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Book SynopsisA sharp witted indictment of the US's broken political system, and a democratic, emancipatory vision for a socialist alternative. The election of Donald Trump has sent the United States and the world into uncharted waters, with a bigoted, petty man-child at the head of the planet's most powerful empire. Danny Katch indicts the hollowness of the US political system that led to Trump's rise and puts forward a vision for a real alternative: a democracy that works for the people.
Trade Review“?The perpetual choice between the corrupt Republican Party or the inept Democratic Party has left millions of people without a real alternative in the contests that are supposed to determine our political representation. With wit and clarity, Katch argues for social movements, political activism, and socialism as the alternatives we need to win the world we want. Get this book!” —KEEANGA-YAMAHTTA TAYLOR, author, From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation “In the tradition of Abbie Ho?man and George Carlin, Sarah Silverman and Dave Chappelle, Katch’s generous, embracing humor is deployed to uncover the deepest truths of our predicament. Don’t miss it.” —BILL AYERS, author, Demand the Impossible! “?is is a moment when politics and laughter are both necessities for survival. Without them we would be lost. Now we have a book that gives us both.” —DAVE ZIRIN, sports editor, the Nation “If you or your friends and family have been shocked and horri?ed since Election Day, Katch will calm you down, cheer you up, and get you ready to ?ght.” —SARAH JAFFE, author, Necessary Trouble “It’s horrible, tragic, ridiculous, and full of suspense. But enough about the White House. ?is book will make you laugh out loud, learn something about our world, and get inspired to change it.” —BRIAN JONES, educator and socialist activist
Table of ContentsI The new reality 1 How did an unpopular candidate from an unpopular party win the election? 2 Trumpism and the new right 3 Mommy and Daddy aren’t going to save you (on corporations and state) II Their democracy and ours 4 The oxymoron of capitalist democracy 5 This is what democracy looks like 6 Lessons from the Sanders campaign 7 Solidarity can Trump hate
