Divided We Fall

In a bid to rekindle the torch of democracy,a longtime federal executive exploresthe political discord that has so many peoplefighting with each another.If youre concerned about the future of the United States and the shortcomings of todays political system, then youre part of an ever-growing club.Author William W. Rob, who spent more than Forty years in the service of his country, is deeply disturbed by the lack of harmony within the halls of government. Social, economic, and demographic changes pose challenges, but Tea Party activists, Wall Street occupiers, and others are only making our problems worse.In this detailed commentary on the current political system, Rob considers a different approach to understanding American economics; truths about the national debt and deficit spending; two flaws in Adam Smiths original version of capitalism; and ways to find common ground on important issues.If the countrys citizens remain divided, democracy will collapse. It wont be because of an invading army; it will be because of internal strife. Even so, its not too late to rekindle the light of freedom through unity. It begins by recognizing that Divided We Fall.