‘Young Guns’ Release New Book
- Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:22pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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There’s been a lot of hype the last few months over a new book by Republican Reps. Cantor, McCarthy, and Ryan. Now, it’s time to see what all the hype is about.
Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders, a 224-page new Conservative manifesto of sorts, releases today ahead of an expected GOP takeover of the House this fall.
“The book is a serious one, offering solutions and long-term vision for Conservatives,” Brad Dayspring, the book’s publicist, told The Blaze earlier this month. The book outlines a plan for Social Security, tax cuts, and repealing Obamacare.
“America is looking for more than our grandfathers’ Republican Party,” Cantor writes. “We are a new generation of Republican leaders eager to put our past sins behind us.”
Adds McCarthy: “The party had lost its way.”
The trio of Congressman was dubbed the “young guns” back in 2007 by Fred Barnes in a Weekly Standard column. The term stuck enough to make its way on to the book cover.
That it releases today might not be a coincidence. Primaries are slated across the country, and some GOP-backed candidates need a boost.
And while some view it as good news, others aren’t convinced. According to The Hill, “Democrats will attempt to use the release of a book by House Republican leaders to make their case that Republicans want to privatize Social Security”
According to an article by the LA Times, some Republicans are skeptical too: “People aren’t thrilled with this book.” That’s from an anonymous GOP strategist. The article adds:
A year ago, the book, then under development, seemed poised to help fill a vacuum as the Republican Party emerged from its electoral defeats. Today, it is unclear whether it will help or hurt the party’s efforts to retake the House.
Dayspring couldn’t disagree more, according to comments he made to The Hill: “Democrats’ distortions are simply ludicrous. We’ve got to have a serious conversation in this country about the promises that politicians have made to people, especially those under 50.”
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TomzDottr
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:58pmI’m looking forward to reading this book. Paul Ryan’s “Road Map for America” is something every conservative should study. He has a very sound plan for our country’s economic future… Oh wait, I forgot, the Republicans don’t have any alternative economic plans, we’re just the party of NO.
Report Post »mamabama
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:26pmPaul Ryan and Eric Cantor (whom I’ve seen speak on television quite often) are two Washington politicians with the fewest signs of affectations I’ve ever seen. Paul Ryan has demonstrated his knowledge of economics and should be listened to. This country needs conservative voices to enhance the intellectual perspective for the “debate” on how we can best move forward because I don‘t think we’ve actually reached the “bottom” of this economic meltdown…a statement of the obvious…I know.
Report Post »prairieflower
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 8:29amfor watcher438–watch it! you say, open your mind. you say quit being angry…..but your harshness is quite alarming….THE HEART OF HIM WHO HAS UNDERSTANDING SEEKS KNOWLEDGE, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. Seems u dems have NO debating skills due to LACK of knowledge. Get some!! reading proverbs 15 would be a good start. quit spewing that elitist diatribe! we’ve HAD IT with pseudo-intellectuals. u know so little & we find it hard to make any sense –what’s your point, if you have one at all!?!
Report Post »zolon5
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:35amRead the book before you criticize the ideas. The Dems keep saying we are the party of no. We have no ideas. Well, someone has to come up with the ideas. At least now, some are in writing. Watch them tear their ideas apart then lay claim to them, like Obama’s tax cuts. Yah right! what a joker he is.
Report Post »zolon5
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:27amRyan is a great face for the Rep. party. People get their panties in a bunch whenever you mention Social Security. Right now people 50 and under are paying money into a system that they will never benefit from. There is no money in the fund, only govt. i.o.u.’s. The govt. has spent it, which they had no right doing. By privatizing S.S. (not putting it into the market, but into people’s pockets or funds that they could use to invest themselves, at least gives them control over their contributions. Seniors need to be convinced that those 65 and older will not be dropped from S.S. they will just die out of the system. Those with real disabilities will be covered under Medicaid. I say we need a combination of Christie (N.J.) and Ryan. Brawn and Brains. Marco Rubio is also an up and coming Repub.
Report Post »rusheib
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 11:27pmRyan is looking like a good face for the future of the party, let‘s hope he doesn’t let us down.
Report Post »BoatFix
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 8:30pmRead the book before you go slamming the ideas and the men behind them.
Report Post »More of the same from both parties sure is not doing us any good.
Watcher438
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:38amLook, we need research and a thourough examination of what these gentlemen stand for. Nothing can be taken on face value at this point, there is too much at stake. We need to know with whom we are dealing. I’m too old, and jaded, to accept things at face value.
Report Post »Orygun
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 4:55pmIf you have read any of what Paul Ryan has written, you’ll be a believer. That man needs to run for President at some point.
Report Post »REVEL
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:54pmHANOVERTEA: I have to agree with you. The young republicans may be smart enough to write a fancy book telling us what we want to hear and making a cool video, website or news story thats flashy. We really need to believe in our leaders today. It may take a “cleaning house” to get the right people in office who can take this country back. But, we’re still listening boys. We’ll give you that.
Report Post »AirtechJr
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:44pmBeen watching McCarthy for many years. He is honest and tireless. He is the real deal. He was mentored by a great man, Bill Thomas. Looking forward to watching his star rise. He deserves it, America deserves it.
Report Post »hanovertea
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:17pmJust a word of caution. Eric Cantor has been in Congress for a DECADE. He is virtually non responsive to us, the people he represents. He has refused, to the best of my knowledge, to be accessible to the ever growing TEA party movement in this area. RINO or Young Gun (at 47)? We will spend the next couple of years deciding IF and When he should stay or go. My opinion.
Report Post »ArdenDulou
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:08pmNow, they need to add term limits to their ‘to do’ list sometime in 2013.
