The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country
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Howard Fineman, one of our most trusted political journalists, shows that every debate, from our nation’s founding to the present day, is rooted in one of thirteen opinion that–thankfully–defy resolution. It is the very process of never-ending argument, Fineman clarifies, that defines us, inspires us, and keeps us free. At a time when most public disagreement seems shrill and having no effect, Fineman makes a cogent case for nurturing the real American dialogue. The Thirteen American Opinion runs the gamut, including
• Who Is a Person? The Declaration of Independence says “everyone,” but it took a Civil War, the Civil Rights Act, and additional movements to make that a reality. Now, what about human embryos and prisoners in Guantanamo?
• The Role of Faith No country is more legally secular yet more avowedly prayerful. From Thomas Jefferson to James Dobson, the issue persists: Where does God fit in government?
• America in the World In Iraq and everywhere else, we question ourselves whether we must change the world in order to survive and honor our values–or whether the best way to do both is to deal with the world as it is.
Whether it’s the appointment of judges or the limits of free speech, presidential power or public debt, the issues that galvanized the Founding Fathers should still inspire our leaders, thinkers, and fellow citizens. If we stop to argue about these things, we stop to be. “Argument is might, not weakness,” says Fineman. “As long as we argue, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, we will argue.”
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The book boasts an unbiased description of “American Opinion,” but it is reasonably clear where the leader stands on the issues. I place this political propaganda down after a fleeting time reading and am extremely mad at myself for supporting this leader with my $13.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
After watching an interview on Charlie Rose, I wanted to give Fineman a listen. First impression was “Nice packaging.” Immediate letdown: NO content marks anwhere, nada, zip. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 doesn’t tell me much. As a result, I could not select a CD based on interest. I searched in vain for a TOC printed on the box or as in slot in. Nothing. Now a bit irritated, I gave it a listen. Scott Sowers may have theatrical and TV credits, yet his reading fell way too fleeting in my estimation. It required too much concentration to pick up on section headings, chapter breaks, etc.–the kind of nuances that an accomplished reader would use his/her voice and timing to indicate. After awhile your ear will get a bit tuned to how he delivers his lines–like listening to a name with an accent requires concentration initially. Maybe I would get used to this predictability and finally delight in hearing the content. To me, it’s not worth the effort. Fineman deserved better.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
For persons readers looking for a non-partisan and intelligent observation and analysis about the “13 American Opinion” or similar topics pertaining to faith in politics and the role of government etc. this is NOT the book for you. The leader presents no appealing or new facts. Expecting some answers to the “13 American opinion” you’ll notice that the leader falls extremely fleeting and regularly poses rhetorical questions at the end of nearly every chapter- questions that clearly relay his partisan positions which are regularly induced with very few facts and a lot of polished bickering.
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
This is a fantastic book for anyone interested in the debates that have shaped this country.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
I saw Mr. Fineman’s inteview on “Today Show” which piqued my interest in this book. The concept that there are 13 core ‘opinion’ which have endured and evolved since the founding of our country is intriguing and the leader makes a excellent case for each, citing examples throughout our history. Sorry to say, it seems that each chapter rapidly digresses into a ‘liberal diatribe’ of our current administration. Too terrible. What may have been a levelheaded entry into the past/political arena, ala Brookshier’s “What Would the Founder’s Do?” turns out to be simply another chapter in the war between increasingly divided factions in our nation.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5