A Return to Common Sense
How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It
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A Return to Common Sense
Narrated by:
Leigh McGowan
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Leigh McGowan
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Leigh McGowan
About this listen
Something’s gone wrong in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. We can all feel it, but if we’re being honest, most of us don’t understand it. At the end of the day, we don’t have all the facts, and if you don’t know how something works, how do you fix it?
A Return to Common Sense is an “accessible and urgent” (Kirkus Reviews), dare we say fun, guide to how America works and a roadmap to reclaiming a government of, by, and for the people. We fought a revolutionary war for the idea of self-governance and pursuit of happiness—we can’t just give up on it now.
To address the crisis, Leigh McGowan offers Six American Principles, rooted in history, that we can all agree make America, America.
1. America is a land of freedom.
2. Everyone should have the opportunity to rise.
3. Every citizen should have a vote, and that vote should count.
4. Representatives should represent the people who elected them.
5. The law applies to all of us.
6. Government should be a force for good.
Using the Six Principles as guideposts, this book lays out suggestions for America, to not only find its way out of the mess it’s currently in, but to set a course for a future of which we can all be truly proud.
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Many have tried to explain this but Leigh does so in a simple and easy to listen to format that makes you think about the subject matter.
Articulate explanation and thought provoking
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Outstanding
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Everyone in America should listen to this Book, before you vote the wrong party in.
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She gives clear, well-structured explanations that helped me grasp how the US system became so complex. She grounds it in the historical context of how the Constitution was created and how it was amended over time and articulates the, at times, bloodcurdling current challenges. She offers practical and thought-provoking ideas on how Americans can mobilise to repair a system in dire need of change. Her core advice is straightforward: every American at home and the eight million abroad should seize every voting opportunity.
While it’s daunting to hear the current state of affairs so plainly, it’s also an awakening. I plan to share this book with some American friends, including those who may not see the urgency. I believe it’s an essential listen for anyone who cares about the future of the U.S. This book is well worth five stars – thank you, Leigh McGowan, for your hard work in making this information accessible and impactful.
Eye Opening - A Must Read
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