Once I Was A Democrat

Our politicians are opportunistic and divisive. Essentially, we elect mini kings and queens who misuse and manipulate their power to stay elected perpetually. We need to make sure that our elected representatives obey the true opinion of their constituents. We need to bring our democracy into the new age of high-technology era and introduce easy-to-use voting or polling tools to create a true "e;issue-based"e; democracy--not party-based. It will create a better checks and balances system for people.The issues that affect economic health of our people should not be subjected to the vagaries of politicians. The book describes the issues and the positions taken predominantly by the Democrats, and Republicans as well, that are not optimal for the economic health of all people--excessive and unthoughtful immigration, race- or group-based preferences, complex tax system, poorly implemented welfare system, and little or no efforts to increase the wages, income, or net worth of middle and poor segments of our society.The author presents solutions to some of the issues that need to be polled and voted upon by the people to decide and force their representatives to follow.