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Is Government Incompetent? An AI Answers with 'Why Nothing Works'


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Title: Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back Author: Marc J. Dunkelman Genre: Political Science/Government Publication Date: February 2025 available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XayUtu

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Summary: Is American progress stalling? "Why Nothing Works" explores why it feels like government can no longer solve big problems. Delving into the history of progressivism, Dunkelman reveals a crucial schism between two conflicting impulses: the desire for centralized authority to solve societal problems and a deep-seated aversion to power. Discover how this internal battle has led to political gridlock and what it means for the future of progress. This book is a must-read for anyone frustrated with the state of American governance and searching for a path forward. It argues that solutions are within reach if reformers allow power to flow to responsible public officials.

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