 The 2008 edition also expands on ideas that he has been able to realize when he was off the scene of American politics for more than two decades.Gravel also points out that some of his views on issues from the 1970s are still relevant in the 21st century, and still play a part in modern society.He also on some issues points out that his opinion was naïve, and expands on what he currently believes the actual answer should be.