The Politically Incorrect Guide to th..., Kevin Gutzman
The Politically Incorrect Guide to th..., Kevin Gutzman
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution

Author: Kevin Gutzman

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Unabridged: 6 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006


Synopsis

What gives unelected judges the right to decide hotbutton issues? Judges say its the Constitution. But law professor Kevin Gutzman shows that there is very little relationship between the Constitution ratified by the thirteen states more than two centuries ago and the constitutional law imposed upon us since then.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on April 27, 2011

While it does carry some interesting tidbits, it's a clear example of how an author's bias directs their work.......more

Goodreads review by Nicko on April 02, 2008

Exposes the underbelly of much legal education taught in law schools. I wish I had read this before Con Law 1 & 2 before accepting the interpretation of the law professors as the word. Section on Civil War and 14th amendment, worth a read. Definite conservative bias, and it depends on your interpret......more

Goodreads review by Nate on September 24, 2020

Not bad. Essentially a judicial retread of 2/3 of Tom Woods's Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. The Supreme Court is populated with lace-festooned tyrants.......more

Goodreads review by David on March 03, 2016

A brief, but good and sobering overview of judicial excess, overreach, and legislating from the bench that has occurred since the Constitution was ratified. The history of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, in particular, gave me some new insights.......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on June 22, 2021

Gutzman argues for an Originalist understanding of the U.S. Constitution that placed sovereignty with the states rather than the federal government. He argues that Federalists subverted this understanding, largely through the courts. In fact, his biggest issue (where he makes a good argument) is tha......more