, prevention, and wellness. His contributions have been so great that the American Diabetes Association awarded him their highest non-medical award and the March of Dimes named him their 1995 Citizen of the Year.
To foster a modern health system that provide
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June 29, 2018
It was ok. That's what my two-star rating is.
I began Newt Gingrich's Trump's America in an effort to understand what President Trumps appeal is. A little more than 50% in I had to give up. It is true that Gingrich writes this in an approachable, precise, and captivating manner but I couldn't help but feel like this America that in some aspects, this "Make America Great Again" never existed. Or at least it never existed for people like me... or my parents... or grandparents.
If we're going back to those times when Freedom of Speech (as long as it's spoken in English) was not in peril, that would also mean it was in peril for someone else. If we went back to this America they speak of when no one disrespected the flag and stood during the National Anthem (that many should study the history of because it's actually quite racist), I still must figure he doesn't mean me as well. I grew up pledging allegiance (daily in middle school) and am still unaffected by it. I'm neither more or less patriotic for having done so.
I won't even get into the police thing and the BLM he decries because I absolutely admonish any acts of hatred against the blue, but I also know the angst I feel when being pulled over in Highland Park as I drive my late model Nissan Murano is real. The numbers are real that minorities and poorer neighborhoods are ticketed more often. Oh... and please put your hand down in the back who wants to scream well "y'all" commit the most crimes. There's seriously no reason why a driving infraction should result in the loss of my life if I comply with all the officers orders. The America that was so great they want to return to would allow police to be judge and jury. Why not just offer cops a noose. It was just as efficient in the America that we want to return to...
I GET IT. Gingrich is suggesting Trump is only interested in putting America's needs first, and I'm not against that. But there are a lot of countries that have been devastated economically by the beast that is America. We want clothing cheap, food cheap, and America doesn't care who's country we have to pillage in order to make that happen. That's a "them" problem.
Don't get me wrong. I love this country but we love playing slight of hand with the truth.
Either way... once Gingrich got into the regulations that impose sanctions on a global warming that's not even happening or are many years away according the Gingrich... I just had to stop. Believe me, I tried to give this read an impartial try. I genuinely want to be able to see a middle ground where in some alternate reality I could come to stomach Trump... but instead I just kept getting more and more unhappy with this read.
I choose to be stingy with my time. It's extremely precious. Thanks Newt Gingrich for trying to help me understand Trump's America. This one was simply an "ok" for me. Based on it's readability... I couldn't give it a 1-star. That just wouldn't be fair... but then again... this is Trump's America, I can do what I want and not be fair to anyone or anything. Patrice's feelings are first.
Copy provided by Center Street via Netgalley
I began Newt Gingrich's Trump's America in an effort to understand what President Trumps appeal is. A little more than 50% in I had to give up. It is true that Gingrich writes this in an approachable, precise, and captivating manner but I couldn't help but feel like this America that in some aspects, this "Make America Great Again" never existed. Or at least it never existed for people like me... or my parents... or grandparents.
If we're going back to those times when Freedom of Speech (as long as it's spoken in English) was not in peril, that would also mean it was in peril for someone else. If we went back to this America they speak of when no one disrespected the flag and stood during the National Anthem (that many should study the history of because it's actually quite racist), I still must figure he doesn't mean me as well. I grew up pledging allegiance (daily in middle school) and am still unaffected by it. I'm neither more or less patriotic for having done so.
I won't even get into the police thing and the BLM he decries because I absolutely admonish any acts of hatred against the blue, but I also know the angst I feel when being pulled over in Highland Park as I drive my late model Nissan Murano is real. The numbers are real that minorities and poorer neighborhoods are ticketed more often. Oh... and please put your hand down in the back who wants to scream well "y'all" commit the most crimes. There's seriously no reason why a driving infraction should result in the loss of my life if I comply with all the officers orders. The America that was so great they want to return to would allow police to be judge and jury. Why not just offer cops a noose. It was just as efficient in the America that we want to return to...
I GET IT. Gingrich is suggesting Trump is only interested in putting America's needs first, and I'm not against that. But there are a lot of countries that have been devastated economically by the beast that is America. We want clothing cheap, food cheap, and America doesn't care who's country we have to pillage in order to make that happen. That's a "them" problem.
Don't get me wrong. I love this country but we love playing slight of hand with the truth.
Either way... once Gingrich got into the regulations that impose sanctions on a global warming that's not even happening or are many years away according the Gingrich... I just had to stop. Believe me, I tried to give this read an impartial try. I genuinely want to be able to see a middle ground where in some alternate reality I could come to stomach Trump... but instead I just kept getting more and more unhappy with this read.
I choose to be stingy with my time. It's extremely precious. Thanks Newt Gingrich for trying to help me understand Trump's America. This one was simply an "ok" for me. Based on it's readability... I couldn't give it a 1-star. That just wouldn't be fair... but then again... this is Trump's America, I can do what I want and not be fair to anyone or anything. Patrice's feelings are first.
Copy provided by Center Street via Netgalley
June 30, 2018
4.5 stars. The only chapter that I thought lacked was the one titled "One Nation". I think the Melting Pot and the Salad Bowl are both vast stereotypes used by both political parties to justify or explain. And some of the assumptions Newt Gingrich makes in that section too? I'm not as sure as he (author) is that this issue is one of the pillars of the onus that Trump has for America's present and future self-identity war. Because it absolutely is. Between people who believe America is the problem and people who believe that America is the answer. And individual Americans are not salads nor pots. They each assume and believe (some even live) their own cultural identities. And if being a pro-America citizen is part of that or not (in the form for the Republic as it was conceived and expanded in states)- those stereotype metaphors like so many outdated models lack instructive value, IMHO.
That he (author) describes that the split in the citizenship IS over American self-identity at its core! That's 6 star. And is essential to understanding anything about what the election of Trump and his popularity connotes about why people voted they way they did. Because the liberal and leftist just doesn't grasp that Americans are sick to death of identity politics and all the historical chips on the shoulder that are being carried and stuck in their faces endlessly. When they had little or nothing to do with any of them, regardless of which "know better" tells them that they have. Especially those who work endlessly and hold good intent and give community service within their 1000's and 1000's of American locations. And have not been carefully taught that America is "the beast". When they have seen with their own "eyes" that it is not.
There are quite a few empirical data sources/ charting in the book. And how media continues myths and lies about the economy and other issues in the present 2017-2018 period. More so over time and constantly. Like the one about it being all about taught "fear" which equated to Trump's win. Fear had nothing to do with Trump's election success. It's going "to" something and not "away" that people sought. Rejection for/against the tones of chiding hubris (and all the angry and calling out habits that hold no improvements or productivity toward resolutions) but instead towards the kinds of ideals and associations of conversation as equals of non-animosity that people DO remember existed. And could again.
The last quarter of the book was excellent. 5 star especially upon the opioid crisis particulars and the judicial constitutionality. But the entire Part II Challenges was perfectly posited with every heading having data and witness to empirical fact. The challenges come from every direction (immense coalition) of news media, Washington establishment, and cultural Left. Combined yes, but they separately base their onus on defaming attack of all forms and have little other proposed agenda or particular solutions criteria in answer for some of the toughest American problems ever faced. Their glue is primarily Trump hatred. IMHO in selecting that method of role model, they will find that it turns away more people than it gathers.
Perpetual Trump Shrieking Disorder is examined. It needs to be.
