Only The Super-rich Can Save Us!: Abridged Edition

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What if a cadre of super-rich individuals, led by billionaire Warren Buffett, tried to become a driving force in America to address the interests of the citizens of this troubled nation? What if these 17 super-rich individuals decided to galvanise a movement for alternative forms of energy? Nader's extraordinary story returns readers to the literature of American social movements - to Edward Bellamy, to Upton Sinclair, to John Steinbeck, to Stephen Crane - reminding them in the process that changing the body politic of America starts with imagination.

For over four decades RALPH NADER has challenged corporations, government agencies, and institutions to be more accountable to the public. From fighting for car safety in the 1960s, to opposing the policies of the World Trade Organization, to running for president, Nader continues to be a relentless force for grassroots activism and democratic change.

"This tale has a moral substance and political content that is quite relevant for our time!" -Cornel West "A breakthrough book that sparks the imagination and inspires us to think about the political economy our country deserves." -Rose Ann Demoro, executive director, California Nurses Association "Clever, fanciful, thought-provoking." -New York Times "Ralph Nader, the consumer activist and corporate scourge, is saying nice things about the kind of folks you'd expect him to despise ... worthy of a billionaire's portfolio." -Hillel Italie, Associated Press "With his new book, Ralph Nader-always the iconoclast and visionary-has created a new genre. ... How many leftist books leave you feeling hopeful, even optimistic? How many offer you a picture of a new world that inspires you to act? ... A genuine creative leap in genre and substance." -Tikkun Magazine Review