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Rebuilding the United States is a cohesive, common sense based list of improvements for the United States of America. The ultimate purpose is to improve the health and success of the American Middle Class. By extension, if these goals are realized, the American Dream may once again be enjoyed by the majority of Americans, not just the elite.
Some people might suggest that America is doing fine and doesn't need to be rebuilt. But, there are too many statistics, graphics, general information, empirical observations and warning signs, which conflict with that belief. And, if nothing else, I doubt many would argue that there isn't plenty of room for improvement.
We've all heard the statistics of the decline of the American Middle Class and the associated rise of the income gap. We watched the recent efforts of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. Many of us hoped something productive would result in spite of the lack of cohesive focus, but the movement fizzled without any lasting result. Generally, we felt they were touching on something truly wrong with America, but, like their effort, it all seemed too large and nebulous to directly confront, or solve.
The basis for this nebulous problem is directly related to the solution: our American Principles. Specifically, Justice for ALL, which is being fundamentally eroded and diminished by the successful efforts of Special Interest groups. The key to the success of these Special Interest groups is utilizing the Achilles Heel of America; money. This leverages our politicians away from the general good and toward their specific goals.
Whereas the diminishment of our American Principles is the problem, these Principles also represent the best and strongest solution. America's greatest strength and what set her apart from the rest of the world was the introduction and application of these Principles, as designed by our Founding Fathers. The ongoing evolution of these Principles via Constitutional Amendments, has maintained our society as a healthy growing democracy with all the associated benefits. These fundamental Principles of Right vs Wrong and Justice for All provide the road map for us to follow to refocus on the American Dream and set this ship of State on her proper course.
Please read on to see what I have in mind per our Principles and good old American common sense. We can rebuild our country for our mutual benefit, including the Special Interests, since what is best for us, the average citizens, is best for them too.
Keywords: American, Political, Governmental, Social, Economic, Trade, Foreign Policy, Healthcare, Environment, Presidential Candidate
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Douglas W. Sabbag was born in Boston, MA, April 4th. His father, Albert , worked in management for TWA at Logan, and his mother, Sandra, was a housewife. Doug’s early years were happy and healthy in Danvers, MA., in the North Shore area. Doug was in the second grade when his parents divorced, after which he and his mother moved around frequently. That ended when Doug entered the 8th grade and they landed in Waterville, ME, Sandra’s home town. Soon after this move, Albert died of a brain tumor and left some money to Doug. Sandra, an alcoholic by then, spent the money in bars and when that ran out, she abandoned her son in Maine in the winter of his Junior year in High School. Doug managed to complete this school year while living on the streets, then attended a Prep School in Maine called Kent’s Hill for his Senior year. Doug attended a college within the University of Maine system for a short time, however without enough support, he reverted to working full time. Doug eventually returned to school in Northern California and earned a Computer Programming Certificate. Doug has held a very wide variety of jobs throughout his life, ranging from dishwasher to computer consultant. The list includes: clothing & sporting goods store worker, (Doug’s maternal family business), pizza store worker, bakery worker, roofer, photographer, photography studio and store owner, adjunct photography teacher at Colby College, door to door: vacuum cleaner salesman, steak & seafood salesman, and life insurance salesman, drug store assistant manager, security guard, US Army / National Guard member, (Honorable Discharge), mobile elementary school photographer, computer programmer which evolved into a computer consulting career providing services to client companies from California to Boston to Florida to Indianapolis. He is also a US Coast Guard Certified Charter boat Captain wherein he and his wife Evelyn operate a sailboat chartering enterprise in Fort Lauderdale, FL., using their beautiful sailboat, the Triumph. In between computer contracts, Doug has on occasion worked as a restaurant host, in Boston, and a security guard.
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- PublisherFirst Edition Design Publishing
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1506901158
- ISBN 13 9781506901152
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages104
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