A Broken America [Paperback]

David Michael Burdick (Author), Cathy Ann Burdick (Author), Maggie Airncliff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 9, 2010

In the late 1700s our Founding Fathers led a fledgling America in a bloody struggle against British tyranny and repression. In an amazing show of unity – and at the cost of great sacrifice – the colonies came together to shape a new, independent nation built on the ideals of equality, liberty and just governance: by the people for the people. Within the last four decades, our political powers have all but forgotten those ideals. Government is shockingly out of control! And shockingly out of touch with the American people. We no longer have a voice in how this country is run! And our ‘leaders’ persist in keeping it that way – ignoring the interests of Americans in favor of narrow agendas, back room deals and favoritism. In the process, they are bargaining away our future! Something has to change! The authors of this book call for a second American revolution, a peaceful, united response to the current political chaos. We must insist on developing innovative strategies and solutions that will get our country back on track. And we must seek out those patriotic politicians (they do exist!) who will act on our behalf to restore our nation to greatness! This book will inspire readers to do just that! • Learn to track government politicians and corporate CEO’s to get the real truth about how they are damaging working Americans! • FDIC, think your money is safe? Well it’s not! • Learn what the Founding Fathers and early Americans knew that we seem to have forgotten! • Learn who the top ten most corrupt politicians are and who they closely align with! • The seeds of change have been planted; find out what they are and how to implement them to return our government to the people!

Product Details

• Paperback: 74 pages
• Publisher: David burdick (April 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982686900
• ISBN-13: 978-0982686904
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,859,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sound The Alarm!, September 12, 2010

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Karen Steward "Karen Steward" (Weatherford Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Broken America (Paperback)

Dave and Cathy Burdick have taken the time to write down on paper (and publish) the unease many Americans feel about the state of our country. Plainly and clearly written, with data to back up their statements, A Broken America begins with the founding fathers and the purpose of government, while reflecting on the character of our founding fathers in comparison to our elected officials today. Expertly written so the reader can grasp the dire change from what was once an America for the people and by the people, to an America that is headed toward economic collapse due to greedy politicians and government spending that is insanely out of control.

A Broken America illuminates just how small the "common man" has become. While many Americans struggle to make ends meet or are completely without work, the government officials (that we elect) are well-heeled while in office, as well as out of office. Bottom line: politics pays and pays well. And, if the elected officials decide they need a bit more, they simply give themselves a raise. No, the Burdick's point out, you-the common man-have no say in the pay scales of your government. So while you beg bread and send out your resume for the hundredth time, the government cannot exactly feel your pain.

Of course, if you finally land a job and scramble to save the home for which you have worked so hard, you can bet our government has your back. Well, not exactly. The Burdick's explain how our government treats its citizen...by supporting a plan that makes repossession of a home the most profitable option from the perspective of the lender. Not exactly George Washington or Thomas Jefferson at the helm anymore folks.

While one may think A Broken America is just one more book about a crumbling nation, think again. This writing will stir your spirit and give renewed hope for America. While much of the text will make one boil with anger, there comes a time when anger kindles the soul enough for action. A Broken America will ignite a fire within each and every "common" man. If we would all realize the power in numbers, we can join forces and truly save America from corrupt government and economic collapse.

A Broken America does not leave the reader with a wish he or she could do something. A Broken America is a call to duty with specific instructions on how to take America back. This book is a must read for young people who have no concept that America is in trouble; nor of what their country was meant to be. While government works to destroy free enterprise and the American dream, thank God the Burdick's are sounding an alarm. May we all get on board.

A Broken America deserves a Sean Hannity, Dick Morris and Glenn Beck endorsement. Dave and Cathy Burdick speak from the heart and have placed into words the sadness many Americans feel as we watch what is happening to our great nation. At the same time, their words inspire us to fight for what God and our forefathers created us to be: a free people, free from oppressive government.
Karen Steward, Author of the book Doctors: Bound By Secrecy? Victims: Bound By Pain!

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Book for Citizen Activists, October 27, 2011

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Brent Bartlett - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Broken America (Paperback)

This is a insightful and clearly-written book. It starts with short bios of 3 founders of the US (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams), including their values, and the tremendous sacrifices they had to make to get this country started. Then, there's a quick rundown of the ride downhill over the past 3 decades: Reaganomics and deregulation, Clinton and NAFTA, Bush and a ballooning deficit. Finally, 5 serious problems facing the nation are explained, and some solutions proposed. The arguments are in clear, simple language, with plenty of figures and statistics you can use for talking points.

Despite the authors' hearty endorsement of the Tea Party, the problems and solutions outlined here are bipartisan, and relatively uncontroversial. That, however, does not mean that they are watered-down half-measures, either! For instance: to prevent businesses from outsourcing labor to cheaper markets, such as China (killing manufacturing jobs in the US), impose high tariffs on imported goods. Fire Wall Street fat-cats who helped cause the financial collapse. Instead of gutting social services, save hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars by cutting congressional pension plans, and replacing them with 401(k) plans (like many American workers have). Get big money lobbying out of government. Perhaps most important of all: create a "citizens' lobby" to advance the interests of average Americans in Congress!

This book comes at a time when many people, young and old, are upset about the course this country has taken. There is a lot of passion and emotion in the public at large, but not enough clear thinking and informed debate over solutions. This book can help us choose which direction to take, to create a new and better United States of America!

5.0 out of 5 stars America Needs An Overhaul, January 3, 2011

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This review is from: A Broken America (Paperback)

The current state of the government and our country isn't what our founding fathers had in mind. America is in such a mess it makes one wonder how and when it will end. For anyone who isn't really sure about what's going on both behind closed government doors and right under our noses, then you must--MUST!--read A Broken America.

This book lays it all out on the line without trying to take any sides. Everyone in office is doing a bad job! I especially recommend this book to younger people and those who have buried their head in the sand for too long. This is our wake-up call, we need to take America back once and for all.

Bravo to Dave and Cathy Burdick for taking the time to write such an eye-opening and truly inspiring book. Once you're done reading A Broken America you'll know exactly what you can do to help.