One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported by E.J. Dionne Jr.My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I have found myself reading a lot about the 2016 election and trying to understand the direction our country has taken over the last decade. I believe in democracy and anyone who has studied history knows that this is not the first time that nativism and popularism have taken hold. Fortunately, the system at large always seems to self-correct. Nevertheless, I fear that self-correction and a move back towards moderation will be a slow process in today's political climate.
Overall, it's a short but thought-provoking read. I think the authors do a good job analyzing the results of the 2016 election and in explaining why pockets of the population voted the way they did, as well as spell out the challenges facing our democracy moving into the next election. The second part of the book focused on areas where there is potential for compromise and collaboration and discusses how to move forward from here. It does not necessarily spell out solutions but rather starts the conversation on a number of topics, including the economy, immigration, and racial tensions, where compromise is possible. The authors argue that through these compromises, we can start to bridge the gap between our two polarized parties and get back to a place where we are living up to our country's ideals.
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