Reversing America's Decline Jefferson's Remedy |
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| Author:
| Herrick, Neal Q. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-933909-94-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
| Publisher: | History Publishing
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| Imprint: | History Publishing |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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A timely book for this volatile time in America's history when the will of the people is disregarded by the power structure of the political parties. Thomas Jefferson had a good understanding of human nature and weakness. In 1821, he wrote: "Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit; by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, it's necessary consequence." He was looking ahead and author Neal Herrick...
More DescriptionA timely book for this volatile time in America's history when the will of the people is disregarded by the power structure of the political parties.
Thomas Jefferson had a good understanding of human nature and weakness. In 1821, he wrote: "Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit; by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, it's necessary consequence." He was looking ahead and author Neal Herrick presents Jefferson's remedy for reversing the decline that he saw coming. Herrick calls for a more realistic approach than expecting corporations to erode their profits by doing more for society. He considers landmark cases that facilitated, for example, the transfer of money from the corporate world to Congress, and argues that it is time to revise the Constitution of the United States with a 2nd constitutional convention and a bi-partisan strategy.