Micronations

This Novel Is About The Creation Of Small City-States Typically With Only 50000 Citizens Who Foster And Enjoy The Fruits Of A Truly Democratic Society. This Micronation Has No Socialist-Style Welfare Programs. Indeed Each Resident Is Screened For Self-Sustaining Talents And Wealth. Four Island Nations Are Created In Order To Spread The Tenants Of A True Democracy Around The Globe. This Is Done Because Every Socialist State Ultimately Fails Due To Undelivered Promises.. The Principal Character Matt Flynn Is An Entrepreneur Salesman And A Former American President Who Successfully Brought The Country Out Of An Economic Depression Created By The Socialists. Together With His Business Partner Yousif Latif A Prince Of Dubai Four Island Utopias Are Created Making Personal Fortunes For The Founders Investors And Ultimately Micronation Residents.. The Ultra-Modern Metropolises Are Developed On Islands Near Urban Centers For Security And Work Force Purposes. The Islands Are Transformed Into Green Environments Surrounding Gleaming New Buildings Much Like The Modern-Day Cities Of Dubai And Singapore. Flynn’S Invention The Anti-Gravity Multi-Function Turbopod Or T-Pod Is The Primary Mode Of Transportation Some Of Which Are Autonomous. The City’S Energy Sources Are Solar And Wind With Virtually No Carbon Footprint. . A Controversial Citizens Processing Center (Cpc) Screens For Applicants Who Can Afford To Live There And Who Are Willing To Work And Contribute To Society Even In Retirement. A Small Number Of Time-Limited “Self-Help” Programs Are Available. Long-Term Welfare Recipients Need Not Apply For Citizenship. Before Long The Life Style Is So Attractive And The List Of Applicants Is So Long That A Host Country Is Forced To Expand The Micronation To Meet The Needs Of The Surging Democratitis. . The Novel Ends With A Poignant Scene Where The Billionaires Uncover What Really Makes Them Happy.