The History of History Repeating Itself: The Role of Fear in American Politics

During his campaign, Donald Trump spoke often of his pro-Russia views. His election then posed a difficult question for progressives. Why did Republicans—the party that once stoked two Red Scares after wars involving Russia—elect him? When did they decide the lessons from America's past no longer applied? Spanning 100 years of U.S. political history, this insightful, well-researched synopsis suggests the answer hides in decades of harbored fears.

A History of History Repeating Itself challenges the contemporary theory that "It's the economy, Stupid," concluding that elections are driven, first and foremost, by ideology.

Contents of this book first appeared on the author's website, a blog called "Two Cents of Sense."