A Spectator's Guide to the 1988 Election
ABOUT
Written before the election began, here are the large issues facing the nation in 1988.
WHAT I THINK
This is one of those unfortunate books that are timeless in their wisdom but, because they ostensibly covered a specific event, public interest waned. - Wasn't 1988 a long time ago?
Will's thoughtful comments on such topics as social divides, the national debt, and national security - together with the pressures politicians face, are as current today as they were then.
QUOTE
Prometheus had a hard career. An egal nibbled his liver for thousands of years. Running for President is sort of like that.
AUTHOR'S APPROACH
5 Chapters: Introduction, Ronald Reagan, Republicans, Democrats, and Conclusion.
The middle 3 chapters approach the election from their respective points of view. The Ronald Reagan chapter talks about his legacy in history as well as the impact of that upon this particular election.
THE GOOD POINTS
The timeless nature of the content. How this election related to elections that came before and speculations on future elections.
THE BAD POINTS
Social issues did not get the treatment they deserved. Spending programs got all lumped together. Not enough on what programs mattered and what did not. Also, government overhead was hardly discussed at all.
CONCLUSION
I've re-read my copy every few years since I bought it in 1988.
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