Pants on Fire explores the lies that govern America-why people go along with them and what it costs to do so. It reveals the plutocracy that benefits and examines what needs to be done to bring back a true democracy. It's no secret: The wealthy demand-and get-what they want from the system at the expense of everyone else. Seven key lies advance their agenda: - The way to grow the economy is to stimulate the people at the top. - Loose money is another way to grow the economy. - The stock market is the best investment and the best economic indicator. - Executive compensation is tied to performance. - Regulation is bad; deregulation is good. - Bailing out Wall Street was necessary to preserve the system. - The health care question is about who pays. These beliefs are driving the biggest financial crisis in modern history, fueling unjust wars and contributing to a society ready to explode with anger. Provocative and funny,
Pants on Fire goes beyond the lies to provide solutions so that everyone can share the wealth.
| Author: Paul Christopherson |
| Publisher: iUniverse |
| Publication Date: Jul 19, 2010 |
| Number of Pages: 116 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 1450237738 |
| ISBN-13: 9781450237734 |
