Conclusion

Invest in PoliticalInnovation

We started this book by describing some key distinctions, first and foremost that the political-industrial complex is a private industry within a public institution. Such a distinction reveals the root causes of the situation in which we find ourselves—no longer confident in the “shining city on a hill.” No longer believing the American dream is possible for all. No longer certain the great American experiment will endure.

And yet, we are still in love. In love with America. With being American. With our fellow Americans. With the idea of America. With the possibility of America—imperfect yet striving.

What do we do with this love of our breaking country? We put it to work.

We start with elections-machinery ...

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