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Hostile Takeover: Resisting Centralized Government's Stranglehold on America Kindle Edition

by Matt Kibbe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A rebellious challenge to the "upper management" of government, who are choking American prosperity and liberty

The American enterprise grew exceptional based on the founding principles of individual freedom, decentralized knowledge, and accountable, constitutionally limited government. But our "leaders" from Washington, D.C., have systematically replaced the dispersed genius of America with top-down dictates and expensive schemes designed to expand the power of insiders and protect the privileged positions of politicians, bureaucrats, and their cronies.

Freedom, not centralization

"Decentralized freedom" has become the strategy that will return America to its founding values, breaking up centralized government's monopoly on power and returning it to where it belongs: with We the People.

Senior management has failed us. It's time to clean house.

In Hostile Takeover, bestselling author Matt Kibbe exposes the privileged collusion of Washington insiders—and maps out a proven plan for how to return power from the self-appointed "experts" back to the people. Dubbed "one of the Tea Party's masterminds" by Newsweek, Kibbe reveals how grassroots citizens can and will check the federal behemoth and restore the American enterprise to its founding principles.

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“Hostile Takeover is essential reading for anyone looking to understand how individual freedom can prevail in a world of decentralized information. Matt Kibbe and this book provide us all with a roadmap on how to take back our lives, liberties, and responsibilities. ” — GLENN BECK

“Matt Kibbe is a warrior for the cause of limited government. He is a citizen activist who makes sense, and his well-researched and passionately argued book is a strong addition to the discussion that will eventually define the constitutional balance between government and people- power.” — GERALDO RIVERA

“Matt Kibbe brings an intellectual foundation to the national outcry for limited government. Hostile Takeover proves we come armed and prepared for battle, and that we are prepared to fight in the arena of ideas.” — SENATOR RAND PAUL (R-Kentucky)

“Few understand the decentralized nature of politics today like Matt Kibbe. In Hostile Takeover, is a must read for anyone trying to understand where the freedom movement is going next.” — SENATOR MIKE LEE (R-Utah)

“If you want to know how the free market can bring about prosperity when it is free of the heavy hand of government central planners, Matt Kibbe has a gift for you. It is the refreshingly readable Hostile Takeover.” — JUDGE ANDREW P. NAPOLITANO, Senior Judicial Analyst, Fox News Channel

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A rebellious challenge to the “upper management” of government, who are choking American prosperity and liberty.

Dubbed “one of the Tea Party’s masterminds” by Newsweek, Matt Kibbe maps out how grassroots citizens can and will check the federal behemoth and restore the American enterprise to its founding principles.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007BCFQ2W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (June 19, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 19, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2113 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 643 pages
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Matt Kibbe

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Matt Kibbe is the President and CEO of FreedomWorks, a national grassroots organization that serves citizens in their fight for more individual freedom and less government control.

An economist by training, Kibbe is a well-respected policy expert, bestselling author and political commentator, and a regular guest on CNN, Fox News, The Blaze TV and MSNBC. He also serves as Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Austrian Economic Center in Vienna, Austria.

Dubbed “the scribe” by the New York Daily News, Kibbe is author of Hostile Takeover: Resisting Centralized Government's Stranglehold on America, (2012) and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto (2010). His most recent book, "Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff" was released on April 1, 2014.

According to Slate Magazine, "Kibbe...looks like Billy Bob Thornton cleaned up for a Job interview,” and is prone to wonkish pronouncements regarding music, philosophy and beer.

Terry, his awesome wife of 27 years, takes no responsibility for his many mistakes or frequent embarrassments.

