The Debt Bomb, Tom A. Coburn
The Debt Bomb, Tom A. Coburn
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The Debt Bomb
A Bold Plan to Stop Washington from Bankrupting America

Author: Tom A. Coburn, John Hart

Narrator: John Pruden

Unabridged: 9 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/09/2012

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy, the
greatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington
politicians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power to borrow
and spend. Senator Tom Coburn reveals the fascinating, maddening story
of how we got to this point of fiscal crisis—and how we can escape.

Long before America's recent economic downturn, beltway politicians
knew the U.S. was going bankrupt. Yet even after several so-called
"change" elections, the government has continued its wasteful ways in
the face of imminent danger. With passion and clarity, Coburn explains
why Washington resists change so fiercely and offers controversial yet
commonsense solutions to secure the nation's future.

At a time when millions of Americans are speculating about what is broken in Washington, The Debt Bomb
is a candid, thoughtful, nonpartisan exposé of the real problems
inside our government. Coburn challenges the conventional wisdom that
blames lobbyists, gridlock, and obstructionism, and places the
responsibility squarely where it belongs: on members of Congress in both parties who
won't let go of the perks of power to serve the true interests of the
nation-unless enough citizens take bold steps to demand action.

Throughout a distinguished career as a business
owner, physician, and U.S. senator, Tom Coburn has watched his beloved
republic careen down a suicidal path. Today, the nation stands on the
precipice of financial ruin, a disaster far more dangerous to our safety
than any terrorist threats we face. Yet Coburn believes there is still
hope—if enough Americans are willing to shake the corridors of
Washington and demand action.

With an insider's keen eye and a
caregiver's deft touch, Coburn diagnoses the mess that career
politicians have made of things while misusing their sacred charge to
govern. Coburn's incisive analysis:
Reveals the root causes of America's escalating financial crisisExposes Washington's destructive appetite for wasteful spending, power grabs, backroom deals, and quick nonfixesRises above partisanship to implicate elected officials of all stripes in steering the nation off courseLays out a commonsense guide to restoring orderConcludes with a clarion call and sound advice for Americans dedicating themselves to defusing the debt bomb Above all, Coburn believes the United States can
continue as a beacon of opportunity for future generations—but how we
act today will determine whether we deliver the nation to our children
and grandchildren fully alive, on life support, or without a pulse.

About Tom A. Coburn

Tom A. Coburn is a former U.S. Senator, business owner, and practicing physician. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994. A true citizen legislator, he honored his self-imposed term limits pledge and left Congress in 2001. He returned to public service in 2005 after a successful campaign for the U.S. Senate. As he did in the House, he limited his terms in the Senate and left after two terms. He is also coauthor, with John Hart, of Breach of Trust: How Washington Turns Outsiders into Insiders.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megan on January 19, 2013

This book is so great. Okay, so it does lag a bit at times...with all those numbers, lists, plans and the like. But Coburn very clearly describes the issues our country is facing and comes up with solutions. He's merciless in his critiques....but I learned so much and all of it detailed and supporte......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on June 22, 2020

Senator Coburn is an absolute hero. He fought (usually alone) for fiscal responsibility while in the Senate. We need more people like him in our government. In this book, he discusses ways we can balance our budget by reforming military spending, decreasing entitlement spending, fixing Social Securi......more

Goodreads review by John on June 08, 2015

In this powerful book Sen. Coburn does more than point out our nation’s enormous debt, deficit, entitlement and tax problems, but concludes by offering suggestions to solve these worrisome challenges in ways that should suit the poor and help everyone else. A shocking quote at the start of Chapter On......more

Goodreads review by Zach on June 02, 2019

This book will scare you in the fact that we think our nation is secure and strong, but the reality is that we are drowning in debt. The author a former senator from Oklahoma talks about how we got into this mess. He also talks about how we can get out of it as well. Here are a list of the main reaso......more

Goodreads review by David on February 25, 2020

Before reading this book, I didn't know who Sen. Coburn was. I was ambivalent about imposing term limits for congress and now, I'm persuaded that "careerism" as Sen. Coburn calls it is at the root of Congress' inaction on issues that urgently need their attention. He also gives his perspective on th......more