Pants on Fire

Pants on Fire explores the lies that govern America--why people go along with them and what it costs to do so. It reveals the plutocracy that benefits and examines what needs to be done to bring back a true democracy. It's no secret: The wealthy demand--and get--what they want from the system at the expense of everyone else. Seven key lies advance their agenda: - The way to grow the economy is to stimulate the people at the top. - Loose money is another way to grow the economy. - The stock market is the best investment and the best economic indicator. - Executive compensation is tied to performance. - Regulation is bad; deregulation is good. - Bailing out Wall Street was necessary to preserve the system. - The health care question is about who pays. These beliefs are driving the biggest financial crisis in modern history, fueling unjust wars and contributing to a society ready to explode with anger. Provocative and funny, Pants on Fire goes beyond the lies to provide solutions so that everyone can share the wealth.

Author: Paul Christopherson
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 07/19/2010
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9781450237727

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 11/01/2010

About the Author
Paul Christopherson, a native of Minneapolis, was formerly a Wall Street analyst at Kidder, Peabody & Co., and Bear Stearns. In 1992, he co-founded New Vernon Associates, an institutional equity research firm, leaving as chairman in 2008. He is also an ordained Episcopal priest.

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