That he (author) describes that the split in the citizenship IS over American self-identity at its core! That's 6 star. And is essential to understanding anything about what the election of Trump and his popularity connotes about why people voted they way they did. Because the liberal and leftist just doesn't grasp that Americans are sick to death of identity politics and all the historical chips on the shoulder that are being carried and stuck in their faces endlessly. When they had little or nothing to do with any of them, regardless of which "know better" tells them that they have. Especially those who work endlessly and hold good intent and give community service within their 1000's and 1000's of American locations. And have not been carefully taught that America is "the beast". When they have seen with their own "eyes" that it is not.
There are quite a few empirical data sources/ charting in the book. And how media continues myths and lies about the economy and other issues in the present 2017-2018 period. More so over time and constantly. Like the one about it being all about taught "fear" which equated to Trump's win. Fear had nothing to do with Trump's election success. It's going "to" something and not "away" that people sought. Rejection for/against the tones of chiding hubris (and all the angry and calling out habits that hold no improvements or productivity toward resolutions) but instead towards the kinds of ideals and associations of conversation as equals of non-animosity that people DO remember existed. And could again.
The last quarter of the book was excellent. 5 star especially upon the opioid crisis particulars and the judicial constitutionality. But the entire Part II Challenges was perfectly posited with every heading having data and witness to empirical fact. The challenges come from every direction (immense coalition) of news media, Washington establishment, and cultural Left. Combined yes, but they separately base their onus on defaming attack of all forms and have little other proposed agenda or particular solutions criteria in answer for some of the toughest American problems ever faced. Their glue is primarily Trump hatred. IMHO in selecting that method of role model, they will find that it turns away more people than it gathers.
Perpetual Trump Shrieking Disorder is examined. It needs to be.
September 1, 2018
Easy reading and very informative. Definitely in favor of Trump, but seems to be very factual. Ignores some of the badder stuff, but since it's about a "Comeback," it focuses on the accomplishments, which have truly been ignored or downplayed by many in the press.
October 19, 2018
Overall pretty good.
Parts of it sounded like a political advertisement - especially the sections on Trump's trade policy. Gingrich descended into the same kind of political-speak (throwing around statistics and loaded words) he rails against in the first few chapters and claims that Trump is supposed to a breath of fresh air from. The parts about the opioid epidemic, infrastructure and skills training, and space exploration also seem to be Gingrich's own agenda that he's trying to urge Trump to pursue rather than explaining what Trump stands for. It was a little contradictory for him to put that in the same section of the book called "Challenges" where he discusses the Muller investigation and Fake news.
Some of the other chapters were very good though, especially the one about the Muller investigation. Gingrich is intimately familiar with the Scooter Libby affair, and he does a good job explaining how these two investigations are similar. I also liked the chapters on free speech and on overregulation.
Overall, most of it was nothing new - just spinning things that are all over the news, but there were some interesting things I learned or that it made me think about, and it also does a good job laying out in an organized fashion all the issues that Trump supporters care about and helps readers understand where they are coming from. If you can't understand why some people voted for someone so... unconventional (to put it mildly) or if you think that all Trump voters are simply dumb racist rednecks, this book is a good primer on understanding what the wider range of issues is that, if not what Trump truly believes, at least that drove voters to him.
Parts of it sounded like a political advertisement - especially the sections on Trump's trade policy. Gingrich descended into the same kind of political-speak (throwing around statistics and loaded words) he rails against in the first few chapters and claims that Trump is supposed to a breath of fresh air from. The parts about the opioid epidemic, infrastructure and skills training, and space exploration also seem to be Gingrich's own agenda that he's trying to urge Trump to pursue rather than explaining what Trump stands for. It was a little contradictory for him to put that in the same section of the book called "Challenges" where he discusses the Muller investigation and Fake news.
Some of the other chapters were very good though, especially the one about the Muller investigation. Gingrich is intimately familiar with the Scooter Libby affair, and he does a good job explaining how these two investigations are similar. I also liked the chapters on free speech and on overregulation.
Overall, most of it was nothing new - just spinning things that are all over the news, but there were some interesting things I learned or that it made me think about, and it also does a good job laying out in an organized fashion all the issues that Trump supporters care about and helps readers understand where they are coming from. If you can't understand why some people voted for someone so... unconventional (to put it mildly) or if you think that all Trump voters are simply dumb racist rednecks, this book is a good primer on understanding what the wider range of issues is that, if not what Trump truly believes, at least that drove voters to him.
June 4, 2018
Thanks for a ARC to read and give my honest opinion.
This is Newt Gingrich's honest approach about how Trump is making America great again. It's hard for the common person to see the changes because of the strife the media shows. I stopped watching the news when Dan Rather left CBS and all news became was a tv show of the things the media want you to see. What a circus the media has become. You can clearly see that Trump is different from anything we have ever seen and change scares people. It has become clear though that they can not control him and he is a force to be reckoned with whether or not we will admit it. Making America great again is something a lot of Americans want to happen.
Our founders invoked our Creator four times in the Declaration of Independence. Our currency declares, “In God We Trust.” And we place our hands on our hearts as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance and proclaim we are “One Nation Under God.” Our rights are not given to us by man; our rights come from our Creator. No matter what, no Earthly force can take those rights away. That is why the words “Praise be to God” are etched atop the Washington Monument, and those same words are etched into the hearts of our people.
I enjoyed the book and the views spoken by the author explaining some of the anti-Trump political propaganda. Five stars.
This is Newt Gingrich's honest approach about how Trump is making America great again. It's hard for the common person to see the changes because of the strife the media shows. I stopped watching the news when Dan Rather left CBS and all news became was a tv show of the things the media want you to see. What a circus the media has become. You can clearly see that Trump is different from anything we have ever seen and change scares people. It has become clear though that they can not control him and he is a force to be reckoned with whether or not we will admit it. Making America great again is something a lot of Americans want to happen.
Our founders invoked our Creator four times in the Declaration of Independence. Our currency declares, “In God We Trust.” And we place our hands on our hearts as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance and proclaim we are “One Nation Under God.” Our rights are not given to us by man; our rights come from our Creator. No matter what, no Earthly force can take those rights away. That is why the words “Praise be to God” are etched atop the Washington Monument, and those same words are etched into the hearts of our people.
I enjoyed the book and the views spoken by the author explaining some of the anti-Trump political propaganda. Five stars.
July 9, 2018
I bought this book thinking Newt Gingrich would explain why conservatives like myself should appreciate Trump's Presidency. I was thoroughly disappointed to find a book clearly written to hook the reader's emotions and polarize the national dialogue into us vs. them, win/lose conflict, by name calling and exagerated accusations of the opposition's motives.
We are one nation with big problems to solve. No single group has the full picture and best solutions. We need healthy simple truth based debate and strategies reflecting best consensus thinking. Anything less is failure.
Demonizing the opposition, calling names, and creating conspiracy theories indicates to me that the writer/speaker cannot make a case without distorting the truth. Therefore, I stop listening and I found this book hard to continue to the end.
Resorting to this kind of language treats the reader as unworthy and incapable of independant thought. In so doing, the author is acting like the elitists he hates.
Rather than continuing to try to glorify Trump's Presidency, conservative strategists like Newt Gingrich would serve our country better by bringing truth into the national dialogue, taking big money out of politics, creating bipartisan strategies, and developing competent candidates (worthy of being called a leader) for office.
