The One with Glenn Beck's Common Sense

125. Title & Author: Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against An Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine by Glenn Beck (167 pages)

Genre: Nonfiction--Politics

Completed: 29 November 2009

Summary & Review:

In an era of unprecedented governmental control over the lives of American citizens, Glenn Beck lays out his argument against increased Federal intervention in the liberties of the people. Included after Glenn's comments is the original Common Sense by Thomas Pain in its entirety.

While this new version of Common Sense most likely will not become the spark that Paine's version was for change in this country, it was still a thought-provoking book. Beck offered a fair look at America today and insightfully addressed some of our most pressing problems, such as the unfathomable government spending and the exponentially growing national debt, rather than whining about asinine issues, like the evils of SUVs and incandescent light bulbs, as so many do today. On the whole, I agreed with what Beck had to say, although I think he tried too hard to show us that he was upset with both parties by disproportionately pointing out mistakes Republican lawmakers have made.

Rating: 8.0