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Title: The New Prince : Machiavelli Updated for the Twenty-First Century by Dick Morris ISBN: 1-58063-147-9 Publisher: Renaissance Books Pub. Date: 17 June, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.61 (18 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Some People Say They Speak The Truth, Dick Morris Does It!
Comment: Another straight forward, straight talking and an insider's informative book which the public and all political pundits will enjoy. Dick Morris for all who critique him pretty much follows the public's wishes and get them what they want and this book helps explain that in vivid detail. Whatever you want to say about Mr. Morris, I tell you now, he is a refreshing breath of reality in politics and is not afraid to speak his mind or convey his attitude of knowledge which is considerable. When confronted by scandal he admits the truth, takes responsibility and moves on with life, the exact same thing the Bible and any Self-Help book teaches you.. The book does the same in many aspects of the subject matter. We are never perfect, but we can try to be, and Dick Morris comes closest to political perfection than any other political person in awhile. The book is excellent pure excellence.
Rating: 2
Summary: A Roadmap to winning an election - but what then?
Comment: Dick Morris' is without doubt a brilliant political consultant and tactitian. His new text is in essence an "Anarchist's Cookbook" for the politician who wants to win an election - regardless of party, ideology or character. In fact, he argues that character is no longer so important - certainly not as important as the candidate's message.
My great disappointment, however, was that Dick's book is only a partial revisit to Macchiavelli's works (The Prince, Discourses). While Macchiavelli stresses the importance of character, and centers his thesis for a successful republic on righteous leadership that is focused upon the welfare of the people, Dick remains committed to the "message" and "issues", only. "Jeffersonian Democracy" in his eyes is based on public opinion NOW - with all of its fickleness, partisanship and emotional "heat of the moment" decisionmaking.
Like his most famous protege', it is my personal opinion that Mr. Morris possesses no moral compass and no real concept of LEADERSHIP under fire. Tough decisions often must be made from controversial options, and as in Chess, the long term "end game" is what's really important - especially in foreign affairs and National security. This is where character, strong will and moral authority really play a role - if you possess them.
Dick Morris is the recognized master at waging and winning political war - but what does one do after the victory? Many of thus are still asking that question.
Rating: 3
Summary: Do as I say, not as I do.
Comment: This is an interesting read. Morris describes how the new political system works. Since he and his best bud Bill Clinton upset the political formula in the nineties, this was something to behold.
This book is chock full of good advice. I can repeat them here: have a message, focus that message to the voters, forget about the undecided-they don't vote anyway, stay positive, when the election turns dirty, focus on your opponents misrepresentations, etc. I don't think Morris actually followed this advice, but hey, what do you expect from a politician.
I think this is sage advice. The messenger was bad. Americans don't like dirty campaigns. They want the message of what a person stands for. This is a book about how a good campaign should be run. For those considering running for an elective office, this is a very good read. It is Politics 101. I just wish the author was different.
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Title: Power Plays: Win or Lose--How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game by Dick Morris ISBN: 0060004436 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 16 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Behind the Oval Office: Getting Reelected Against All Odds by Dick Morris ISBN: 1580630537 Publisher: Renaissance Books Pub. Date: 16 November, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Power Plays: Win or Lose--How History's Great Political Leaders Play the Game by Dick Morris ISBN: 0060004444 Publisher: ReganBooks Pub. Date: 17 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Off With Their Heads: Traitors, Crooks & Obstructionists in American Politics, Media & Business by Dick Morris ISBN: 0060559284 Publisher: ReganBooks Pub. Date: 17 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli ISBN: 0553212788 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1984 List Price(USD): $4.50 |
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