In Their Own Words - The Intentional Drive from Democracy to Socialism

In a political landscape dominated by corporate (read: biased) media and partisan vitriol, it is becoming increasingly difficult for an average citizen to know what our leaders actually stand for. In In Their Own Words, author L. K. Neiswender cuts through the noise to examine the primary source documents of American politics: the official Presidential Party Platforms. Spanning over seventy years of American history, from the 1952 election of Dwight D. Eisenhower to the high-stakes 2024 campaign, this book provides a side-by-side comparison of both the major political parties’, Democratic and Republican, visions for America. Neiswender meticulously tracks the evolution of both parties on the issues that define our national identity: The Economy & Labor, Healthcare, National Security, and Immigration & Sovereignty.Rather than offering personal interpretation, the author relies on direct quotes to let the parties speak for themselves. The result is what he describes as the “intentional drive” toward radical policy shifts and the increasing centralization of power in Washington. Considering the prevailing situation, it is not hard to relate to them! He dissects, but lets the reader arrive at their own conclusion, on the one question that has been on the majority’s minds lately: Are we witnessing the evolution of a democracy, or a calculated departure from the Constitution?In Their Own Words is an essential resource for any voter, history buff, or concerned citizen who wants to move past the name-calling and understand the true trajectory of the United States. Read more