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I resisted reading Oath and Honor, but saw Liz Cheney on some show, and something she said (I don't exactly remember what) made we wanted to read it. I requested the book from the library, but even with many holds ahead of me, it came in pretty quickly.
As expected, much of the book, is a rehash of January 6 and the work of the Select Committee which Cheney vice chaired. There are some additional details that I had not previously known, but not a lot, and very little personal stuff. There are some family and professional pictures included. It did kind of bother me that in her work, Liz often consulted with her husband and father. I guess I wanted her to appear stronger in her own right. That said, she relates in the book that on January 6, and possibly in the weeks after the election, Cheney knew that Trump was unfit and must be impeached.
Regarding the January 6 insurrection, it bothers me that, although many of the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and others have been brought to justice, none of the senators and representatives (and of course the former president) who participated or sympathized have seemingly faced consequences.
In my opinion, unless a reader wants to relive January 6 and learn details about the Committee's investigation, skip to the final chapters where Cheney gives her opinions as to what this nation needs to do to survive.
"Can a president who is willing to make the choices Donald Trump made during the violence of January 6th ever be trusted with any position of authority in our great nation again? " (331)
"He has already attacked the judiciary repeatedly, and ignored the rulings of scores of courts. He knows that judicial rulings have force only if the executive branch enforces them. So he won't." (365)
"As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution." (367)
For reference:
https://www.govinfo.gov/collection/january-6th-committee-final-report?path=/GPO/January%206th%20Committee%20Final%20Report%20and%20Supporting%20Materials%20Collection
As expected, much of the book, is a rehash of January 6 and the work of the Select Committee which Cheney vice chaired. There are some additional details that I had not previously known, but not a lot, and very little personal stuff. There are some family and professional pictures included. It did kind of bother me that in her work, Liz often consulted with her husband and father. I guess I wanted her to appear stronger in her own right. That said, she relates in the book that on January 6, and possibly in the weeks after the election, Cheney knew that Trump was unfit and must be impeached.
Regarding the January 6 insurrection, it bothers me that, although many of the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and others have been brought to justice, none of the senators and representatives (and of course the former president) who participated or sympathized have seemingly faced consequences.
In my opinion, unless a reader wants to relive January 6 and learn details about the Committee's investigation, skip to the final chapters where Cheney gives her opinions as to what this nation needs to do to survive.
"Can a president who is willing to make the choices Donald Trump made during the violence of January 6th ever be trusted with any position of authority in our great nation again? " (331)
"He has already attacked the judiciary repeatedly, and ignored the rulings of scores of courts. He knows that judicial rulings have force only if the executive branch enforces them. So he won't." (365)
"As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution." (367)
For reference:
https://www.govinfo.gov/collection/january-6th-committee-final-report?path=/GPO/January%206th%20Committee%20Final%20Report%20and%20Supporting%20Materials%20Collection
I feel like everyone should listen to the audio version of this book. Liz Cheney’s integrity and commitment uphold the values of the United States Constitution are beyond reproach. Whether or not you agree with her particular political values; she is what the United States needs more of.
While I don't agree with Liz in policy, her warning to solely support representatives that choose to keep their democratic oath to protect the Constitution is far more important than politics. This is a great read to understand the Republicans point of view who are still honest to their oath and remember all of the irrefutable evidence from the January 6 investigation. Either read this book or rewatch the Jan. 6 hearings before the next election.
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The biggest yikes for this one. It should have stood as a sobering historical account and a call to action for holding individuals accountable, politically and criminally. Unfortunately, I’m writing this just two days before Trump’s second inauguration, making the warnings in this book feel like a chilling prophecy instead. This memoir is incredibly well done, packed with personal and professional insights that left me in awe of Liz Cheney’s courage and fortitude. She details the events leading up to January 6, 2021, and the fallout that followed with clarity and urgency. I strongly recommend experiencing this as an audiobook, as it includes crucial, terrifying audio clips from January 6 alongside damning testimony from the investigation. The epilogue devastatingly lays out how freedom erodes under unchecked authoritarianism heading into the 2024 election. Listening to it now, it’s not a warning, it’s reality. As a Canadian, I feel a degree of removal, but it’s impossible to ignore how deeply America’s political actions impact the world, including us. This book is damning and upsetting. It’s motivating, but it also left me in a bit of despair knowing that the people who need its message most aren’t interested in hearing it. It’s a tough but crucial listen.
Read and finished this book the week of the election. All I can say is it’s a sobering picture of what our country is sure to experience in the next four years. If you can keep an open mind, read this book. It’s an important part of our nation’s history.
More people shoulld read this book, especially before they vote in November.
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