We are one nation with big problems to solve. No single group has the full picture and best solutions. We need healthy simple truth based debate and strategies reflecting best consensus thinking. Anything less is failure.
Demonizing the opposition, calling names, and creating conspiracy theories indicates to me that the writer/speaker cannot make a case without distorting the truth. Therefore, I stop listening and I found this book hard to continue to the end.
Resorting to this kind of language treats the reader as unworthy and incapable of independant thought. In so doing, the author is acting like the elitists he hates.
Rather than continuing to try to glorify Trump's Presidency, conservative strategists like Newt Gingrich would serve our country better by bringing truth into the national dialogue, taking big money out of politics, creating bipartisan strategies, and developing competent candidates (worthy of being called a leader) for office.
June 19, 2018
I thought this was an excellent book. He explains government so well. I like the fact that Trump is tackling hard issues. What I have a problem with is whatever politicians in either party that are putting partisanship above patriotism. I would like to get back to the ideals of our founding fathers.
June 14, 2018
Newt Gingrich always captivated me with his book, when I read them I am fascinated by his words. This one was so easy to understand and see things in a different light I loved how Newt didn't hold back anything and in his normal fashion told the truth the whole truth. A must read book!
June 29, 2018
I need to read more by Newt!
March 1, 2019
Another great fact-driven analysis of the Trump administration through mid-2018. One can clearly sense the brilliance and expertise of Gingrich's decades-long state and national congressional experience. The first portion covers some of the significant achievements of the Trump administration, while the latter portion seemed to be more of a book on policy. Gingrich does spend a significant mount of time discussing his favorite agenda items such as the opioid crisis and how Trump *should* address these issues.
MY FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS
-Trump ended our involvement with the Paris climate Accords as the United States taxpayers were forced disproportionately to pay millions of dollars at the behest of a world bureaucracy.
-Trump has ended harmful and overbearing regulations such as the Fiduciary Rule implemented by the Obama Administration through the formerly hyper-partisan Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB), an anti-capitalist program developed by Elizabeth Warren which, under the guise of consumer protection has made it very difficult for industries that the bureau opposes to obtain loans from Banks. Notably, 741 of the of the employees of this corrupt bureau we're bringing home six figure salaries, one of the many things hidden by Obama's non-transparent administration until it was reported in the Washington Times.
-He helped end the corrupt practice of "Sue and settle" implemented by the Obama EPA which encouraged the practice of regulation through litigation.
-Ended Obama's Gainful Employment Program which was devastating to trade schools under the guise of "protecting students". Gingrich states that the true intention of this program was to hurt for-profit universities. In effect, the program did nothing to help students as it's supposed purpose, but instead only limited student choice.
-President Trump helped unveil the multi-step process to repeal and replace the flawed Obama Care Program. (On a personal note, my deductible AND premium skyrocketed following the imposition of the "affordable care act".
FAVORITE QUOTES
"It is an eternal credit to the American character that even after we and our allies emerged victorious from the bloodiest war in history, we did not seek territorial expansion or attempt to oppose and impose our way of life on others. Instead, we helped build institutions such as this one to defend the sovereignty, security, and prosperity for all."
-President Trump's first address to the U.N. on September 19 2017
"The safety of a republic depends essentially on the energy of a common National sentiment; on a uniformity of principles and habits; on the exemption of the citizens from foreign bias, and prejudice; and on that love of country which will almost invariably be found to be closely connected with birth, education and family."
-Alexander Hamilton, New York, January 12, 1802
Full document here: https://founders.archives.gov/documen...
"We freely extend the hand of welcome and of good-fellowship to every man, no matter what his creed or birthplace, who comes here honestly intent on becoming a good United States citizen like the rest of us; but we have a right, and it is our duty, to demand that he shall indeed become so and shall not confuse the issues with which we are struggling by introducing among us Old-World quarrels and prejudices."
-Theodore Roosevelt, April 1894
Full document here: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/li...
"Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins."
-Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Gazette, November 1737
"Freedom of thought and speech on the American campus are under attack. The American university was once the center of academic freedom, the place of robust debate, a forum for the competition of ideas, but it is transforming into an echo chamber of political correctness and homogeneous thought, a shelter for fragile egos."
-Jeff Sessions
"Prior to passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, The united states had the third highest business tax in the developed world." -Newt Gingrich
MY FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS
-Trump ended our involvement with the Paris climate Accords as the United States taxpayers were forced disproportionately to pay millions of dollars at the behest of a world bureaucracy.
-Trump has ended harmful and overbearing regulations such as the Fiduciary Rule implemented by the Obama Administration through the formerly hyper-partisan Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB), an anti-capitalist program developed by Elizabeth Warren which, under the guise of consumer protection has made it very difficult for industries that the bureau opposes to obtain loans from Banks. Notably, 741 of the of the employees of this corrupt bureau we're bringing home six figure salaries, one of the many things hidden by Obama's non-transparent administration until it was reported in the Washington Times.
-He helped end the corrupt practice of "Sue and settle" implemented by the Obama EPA which encouraged the practice of regulation through litigation.
-Ended Obama's Gainful Employment Program which was devastating to trade schools under the guise of "protecting students". Gingrich states that the true intention of this program was to hurt for-profit universities. In effect, the program did nothing to help students as it's supposed purpose, but instead only limited student choice.
-President Trump helped unveil the multi-step process to repeal and replace the flawed Obama Care Program. (On a personal note, my deductible AND premium skyrocketed following the imposition of the "affordable care act".
FAVORITE QUOTES
"It is an eternal credit to the American character that even after we and our allies emerged victorious from the bloodiest war in history, we did not seek territorial expansion or attempt to oppose and impose our way of life on others. Instead, we helped build institutions such as this one to defend the sovereignty, security, and prosperity for all."
-President Trump's first address to the U.N. on September 19 2017
"The safety of a republic depends essentially on the energy of a common National sentiment; on a uniformity of principles and habits; on the exemption of the citizens from foreign bias, and prejudice; and on that love of country which will almost invariably be found to be closely connected with birth, education and family."
-Alexander Hamilton, New York, January 12, 1802
Full document here: https://founders.archives.gov/documen...
"We freely extend the hand of welcome and of good-fellowship to every man, no matter what his creed or birthplace, who comes here honestly intent on becoming a good United States citizen like the rest of us; but we have a right, and it is our duty, to demand that he shall indeed become so and shall not confuse the issues with which we are struggling by introducing among us Old-World quarrels and prejudices."
-Theodore Roosevelt, April 1894
Full document here: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/li...
"Freedom of speech is a principal pillar of a free government; when this support is taken away, the constitution of a free society is dissolved, and tyranny is erected on its ruins."
-Benjamin Franklin, The Pennsylvania Gazette, November 1737
"Freedom of thought and speech on the American campus are under attack. The American university was once the center of academic freedom, the place of robust debate, a forum for the competition of ideas, but it is transforming into an echo chamber of political correctness and homogeneous thought, a shelter for fragile egos."
-Jeff Sessions
"Prior to passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, The united states had the third highest business tax in the developed world." -Newt Gingrich
December 13, 2018
2 1/2 stars, rounded up to 3. Author Newt Gingrich does a good job of explaining the appeal of Trump to the near majority of Americans who put him in office, including the overwhelming majority of states located between the East and West coasts, plus the Old South. So for those who still can't fathom how Trump got elected, and want to know without resorting to characterizations of the electorate as racist or stupid, Newt will tell you. Yes, there's some cheerleading throughout the book, and some uncritical attribution of cause-and-effect. But I do think Newt has the big picture essentially correct. That comprises the first part of the book, entitled "The Great Comeback", nine chapters, 174 pages.
