In reading the last few chapters of the book, it was obvious that the authors believe that a strong third party/Presidential candidate could provide the spark for tackling the 4 major issues. In 1992, I was in college and Ross Perot made an impression on me as a businessman that was really concerned with financial issues. After the last 8-12 years of fiscal problems, a forward-thinking business man could really bring some sense to the government spending decisions and try to understand the need to keep government programs for those that are in need.
I looked at a CNBC site to see which companies still offered retirement benefits. Some of the companies are gas/oil companies, some are health care companies and others are technology companies. The name that stood out to me was Microsoft. What Bill Gates did with his company and continues to do with his charitable endeavors and innovation lead me to think that he is the type of person the United States needs to run for President. If Bill Gates does not have the magnetic personality, there has to be someone that is within his inner circle that can lead this candidacy. Maybe it is Melinda.
No matter who the person is, I am in agreement with the authors that a strong third party will help return the U.S. to a more balanced political situation. Too bad it won't happen in 2012.
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