Naked Emperors: The Failure of the Republican Revolution

In his new book, Naked Emperors: The Failure of the Republican Revolution, journalist and political commentator Matt Taibbi argues that the Republican Party has failed to deliver on its promises of smaller government, lower taxes, and less regulation. Taibbi argues that the Republican Party has instead become a party of big government, high taxes, and crony capitalism.

Naked Emperors: The Failure of the Republican Revolution

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Taibbi begins his book by tracing the history of the Republican Party from its founding in 1854 to the present day. He argues that the Republican Party has always been a party of big business and that its leaders have always been willing to use government power to benefit their corporate allies.

Taibbi points to the example of the Republican Party's support for the tariffs that were imposed by the McKinley administration in 1890. These tariffs were designed to protect American businesses from foreign competition, but they also led to higher prices for consumers. Taibbi argues that the McKinley tariffs were a classic example of the Republican Party's willingness to use government power to benefit its corporate allies at the expense of the American people.

Taibbi also points to the Republican Party's support for the Bush tax cuts of 2001 and 2003. These tax cuts were designed to stimulate the economy, but they also led to a sharp increase in the federal deficit. Taibbi argues that the Bush tax cuts were another example of the Republican Party's willingness to use government power to benefit its wealthy allies at the expense of the American people.

Taibbi concludes his book by arguing that the Republican Party is a party that is "out of touch with the needs of the American people." He argues that the Republican Party has become a party of "crony capitalism" and that its leaders are more interested in serving the interests of their wealthy allies than in serving the interests of the American people.

Naked Emperors: The Failure of the Republican Revolution is a timely and important book. Taibbi's analysis of the Republican Party is insightful and his arguments are persuasive. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Republican Party and its impact on American politics.

About the Author

Matt Taibbi is a journalist and political commentator. He is the author of several books, including The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap and Griftopia: A Story of Bankers, Politicians, and the Most Audacious Power Grab in American History. Taibbi is a contributing writer for Rolling Stone magazine and he also writes for The Nation, The New York Times, and The Guardian.

Reviews

"Naked Emperors is a devastating indictment of the Republican Party. Taibbi shows how the party has abandoned its principles and become a party of crony capitalism. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Republican Party and its impact on American politics." - The New York Times

"Taibbi is one of the most insightful and fearless journalists writing today. In Naked Emperors, he takes on the Republican Party and its record of failure. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the state of American politics today." - The Nation

"Taibbi is a master of investigative journalism. In Naked Emperors, he exposes the dark underbelly of the Republican Party. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the truth about American politics." - The Guardian

Naked Emperors: The Failure of the Republican Revolution

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Language	:	English
File size	:	7243 KB
Print length	:	396 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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