Review of Stress Test: How Donald Trump Threatens American Democracy

[Shekhar Yadav 1]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Stress Test: How Donald Trump Threatens American Democracy" by William Cooper.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The written work "Stress Test: How Donald Trump Threatens American Democracy" is a compilation of journal entries by William Cooper. It examines the state and well-being of American democracy during and post-Trump's presidency, scrutinising the critical conditions that determine a healthy democratic system and highlighting warning signals related to them. The book's primary focus starts with examining the impeachment proceeding in 2019 before shifting towards an assessment of judiciary proceedings, followed closely by analysing both press roles alongside their current condition and tackling specific issues such as voter apathy and powerful prejudice permeating within communities due to cognitive dissonance manipulation. Following these themes are discussions concerning America's criminal justice record, leading into how the January 6th insurrection at Capitol Hill occurred while holding accountability for former President Donald Trump's hand in inciting those actions responsible for sparking widespread damage afterwards. Speaking about elections specifically mentioned earlier continues in further detail in one chapter when discussing all relevant happenings surrounding them from various angles taken regarding outcomes or voting processes themselves.
Finally, the concluding section titled "The Way Forward" highlights existing dangers facing US democracy, and William Cooper's Stress Test is a compilation that emphasises the importance of objective and balanced rationality. It warns that reason must first acknowledge well-documented facts before anything else, and that humans should also operate similarly to scrutinise information objectively. The composition reads lucidly, comprehensively, and passionately, and should be mandated material all-encompassing from politicians to educators to press members. William Cooper's Stress Test should not just be suggested reading but mandated material all-encompassing from politicians to educators to press members.
I'll rate this book a 5 out of 5.

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