I'm a liberal, buuuut.....

I greatly appreciate this opportunity for a look into a rational consevative's mind during the Trump administration. While I do disagree with him on many issues, I would greatly welcome the return of a Republican party that has the same mindset as the author. His rundown of the drawbacks and boons of the current presidential administration are a good insight into future politics.

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Nice Rundown

This book was a nice run down of how we used to do some things in government and how things are different under a Trump Administration. It was enlightening to hear how a genuine conservative before the Trump administration sees how government can be eroding and corrupt from within.

David's timelines we're especially informative from my perspective. He goes through who knew what and when they were saying different... or knew differently while being a part of public policy.

The author did a nice job of describing the consequences of a Trump administration and a complicit Republican party. David makes a good case for a nation to come together and to recognize a democratic system in distress. The book is well written and Audible version is well narrated.

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Liberal here,

I'll be up front and let you know that I am a liberal who watches Bill Maher and agrees with 90% of what Bill says. However, this book was written by a smart, intelligent, and thoughtful conservative author; one whom I can see having an actual discussion with, still disagree with, and leave the table still liking him – knowing that he respects and loves America just as much as I do. Even though I usually disagree with his politics, I agree with 95% of this book.

This book helps point out one thing - the issues liberals and conservatives have with Trump and his ilk are not of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (my quote, and not a talking point at the time this book was written), but rather us noticing the systematic dismantling of everything we hold dear as Americans. Even though this was written in 2017, almost everything Frum says in the book is either true, or has come true since the publishing of this book.

I like that Frum sticks to his principles and does not cheer on his team no matter what. He sees the corruption and the long term effects that this presidency will have, and is not afraid to say them, GOP be damned. He is of a dying breed - honor above want, and country over Party. For that, I am grateful. It helps point out that his presidency is not normal, and that this is an urgent crisis for The United States of America.

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Simply brilliant!

A beautifully written, informative and passionate book that explains the Trump presidency and also offers a view for the future.

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A thoughtful and intelligent work

While I may not agree with Mr Frum on a number of political issues, he is one of a number of conservatives for which I have the greatest respect. He always makes me think and provides a thoughtful and well written analysis of issues and support for his views. Being a never trumpet I thought it would support my attitude and how I deal with trump supporters. While it reinforced much of what I thought, it made me think about how I interact with those who have led us into this debacle. It also helped me see the silver lining of Trump the list and bully. I’ll work on taking the high road.

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How we got here

By chapter nine I was thinking ok this is a review of what we already know.
Then in chapter ten new insight began to grow out of the foundation. I suggest you do not skip nine chapters, but let the story unfold.

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I Just Hope You're Right

Worthwhile, thoroughly researched, well-written. I hope to keep my optimism, despite finding such a thought...difficult, at present. It is very hard to continue to believe in the system that can be subverted by such an obvious racist, sexist, entitled opportunist (to say nothing of potentially criminal.) The hardest thing for me was recognizing in the interim between election day and the inaugural that like. I just did not WANT to be the bigger person. It's a whine, it's unAmerican to say so, but it's how I felt. It is my hope that by continuing to educate myself on all schools of political thought and by helping in any way I can fight back against this administration, that I can reclaim some sblance of the belief I once had in the American government and culture writ large.

This book, from someone whom I otherwise disagree with on many fronts, was an excellent way to reaffirm the belief that even across the aisle, Americans have common goals: a good life for us, our children, our families and our friends. A system that trades highs and lows between parties, but as a "wise man once said" -- the arc of history is long but bends towards justice.

Thank you for the book.

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Baby Boomers: Read this book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Trumpocracy to be better than the print version?

I can't say. I haven't read the print version

Who was your favorite character and why?

This was non-fiction. No characters.

What about James Anderson Foster and David Frum ’s performance did you like?

Foster had a good voice, and I think he did a good job reflecting the voice of David Frum.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

We will recover.

Any additional comments?

I am what most people would consider to be a liberal Democrat. Yes, I was doing GOTV for Hillary on election day. However, David Frum is an intelligent, and responsible adherent to American conservative values and policies. He poses a premise that all Americans need consider, else fall prey to anti-American agendas.

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Insightful

Frum writes well and concisely. The book is remarkably comprehensive and insightful. The narration was excellent.

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Read this instead of Fire and Fury

This is the most terrifying book I’ve read about the Trump phenomenon; especially so given that it comes from conservative thinker David Frum. Where as Fire and Fury is simply a laundry list of the craziness that is Donald Trump (eating cheeseburgers in bed, etc.), this book lays out the real and present dangers Trump is inflicting on our democracy. It should be required reading for all Trump voters past and future.

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