The second part of the book, "Challenges", reads a little like Newt positioning himself for another run for the top spot in 2024, or maybe just burnishing his credentials as a Trumpian think tank of one. It's less about Trump and more about what policies Newt thinks Trump and the country ought to follow on the many issues of the day. A lot of it to me seems like common sense, and there's not much I haven't heard before from various corners. I guess it's good that Newt brings it all together in 100 pages or so, but to me, it seems that this part doesn't really belong with the first part of the book. If I wanted to read Dr. Gingrich's prescription for America's near term future, I think he's written about it before. I could read one of his other books, although here he brings things up-to-date. It's not that this section is bad, it just seems a little gratuitously off topic.
Finally, Newt reproduces three of Trump's important speeches: his remarks to the people of Poland in Warsaw on July 6, 2017; his remarks to the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly on September 19, 2017; and his State of the Union on January 30, 2018. Granted, these were all crafted by speechwriters, just as virtually all speeches by all presidents are. But I challenge anyone to read these speeches and not recognize them for the serious works of statesmanship and expressions of American values that they are. They represent Trump's values and vision. They are a credit to him and to us.
The second part of the book, "Challenges", reads a little like Newt positioning himself for another run for the top spot in 2024, or maybe just burnishing his credentials as a Trumpian think tank of one. It's less about Trump and more about what policies Newt thinks Trump and the country ought to follow on the many issues of the day. A lot of it to me seems like common sense, and there's not much I haven't heard before from various corners. I guess it's good that Newt brings it all together in 100 pages or so, but to me, it seems that this part doesn't really belong with the first part of the book. If I wanted to read Dr. Gingrich's prescription for America's near term future, I think he's written about it before. I could read one of his other books, although here he brings things up-to-date. It's not that this section is bad, it just seems a little gratuitously off topic.
Finally, Newt reproduces three of Trump's important speeches: his remarks to the people of Poland in Warsaw on July 6, 2017; his remarks to the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly on September 19, 2017; and his State of the Union on January 30, 2018. Granted, these were all crafted by speechwriters, just as virtually all speeches by all presidents are. But I challenge anyone to read these speeches and not recognize them for the serious works of statesmanship and expressions of American values that they are. They represent Trump's values and vision. They are a credit to him and to us.
June 5, 2018
When I read books by Gingrich or hear him speak, I always wish that I could sit in on one of his American history classes. It’s certainly a loss that he’s no longer teaching via college classes; however, I suppose more people can benefit from his teaching via books.
Typical of Gingrich, “Trump’s America” is well organized into sections within each of the 16 chapters to make it easy to understand the subjects of each chapter. Gingrich gives background and history to each of the governmental areas he covers as well as how Trump is addressing these current day problems.
In spite of his conservative views and Republican membership, Gingrich speaks well to all Americans – regardless of their political leanings. He addresses issues ultimately affecting all Americans and concerns we should all seek to understand. This is information critical to our well being as American citizens. His purpose is not to sway voters to one side or the other, but rather to educate. I highly recommend this book.
My thanks to NetGalley and Center Street Publishers for an advanced reader copy of this book. This review will be published on GoodReads, Amazon and Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun Co.
Typical of Gingrich, “Trump’s America” is well organized into sections within each of the 16 chapters to make it easy to understand the subjects of each chapter. Gingrich gives background and history to each of the governmental areas he covers as well as how Trump is addressing these current day problems.
In spite of his conservative views and Republican membership, Gingrich speaks well to all Americans – regardless of their political leanings. He addresses issues ultimately affecting all Americans and concerns we should all seek to understand. This is information critical to our well being as American citizens. His purpose is not to sway voters to one side or the other, but rather to educate. I highly recommend this book.
My thanks to NetGalley and Center Street Publishers for an advanced reader copy of this book. This review will be published on GoodReads, Amazon and Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun Co.
July 9, 2018
Newt Gingrich actually has some decent policy proposals in this book. Unfortunately, it comes wrapped in the paranoid Trumpist world view of middle and working class white America versus the world. In the first part of the book, Gingrich insists that Trump's opponents must be defeated just as the Nazis and Soviets were defeated. Yes, he really makes that comparison. He also debases himself by attempting to impute knowledge and virtue to Trump that just isn't there. Gingrich debases himself by pretending that the Emperor has clothes. For example, he insists that Trump wants to honor and follow the Founding Fathers. This of course, is a comical assertion as Trump has never, at any point, demonstrated even the most superficial knowledge of American history, much less an understanding of America's founding. But, as is so often in politics, the "founding fathers" are used here as a canvas upon which to project a political world view. And in that use, Trump doesn't need to know anything about the Founding Fathers.
It is one cringe-worthy moment after another to read a very intelligent, gifted man like New Gingrich-the man who lead the 1994 Republican Revolution-debase himself to a reality TV show clown. Really sad, Newt. What happened to you?
It is one cringe-worthy moment after another to read a very intelligent, gifted man like New Gingrich-the man who lead the 1994 Republican Revolution-debase himself to a reality TV show clown. Really sad, Newt. What happened to you?
August 3, 2018
I found the book very interesting. When you watch the news you get one sided opinions. If you watch local news you seem to get "CNN reported" or "according to TMZ" which I find irritating. This is my first Newt Gingrich book. I am noticing that whether good or bad, the political trends have gotten people reading. I truly hope that the reviews here are from people who READ the book, not write reviews just because they hate the president.
I have been becoming more conservative in my opinions the last few years. I liked the overall message even though parts were repetitive. Sometimes the truth hurts and we want the truth. I feel like Newt understands that we all have waited long enough for the truth. There is an overall theory that I agree with. I really liked the overall message, some of the writing was not exactly my style.
I have been becoming more conservative in my opinions the last few years. I liked the overall message even though parts were repetitive. Sometimes the truth hurts and we want the truth. I feel like Newt understands that we all have waited long enough for the truth. There is an overall theory that I agree with. I really liked the overall message, some of the writing was not exactly my style.
October 31, 2018
Newt Gingrich is a long standing political figure in the Republican party. He was an advisor to President Reagan and help get the 1994 Contract with America passed through Congress. He is a personal friend of President Trump and offers insight style of leadership that many people don't understand. It's sad that very few people will read this with an open mind and follow the logic and insight that Mr. Gingrich offers. This man is a prolific author and has several outstanding titles dealing with American history. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 3, 2018
Newt has done it again! He has shown all the shortcomings of the Obama Administration and how money was used foolishly. President Trump has done more to correct all the errors and putting America back on track. With all the forces against him, he is still winning and that is causing the Left to go into hysteria.
June 17, 2020
I read this book to better understand how the Republican Party creates its arguments and this is a great book for that. The book is riddled with logical fallacies and strategic rhetorical moves that function to mislead and misinform its audience. This piece serves as a great example of how maliciously and deliberately so many Republican Party politicians work to influence their base.
May 25, 2019
The book itself is clear pro-Trump propaganda, but Gingrich does do a great job of articulating what Trump supporters think they are supporting. It shows why his presidency continues to be so appealing to many.
October 12, 2018
What I find incredible is how well informed he seems to be on opioid addiction and apparently nothing else at all. At least it helped me understood this movement just a little bit better.
February 4, 2019
An intelligent and very insightful book.
