re: #178 RedVoter

When talking about “The 5,000 Year Leap”, he was referring to the unapologetically pro-American and pro-capitalist message of the book; not whatever conspiracies the author subscribed to.

The book puts forth the same argument that Ayn Rand often put forth, that Capitalism and Democracy are inextricably linked and beneficial to society. I can’t argue with that.

Beck’s backing bumps Skousen book to top
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“They are words of wisdom that I can only describe as divinely inspired,” Beck continued in his introduction.

From the list of principles in The 5,000 Year Leap:

“Principle 28 - The United States has a manifest destiny to eventually become a glorious example of God’s law under a restored Constitution that will inspire the entire human race.”

This was written by a very religious Mormon (and is being pushed by one too, Beck), and to understand the context it might be best to understand the Mormon doctrines of what the US is supposed to be.