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Many bemoan the fall of confidence in American democracy by its citizens, but Robert McKenzie feels it is the original message, that America is good, that is the true issue. He looks back to the core creation period of the United States to see what the founders felt and why they created the political system in such a manner, trying to peel back the falsehoods of 'expected superiority' and that it was a needed thing
— Sep 06, 2021 08:29AM
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McKenzie pushes forward in his tome to discuss the discrepancy between what the Founding Fathers creatd and what today's citizens (and textbooks) denate as 'American democracy'. The differences are stark to the attentive reader. As a bridge, McKenzie explores the rise of Andrew Jackson as "the people's candidate" and how he was scorned for the 1824 presidency. This exemplified a need for change, which came in 1828!
— Sep 08, 2021 10:28AM
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I am anxious to read your review of this book.
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Colleen wrote: "I am anxious to read your review of this book."Thanks, Colleen.