The book "Trump's America" is Newt Gingrich's work and as Theodore Roosevelt said "the credit belongs to the man in the arena".
If anybody is interested in Political Science this is a must read. Newt Gingrich clearly defines the areas of tumult that President Trump, members of his party, and the thousands of men and women have to deal with on a day to day basis. Each chapter begins with a "Comeback" theme. This is to let the reader know, clearly, that's what they are doing and have been doing since President Trump took office.
There are all kinds of dynamics spelled out and clearly defined and then explained that Newt Gingrich writes. A common theme is the explanation of aspects of the American way of life that we as a nation have lost from the Presidency of Obama and some from previous administrations. That is not far from the truth at all. The numbers and facts show this.
One observation I will point out is that the opposition to President Trump, the members of his party, and his supporters has been brutal.
Figuratively speaking the Lefts ultimate goal is to build their own "ant hills" as a Utopia of Dystopia across America. They have been slowly, secretly, and systematically gone on the offense using the ideologies of socialism, extreme feminism, liberalism, and progressive-ism in a psychological warfare approach. Reading "Trump's America" further solidified my suspicions of what I believe their big picture is.
As Newt Gingrich pointed out about the resistance of President Trumps "Space Force" and the NASA Space program, he said "real change in American space activities will be controversial. It will stir up opposition from entrenched bureaucracies, large corporations, and congressional pork barrel vested interests. If you don't see or hear about this resistance, you can assume it is because the old guard has successfully minimized the amount of change coming, and instead of thinking big, we are acting small."
I've noticed that when things get quiet from the news and other media sources that's when the Left and their supporters are planning their plots. They make a bunch of noise and push immense opposition. The Republicans dig in and do their best to defend themselves until they can maneuver toward a victory, but it's like the fight for Hamburger Hill. Even while the Republicans are fighting back the Left puts their best actors on stage to distract while their associate factions are busy planning for the next attack. One of their biggest advocates are organizations such as the ACLU and NAACP as Burgess Owens points out. But it is difficult for the Republicans and Conservatives to fight back and make valid points publicly when organizations like the previous two support things like "The Black Race Card" and "All White People are Racists" echoed and repeated even by some African Americans and White Americans from the Left. This is one of the pictures I imagined reading "Trumps America".
However, the average American would not know these types of problems existed because the Left and Liberals have been screaming and distracting so loudly. This is how they drown out the important issues. Newt Gingrich explains this in Part II called Challenges.
The previous explanations and examples are multifaceted and very complex problems and the results of President H. W. Bush's New World Order has not helped. Some of these problems are not new but allowing the rest of the world dictate and make decisions on how we conduct our sovereignty, freedom, and liberty is not good indeed.
President Obama, the Democrats, RINO's, and Swamp members unleashed an aggressive offense toward completely tearing down the principles and aspects that have made America great. They have done this by warping and twisting what might have been good intentions by President H. W. Bush. Reading "Trump's America" decreases my naivete.
All the red tape regulations, the decline in the economy, feminism being warped and twisted from its original intentions and goals, innocent lives being lost or beaten because of groups like Antifa, the quiet and secret practices of eugenics, extreme opposition from mass media and manipulation from Tech Giants mostly comes from one side.....the Left.
The Republicans and President Trumps accomplishments do not go completely unnoticed. They have begun their offense and have pulled themselves out of the trenches from where they once fought. It hasn't even been two complete years and America has become better and stronger under the leadership and guidance of President Trump and loyal Republicans. There are even few Democrats that agree with what has been accomplished, especially from bipartisan efforts.
However, there is one aspect that needs to be made clear. Newt Gingrich explains that the Democratic Party was born from Andrew Jackson's Presidency and his tactics. He explains that essentially President Trump is using the same tactics to root out the Deep State, drain the Swamp, cut red tape regulations, grow the economy, and get America out of debt. That's basically what Jackson did in general.
The difference is that in 1824 we had the "Establishment" and the nation was still young, gaining experience. As Newt Gingrich explains "America's government started as an orderly Federalist system dominated by southern aristocrats and Yankee gentlemen of wealth. That group dominated society and government from the Declaration of Independence in 1776 through the election of 1820." However, regular citizens such as farmers and blue collar workers had a lot of influence on the establishment and displayed open contempt or disagreement.
When John Quincy Adams was elected President, Jackson and his supporters were furious because of an appointment of Speaker Clay to be Adams successor after he was out of office. After all it was Speaker Clay's decision to elect Adams because of the messy election results. While Adams was being sworn in Jackson gathered his coalition and began going about the country doing much the same thing the political Left has been doing today. Then President Adams and his members put up with daily abusive assaults daily, for four years.
Later Jackson was elected President, got America out of debt by being frugal, and furiously fought back against the establishment. However, I do not believe President Trump is doing exactly the same thing. America has a history of taking the good from the bad. Socialism did bring us medicare and a public school system, but that does not mean we need to legitimize it. The bad ideologies and historical results of socialism far outweigh anything good that came from it. It's true, Jackson was aggressive and President Trump is not afraid of a fight. But while President Obama was in office President Trump never did what Jackson did nor did he do what his predecessor did during his campaign. President Trump is still a little rough around the edges but that's because he's not afraid to be what he is. His profession before he became President was a very accomplished business man and he knows how to converse professionally with people from around the world. This means he understands culture from various perspectives and that is very important when interacting with other world leaders.
Today we have technology that enables us to communicate anywhere instantaneously. Even in public if President Trump criticizes someone it sounds more like constructive criticism. Unlike Jackson's supporters the modern Right has learned better ways to fight back against the Left but it has been difficult because the Left has spurred and espoused the kind of tactics, ideologies, and culture that almost instantaneously crushes anyone on the Right because of social media. This is true if they get out of step with the Lefts lock step strategy by saying one word or a sentence the wrong way because of political correctness. Modern technology has been the Lefts enabler and platform.
It is my opinion that the Republicans have taken note that President Trump is not afraid to be what he is. The rest of the American people that support President Trump and his Republican supporters like this about him. The interesting dynamics between a good leader and his/her subordinates is when the leader is strong enough to pave the way so that the subordinates can do their work, they work. When a leader treats their subordinates with dignity and respect at the same time holding them accountable with discipline, they work their butts off. Because of those two dynamics both are able to accomplish great goals. President Trump always thanks his subordinates for their hard work and commitment. When those three dynamics happen what you get is a glorious symphony. And Mr Gingrich, thank you for writing an intelligent and very insightful book.
The book "Trump's America" is Newt Gingrich's work and as Theodore Roosevelt said "the credit belongs to the man in the arena".
If anybody is interested in Political Science this is a must read. Newt Gingrich clearly defines the areas of tumult that President Trump, members of his party, and the thousands of men and women have to deal with on a day to day basis. Each chapter begins with a "Comeback" theme. This is to let the reader know, clearly, that's what they are doing and have been doing since President Trump took office.
There are all kinds of dynamics spelled out and clearly defined and then explained that Newt Gingrich writes. A common theme is the explanation of aspects of the American way of life that we as a nation have lost from the Presidency of Obama and some from previous administrations. That is not far from the truth at all. The numbers and facts show this.
One observation I will point out is that the opposition to President Trump, the members of his party, and his supporters has been brutal.
