FABClub (Female Authors Book Club) discussion

If this election has taught us anything, it’s that Americans are appalled at the circus that our political system has become. They’re tired of the blatant greed of Big Business and the power it has over our government. But the truth is we can’t change the current state of affairs until we accept that we’re part of the problem: partisanship is used to successfully pit Americans against each other, conclusively keeping a corrupt and ineffective status quo firmly in power.

According to a Gallup poll conducted in 2014, 42% of American voters identify as politically independent, but hold only a 0.0037% of representation in their government – effectively, taxation without representation. Meticulously researched, “Politiquette” not only points out the bi-partisan failures of American policies both home and abroad; it offers Americans seven solid and simple steps to help overcome the political chaos that cause them.

Please take a minute to read an excerpt on Amazon.com; if the message rings true, spread the word. Cogent communication between American voters is the key to nurturing a saner political system in the U.S.

Thanks so much for your time and consideration!

I know of no democracy that operates without political parties. There must be some way to present a choice to voters between philosophies. Though there are obvious exceptions (such as yourself!), many if not most independent voters are "low-information" voters who don't follow current events or participate much in the political process.

Hi Kat, thanks for your response.

The idea isn't to do away with political parties; parties are fine for representatives. However, voters are best served when they think for themselves.

Americans have been duped for decades into blindly following party mantra as opposed to vetting candidates as individuals. Partisanship covers a multitude of sin and keeps incompetent, and even dangerous, representatives in power. If We the People are going to turn things around, we must begin by communicating effectively with our fellow Americans and reaching consensus in order to secure our rights and advance our interests.

"Politiquette" offers seven simple steps to help nurture this communication. It's imperative that we learn to listen to one another; if not, we'll see even more contentious elections in the future, and a less effective government.