Positive Populism: Revolutionary Ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family & Community in America | Political Science Book for US Policy Reform & Social Change | Perfect for Activists, Students & Policy Makers
Positive Populism: Revolutionary Ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family & Community in America | Political Science Book for US Policy Reform & Social Change | Perfect for Activists, Students & Policy Makers

Positive Populism: Revolutionary Ideas to Rebuild Economic Security, Family & Community in America | Political Science Book for US Policy Reform & Social Change | Perfect for Activists, Students & Policy Makers

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The elites still can't believe Donald Trump won or that Britain voted for Brexit. But what’s next for the populist revolution and for the people who believe in it?   Fox News host and former government insider Steve Hilton shows how populism can be a positive force for improving lives, with revolutionary ideas to restore the economic security that working Americans once took for granted, and rebuild the ties of family, community and nation that have been ripped apart by decades of policies that favored big government, big business, and the powerful.   Recounting his own journey from immigrant roots to the heart of power - and his deeply personal battles with the permanent bureaucracy once there - Hilton vividly describes the scale of change that's needed if the true promise of the populist revolution is to be delivered, including:   • An unprecedented assault on centralized government and the administrative state to make sure “Drain The Swamp” is not just a slogan • A completely fresh approach to jobs, schools and skills so every working American can live on what they earn • Practical steps to reverse the disaster of family breakdown so that every child can be raised in a stable, loving home • Ideas to revitalize our communities by giving citizens real control   Whether by challenging the excess power of corporations in our economy or the corrupt influence of donors and lobbyists in our government, the ideas in this book echo the intent of America’s founders by taking power from the ruling class and putting it in the hands of the people. For too long, populism has been defined by those who despise it. By focusing on what populism is for, and not just what it’s against, Hilton provides a coherent philosophy and practical blueprint for how the movement can have an impact beyond one election cycle, and in people's everyday lives. That’s Positive Populism.

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Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, you'll find something to love AND something to hate in Steve Hilton's new book.That's exactly why you should read it. And think about it.At a time when political polarization is at an all time high, Hilton's book tries to defuse some of the tensions, which might seem like an odd goal for someone who works for Fox News and has never been associated with the left. Yet, that's exactly what he tries to do in this book.He tries to make the case that populism does not need to be racist, sexist, or xenophobic. He also does not think that populism has to lead to leftist economic solutions either. In terms of the economy, he tries to strike a balance between security for all which the left would like and a commitment to market principles that have long been honored in the breach by right and left alike.  Put simply, he calls for limited government but also for a government that is one partner in providing a society that works for everyone.It took me a long time to read this book despite the fact that it is both reasonably short and quite well written. It took me a long time because I had to think especially about the ways the ideas he raises could be used to bring left and right closer together. Maybe not today. Maybe a few years down the road when/if cooler heads like his begin to prevail.
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