Figuratively speaking the Lefts ultimate goal is to build their own "ant hills" as a Utopia of Dystopia across America. They have been slowly, secretly, and systematically gone on the offense using the ideologies of socialism, extreme feminism, liberalism, and progressive-ism in a psychological warfare approach. Reading "Trump's America" further solidified my suspicions of what I believe their big picture is.
As Newt Gingrich pointed out about the resistance of President Trumps "Space Force" and the NASA Space program, he said "real change in American space activities will be controversial. It will stir up opposition from entrenched bureaucracies, large corporations, and congressional pork barrel vested interests. If you don't see or hear about this resistance, you can assume it is because the old guard has successfully minimized the amount of change coming, and instead of thinking big, we are acting small."
I've noticed that when things get quiet from the news and other media sources that's when the Left and their supporters are planning their plots. They make a bunch of noise and push immense opposition. The Republicans dig in and do their best to defend themselves until they can maneuver toward a victory, but it's like the fight for Hamburger Hill. Even while the Republicans are fighting back the Left puts their best actors on stage to distract while their associate factions are busy planning for the next attack. One of their biggest advocates are organizations such as the ACLU and NAACP as Burgess Owens points out. But it is difficult for the Republicans and Conservatives to fight back and make valid points publicly when organizations like the previous two support things like "The Black Race Card" and "All White People are Racists" echoed and repeated even by some African Americans and White Americans from the Left. This is one of the pictures I imagined reading "Trumps America".
However, the average American would not know these types of problems existed because the Left and Liberals have been screaming and distracting so loudly. This is how they drown out the important issues. Newt Gingrich explains this in Part II called Challenges.
The previous explanations and examples are multifaceted and very complex problems and the results of President H. W. Bush's New World Order has not helped. Some of these problems are not new but allowing the rest of the world dictate and make decisions on how we conduct our sovereignty, freedom, and liberty is not good indeed.
President Obama, the Democrats, RINO's, and Swamp members unleashed an aggressive offense toward completely tearing down the principles and aspects that have made America great. They have done this by warping and twisting what might have been good intentions by President H. W. Bush. Reading "Trump's America" decreases my naivete.
All the red tape regulations, the decline in the economy, feminism being warped and twisted from its original intentions and goals, innocent lives being lost or beaten because of groups like Antifa, the quiet and secret practices of eugenics, extreme opposition from mass media and manipulation from Tech Giants mostly comes from one side.....the Left.
The Republicans and President Trumps accomplishments do not go completely unnoticed. They have begun their offense and have pulled themselves out of the trenches from where they once fought. It hasn't even been two complete years and America has become better and stronger under the leadership and guidance of President Trump and loyal Republicans. There are even few Democrats that agree with what has been accomplished, especially from bipartisan efforts.
However, there is one aspect that needs to be made clear. Newt Gingrich explains that the Democratic Party was born from Andrew Jackson's Presidency and his tactics. He explains that essentially President Trump is using the same tactics to root out the Deep State, drain the Swamp, cut red tape regulations, grow the economy, and get America out of debt. That's basically what Jackson did in general.
The difference is that in 1824 we had the "Establishment" and the nation was still young, gaining experience. As Newt Gingrich explains "America's government started as an orderly Federalist system dominated by southern aristocrats and Yankee gentlemen of wealth. That group dominated society and government from the Declaration of Independence in 1776 through the election of 1820." However, regular citizens such as farmers and blue collar workers had a lot of influence on the establishment and displayed open contempt or disagreement.
When John Quincy Adams was elected President, Jackson and his supporters were furious because of an appointment of Speaker Clay to be Adams successor after he was out of office. After all it was Speaker Clay's decision to elect Adams because of the messy election results. While Adams was being sworn in Jackson gathered his coalition and began going about the country doing much the same thing the political Left has been doing today. Then President Adams and his members put up with daily abusive assaults daily, for four years.
Later Jackson was elected President, got America out of debt by being frugal, and furiously fought back against the establishment. However, I do not believe President Trump is doing exactly the same thing. America has a history of taking the good from the bad. Socialism did bring us medicare and a public school system, but that does not mean we need to legitimize it. The bad ideologies and historical results of socialism far outweigh anything good that came from it. It's true, Jackson was aggressive and President Trump is not afraid of a fight. But while President Obama was in office President Trump never did what Jackson did nor did he do what his predecessor did during his campaign. President Trump is still a little rough around the edges but that's because he's not afraid to be what he is. His profession before he became President was a very accomplished business man and he knows how to converse professionally with people from around the world. This means he understands culture from various perspectives and that is very important when interacting with other world leaders.
Today we have technology that enables us to communicate anywhere instantaneously. Even in public if President Trump criticizes someone it sounds more like constructive criticism. Unlike Jackson's supporters the modern Right has learned better ways to fight back against the Left but it has been difficult because the Left has spurred and espoused the kind of tactics, ideologies, and culture that almost instantaneously crushes anyone on the Right because of social media. This is true if they get out of step with the Lefts lock step strategy by saying one word or a sentence the wrong way because of political correctness. Modern technology has been the Lefts enabler and platform.
It is my opinion that the Republicans have taken note that President Trump is not afraid to be what he is. The rest of the American people that support President Trump and his Republican supporters like this about him. The interesting dynamics between a good leader and his/her subordinates is when the leader is strong enough to pave the way so that the subordinates can do their work, they work. When a leader treats their subordinates with dignity and respect at the same time holding them accountable with discipline, they work their butts off. Because of those two dynamics both are able to accomplish great goals. President Trump always thanks his subordinates for their hard work and commitment. When those three dynamics happen what you get is a glorious symphony. And Mr Gingrich, thank you for writing an intelligent and very insightful book.
August 18, 2023
Once again my dear review reading lurker, I’m here to read these horrible books written by horrible people so you don’t have to.
Newt talks about our country and its “comeback.”
I’ll take a deeper look at what Newt considers a “comeback” and it does as follows: we had a black president who Newt hated and now we have (at the time) a white president who newt loves. That’s it in a nutshell. The black president didn’t do things that newt likes such as crush the working class, deprive people of health care, and didn’t do everything possible to make sure people like newt make as much money as possible. Along comes a rich, white, racist, who just like newt, wants to make as much money as possible at the expense of the working class. Donald has multiple affairs, so does Newt. Donald treats people like trash, so does Newt.
It’s not a stretch to say Newt sees himself in Donald.
The “truth” newt speaks of is to keep white people, specifically old white men, in power as long as humanly possible. Avoid at all costs.
Newt talks about our country and its “comeback.”
I’ll take a deeper look at what Newt considers a “comeback” and it does as follows: we had a black president who Newt hated and now we have (at the time) a white president who newt loves. That’s it in a nutshell. The black president didn’t do things that newt likes such as crush the working class, deprive people of health care, and didn’t do everything possible to make sure people like newt make as much money as possible. Along comes a rich, white, racist, who just like newt, wants to make as much money as possible at the expense of the working class. Donald has multiple affairs, so does Newt. Donald treats people like trash, so does Newt.
It’s not a stretch to say Newt sees himself in Donald.
The “truth” newt speaks of is to keep white people, specifically old white men, in power as long as humanly possible. Avoid at all costs.
July 20, 2018
Disclosure: I am a member of what Newt Gingrich calls "The Anti-Trump Coalition." I believe I fit best in the category for Orderly Institutionalists, but an argument could be made that I'm also one of the Ivory Tower Academics (or very closely connected to people who are), and also a Bay Area (Silicon Valley) Elite (having lived a large fraction of my life in Silicon Valley and being employed by a Silicon Valley-inspired technology company). As such, I am not the target audience for the book.
