Brilliant analysis utilizing fleshed out historical accuracy that is sure to drive Republicans’ blood pressure sky high as they howl “lies, lies, all lies” and are rushed to the emergency room’s cardio-care unit to utilize their Affordable Care Act or Medicare insurance (while they still exist). Importantly, Cox traces the “switch” in party positions as Republicans absorbed the anti-equality positions of 19th century Democrats and Democrats assumed the mantel of pro-equality,progressive Republicans as Republicans became the party of big-business and anti-labor. An excellent example of why Republicans fear knowledge and the teaching of “whole history”.

You will see, as I have seen, how America truly operates. You will discover the power of lies and conspiracies, how they keep the “FEW”, in control and in power. And, how, we the people, constantly give them this control and power, primarily because of those same lies and conspiracies, which have been told over and over again. The playbook is the same. Only the players change. Take this Red Pill! Read this book! And find out for yourself how the Matrix really works!

A fascinating overview of American social and political history. I would have liked to have had more in-depth exploration of some of the concepts used in developing the author’s views.

This review of our history, from the Civil War to the Trump presidency, makes it clear that our current problems were in play along before the 2016 election. The choice we face today between oligarchy and democracy is a replay of the 1860s, according to Richardson. If she is right (and I believe she is) then the 2020 election may well be our last chance to save democracy. Recommended.