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It's the Middle Class, Stupid!
It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! confirms what we have all suspected: Washington and Wall Street have really screwed things up for the average American. Work has been devalued. Education costs are out of sight. Effort and ambition have never been so scantily rewarded. Political guru James Carville and pollster extraordinaire Stan Greenberg argue that our political parties mu...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
July 10th 2012
by Blue Rider Press
(first published June 5th 2012)
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It's the Middle Class, Stupid! by James Carville and Stan Greenberg
"It's the Middle Class, Stupid!" is the timely book that provides the Democratic Party blueprint for this election year 2012. It's an accessible book that emphasizes that this campaign should be mainly about the future of the forgotten middle-class. High-energy political guru James Carville and well known pollster Stan Greenberg join forces in a back and forth discussion about the middle class and this upcoming elections. The boo...more
"It's the Middle Class, Stupid!" is the timely book that provides the Democratic Party blueprint for this election year 2012. It's an accessible book that emphasizes that this campaign should be mainly about the future of the forgotten middle-class. High-energy political guru James Carville and well known pollster Stan Greenberg join forces in a back and forth discussion about the middle class and this upcoming elections. The boo...more
This book was such a disappointment. From the title and comments from others, I thought maybe Carville was having a change of heart. Boy, was I fooled! Throughout the book, he tries to make the reader believe that he is really interested in the plight of the middle class. Nothing could be further from the truth. Additionally, there is no question that Mr. Carville hates Republicans with a passion, so much so that his ability to think logically is impaired.
Let's face it, Folks, if you are in the...more
Let's face it, Folks, if you are in the...more
Nothing very new here. James Carville and Stan Greenberg explain what is going on with American politics and the economy and how the middle class American will be on the endangered species list if things in Washington continue the way they are.
Of course we have to raise taxes on the wealthy, but the US Government won't. Of course we have to overturn the Citizen United decision, but no steps are currently being taken to do that. Of course we need to strengthen the social safety net, but it looks...more
Of course we have to raise taxes on the wealthy, but the US Government won't. Of course we have to overturn the Citizen United decision, but no steps are currently being taken to do that. Of course we need to strengthen the social safety net, but it looks...more
One of the things I have been pondering is where the money came from to increase the average CEO's income from 30 to 40 times the average worker's pay in the 80's to 300 to 500 times now. Turns out a chart showing the increase in business productivity versus the change in hourly pay (negative pay versus inflation over the last decade) and it shows that rather than allocate the increased profits among the stakeholders - shareholders and employees, they kept it. Goes a long way to explaining why w...more
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I like politics, but I was a little scared to listen to this audiobook. I wasn’t sure who James Carville and Stan Greenberg actually were to begin with and I was afraid the book would be a screaming partisan rant. Instead I found a very thoughtful debate about the current status of the middle class and what can be done to improve its lot. As I am firmly in the middle class, I was very intrigued with this premise and found myself frequently agreeing with Carville and Greenberg.
While both Carville...more
While both Carville...more
Carville at his best! They say there is no middle class anymore. There's just the rich and the poor. After reading this book maybe the talk is right. The middle class gets hit with everything! Enjoyed this book a lot.
For someone who is not really updated on the predicament of the middle
class in today's America," It's the Middle Class,Stupid" by James Carville and Stan Greenberg would be a great introduction. For the last
forty years middle class people have seen no rise in their condition. In
spite of the fact that their production has increased tremendously, the
profits achieved by these improvements have not been shared at all equitably.Instead, the rewards have gone all to the top 10% of the economic hea...more
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I liked the interviews with citizens, but the constant attack on the right was a little annoying. Granted, I don't necessarily agree with everything the typical party line says, it was tedious to read something that was constantly attacking and pointing out failures instead of completely focusing on the objective goals.
That being said: I expected nothing less from this book.
It was an interesting read, even if I felt it was repeating itself after I reached the halfway mark. Probably the biggest r...more
That being said: I expected nothing less from this book.
It was an interesting read, even if I felt it was repeating itself after I reached the halfway mark. Probably the biggest r...more
A well thought out book that gives the Democratic message for the middle class. You may not agree with all they say, but their case is compelling. Reading this is far better than the one minute spots on TV.
A bit strident at times, and the format -- attempting to present their ideas as a back-and-forth discussion -- didn't really work for me. That being said, they seemed to make a pretty good argument about the plight of the middle class.
Very interesting, I really enjoyed this book and learned a lot that I didn't know. Quite motivating.
Very timely book! Excellent read with valid information that every politician should read...and every voter!
Jul 22, 2012
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So far so good. Always enjoy a good laugh when it comes to our illustrious political system.
as a staunch democrat, loved it. if you are republican, don't bother.
Super great book. It's hard to put down because I learned so much.
Sociology and the American dream... amazing discussion.
Good read before elections.
I loved this book. It's well done and will make you think. It's made me decide to be more disciplined with money.
I'm "finished", not because I read the whole book, but because I can't stand any more. I detest the informal, sometimes crude, and immature dialogue between Carville and Greenberg. Given the importance of the topic, our country's economy, I expected proper English, a lack of profanity, and a cohesive argument for Carville and Greenberg's solutions. Instead, I find the book to be extremely disjointed with few concrete suggestions. I really wanted to be enlightened, but I'm just very disappointed!
These 2 authors make for an interesting and entertaining tag-team; the wonky pollster (Greenberg) and the passionate political operative (Carville) combining forces to make their argument that this election season needs to be about fairness to the middle class of America. The case is well made.
Not the most eloquent prose I have ever read, but based on solid research and addresses the one issue of most vital importance in the coming election.
This is Carville and Greenberg's blueprint for how the Democratic National Committee should conduct the campaign this election year. From what I saw
at the convention last night, the DNC has taken Carville's advise. Interesting study of political analysis and strategy.
at the convention last night, the DNC has taken Carville's advise. Interesting study of political analysis and strategy.
Currently reading. Gives an interesting historic point of view on Democrats vs Republicans. Will write more when I finish it.
Well was unable to finish it because I had a 15 cent fine and couldn't renew. Anyhow...I made it about three-quarters through it and I got the message loud and clear. The middle class has really been overlooked throughout the past 30 years and it's time to reclaim our voice!!
Well was unable to finish it because I had a 15 cent fine and couldn't renew. Anyhow...I made it about three-quarters through it and I got the message loud and clear. The middle class has really been overlooked throughout the past 30 years and it's time to reclaim our voice!!
Interesting but I'm not sure people will go for the ideas.
Too Pro-Clinton.
Terribly written.
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James Carville is an American Former U.S. Marine, political consultant, commentator, actor, media personality and pundit. Known as the Ragin' Cajun, Carville gained national attention for his work as the lead strategist of the successful presidential campaign of then-Arkansas governor Bill Clinton. Carville was the co-host of CNN's Crossfire until its final broadcast in June 2005. Since its cancel...more
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