Description: A "National Review Online" contributor argues that the United States government is disintegrating--and not a moment too soon. Every year, consumer goods and services are more widely available while critical necessities delivered by government grow more expensive. The reason for this paradox is simple: politics.
Brief description:
Kevin D. Williamson covers the intersection of economics, politics, and culture for National Review and National Review Online. His highly regarded Exchequer column relies on his trademark "English-major math" to chronicle the daily growth of the national debt and the ugly symbiotic relationship between Washington and Wall Street. He is a regular on Kudlow & Company, Lou Dobbs Tonight, and National Public Radio, and has appeared on dozens of other television news and talk-radio shows. He has served as a professor at The King's College and as director of the journalism program at the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University. He lives in New York City.
Review Quotes:
"Williamson is eminently reasonable throughout, even when he's burning down city hall." - Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Kevin Williamson: "Smart, funny, pathbreaking." - Dave Weigel, Slate
"Mr. Williamson is an astute observer and a talented stylist, and his book is full of vivid images and sharp phrases. Fans of his work in National Review will find much to enjoy here." - Kyle Peterson, Washington Times
"Kevin Williamson's new book is quite possibly the best indictment of the State since Our Enemy, the State appeared some eight decades ago. It is a lovely, brilliant, humane, and remarkably entertaining work." - National Review