What Would Madison Do?: The Political Journey Progressives and Conservatives Must Make Together
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (536 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1546549838 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 276 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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The cast of characters he encounters along the way include Senator Tom Coburn, Harvard Law reformer Larry Lessig, Ralph Nader, Clinton Cash author Peter Schweizer, Dennis Kucinich, Jack Abramoff, Dylan Ratigan, Charlie Koch, the staff leadership of Common Cause, and many others.Second, drawing on his background in American History, Erickson applies the reasoning of James Madison to the current dysfunction. Filled with characters, drama, success and failure, it reads like a great novel. Stephen Erickson has made a valiant argument for common sense reforms that would tame the beast that Americans abhor, namely, special interests with their vice-like grip on our elected representatives. WHAT WOULD MADISON DO? is probably the only book about politics today endorsed by both conservatives and progressives. Government appears ineffectual, incompetent and corrupt. “At a time in the United States’ history when extreme partisan politics have become a dangerous new norm, it is refreshing to explore ideas that both the left and the right can equally embrace. But in this case, it’s all true.” – Peter Schweizer, bestselling author of CLINTON CASH, EXTORTION and THROW THEM ALL OUT, and President of the Government Accountability Institute."Progressives need to read this book. They believe that their elected officials are more concerned with
Putting a new twist on the concept of “Mr. Erickson’s scholarly knowledge of Madison and the American founding, combined with his hands-on experience working as a reformer, offers concerned citizens a unique non-partisan perspective on what’s gone wrong with our political system and what we can do to fix it. About the Author Stephen Erickson’s experience combines the background of an expert with the perspective of an ordinary citizen.In 1990s Erickson ended work on a doctorate in Early American History to take a job as Resident Scholar at US Term Limits. Stephen Erickson is also co-author of the critically acclaimed history, BOON ISLAND: A TRUE STORY OF MUTINY, SHIPWRECK AND CANNIBALISM . In 1995 Erickson left Washin
C. govoni said Captivating and informative.. Stephen Erickson may be America's last best hope. His compelling work,"What Would Madison Do?" is an owner's manual/toolbox of sorts for all Americans but especially those who understand the grave danger our dysfunctional federal government poses not only to future generations but the very existence of our republic. Erickson displays an uncanny ability to bring the out-sized intellectual presence of James Madison, . If you are ready to make a difference for your country . I've known author Stephen Erickson since he was a grad student at William & Mary. In all this time, his actions have been characterized by a concern for the country, and bringing the People together -- on the right and the left -- to overcome the predominance of corporatism among other ills-- and restore responsive government to the People. After all, what good does it do if the our choice on election day amount to. "I recommend this thoroughly researched and accessible book by Stephen Erickson" according to Beth Smollon Margeson. As a Bernie Sanders populist Democrat, I recommend this thoroughly researched and accessible book by Stephen Erickson, a conservative Republican. Now, full disclosure, Stephen Erickson is a close friend. In New Hampshire, a small state closely split between Democrats and Republicans, such friendships are the norm, not the exception.That said, Stephen’s book is recommended reading for anyone - and that is the
Erickson, in 2010 – without political clout or connections – took it upon himself to attempt to broker a grand bargain between well-known reform-minded leaders on the American Left and Right to clean up our corrupted political system. Putting a new twist on the concept of “Mr. Stephen Erickson’s experience combines the background of an expert with the perspective of an ordinary citizen.In 1990s Erickson ended work on a doctorate in Early American History to