by Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos
First published 2004
Arianna Huffington delivers a harsh examination of American politics, exposing how elected officials at every level betray public trust. The book reveals the mechanisms politicians use to mislead constituents while enriching themselves and their allies. Huffington documents patterns of deception that span local city councils to the highest offices in Washington. She shows how this corruption creates a system where ordinary citizens lose their voice regardless of party affiliation. The author argues that both Democrats and Republicans participate in schemes that prioritize personal gain over public service. Through specific examples of fraud and manipulation, the book demonstrates how political elites have transformed democracy into a tool for their own advancement. Huffington contends that this betrayal affects Americans across the political spectrum, creating widespread disillusionment with democratic institutions.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: betrayal, disillusionment
Period: 21st Century
370 pages · Hardcover · Miramax