| Pages: | 300 pages |
| Size: | 6 x 9 inch |
| Publisher: | Jenkins Publications |
| Pub. Date: | September 24, 2024 |
| ISBN: | 9781733603577 |
Direct Democracy
and the Curse of the Boiled Frogs
Our nation faces bankruptcy. Our people are divided. Our elections are riddled with corruption, confusion and mismanagement. Our Bill of Rights is under assault. The Forever Wars are never ending. Our shadow government is a criminal enterprise milking the working class of their hard-earned taxes.
Just as technology, science, and medicine have advanced, so too must our government evolve to meet the needs and demands of our time. The “Constitutional Republic” envisioned by our founding fathers 250 years ago is now outdated. It was designed for a fledgling nation with the population of modern-day Toledo, Ohio. Our Constitution remains the bedrock foundation of our nation, but its application needs to be reformed to reflect the realities of today’s United States.
This book presents a bold vision for Direct Democracy, offering a clear path to reclaim our nation’s future. Together, we can create a government that truly serves its people. We can fix it, we the people, and the time is now.
“In 1776, the population of the entire United States was less than the population of Toledo, Ohio today. In 1776, without cars, electricity, internet, or advanced technology, and with such a small population, a “Constitutional Republic” made sense. It was a revolutionary leap away from the rule of Kings. It was a successful model that suited the times and it worked. But it has become obsolete. By clinging to an outdated, anachronistic mode of governing, we are creating a monster. And that monster will devour us if we don’t get it under control.”—Joseph Jenkins
About Joseph C. Jenkins
Born in Germany in 1952 to American parents, Joseph Jenkins has become a respected voice in sustainable living and ecological innovation. After earning a science degree in 1974, Jenkins took an unconventional path-spending the entire 1980s living off the grid, without electricity or running water. It was during this period of radical simplicity that he developed a groundbreaking, waterless toilet system: hygienic, odor-free, and designed to turn human waste into fertile soil. What began as a graduate thesis evolved into The Humanure Handbook, first published in 1995 and now in its fourth edition-an award-winning, self-published guide that’s earned global acclaim. Jenkins continues to write, publish, and travel the world, sharing his insights through several non-fiction titles. To learn more, visit josephjenkins.com.
[Nacido en Alemania en 1952, de padres estadounidenses, Joseph Jenkins se ha convertido en una figura destacada en el ámbito de la vida sostenible y la innovación ecológica. Tras licenciarse en ciencias en 1974, Jenkins emprendió un camino poco convencional: pasó toda la década de 1980 viviendo desconectado de la red eléctrica, sin electricidad ni agua corriente. Fue durante este período de simplicidad radical que desarrolló un innovador sistema de inodoro sin agua: higiénico, sin olores y diseñado para convertir los desechos humanos en suelo fértil. Lo que comenzó como una tesis de posgrado se convirtió en el Manual Del Humabono, publicado por primera vez en 1995 y ahora en su cuarta edición, una galardonada guía autoeditada que ha cosechado reconocimiento mundial. Jenkins continúa escribiendo, publicando y viajando por el mundo, compartiendo sus conocimientos a través de varios títulos de no ficción. Para obtener más información, visite josephjenkins.com.]
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