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:24pmI just watched Rep Ryan being interviewed by Charlie Rose. It was awesome. I like him. His knowledge on the topics is refreshing, his historical perspective had credibility, he seemed very genuine in his beliefs, and his plan sounded great!
Want to watch: http://www.charlierose.com/
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:58pmSorry about the double post! Technically challenged – party of one!
Report Post »liberty4ever
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:20pmJust as there has been a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party (unfortunately I think the fight is over and the Progressives/Socialists have won) there is also a battle for the soul of the Republican Party and the Conservatives finally seem ready to get serious about winning that battle. The last best hope to keep the Repubs from going the way of the Dems are these young conservatives who know what they stand for. Let’s hope the November elections add more to their numbers. Maybe, just maybe, the “conservative wing” of the party will actually become the base and there will finally be a distinction again between the two parties!
Report Post »missmarie
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:18pmJust watched Rep Ryan being interviewed by Charlie Rose – it was awesome. I really like him.
Want to watch: http://www.charlierose.com/
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:23pmThe major difference between freedom (capitalism) and tyranny (communism, fascism, socialism, Monarchies and the Tribal Chief-Witch Doctor form of government) is the deployment of capital. The entrepreneur invests with the objective of creating wealth (making a profit). The tyrants (“Wannabe Peers”) expend wealth with the objective of obtaining political support, punishing descent and rewarding cronies. Any evaluation of the “earmarks” passed by Congress proves this statement. In effect, the “Financial Reform Bill” converts the wealth of our nation into a gigantic campaign fund and gives these “Wannabe Peers” almost total control over the deployment of capital.
This wholesale squandering of wealth will soon produce the economic crisis that will write the obituary for the American Revolution. The return to the tyranny of King George III is eminent, under new management, of course.
Perhaps, the most disturbing part of the passage of the “Financial Reform Bill” is the totally inept campaign to prevent its passage.
It is no longer enough to stop the usurping of our freedom; the trend must be reversed if we are to avoid a return to the “Middle Ages.”
http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »TAXLORDCOMETH
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:10pmThey’re going to use “cutting Social Security” as a scare tactic. You’re already hearing it. Never mind the fact that Obama has a bi-partisan commission to study — you guessed it — say it with me now — Cutting Social Security benefits.
Report Post »TAXLORDCOMETH
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:08pmHere’s some ammo for conservatives — even the quasi-Communist government of Sweden realized they were going to have to partially privatize their national pension fund and did so in the 90′s. Ask your liberal friends to look up the phrase Guaranteed Minimum Return with means you CANNOT LOSE MONEY. Annuities which promise such returns have been around since the 30′s and they are some of teh safest investments you can make. Compare that to Social Security — a huge pile of cash Congress has pilfered for over 40 years. Which is the least risky investment?
Report Post »rocktruth
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:48pmPeople need to know the truth even though they want to hear a lie. We need true leadership who is not afraid to tell people their entitlements will be cut.
Nothing will change unless people can hear and accept real truth.
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:46pmSomehow it never registered until today that disability pay (which has increased drastically in the last few years) came out of Social Security. Don’t how I missed that, but it sure underscores the fact that Social Security is bust- how it is different from a Ponzi scheme I can’t figure out!
Report Post »alienguns
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:58pmsocial security is the biggest Ponzi scheme ever dreamed up………Madoff goes to jail……which he should…but the government does the same thing on a trillions dollar scale and its OK….they should go to jail too for screwing the citizens since 8-14-1935….gee thanks for nothing FDR
Report Post »bswanson
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:56pmNot only is Social Secerty a ponzi scheme so are public and Union pensions.
Report Post »FaithHopeCharity45
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:34pmThe Democrats continue to grasp at straws to save their sorry and unpopular agenda. This country and its citizens will benefit far more from the younger Repbulican’s ideas to save this country. Why is privatizing a portion of SS so bad? There will be nothing left for the younger generations if something is not done to secure their future. The Democrats think the American Public is too stupid to do for themselves. They are sadly mistaken, and as a result, they are going down like the Titanic.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:32pmNote to “Young Guns”: it’s going to take a lot more that cute Wild West ad campaign and tough talk to fix the country. If you think it‘s going to be politics as usual you’re not paying attention. The Tea Party is not going away.
Report Post »poppopschell
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:01pmWhen you see an endorsement by Fred Barnes, the ultimate NEOCON, I am very cautious.
Report Post »Mikee T
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:26pmYou can add Marco Rubio to that list……….Gee, a minority conservative; now that’s refreshing.
Report Post »LadybugsTX
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 11:24pmAnd Chris Christie.
Report Post »Watcher438
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 12:26pmThe difficult bit in all this is that to see if they’re more than words, they have to get into office..Words don’t mean anything, kids, we’ve all heard the wind blow before.
Report Post »danglingbags
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:42pmToo bad not many of you are able to read. Maybe Glenn or Sarah will hold a reading at $234.50 per seat..
Report Post »sabichan
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 1:54pmDon’t feed the trolls, that’s how they multiply.
Report Post »Rock Knutne ND
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 3:26pmI like these guys on principle…
Let‘s hope for their sake they’ve got what it takes to make the ‘Changes’ America really wanted and expected.
If it‘s business as usual it’ll be up to us to vote them out like the last group.
Report Post »birsterj
Posted on September 14, 2010 at 6:33pmI agree, ideology alone wont work.. You need someone who can’t be intimidated like Sarah Palin demonstrated. We need conservatives to do the intimidation and start cracking skulls.
Report Post »Watcher438
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 12:43amI was waiting for the bag lady to make an appearance,, unfortunately, it seems anger and self loathing are the only remarks forthcoming from a limited mind. Let go of the anger and think for a moment. Questioning the literacy rate amoung us is just the attack strategy you’ve got yourself trained for. Open your mind.
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