Delusional democracy : fixing the republic without overthrowing the government / Joel S. Hirschhorn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hirschhorn, Joel S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

Politics and government.

Democracy--United States.

Democracy.

Physical Description:

vii, 275 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Monroe, Me. : Common Courage Press, [2006]

Summary:

"Our constitutional republic is on life support, ravaged by the viruses of avarice and Social Darwinism. Read this amazing book to learn how you can become a part of America's cure."--Jason S. Miller, writer for the blog Thomas Paine's Corner -- "A masterful and comprehensive analysis of the most salient issues of our time: the intersection of democracy, morality, citizenship and the quality of everyday life. Anyone who is troubled by the claim that something has gone terribly wrong owes it to himself or herself to spend a few hours with this book."--Jerry Fresia, author of Toward an American Revolution -- "It matters not one iota which political party is in power, or what President holds the reins of office. We are not politicians or public thinkers; we are the rich, we own America; we got it God knows how; but we intend to keep it if we can."--Frederick T. Martin, The Robber Barons, 1934 -- With false information, fake patriots uphold America's pseudo-democracy that no longer works for the good of its citizens. Taxation with rampant mis representation requires a second American Revolution to restore America's democracy. Delusional Democracy connects far-ranging dots for a compelling account of America's steady decline and presents specific actions that can reverse it. Written for conservatives, libertarians, liberals, moderates, independents, greens, and progressives, as well as dissatisfied Democrats and Republicans, Delusional Democracy will convince readers that we the people have the power to begin American democracy over again.

Contents:

Preface: Waking Up and Shaking Up the Status Quo iv

Part 1 Fueling the Fire of Our Discontent

Chapter 1 Facing Our Democracy Deficit: From Anger to Action 1

Chapter 2 Democracy's Arrow: From Personal Seething to Restoring Democracy 21

Chapter 3 Dissonance Feeds Lies: From Mental Blocks to Political Dissent 63

Chapter 4 The Politics of Lying: From Dupes to Patriots 85

Chapter 5 Media Madness: From Being Democracy's Guardian to a Joke 100

Chapter 6 Bush's Bulge: From Wrinkle to Pucker to Silence 132

Part 2 Spitting Fiery Outrage

Chapter 7 Making Elections Matter: From Conscience to Conviction 142

Chapter 8 Ballots Over Bullets: From Misrepresentation to Popular Sovereignty 176

Chapter 9 Respecting Our Roots: From History to Inspiration 193

Chapter 10 Retaking Democracy: From Dysfunction to Rebirth 221

Bibliography-Getting Smarter for the Revolution 256.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1567513808

OCLC:

71009693

Publisher Number:

9781567513806