In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire
economy, the greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but
from Washington politicians who refuse to relinquish the
intoxicating power to borrow and spend. Senator Tom Coburn reveals
the fascinating, maddening story of how we got to this point of
fiscal crisis--and how we can escape.
Long before America's recent economic downturn, beltway
politicians knew the U.S. was going bankrupt. Yet even after
several so-called "change" elections, the government has continued
its wasteful ways in the face of imminent danger. With passion and
clarity, Coburn explains why Washington resists change so fiercely
and offers controversial yet commonsense solutions to secure the
nation's future.
At a time when millions of Americans are speculating about what
is broken in Washington, "The Debt Bomb" is a candid, thoughtful,
non-partisan expose of the real problems inside our government.
Coburn challenges the conventional wisdom that blames lobbyists,
gridlock, and obstructionism, and places the responsibility
squarely where it belongs: on members of Congress "in both parties
"who won't let go of the perks of power to serve the true interests
of the nation--unless enough citizens take bold steps to demand
action.
"Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and
murders itself. There was never a democracy yet that did not commit
suicide." --John Adams
Throughout a distinguished career as a business owner,
physician, and U.S. senator, Tom Coburn has watched his beloved
republic careen down a suicidal path. Today, the nation stands on
the precipice of financial ruin, a disaster far more dangerous to
our safety than any terrorist threats we face. Yet Coburn believes
there is still hope--if enough Americans are willing to shake the
corridors of Washington and demand action.
With an insider's keen eye and a caregiver's deft touch, Coburn
diagnoses the mess that career politicians have made of things
while misusing their sacred charge to govern.
Coburn's incisive analysis: Reveals the root causes of America's
escalating financial crisis Exposes Washington's destructive
appetite for wasteful spending, power grabs, backroom deals, and
quick non-fixes Rises above partisanship to implicate elected
officials of all stripes in steering the nation off course Lays out
a commonsense guide to restoring order Concludes with a clarion
call and sound advice for Americans who would dedicate themselves
to defusing the debt bomb
Above all, Coburn believes the United States "can" continue as a
beacon of opportunity for future generations--but how we act today
will determine whether we deliver the nation to our children and
grandchildren fully alive, on life support, or without a
pulse.
General
Imprint: |
Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2013 |
First published: |
April 2013 |
Authors: |
Tom Coburn
• John Hart
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Dimensions: |
213 x 139 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-59555-550-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Business & Economics >
Economics >
Political economy
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LSN: |
1-59555-550-1 |
Barcode: |
9781595555502 |
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