how big money and bad politics are destroying the great American middle class Schultz, Ed 1954- creator text nyu New York Hyperion c2010 2010 monographic eng x, 206 p. ; 25 cm. Outlines the author's thoughts about the endangered middle class, covering topics from health care and education to international economic policies and global energy independence. Introduction: There was blood -- From Fargo to 30 Rock: the Big Ed story -- The four pillars: let's fly ahead of the plane -- Health care: your inalienable right -- Rethinking energy: another fight for independence -- Controlling America's borders: from melting pot to meltdown -- The China dragon: the rise of an economic superpower and what that means for us -- Cleaning up after Bush II: how reckless fiscal and foreign policies almost sank us -- Bad trade: selling out the American worker -- Economic slavery: how debt reductions and unions can help set you free -- The truth about taxes: time for mandatory trickling -- Kick the messenger: become a wiser news consumer and a better citizen -- Term limits and a third party: stop big money from trumping your vote -- Conclusion: I must be crazy, but I still have hope. Ed Schultz. Includes index. n-us--- United States Politics and government 2009- United States Politics and government 2001-2009 United States Economic conditions 2009- United States Economic policy 2009- Fiscal policy United States 002 E 907 S387k 2010 9781401323783 1401323782 2010000177 DLC 101110 20230404125840.0 98177