
Politics Inc.
America's Troubled Democracy and How to Fix It
John Raidt(Author)
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 2. March 2022
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-5381-5125-9 (ISBN)
Description
The book examines the dynamics driving the country's deeply troubled political culture and highlights reforms needed in the post-Trump era to strengthen US democracy. The author paints a clear and sobering portrait of a mercenary election industry and its support structure tailored to perpetuate and exploit America's social and political division. He shows how corrosive partisan animosity, dysfunctional political institutions, and even Trumpism are symptoms of a broken system dominated by a self-serving party duopoly. Having hacked the democratic process for its own ends, the cartel's intrigues continue to undermine functional compromise and the virtues essential for self-governance. Without timely structural reform outlined in the narrative, Politics Inc., abetted by technological, social, and cultural factors, will continue to undermine the country from the far right and far left. The stakes could not be higher. At risk is the nation's security and the future of democracy at home and around the globe.
Reviews / Votes
[T]his is a thorough accounting of the fault lines in American democracy. -- Publishers Weekly John Raidt weaves a life of extensive experience in government and politics with a deep insight to dissect and analyze the causes of dysfunction in the American political system. But he doesn't just give us a litany of the problems confronting us, but offers concrete, tangible solutions to these problems. This is a "must read" for anyone committed to preserving the American experiment in democracy. -- Jim Kolbe, Congressman Raidt demonstrates that political reform is vital to national security and the cause of freedom. He has made a significant contribution to the reform debate and a compelling roadmap for ensuring America's unity, strength, and leadership in a world where it's needed more than ever. -- Joseph Lieberman, Senator Comprehensive and insightful, Politics Inc. is for anyone who wants to better understand the systemic forces endangering American democracy and what to do about it. John Raidt offers a manifesto for reform transcending party and partisanship so that we can pass to our children a stronger, better, and more united country-what my husband called a cause greater than ourselves. -- Cindy McCainMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
1 b/w illustratio
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
538 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-5125-9 (9781538151259)
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Persons
John Raidt has served on three national commissions: National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission); Commission on the National Guard and Reserves; and the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq. He is a former senior staff member to the U.S. Senate, having served as Legislative Director for U.S. Senator John McCain.
Content
Preamble: Jim Mattis
Preface: Author
Chapter 1. The System is Blinking Red
Chapter 2. Politics Incorporated (Power gear)
Chapter 3. Endless and Dirty Campaigns (Tactics gear)
Chapter 4. Money Chase (Finance gear)
Chapter 5. Running in Place (Structure gear)
Chapter 6. Suffering Suffrage (Structure gear)
Chapter 7. Laws and Sausages (Structure gear)
Chapter 8. Mercenary Media (Media gear)
Chapter 9. High Tech and Low Down (Technology gear)
Chapter 10. We the Problem (Culture gear)
Chapter 11. The Casualty of Virtues
Chapter 12. American Evolution
Preface: Author
Chapter 1. The System is Blinking Red
Chapter 2. Politics Incorporated (Power gear)
Chapter 3. Endless and Dirty Campaigns (Tactics gear)
Chapter 4. Money Chase (Finance gear)
Chapter 5. Running in Place (Structure gear)
Chapter 6. Suffering Suffrage (Structure gear)
Chapter 7. Laws and Sausages (Structure gear)
Chapter 8. Mercenary Media (Media gear)
Chapter 9. High Tech and Low Down (Technology gear)
Chapter 10. We the Problem (Culture gear)
Chapter 11. The Casualty of Virtues
Chapter 12. American Evolution