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JOHN GRUNFELDER
5.0 out of 5 stars GOP Establishment must be pissed about this one
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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Its easy to see why the GOP establishment has joined ranks with the Big Government machine in attacking the T.E.A Party (TAXED, ENOUGH,ALREADY party). This book will give the reader a very good insight into the ideals of the T.E.A. party and the grassroots movement that is propelling this movement. I have never been political and was quite mystified by the sudden dissapearance and apparent squelch of the T.E.A party movement after 2010 leading up to 2012 presidential elections. This book helps the reader understand the uphill battle that freedom loving Americans face in unwinding the "establishment" government of both ruling parties. If you read this book and pay attention to all major political networks you can see how the government is using the media to control its messages and this alone should concern the citizenry into some sort of action. I strongly suggest you read this book to understand why the T.E.A party is working hard to overcome the Biased media attacks and even the attacks of President Obama and the GOP leadership. If voters continue to remain partisan and dont educate themselves regarding whom it is that is being voted into these leadership positions too many people will suffer the consequences of the beauracratic machine that works to keep the working class down and deprives this country of its true potential at the gain of the elites that fund these elections. Read this book to learn about how the growth of government continues to work against the middle and low incomes and continues the decline of American potential.
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gardengnome
5.0 out of 5 stars Take Back Your Freedoms
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2012
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Matt Kibbe's book is very eye-opening. His writing style makes it very easy for everyone to understand what is wrong with the path our Country is on now. Although some would prefer an armed revolt, Matt's 'Hostile Takeover' is not calling for the use of guns. It is calling for all citizens to stand up and be counted. In other words, do your homework on the candidates. Find out which ones are truly for limited government. He's not just talking Federal elections. State, city, and county elections matter. Find the candidates who are not just giving lip service in order to get your vote. Please become an informed voter.
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Asa Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars The way to get back what we have lost
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
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I like Matt Kibbe approach to our current political mess . There is a real need to make proper decisions and I personally feel of all the approaches to solutions this would be the closes with one caveat . Liberty carried to the extreme isn't the total answer, people in general tend to go to excess with out some form of personal faith to guide there decisions. God gave Adam liberty until he violated (natural law) and then God stepped in to give him the results his decision warranted. One must make the right decision to be happy and those decisions corresponds to Gods law.
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5.0 out of 5 stars eye opener
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2012
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This book will amaze you. It will open your eyes as to how our Federal government works and is working. It demonstrates how far we have strayed form our founding father idea of building a new nation. The safe guards they put in place and the tricks and deals used to get around them. We as employers of our federal representatives must keep constant watch to keep them with in the bounds of the constitution. That would mean your vote counts. This is a easy read and very informative with factual info (footnotes). great book
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Audrey H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Matt Kibbe is brillian.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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Although the reading is a bit dry, anyone with knowledge of business, accounting and economics will flip when they read this book. Everything is sourced and much of it was shocking for me. Matt Kibbe is a great person with Freedom Works and I look forward to reading other things he has written.
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James M. Oberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Insights
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2012
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Matt brings it all together in this book to help us find the solid ground upon which to take our stand. Information is the key to understanding. The powers that be will do any underhanded thing in order to bring about their desired result. The one key that is always overlooked and not understood by those who would attempt to destroy our Republic, is the American spirit based and founded upon God's Principles.
Thank you Matt for helping to open our eyes to the evils at work in our nation and the ways to counteract those evils.
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Weboon Peboontom
5.0 out of 5 stars Tea Party On The March
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
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Matt Kibbe laid out the mission of the Tea Party very well in his book, which I had been looking for a long time. He also exposed the dysfunctional government of the United States. But sadly, there is no quick fix to any of the problems, perhaps not in my life time.
If you are conservatives, love freedom, and care about responsible governments, first read Matt Kibbe book , then join the Tea Party movements. I'm going to read "Give Us Liberty: The Tea Party"s Manifesto", co-authored by Matt Kibbe, next.
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Zach Knott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read even for Ap Govermmemr
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
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I picked this book on a whim for kindle because I needed a book for AP Government at the last minute. The book ended up being much lengthier than I envisioned but the read was worth it in the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an eye opening read.
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