Abstract:
A thought-provoking, passion-evoking translation of the grand game of politics and of our greatest myth—“We’re from the government, and we’re here to help!” In an often-amusing look at the often-confusing issues facing average citizens, The Myth America Pageant: How Government & Politics REALLY Affect The Ordinary Joe blends history, common sense, and controversial speculation with a convention-challenging directness that cannot be found even in a “no spin zone.” Discover why 1996 is REALLY more important than 1776, what REALLY causes wars, why stock markets REALLY crash, how to REALLY fix Social Security, how high our hidden debt REALLY is, and much more.