The Conscience of a Conservative

Why read it

• You will understand the case for limiting federal power and leaving more to individuals and states
• You will be able to argue about taxes, spending and welfare from a clear principle
• You will hear the case that states' rights is a principle about power, not only a cover for segregation

Who it is for

• A reader of any politics who wants conservatism in its own words
• A voter trying to follow arguments about the size of government
• A student of mid twentieth century American politics

What the summary covers

1. The Conscience of a Conservative2 min
2. The Perils of Power2 min
3. States' Rights2 min
4. And Civil Rights2 min
5. Freedom for the Farmer2 min
6. Freedom for Labor3 min
7. Taxes and Spending2 min
8. The Welfare State2 min
9. Some Notes on Education2 min
10. The Soviet Menace5 min

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