Right for a Reason, Miriam Weaver
Right for a Reason, Miriam Weaver
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Right for a Reason
Life, Liberty, and a Crapload of Common Sense

Author: Miriam Weaver, Amy Jo Clark

Narrator: Miriam Weaver, Amy Jo Clark

Unabridged: 4 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/30/2014


Synopsis

"It's time for a real, snarktastic, humor-filled look at what makes conservatism right. We conservatives have truth and rationality and logic on our side. We just need to remind ourselves why we are right, and we need that reminder delivered in a way that's not a lecture, not a history lesson, and not a complicated political diatribe."If you think all conservatives are old white dudes, think again.Meet the Chicks on the Right (if you haven't already). Everyone loves to tell them they're wrong—everyone. Liberals say they're wrong because, well, they're conservative. Conservatives tell them they're wrong because they are not conservative enough, or because they're too conservative, or because they're the wrong kind of conservative. With all the blame flying around, it's easy to lose sight of one important thing: they think like you. And they are right.It's right to revere the Constitution. It's right to value personal responsibility, economic liberty, and free enterprise. It's right to think that political correctness is crap and to call out the mainstream media for bias. And it's right to laugh at the so-called War on Women and to stand up for the unborn.As they do every day on their blog and radio show, Miriam Weaver and Amy Jo Clark offer a definitive response to critics on the Right and the Left and a cheerfully snarky pep talk for like-minded conservatives. On one hand, they are tired of the media's portrayal of conservatives as repressed sticks-in-the-mud; on the other hand, they are sick of GOP leaders who play right into that stereotype.With humor and insight, Mock and Daisy, as the Chicks are known on their blog, explain whycapitalism is a good thing—success and the money that comes with it are nothing to be ashamed of;First Amendment protections extend to all Americans, not just those with whom we agree;Americans have a constitutional right to things that go pew-pew-pew;skin color is irrelevant;it makes sense to be pro-life and pro-Plan B.The Chicks offer suggestions for a conservative makeover that will realign the GOP with the regular folk, who are frustrated with uptight and clueless politicians. But they also show why conservatism makes sense for everyone—especially those who love their country, their families, God, rock and roll, and a well-made cocktail (not necessarily in that order).

About Miriam Weaver

Amy Jo Clark and Miriam Weaver write the popular Chicks on the Right blog as well as a regular column in the Indianapolis Star. They also host a daily drive-time radio show on WIBC in Indianapolis. Clark was previously a medical writer and communications consultant; Weaver previously worked in human resources. They live outside Indianapolis with their husbands and children.

About Amy Jo Clark

Amy Jo Clark and Miriam Weaver write the popular Chicks on the Right blog as well as a regular column in the Indianapolis Star. They also host a daily drive-time radio show on WIBC in Indianapolis. Clark was previously a medical writer and communications consultant; Weaver previously worked in human resources. They live outside Indianapolis with their husbands and children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kris on January 25, 2023

If you ever needed the words of why you’re a woman with conservative intentions, then this book is for you. No apologies. No dogged looks. Just “this is who I am and this is why; take it or leave it.” I will take it in a world that is vastly closing its ears while pointing fingers and taking names.......more

Goodreads review by Evan on January 25, 2015

Enjoyable and a quick read. This is a light-hearted book that deals with some heavy political topics. The Chicks display their trademark common sense, wisdom, honesty, and snarktastic sense of humor. I follow their website on Facebook and I am glad I bought their book. It is well worth reading.......more

Goodreads review by Beth on May 31, 2019

I love the Chicks on the Right podcast so of course I loved their book! Edit: I sent them an email about how much I loved their book and they read my email on the air!......more

Goodreads review by Marbeth on March 14, 2020

Clear, concise, and comical. This systematic presentation of "we are on the right and this is why" offers insight on the conservative side of the aisle to everyone from the most politically savy, to the newbies just getting involved in politics, to those so deeply entrenched in their own views that......more

Goodreads review by Claudia on June 26, 2024

I love the Chicks! They offer a fresh perspective which I think is so smart and helpful. They aren’t scary-but funny and snarky. It’s important for all of us no matter what we believe politically to have conversations with everyone no matter what your opinion is. The Chicks are a great resource to l......more


Quotes

“I love this book because there’s a new sound here—smart, kind, irreverent, hilarious! It’s the voice of the new conservatism. Go Chicks!” Dinesh D’Souza, New York Times bestselling author of America

Right for a Reason is not only fun to read but it is correct in advocating that people relax and converse with each other instead of allowing themselves to be manipulated into being enemies. I hope this book will be widely read by conservatives, liberals, and everybody else.” Ben Carson, MD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of One Nation