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The Parties Versus The People: How To Turn Republicans And Democrats Into Americans (2012)

by Mickey Edwards(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0300184565 (ISBN13: 9780300184563)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Yale University Press

review 1: Mickey Edwards is a conservative who thinks clearly. His great knowledge of the U.S. Congress enabled him to produce a book that I found engaging and startling. I had no idea why the US House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have become unproductive. Edwards identifies problems and offers solutions that should be implemented immediately! I strongly favor a return to the practice of electing competent congressmen who can exercise their own free will and use their best judgment when they address big policy issues and vote on legislation. Read this book. It is well worth your time.
review 2: Former Republican Congressman Mickey Edwards advocates some ideas to change the way in which the two major political parties dominate American politics. He blames the p... moreower now claimed by the parties for the gridlock in congress. He offers a number of practical ideas for changing the system. For example he says the current system of redistricting allows the political party in power to alter the map so that the politicians are choosing their constituents rather than the voters choosing their representatives. So I would guess he would favor Ohio's current Issue 2. Generally I welcome his ideas and tone and the fact that some people are pointing out what is wrong with American politics - they are controlled by political parties and politicians are loyal to their parties more than to the country. less

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