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The Cameron Delusion
- Updated Edition of 'The Broken Compass'
- Narrated by: Peter Hitchens
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
The struggle between the main political parties has been reduced to an unpopularity contest, in which voters hold their noses and sigh as they trudge to the polls. Peter Hitchens explains how and why British politics has sunk to this dreary level - the takeover of the parties and the media by conventional left-wing dogmas which then call themselves 'the centre ground'. The Tory party under David Cameron has become a pale-blue twin of New Labour, offering change without alteration.
Hitchens, a former Lobby reporter, examines and mocks the flock mentality of most Westminster journalists, explains how unattributable lunches guide coverage and why so many reporters - once slavish admirers of Labour - now follow the Tory line.
This updated edition of Hitchens' The Broken Compass (2009) features a brand new introduction. In an excoriating analysis, Hitchens examines the Tory Party's record in government and opposition, dismissing it as a failure on all fronts but one - the ability to win office without principle. The one thing it certainly isn't is conservative.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-21
Prophetic in nature
Enthralling if sad, this tragic tale is well read by the author. A must listen.
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- James Barr
- 18-10-18
Another moaning Hitchens book.
Peter Hitchens is wonderful at moaning and complaining about the degeneration of Britain and absolute state of its political figures. When ever I feel like listening to a good rant I always turn to Hitchens. Would recommend to anyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-07-20
An excellent insightful book
Having read almost all of Peter Hitchens books I have to say this is his best. His ability to see through political spin and foney left right partizan opinion is quite brilliant.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-07-24
Hitchens at his best
A great insight into the modern decline of British politics, and how we are where we are now.
It's worth noting that the book does not focus on David Cameron, however. But more seeks to explore the failures of the Tory party, and western culture. Placing Cameron as the epitomy of this.
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- Reece
- 15-04-24
The excellent Peter Hitchens
My fast peter Hitchens book which he recommended that one should begin with
A feast of truth for one as ignorant as myself
A shocking round up of facts that have lead to the destruction of once prized British institutions at the hand of our barely different two tier liberal oligarchy …. As important and valid as when it was first published as it is now ….. if not more so
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- Mr. Tommy Wood
- 17-06-17
A dazzling trip through the eyes of a traditional, honourable Englishman
This book was originally titled "The broken compass" and should have been left that way, as it is far more accurate a title. Mr Hitchens travels through past and present, exposing the fake divisions between left and right. He talk about issues that, rather than having aged. Almost seem prophetic in as much as this book feels even more accurate now than when it was written. The joke of modern politics is not lost on this author. Neither is the sad decline of bBritain as a result. This is in my MUST READ section of books. Few though they are. If you are familiar with the author, then you may think you know what to expect. But uncensored and unrestricted by tv time and other restraints Mr Hitchens goes far deeper than we normally get to see or hear. Something I am gratefull of.
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- Bikram Rana
- 16-05-20
Polemic from an original thinker
As one of the few political journalists / writers in Britain who still maintains an independent viewpoint, Peter Hitchens makes a very interesting case for the “delusion” that David Cameron (and the Conservative party) are in any way conservative. He covers a wide range of fields from crime, schooling, foreign policy etc.
The narration was excellent and I’m glad it was done by Mr. Hitchens as only he could do it justice.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-11-20
Basically the same as Abolition of Britain
Basically a much shorter version of The Abolition of Britain but going more into specific policy areas such as education. A good listen but not really worth it if you've read AoB which I would recommend.
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- Tommy
- 12-06-17
Intelligent, brave and wise political analysis
Much has changed in British politics since Peter Hitchens wrote this book in 2009 but his intelligent, brave and wise analysis is as relevant and necessary as ever.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-07-20
A prophet.
Mr Hitchens highlights the key logical inconsistencies of the centre Left hegemony within British politics, during the period stretching from Blair to the ascent of David Cameron.
Peter Hitchens has been much derided by both the modern Left and Right wings of British politics. His Marxist youth equip him perfectly to cut through the talking points and political facade of the day. He is able to identify the inner structural components of both the modern political Left and Right, allowing for the exposure of their interchangeability.
The gentleman is as close to British political Prophet as one is likely to find. Additionally, the narration perfectly complements the work. Give this a listen; it may challenge your perspective relating to this period in British Political History. If one remembers this work was written in 2009, the degree of insight is quite brilliant.
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