Pants on Fire

<i>Pants on Fire</i> explores the lies that govern America-why people go along with them and what it costs to do so. It reveals the plutocracy that benefits and examines what needs to be done to bring back a true democracy.It's no secret: The wealthy demand-and get-what they want from the system at the expense of everyone else. Seven key lies advance their agenda:��� The way to grow the economy is to stimulate the people at the top.��� Loose money is another way to grow the economy.��� The stock market is the best investment and the best economic indicator.��� Executive compensation is tied to performance.��� Regulation is bad; deregulation is good.��� Bailing out Wall Street was necessary to preserve the system.��� The health care question is about who pays.These beliefs are driving the biggest financial crisis in modern history fueling unjust wars and contributing to a society ready to explode with anger. Provocative and funny <i>Pants on Fire</i> goes beyond the lies to provide solutions so that everyone can share the wealth.