Objective: Freedom

by James Huber

In an attempt to reduce expenses in the Federal Government, President Blackstone has cut six cabinet level positions from his staff. These reductions did yield some savings; however, the welfare rolls continued to expand with hordes of people applying for and receiving even more benefits. These increased expenditures resulted in the federal government plunging toward financial default. Expanding welfare benefits also saddled the states with additional debt. Nine states make the radical decision to secede. Rallying together, these nine states form their own union, a sovereign coalition, separate from the United States. The U.S. Vice President dies suddenly in a mysterious house fire. The President appoints a career military man, General Raymond Greene, to act as Vice President. Shortly after Raymond Green takes office as Vice President, the President becomes ill and is forced to resign, consequently elevating Raymond Greene to President of the United States. Greene attempts to reunite the country while also trying to get the United States back on its feet after riots and loss of credibility consumes it. The new nation, The Coalition of South Western States has begun to prosper under new leadership and rational laws. Entitlements are held to a minimum. The moral and political ideals of hard working folks in the Southwest no longer succumb to the ridicule and control by the liberal establishment. Their objective is accomplished. The story includes double dealings, attempted murder, high tech communications, romance, intrigue and is loaded with action throughout the book.

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First published January 23, 2014

About the author

James Huber graduated from University of Maryland after matriculating at Oxford England. In England he specialized in European History and government. Taught college courses in government, history, and comparative religions. Was an instructor for Dept. of labor in Human Relations and Office Procedures. Retired Air Force and Teacher. Member of regional author groups attends book shows in the South Eastern U.S.

Reviews

[Grampy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite.

“Objective Freedom” by James Huber raises the fascinating possibility of a modern-day secession of several states from the United States of America.

After years of growing disenchantment with federal policies, mandates and usurping of states’ rights, a coalition of states in the southwest publically announced it would no longer be affiliated with the United States of America. The ruling body was comprised of the several Governors of the states.

Considerations with coalition-wide ramifications were discussed by the ruling council, but proposed revisions would be implemented only if the decision to do so was unanimous. Draconian corrections were immediately enacted, with virtual elimination of welfare programs.

Meanwhile, back in Washington the status quo reacted with great hubris, pomp and bluster, but without consensus or much resolve.

“Objective Freedom” offers a well-thought-out scenario in which a great many surprises lay in store for all the players. Huber’s ingenuity devised numerous situations with very plausible consequences. The entire story is a captivating and well written state of affairs, with just enough real history to make the story almost come alive.

“Objective Freedom” features a number of very well-described characters, such that it was not at all difficult to envision their faces, demeanors, accents and so on. This book was one that will draw you in, and you will not want to stop reading until you reach the end.

I suspect people of all political stripes will find much to enjoy in this tale, because Huber does a superb job of presenting reasonable and rational arguments for either side to champion. “Objective Freedom” was a pleasure to read, and I enthusiastically recommend it to all.