The Parties Versus The People: How To Turn Republicans And Democrats Into Americans
by Mickey Edwards /
2012 / English / PDF
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America's political system is dysfunctional. While this is a
widely held view, it is a problem that—so far—has proved
intractable. After every election, voters discover yet again that
political "leaders" are simply quarreling in a never-ending
battle between the two warring tribes, the Republicans and
Democrats. In this critically important book, a distinguished
statesman and thinker identifies exactly how our political and
governing systems reward intransigence, discourage compromise,
and undermine our democracy. He then describes exactly what must
be done to banish the negative effects of partisan warfare from
our political system.
America's political system is dysfunctional. While this is a
widely held view, it is a problem that—so far—has proved
intractable. After every election, voters discover yet again that
political "leaders" are simply quarreling in a never-ending
battle between the two warring tribes, the Republicans and
Democrats. In this critically important book, a distinguished
statesman and thinker identifies exactly how our political and
governing systems reward intransigence, discourage compromise,
and undermine our democracy. He then describes exactly what must
be done to banish the negative effects of partisan warfare from
our political system.
As a former congressman, Mickey Edwards witnessed firsthand how
important legislative battles can devolve into struggles not over
principle but over party advantage. He offers graphic examples of
how this problem has intensified and reveals how political
battles have become nothing more than conflicts between party
machines. Edwards's solutions—specific, practical, fair, and
original—show the way to break the stranglehold of the political
party system.
As a former congressman, Mickey Edwards witnessed firsthand how
important legislative battles can devolve into struggles not over
principle but over party advantage. He offers graphic examples of
how this problem has intensified and reveals how political
battles have become nothing more than conflicts between party
machines. Edwards's solutions—specific, practical, fair, and
original—show the way to break the stranglehold of the political
party system.The Parties Versus the People
The Parties Versus the People offers hope
for a fundamental renewal of American democracy.
offers hope
for a fundamental renewal of American democracy.
