interesting, and scattered

The Kindly Ones by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nice to continue the Sandman journey. This one had some interesting parts and some scattered parts.

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Still a must-read, still excellent.

American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World But Failed Its People by Jared Yates Sexton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Still a must-read, still excellent.

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concise yet detailed account of what may be the end of democracy in America

Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America by Nancy MacLean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Democracy in Chains" is a detailed yet accessible account of the wealthy minority's plans and efforts to undermine every foundation and mechanism of personal freedom and democratic choice in America. Using exhaustive research, the author reveals the mechanisms in motion, inspired by James McGill Buchanan and funded almost exclusively by corporate elites led by Charles Koch. This book is concise yet detailed and provides the timeline and progress of this ominous anti-democratic process. It was enlightening to me to see so clearly that the actual values that this wealthy minority holds supreme are property rights over human rights. Any popular or majority cause that threatens their freedom of complete control over their wealth and property is viewed as a threat. This includes programs for public good, progressive reforms, and human rights and welfare. This shows that they are in fact elitists and materialists and not humanitarians or even truly humans. This puts them in the most evil class of political philosophies, oligarchs and tyrants. Their long range program is nearing completion, and once completed, there will no longer be any means left for "we the people" to oppose it or turn things around. Democracy in America will end, and we'll be voiceless and helpless subjects of the ruling class of wealthy elites.

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