Running on Empty
How the Democratic and Republican Parties Are Bankrupting Our Future and What Americans Can Do About It
Summary:
The book critiques the fiscal irresponsibility of both major political parties in the United States, arguing that their policies are leading to unsustainable national debt and economic peril. It offers an analysis of the consequences of this mismanagement and proposes solutions for American citizens to demand accountability and encourage long-term financial stability.
Key points:
1. Both Democrats and Republicans have created fiscal policies that are not sustainable, with spending on programs like Social Security and Medicare growing faster than tax revenue, leading to huge deficits and increasing national debt.
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