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Tag Archives: American politics
Tristan 4 America – Bruce Overby
(Reviewed by JD Jung) At 62, Tristan Heller finds himself unemployed after spending fifteen years at Mammon, Inc., a Silicon Valley tech company. Like many people in the industry, he has been laid off before, but this time, with his … Continue reading
American Caesar How Theocrats and Tech Lords Are Turning America into a Monarchy – Bradley B. Onishi
(Reviewed by JD Jung) When I finished reading American Caesar, I found myself thinking that this book is about much more than the possibility of an American Caesar. Bradley B. Onishi examines a movement that is working to fundamentally reshape … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged American politics, Christian Nationalism, democracy
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We’re Here Again…An UnderratedRead Revisited: Mr. Siegel Writes to Washington – Rich Siegel
(Reviewed by Don Jung) (Editor’s note: With the political demise of Graham Platner, the actual demise of Lindsey Graham, and the questionable demise of Mitch MConnell, the United States Senate is back in the spotlight. Though written during Trump’s … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged American politics, humor
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An UnderratedRead Revisited on this 4th of July:America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State – Randall Balmer
(Reviewed by JD Jung) For years Americans have taken for granted the most cherished and essential constitutional principles, one being the separation of Church and State. Historian and ordained minister Randall Balmer presents a timely, thoughtful, and deeply researched examination … Continue reading
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Tagged American politics, Christian Nationalism, Religion
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A Timely UnderratedRead Revisited: Shameless – Republicans’ Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy – Brian Tyler Cohen
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “You can’t understand the Trump phenomenon unless you understand the role that independent media on the right has played in terms of social media, in terms of amplification of his message, in terms of getting … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged American politics, democracy
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The Promise of America: Reflections On Our Enduring Ideals – National Constitution Center
(Reviewed by JD Jung) For readers interested in American history, and the ongoing debate over the meaning of the founding documents, this collection of essays from the National Constitution Center offers an insightful and balanced examination of the principles behind … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Non-fiction, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged American History, American politics
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Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth – Andrew Yang
(Reviewed by JD Jung) If you want to understand the mindset and motivations of entrepreneur-turned-politician Andrew Yang, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth offers an accessible and surprisingly candid look. The book … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
Tagged American politics, memoir
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A Timely UnderratedRead Revisited: Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul – Michael Fanone and John Shiffman
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “What sort of American tries to overthrow democracy? What kind of man becomes so consumed by a false belief that he drives across the country, storms the Capitol, and assaults police officers?” Those are pressing questions … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged American politics, Crime, January 6, law enforcement, memoirs, police, PTSD
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A Must Read Now! -On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump – Jeffrey Goldberg
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Why do so many politicians and public servants continue to support a man who has little regard for the military, no regard for the Constitution, and holds dictators in such high regard? Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, American politics, Donald Trump, heroism, military
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Revisited, but still holds true- Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn’t Count – by David Daley
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “America is the only major democracy in the world that allows politicians to pick their own voters. And since the 2010 election, the system has been gamed to create an artificial –but foolproof—Republican majority in … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, American politics, Gerrymandering, house of representatives, redistricting, state legislatures
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