Nevertheless, I will endeavor to be fair in my review.
I will begin with some compliments. Gingrich's book is not the worst example among the raft of post-election analyses to come after 2016. It is at least as good as, if not better than, Hillary Clinton's What Happened. For determined readers who make it past Part I (about the amazing things President Donald Trump has done for our country), in Part II, Gingrich goes into laborious detail about what President Trump should do, and some of his proposals are quite unobjectionabe. For example, Gingrich proposes to make access to methadone and buprenorphine much easier, because "abstinence only" recovery methods for opioid addicts are actually worse than letting the addicts continuing with their addiction (due to the increased likelihood that a relapse will result in an unintended, fatal overdose on opioids).
On an issue that is particularly close to my heart, Gingrich expounds on how America can build a space-based economy, and holds up SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, as an example of how public-private partnerships can revive the heady optimism of the 1960s.
Enough with the compliments.
It's a pity that Gingrich's arguments usually begin with statements like, "President Trump has correctly this" and "President Trump promised the American people that" propaganda. This is Gingrich's second book since Trump was elected. It seems obvious to me that his target audience is fellow Republicans who are not backing the president, who are not committing to support the President in 2020, or who are considering joining the opposition.
One cannot overlook the rough start. Perhaps nobly, Gingrich chooses to deal with the most controversial aspects of the Trump presidency in the first few chapters, and to offer them his unqualified support. The first is immigration (we're supposed to be a melting pot, not a salad, or something like that). The second is faith (the founders believed in God, so you should, too), and the third is "political correctness" (people are too afraid to speak all their poorly-considered opinions out loud). In so many words, Gingrich says that President Trump is correct on all these issues, and President Trump is uniquely able to move the agenda forward.
The most charitable explanation for Gingrich's fawning is that he knows the only way to get the President's attention is to lavish praise upon him. He knows Trump won't read about all his good suggestions in Part II unless he is slavishly flattering in Part I. Although this is no doubt true, a more likely explanation is that Gingrich believes Republican discord over Trump is the biggest threat to his personal agenda, and so finds it necessary to say that everything Trump does is just fine. The most likely explanation, alas, is that Gingrich truly believes that the social aspect of the Trump agenda is the most important.
The most unfortunate turn of phrase from Gingrich is the statement that America is in the midst of a "political-cultural civil war." This is the root of the effort to collapse the Anti-Trump Coalition into one giant straw man that he can knock down repeatedly. The straw man wants to force you to buy insurance and eat broccoli. The straw man doesn't want you to salute the flag or say the pledge of allegiance or say "Merry Christmas". Most importantly, the straw man is fighting against us, and only one side will survive. Gingrich is not advocating violence, but he is denying any middle ground where Republicans and the Anti-Trump Coalition can agree to coexist.
Real Americans don't fit neatly into one Gingrich's two camps, however. Real Americans should object to being asked to choose between a completely open border and a draconian border wall, between atheism and theocracy, or between Trump's childish mud-slinging and Orwellian Political Correctness. Gingrich is dangerously wrong for trying to unite Republicans by dividing America.
Nevertheless, I will endeavor to be fair in my review.
I will begin with some compliments. Gingrich's book is not the worst example among the raft of post-election analyses to come after 2016. It is at least as good as, if not better than, Hillary Clinton's What Happened. For determined readers who make it past Part I (about the amazing things President Donald Trump has done for our country), in Part II, Gingrich goes into laborious detail about what President Trump should do, and some of his proposals are quite unobjectionabe. For example, Gingrich proposes to make access to methadone and buprenorphine much easier, because "abstinence only" recovery methods for opioid addicts are actually worse than letting the addicts continuing with their addiction (due to the increased likelihood that a relapse will result in an unintended, fatal overdose on opioids).
On an issue that is particularly close to my heart, Gingrich expounds on how America can build a space-based economy, and holds up SpaceX, Elon Musk's space exploration company, as an example of how public-private partnerships can revive the heady optimism of the 1960s.
Enough with the compliments.
It's a pity that Gingrich's arguments usually begin with statements like, "President Trump has correctly this" and "President Trump promised the American people that" propaganda. This is Gingrich's second book since Trump was elected. It seems obvious to me that his target audience is fellow Republicans who are not backing the president, who are not committing to support the President in 2020, or who are considering joining the opposition.
One cannot overlook the rough start. Perhaps nobly, Gingrich chooses to deal with the most controversial aspects of the Trump presidency in the first few chapters, and to offer them his unqualified support. The first is immigration (we're supposed to be a melting pot, not a salad, or something like that). The second is faith (the founders believed in God, so you should, too), and the third is "political correctness" (people are too afraid to speak all their poorly-considered opinions out loud). In so many words, Gingrich says that President Trump is correct on all these issues, and President Trump is uniquely able to move the agenda forward.
The most charitable explanation for Gingrich's fawning is that he knows the only way to get the President's attention is to lavish praise upon him. He knows Trump won't read about all his good suggestions in Part II unless he is slavishly flattering in Part I. Although this is no doubt true, a more likely explanation is that Gingrich believes Republican discord over Trump is the biggest threat to his personal agenda, and so finds it necessary to say that everything Trump does is just fine. The most likely explanation, alas, is that Gingrich truly believes that the social aspect of the Trump agenda is the most important.
The most unfortunate turn of phrase from Gingrich is the statement that America is in the midst of a "political-cultural civil war." This is the root of the effort to collapse the Anti-Trump Coalition into one giant straw man that he can knock down repeatedly. The straw man wants to force you to buy insurance and eat broccoli. The straw man doesn't want you to salute the flag or say the pledge of allegiance or say "Merry Christmas". Most importantly, the straw man is fighting against us, and only one side will survive. Gingrich is not advocating violence, but he is denying any middle ground where Republicans and the Anti-Trump Coalition can agree to coexist.
Real Americans don't fit neatly into one Gingrich's two camps, however. Real Americans should object to being asked to choose between a completely open border and a draconian border wall, between atheism and theocracy, or between Trump's childish mud-slinging and Orwellian Political Correctness. Gingrich is dangerously wrong for trying to unite Republicans by dividing America.
January 2, 2019
The weakest portion of this book is the beginning. The front of the book is full of standard pre-election blather, and reminds you that the book was published as a communication/propaganda tool in front of the mid-term elections. It is just a fact that in order for Newt to get his ideas to a larger audience he had to couch it in terms of helping the Republicans in the midterm elections, and helping Trump/appealing to his base. The other issue is that so many facts are thrown at the reader in a short amount of time - it feels like watching the news, where one is bombarded with a bunch of facts (yet not necessarily information.
I felt like giving up, but fortunately the book improves. It moves into showing actual accomplishments the administration has made (versus sound campaign sound bites), and then into Newt's thoughts on how to improve various issues. Probably none of Newt's ideas are truly new or unique (and were likely in his other published works), but this is a good compilation of many ideas to improve America.
While not everyone agrees with all of Trump's ideas (or the tactics he uses), Newt provides a logical and historic context for the things President Trump does. He talks about political correctness and its ramifications on free speech and religion. The author also gives a good amount of space to the tax cuts that were passed for 2018, as well as the goal to cut government regulations. Newt talks about the reality of bureaucracy and how changing things really does require a tremendous will (which inevitably makes us feel disappointed with our political candidates who promise so much to get elected).
