Constantinos E Scaros

Many other books call for a "united America." While that is a noble sentiment, it is neither realistic nor necessary. Americans, just like any other group of people throughout the world, will have differences of opinion when it comes to politics. We choose our leaders based on: 1) which problems are most concerning to us; and 2) which candidates we most trust to resolve them.Debates about which candidate is best are healthy and beneficial. Our downfall as a country is when one side does not understand the other, and when outside sources intensify those battles, causing us to abandon our civility, humanity, and compassion and become insulting, petty, spiteful, hateful, and cruel. To cause "unfriending" among neighbors, coworkers, friends, and even close family members This book shows you how to talk about the political issues of our times, appreciate the perspectives different individuals and groups bring to the table, and learn how to experience intelligent, civilized, and productive political discussion without arguing.

As a term of praise for having won the Civil War and having kept the nation together, the Republicans were dubbed the Grand Old Party or GOP. In their century-and-a-half of history, they elected more presidents than any other party. After losing the popular vote in the 2000 presidential election, eking out a tough win in 2004, and losing in 2008 and particularly in 2012 to an incumbent on whose watch a listless economy couldn't push unemployment much below 8 percent, the attitude of the Republican Party turned sour and negative. GOP might as well had stood for Grumpy Old Party.But all is not lost. In Grumpy Old Party, author Constantinos Scaros identifies 20 tips that will help the party move beyond recent losses, reclaim their respectability, and win."If the Republican powers-that-be actually read this book and implemented the changes outlined in it, they'd have a lock on the White House for multiple elections and could force the Democrats to come to the negotiating table in good faith." - David Collison, Reform Party National Chairman"Though I do not agree with everything in this book, I think it should be required reading for all Republicans." - Michael Dukakis, Former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic Presidential Nominee."This book provides a positive approach to solving the challenges we face. That is a priority we share, and I believe the nation needs to elect people who advance the American idea on which our success has been built." - Jimmy Kemp, Executive VP of Group 47 and President of the Jack Kemp Foundation.

Although the constitution was created in 787, its historical importance and value continue to significantly impact lives every day. " Understanding the Constitution" brings readers to an understanding and appreciation of the United States constitution, its significance in the daily lives of individuals, and the hotly-debated topics that are relevant today. Assuming no previous knowledge about law, this is an ideal reader-friendly introduction to constitutional law.