Synopses & Reviews
There has been a deliberate effort over the past 100 years to change the worldview of Americans from a liberty and constitutionally focused world view, based on the writings of Englishman John Locke, to that of government control of the individual based on the writings of Frenchman Jean Jacque Rousseau. Rousseau’s model of state control now dominates government policy and America’s worldview, and the free market, civil liberties and protections guaranteed by the United States Constitution are being destroyed. The Rousseau worldview dominates our education, judicial, media, and legislative institutions with what is called progressivism. This leads to socialism, fascism, and even communism. It is what has inflamed the backlash known as the tea party movement.
There is hope, however. Although seriously weakened, the Constitution still stands, and its protections are still in most laws at the federal and state level that offers protections for local communities that are generally unknown to most people--even attorneys. Rescuing A Broken America explains why Americans are so divided, how the destruction of liberty occurred, who is behind it, and how Americans can stop this destruction of our way of life by electing constitutionally based candidates to office and protecting their communities from egregious federal and state laws and regulations.
Synopsis
American Progressivism is a one-volume edition of some of the most important essays, speeches, and book excerpts from the leading figures of national Progressivism. It is designed for classroom use, includes an accessible interpretive essay, and introduces each selection with a brief historical and conceptual background. The introductory essay is written with the student in mind, and addresses the important characteristics of Progressive thought and the role of Progressives in the development of the American political tradition. Students of American political thought, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable source for insight into Progressivism.
Synopsis
This collection of writings by prominent politicians, authors, and activists of the Progressive Era explores Progressivism's role in the development of American political thought. Pestritto and Atto provide insight into each figure's influence on Progressive Era American politics by introducing each entry with the context within which the author of a given selection is writing.
About the Author
Michael Coffman has a Ph.D. in ecosystems analysis, has led a multimillion dollar research effort in global warming, and has studied other national/international environmental and geopolitical issues. Coffman has written books and produced DVDs about the environmental movement and geopolitics as well as dozens of magazine articles, hundreds of speeches and thousands of radio interviews. He lives in Bangor, Maine.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
PART I - WHAT’S HAPPENING TO AMERICA
1 – A War of World Views
2 – Constitutional Rights VS Positive Rights
3 –The Constitution and the Rule of Law
4 – The High Cost of Rousseau Socialism
PART II - How Did It Happen
5 – The Global Agenda
6 – Co-Opting of American Institutions
7 – Environmentalism: The Key to Controlling Property Rights
8 – Biodiversity and Global Warming
PART III - Taking Back America
9 – Getting Back to Constitutional Law
10 – Protecting Your Community
11 – Plan for Success
Appendix A
Local Governments Still Retain Police Power
Protect Yourself Using Lawsuits