Armey's Axioms : 40 Hard-Earned Truths from Politics, Faith, and Life

by Dick Armey

• ISBN13: 9780471469131
• ISBN10: 0471469130
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Maxims, observations, and wisdom from a conservative hero As an economist, Congressman, and House Majority Leader, Dick Armey has been one of the most outspoken and highly visible conservatives of the last few decades. His principled positions-he's for limited government, low taxes, and free enterprise-and his folksy, straight-shooting style have made him one of today's most popular and respected Republican leaders. Now, with Armey's Axioms, he gives conservative readers the red meat they're looking for-insights, anecdotes, and observations that skewer liberals and extol traditional values. Drawing on his experiences inside the Beltway and down home in Texas, Armey offers dozens of pithy, humorous essays with titles such as "You Can't Get Ahead If You Are Getting Even" and "Conservatives Believe It When They See It; Liberals See It When They Believe It." Sure to be embraced by the conservative pundits and commentators, this little book has just what it takes to become a big hit. Dick Armey (Dallas, TX) served in the U.S. Congress for eighteen years, culminating in eight years as Majority Leader. In Congress, he was the ranking Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, the Chairman of the Republican Conference, and, most recently, the Chairman of the Select Committee on Homeland Security. He holds a PhD in economics and taught at the University of North Texas for thirteen years before running for Congress. He is currently a Senior Policy Advisor at Piper Rudnick, a law firm, and Co-Chairman of Citizens for a Sound Economy, an organization that promotes free markets and limited government. His books include The Freedom Revolution and The Flat Tax.

Author Biography

DICK ARMEY served in the United States Congress for eighteen years, culminating in eight years as House majority leader. In Congress, he was the ranking Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, the chairman of the Republican Conference, and, most recently, the chairman of the Select Committee on Homeland Security. A conservative Texas Republican known for his often-confrontational style, he holds a Ph.D. in economics and taught at the University of North Texas before running for Congress. Armey is currently a Senior Policy Advisor at Piper Rudnick, a law firm, and cochairman of Citizens for a Sound Economy, an organization that promotes free markets and limited government. His books include The Freedom Revolution and The Flat Tax.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Sean Hannity.

Preface.

ARMEY’S ULTIMATE AXIOM: NUMBER 1: Freedom works.

ARMEY’S AXIOM NUMBER 2: Macho hurts.

ARMEY’S AXIOM NUMBER 3: Tattoos last forever.

ARMEY’S AXIOM NUMBER 4: You can’t stand on principle