{"product_id":"2940169941395","title":"The Debt Bomb: A Bold Plan to Stop Washington from Bankrupting America","description":"In a nation whose debt has outgrown the size of its entire economy, the \u003cbr\u003egreatest threat comes not from any foreign force but from Washington \u003cbr\u003epoliticians who refuse to relinquish the intoxicating power to borrow \u003cbr\u003eand spend. Senator Tom Coburn reveals the fascinating, maddening story \u003cbr\u003eof how we got to this point of fiscal crisis-and how we can escape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Long before America's recent economic downturn, beltway politicians \u003cbr\u003eknew the U.S. was going bankrupt. Yet even after several so-called \u003cbr\u003e\"change\" elections, the government has continued its wasteful ways in \u003cbr\u003ethe face of imminent danger. With passion and clarity, Coburn explains \u003cbr\u003ewhy Washington resists change so fiercely and offers controversial yet \u003cbr\u003ecommonsense solutions to secure the nation's future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At a time when millions of Americans are speculating about what is broken in Washington, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe Debt Bomb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e is a candid, thoughtful, nonpartisan exposé of the real problems \u003cbr\u003einside our government. Coburn challenges the conventional wisdom that \u003cbr\u003eblames lobbyists, gridlock, and obstructionism, and places the \u003cbr\u003eresponsibility squarely where it belongs: on members of Congress in both parties who\u003cbr\u003e won't let go of the perks of power to serve the true interests of the \u003cbr\u003enation-unless enough citizens take bold steps to demand action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout a distinguished career as a business \u003cbr\u003eowner, physician, and U.S. senator, Tom Coburn has watched his beloved \u003cbr\u003erepublic careen down a suicidal path. Today, the nation stands on the \u003cbr\u003eprecipice of financial ruin, a disaster far more dangerous to our safety\u003cbr\u003e than any terrorist threats we face. Yet Coburn believes there is still \u003cbr\u003ehope-if enough Americans are willing to shake the corridors of \u003cbr\u003eWashington and demand action.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With an insider's keen eye and a \u003cbr\u003ecaregiver's deft touch, Coburn diagnoses the mess that career \u003cbr\u003epoliticians have made of things while misusing their sacred charge to \u003cbr\u003egovern. Coburn's incisive analysis:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals the root causes of America's escalating financial crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposes Washington's destructive appetite for wasteful spending, power grabs, backroom deals, and quick nonfixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRises above partisanship to implicate elected officials of all stripes in steering the nation off course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLays out a commonsense guide to restoring order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcludes with a clarion call and sound advice for Americans dedicating themselves to defusing the debt bomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Above all, Coburn believes the United States can\u003cbr\u003e continue as a beacon of opportunity for future generations-but how we \u003cbr\u003eact today will determine whether we deliver the nation to our children \u003cbr\u003eand grandchildren fully alive, on life support, or without a pulse.","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168997097712,"sku":"2940169941395","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169941395_p0.jpg?v=1763697611","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169941395","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}