The Vermont Manifesto

By Thomas H. Naylor

Book Overview

Not unlike other states, Vermont's quality of life, political independence, and sustainability are threatened by Corporate America, the U.S. government, the war on terrorism, homeland security,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413413080
• ISBN13: 9781413413083
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The urgent need to separate from the US Federal government.

In the Vermont Manifesto, Prof. Naylor gives us ample reasons why the US is no longer a sustainable entity. As with all Empires before it, it is being brought down by the dissolution of its original people and culture through massive immigration from third world countries just like Rome before it. Compounding the situation is the control of the mass media by a minority whereby the US government has been rendered nothing more than a colony of Israel. US politicians never ask what is good for Americans, only, what is good for Israel. How long should real Americans tolerate this train of abuses? The government has taken away our most basic freedoms, such as the freedom of association. Now we can no longer guarantee the safety of our surroundings. Prof. Naylor helps the reader to pose the question to himself, "Why be a slave, when you can be free"? What does the US government do FOR you as opposed to what it does TO you? Do you get to enjoy the fruits of your labors or is it stolen from you by the I.R.S. or any other of their acronym agencies? What do Vermonters have in common with the hispanic gangbangers of L.A. or the crack smoking ghetto dwellers of Detroit? Absolutely nothing. Then why should we be forced against our will to live in the same country with them? And furthermore, forced to support them with the tax dollars stolen from us by the central government. Why should the citizens of Vermont subsidize the ongoing wars for Israel in Palestine, Iraq and soon Iran? The Vermont Manifesto will make you think. And once you start thinking, you will find the current situation to be intolerable. Secession - the answer to tyranny.

makes a rock solid case

The courageously named The Vermont Manifesto is a brilliant piece of persuasion that makes a very strong argument for the failure of The United States as a country. Of course people with a blind sense of patriotism (is there really any other kind?) will view this book as blasphemy, but the historical truth is no empire in the history of the human race has or ever will last. America has become an empire just as much as The Roman Empire was, and sane solutions to this problem are very rare indeed. This book provides a very sane answer, although it will take a very long time for it to be accepted by the mainstream. I love that this book doesn't pull any punches. It's both well researched, and a pleasure to read. Even if you aren't in favor of succession, it's good to know that the argument is there, and isn't nearly as crazy as most probably assume it is.

A must for all striving for social justice

Mr. Naylor, Professor emeritus of Duke University, presents an articulate and effective argument for native Vermonters and flatlanders alike. Its points are simple and clear, making for an enjoyable, informative read.