There was an insightful chapter on the opioid crisis. Here we can see that this is an agenda that Gingrich has a lot of passion for. At this point of the book he is making recommendations for the Trump administration, and it isn't all about spending cuts. He wants to see spending increase to help fix the opioid issue. He also wants to spend more on U.S. infrastructure and the space program. This is the part where Newt shows himself to be more of a visionary and is not afraid to express his ideas. Again, not everyone will agree with him, but you can see that he is trying to come up with ideas to improve the country (and world) we live in.
I felt like giving up, but fortunately the book improves. It moves into showing actual accomplishments the administration has made (versus sound campaign sound bites), and then into Newt's thoughts on how to improve various issues. Probably none of Newt's ideas are truly new or unique (and were likely in his other published works), but this is a good compilation of many ideas to improve America.
While not everyone agrees with all of Trump's ideas (or the tactics he uses), Newt provides a logical and historic context for the things President Trump does. He talks about political correctness and its ramifications on free speech and religion. The author also gives a good amount of space to the tax cuts that were passed for 2018, as well as the goal to cut government regulations. Newt talks about the reality of bureaucracy and how changing things really does require a tremendous will (which inevitably makes us feel disappointed with our political candidates who promise so much to get elected).
There was an insightful chapter on the opioid crisis. Here we can see that this is an agenda that Gingrich has a lot of passion for. At this point of the book he is making recommendations for the Trump administration, and it isn't all about spending cuts. He wants to see spending increase to help fix the opioid issue. He also wants to spend more on U.S. infrastructure and the space program. This is the part where Newt shows himself to be more of a visionary and is not afraid to express his ideas. Again, not everyone will agree with him, but you can see that he is trying to come up with ideas to improve the country (and world) we live in.
August 13, 2018
Some great (and scary) passages from this book:
"Ultimately Trump's American and the post-American society that the anti-Trump coalition represents are incapable of coexisting. One will simply defeat the other. There is no room for compromise. Trump has understood this perfectly since day one. The outcome of the struggle will determine America's future for a generation or more."
"As president, Donald Trump has attached action to rhetoric, while unfailingly and unapologetically delivering on his promise to put the interests of the American people first, both at home and abroad."
"The key for Trump's America in 2018 and beyond is to recognize we are in the fight of our lives against a well-financed, heavily organized, extremely militant coalition of people who despise us and the country for which we stand. Doing nothing guarantees American is taken over by this militant left-wing establishment coalition that will use mob violence, news media propaganda, and the government power to coerce the rest of us into submitting to their worldview. This struggle is profound and deeply felt. It is a countrywide cultural civil war. We should expect the fight to be remarkably intense. This is not a time of compromise. This is a time of winning or losing. Each of us much decide if the America we love is worth fighting for. Our individual decisions will add up to victory or defeat."
"Ultimately Trump's American and the post-American society that the anti-Trump coalition represents are incapable of coexisting. One will simply defeat the other. There is no room for compromise. Trump has understood this perfectly since day one. The outcome of the struggle will determine America's future for a generation or more."
"As president, Donald Trump has attached action to rhetoric, while unfailingly and unapologetically delivering on his promise to put the interests of the American people first, both at home and abroad."
"The key for Trump's America in 2018 and beyond is to recognize we are in the fight of our lives against a well-financed, heavily organized, extremely militant coalition of people who despise us and the country for which we stand. Doing nothing guarantees American is taken over by this militant left-wing establishment coalition that will use mob violence, news media propaganda, and the government power to coerce the rest of us into submitting to their worldview. This struggle is profound and deeply felt. It is a countrywide cultural civil war. We should expect the fight to be remarkably intense. This is not a time of compromise. This is a time of winning or losing. Each of us much decide if the America we love is worth fighting for. Our individual decisions will add up to victory or defeat."
June 5, 2018
When I read books by Gingrich or hear him speak, I always wish that I could sit in on one of his American history classes. It’s certainly a loss that he’s no longer teaching via college classes; however, I suppose more people can benefit from his teaching via books.
Typical of Gingrich, “Trump’s America” is well organized into sections within each of the 16 chapters to make it easy to understand the subjects of each chapter. Gingrich gives background and history to each of the governmental areas he covers as well as how Trump is addressing these current day problems.
In spite of his conservative views and Republican membership, Gingrich speaks well to all Americans – regardless of their political leanings. He addresses issues ultimately affecting all Americans and concerns we should all seek to understand. This is information critical to our well being as American citizens. His purpose is not to sway voters to one side or the other, but rather to educate. I highly recommend this book.
My thanks to NetGalley and Center Street Publishers for an advanced reader copy of this book. This review will be published on GoodReads, Amazon and Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun Co.
Typical of Gingrich, “Trump’s America” is well organized into sections within each of the 16 chapters to make it easy to understand the subjects of each chapter. Gingrich gives background and history to each of the governmental areas he covers as well as how Trump is addressing these current day problems.
In spite of his conservative views and Republican membership, Gingrich speaks well to all Americans – regardless of their political leanings. He addresses issues ultimately affecting all Americans and concerns we should all seek to understand. This is information critical to our well being as American citizens. His purpose is not to sway voters to one side or the other, but rather to educate. I highly recommend this book.
My thanks to NetGalley and Center Street Publishers for an advanced reader copy of this book. This review will be published on GoodReads, Amazon and Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun Co.
January 8, 2019
Deciding on policy in a multitude of areas is not an easy task. Here Newt relies on himself and experts to inform his prescriptions. They’re not all super informed and thus not all correct conclusions, however as a whole it’s quite impressive-it’s a monumental task. For instance, in the health and drug sections he conflates AA with actual faith-based recovery programs that have exponentially higher recovery rates. There’s evidence that AA may actually be harmful as the recovery rate is lower than the spontaneous remission rate. He does not take this into consideration. These aside, i am all on board with his value based healthcare model, the implementation thereof, and many other things. Pretty exciting stuff.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2018
Reading "Trump's America", by Newt Gingrich held my interest at all times. I would love to have Newt Gingrich as my History Professor. What an interesting class that would be. The author is certainly very knowledgeable! Newt Gingrich writes about what Donald Trump is trying to accomplish as our American President. For too long, the U.S. has been going in the wrong direction. As a businessman, President Trump is fixing the economy and getting rid of job killing regulations. Furthermore, President Trump is putting America first.
August 7, 2018
Gingrich dissects today's politics with a sharp and analytic mind. Gingrich has an impressive grasp of public policy and his understanding of the opioids crisis, criminal justice reform, and health care delivery is nuanced, as is his overall defense of the Trump Administration. Gingrich is better as a commentator than he would be an executive branch leader, because he would have to be the top guy. Looking backwards with hindsight, it would have really been interesting hearing him and President Clinton debate public policy.
May 6, 2019
I liked this book so much more than I ever expected. I learned a lot about trade, tax policy, bureaucracy and the damage it causes, the current drug problem and policies which exacerbate the problem of drug abuse and drug related deaths among other topics. The book is very well written giving a quick lesson in many areas and keeps your interest because it is not too detailed and moves along to other topics. Newt Gingrich is a great writer. Will look for more from him.
August 6, 2018
Not being a politically orientated person it took me awhile to sludge through this book. It's not that it was boring or over my head, it was a lot of information that took some time to read through and digest. Newt Gingrich really knows the political front and speaks very knowledgeably throughout. He talks at the reader's level. I learned a lot and am glad that I chose to inform myself.
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