Monday, September 21, 2020

REVIEW: Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America by Nancy MacLean (5-stars)

 "Democracy in Chains" is a thorough examination of 20th century efforts to undermine democratic systems through slow, methodical and intentional erosion and manipulation of the democratic system.  Their interests are to maintain property for the wealthy -- and to reduce access to education and intergenerational mobility to the many.  Having been a child in the Reagan years - I saw the message clearly:  plan now for things that most people think are a right or you will never have them.  I have chosen not to have children.  I have worked my ass off but now at middle age -- it seems unlikely that I will avoid poverty in old age.  At least now it's clear that's part of a larger design out of my control. 

VOTE.

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