Gridlock

American governance is incapable of meeting the needs of the people and has put the country on a path to financial crisis. Todays turmoil has spawned general discontent but there is no vision for change to capture the imaginations of Democratic Republican and Independent voters that can transform discontent into popular support for sweeping reforms.This essay is not a prescription for restructuring reforming or remaking the federal government which has been the focus of so many. It takes a step back and suggests a vision for reforming the system of American governance.Refreshingly devoid of partisan accusations and reflecting a viewpoint that most Americans truly want what is best for the country the essay provides an insightful look at how the federal government has come to dominate the governmental system and the consequences of its over-involvement. And then it offers a way forward with a package of reforms.A must-read for anyone who wants to understand how we reached gridlock and how to get out of it.