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Farewell Fantasyland: Time for Economic & Political Reality by Charles M. Kelly seeks to demonstrate how history, statistics and current events support liberal fiscal policy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (MMD Newswire) February 10, 2010 -- Farewell Fantasyland: Time for Economic & Political Reality by Charles M. Kelly is intended to inform and educate Americans who may misunderstand liberal economic principles or do not trust their ideals. Kelly argues that readily available evidence favors traditional liberal views on fiscal matters, but that a failure to correctly frame the argument has left many Americans feeling more comfortable with conservative policies. In an effort to inform readers, the book offers an illustrated series of foundational arguments for progressive principles. Kelly contends that our government made our economy the greatest in the world and wealth is a zero-sum game. "I'm frustrated with what conservative economists and politicians have done to what was once a great economy," Kelly says. "Time is getting short, and the American voter had better respond to President Truman's question: ‘How many times do you have to be hit on the head before you find out who's hitting you?'" The fully illustrated book argues that from 1932 to 1980, the government managed the country's capitalist system to benefit workers, consumers and even investors. But the book goes on to note that since 1980, the government has managed the economy to benefit bankers at the expense of workers, consumers and most investors. Farewell Fantasyland: Time for Economic & Political Reality is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |