Bob O'Connor

Revitalizing Democracy Bob O'Connor

This book examines issues that have created problems for the U. S. and the UK this century. Campaigning has often avoided the issues or has lied to the voters. Brexit and the Trump Presidency have clearly disrupted their countries--and have created international weaknesses. The electorate must understand how they have been, and still are being, manipulated. The book is enhanced with videos that show how a few big loudmouths have made many believe that down is up, that bad is good, and that dumb is smart. Beginning with showing how many were fooled with logical fallacies and appeals that bypassed our intellects then aroused our sub-conscious minds, we examine some issues we must answer if we are to think our way to a more effective government, then we look at our education systems to find a better way to educate us. We must decide what kind of a society we want--and how we can achieve it. Changing one's society must confront and conquer traditions that have locked us into accepting an economy that is corrupt and which runs counter to the good of the general society. We must think critically, then develop a society that allows for equality of opportunity through a free and effective education.