A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America

Nice to read something that (at least) sounds moral and fair about Washington. Gives the average guy hope that we can clean up the mess there.

I was very interested to read Jim Webb's well-articulated ideas about domestic policy. I hope that he can contribute to raising the level of public debate in this country.

Good book to read before the elections!

Too much of this reads like an expanded resume, listing all of Webb's wonderful accomplishments as a Marine, writer, and politician, but Webb ultimately makes his points well. He even found a way to make me reconsider the legacy of Douglas MacArthur.

Highly recommend this book. This book gets away, atleast in written form, all the BS politics in DC. Now if Senator Webb's views regarding politics via action and substance were only followed via mainstream media, and he was just abit more vocal and "mavrick," maybe then we could get this country back on a positive track TOGETHER!

You can see why he was considered on the VP short list. Senator Webb outlines a view of history and world politics that is deeper than most current political writers. Although I disagree with his view on the Truman-MacArthur controversy, his three reasons why the military-political relationship has deteriorated should be required reading for all newly elected members of Congress. I hope the...more

You can see why he was considered on the VP short list. Senator Webb outlines a view of history and world politics that is deeper than most current political writers. Although I disagree with his view on the Truman-MacArthur controversy, his three reasons why the military-political relationship has deteriorated should be required reading for all newly elected members of Congress. I hope the Senator sees it fit to publish more books in the future.   hide

On the whole, this is a well-written, thoughtful book by a dedicated military man who truly does seem to have the best interests of American at heart. His suggestions that the nation needs to refocus on economic fairness, criminal justice, and a much more defensible foreign policy is refreshing, but -- as he mentions -- some tough choices need to be made to promote his ideas.I would say that...more

On the whole, this is a well-written, thoughtful book by a dedicated military man who truly does seem to have the best interests of American at heart. His suggestions that the nation needs to refocus on economic fairness, criminal justice, and a much more defensible foreign policy is refreshing, but -- as he mentions -- some tough choices need to be made to promote his ideas.I would say that Part 2 of the book is the best section of the book, while Part 1 falls somewhat short. Part 1 is mostly autobiographical information, which is interesting, but not very germane to the topic of the book. Mr. Webb also dabbles into constitutional issues where he falls short in his analysis. I would remind him that prayers should not be allowed in public schools and symbols to a god should not be allowed in Congress because the U.S. government must represent all the people and this is not a theocracy. Besides this shortcoming, Mr. Webb is insightful and a good storyteller.   hide