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11-30-2007, 12:13 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
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Are you interested in any aspect of politics? Current events? Philosophical? [/ QUOTE ] I would like to develop a historical, theoretical, and philosophical understanding that would help me interpret current events. 
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11-30-2007, 12:29 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
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In that case, I would start with the Federalist Papers. I'm sure you can find a compendium somewhere. [/ QUOTE ] It would be cool if you started a "Recomended Reading" thread and stickied it. I think a lot of people would find it useful. I know I would. Unfortunately, I'm someone who's formed most of my political opinions by talking to others. I like to read and would definately like to read some good political books.
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11-30-2007, 03:34 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
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A People's History of the US, Howard Zinn. Hopefully the title is right. [/ QUOTE ] this book is soooo hard to finish imo. but great. just looong and detailed.
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11-30-2007, 03:41 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
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A People's History of the US, Howard Zinn. Hopefully the title is right. [/ QUOTE ] I'm not surprised you suggested this. While I don't agree with Zinn on a lot, I think it is a good book to read as it does cover a lot of key American history.
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11-30-2007, 03:50 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
I would suggest reading Plato's Republic for a philosophical background to modern politics. Don't be deterred by the people who disdain the book because of its conclusions but don't understand the positive that comes with the thought process stimulated by the book.
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11-30-2007, 11:44 AM
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In that case, I would start with the Anti-Federalist Papers. I'm sure you can find a compendium somewhere. [/ QUOTE ] Also, whoever said Economics In One Lesson is correct. Murray Rothbard's Power & Market. Robert Higgs has a couple of excellent books on Leviathan.
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11-30-2007, 12:27 AM
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Re: I don\'t know anything about politics
If you really want to understand the deep issues in politics, especially american politics, I'd start with things like the constitution and the federalist papers as iron said.
Nearly every major political idealogy has at least a few famous works that are considered guidebooks.
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