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4.5
I liked this book very much and recommend it to anyone who cares about our nation enough to take the time to read it. I think it should be a required read in our high schools and universities throughout the nation. I am a college graduate with, effectively, three majors: Finance, Economics, and Accounting. I, also, have earned my CPA from the state of Ohio. This book has put most everything in perspective for me.For years, I have been aware that our government and elected representatives under our Constitution are not the real power in our nation. They are only puppets, bought and paid for, by the real power behind the scenes, our Shadow Government. My education and experience over these many years notwithstanding, I still couldn't put my finger on exactly who was behind this shadow government and how it worked until I read this book.The problem (or issue) of a Shadow Government governing our nation, taking power from our people has recently been exacerbated by the Supreme Court in their decision to view corporations as people (For those who would argue corporations have always been considered as people, I take exception. Corporations have, in the past, been considered legal entities–not people). No voter (most of us anyway) in our country can compete with the millions upon millions of dollars and favors paid to politicians for their representation in Congress. Domhoff's book will tell you how the whole thing works, lock, stock, and barrel. Instead of Shadow Government, he calls them the “Power Elite”. You’ll see. Go for it.I, also, liked the author’s use of book notes and bibliographies along with, in my opinion, his apolitical presentation.
