The Decay of American Political Institutions

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This is well worth a read. The piece takes a big-picture look at the American system of government and identifies the main causes of the increasing dysfunction that no longer seems to produce outcomes favorable to any constituency and appears to be impervious to reform.


Read More at The American Interest:
http://www.the-american-interest.com/articles/2013/12/08/the-decay-of-american-political-institutions/

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1. Who Stole The American Dream - Video - Book - Powell Memo

"The promise of a prosperous middle-class life with decent work, rising living standards, and the potential for a better future has long been the foundation of the American dream. But as America continues to struggle to recover from the Great Recession, it has become clear that the middle class is in jeopardy -- and many of the policies of the last 40 years are to blame.

Examining the political, legislative, and corporate choices that have pushed the middle class to the brink, Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, and bestselling author Hedrick Smith details the story of this demise. In his new book, Who Stole the American Dream?, Mr. Smith analyzes how "pro-business" policies dismantled the previous American social contract and tells the stories of the people who have been left behind. ..."

The Book - Who Stole The American Dream

http://www.amazon.com/Stole-American-Dream-Hedrick-Smith/dp/1400069661

See the Powell Manifesto Here.

http://www.thwink.org/sustain/articles/017_PowellMemo/PowellMemoReproduction.pdf

Commentary Here.

http://www.thwink.org/sustain/articles/017_PowellMemo/