Its Time to Fight Dirty, David Faris
Its Time to Fight Dirty, David Faris
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It's Time to Fight Dirty
How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics

Author: David Faris

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 6 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/28/2018


Synopsis

The American electoral system is clearly falling apart—as evidenced by the 2016 presidential election. In It's Time to Fight Dirty, David Faris offers accessible, actionable strategies for American institutional reform which don't require a constitutional amendment, and would have a lasting impact on our future.

With equal amounts of playful irreverence and persuasive reasoning, Faris describes how the Constitution's deep democratic flaws constantly put progressives at a disadvantage, and lays out strategies for "fighting dirty" though obstructionism and procedural warfare: establishing statehood for D.C. and Puerto Rico; breaking California into several states; creating a larger House of Representatives; passing a new voting rights act; and expanding the Supreme Court.

The Constitution may be the world's most difficult document to amend, but David Faris argues that many of America's democratic failures can be fixed within its rigid confines—and, at a time when the stakes have never been higher, he outlines a path for long-term, progressive change in the United States.

About David Faris

David Faris is the author of Dissent and Revolution in a Digital Age: Social Media, Blogging and Activism in Egypt, coeditor of Social Media in Iran: Politics and Society after 2009, and a regular contributor to the Week. He is associate professor of political science at Roosevelt University in Chicago.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Conor on May 24, 2018

I came across David Faris because he writes for "The Week," which is a great place for opinion pieces and news for people who are unafraid to access such things even if they are adorned by unapologetic snark. He has contributed to the quixotic call for Democrats to pack the Supreme Court, a proposal......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on April 24, 2018

I share Faris' contempt and loathing for what the GOP has become. I am tired of seeing the fascist crackpot conspiracy theories that come across the social media feeds upon which I still keep a scant eye. It is hilarious and pathetic to me that McConnell is currently whining that the Dems are holdin......more

Goodreads review by Matt on July 06, 2018

Red Meat for Liberals Like Me For those of us who consider themselves part of the Left, this is the salve you need to balance out the daily antics of the dystopian slow motion clown car crash that is the Trump presidency. Faris lays out a 100 days campaign for the Democrats the next time they're in p......more

Goodreads review by Marc on May 14, 2018

Great book about the structural changes that democrats should operate when they get back in power. Statehood for DC and Puerto Rico seems very feasible if liberals control the White House and Congress as the author suggests.......more

Goodreads review by Kaye on July 30, 2018

THIS is what I've been needing. Feeling disheartened about the lack of a clear and unified response by Democrats to the growing disaster in American government, I've been desperate for a strong voice and a smart plan. While Faris may not have the stuff to actually BE a political leader (check him ou......more