Review of Freefare

[Harty Muli]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Freefare" by Mark A Kovel Sr..]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Beyond America's status as a superpower and leader of the free world, I knew little about its economic policy. The little I knew from my high school days related to the differences between the economic policies of the U.S. and Russia. Therefore, reading the book Freefare by Mark A. Kovel Sr. was highly informative.

Kovel traces the history of the U.S. from when it was established as a free-enterprise democracy to the present state of being recognized as a socially responsible welfare state. This historical transformation corresponds to the tenure of at least six U.S. presidents comprising George Washington (who also represents the founding fathers), Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama.

I was surprised that the main tenet of the economic policy being pursued by the U.S. currently mirrors that being followed by the communist states, such as Russia. That is, both American and Russian economic policies are now concerned with wealth distribution, which is meant to bridge the gap between the wealthy and the poor. And what’s more, Freefare, the novel ideology being promoted by Kovel, will even give citizens the option to choose whether they want to work or not, all at Uncle Sam’s expense.

The editing errors in this book were numerous, but not enough to affect the book’s rating. The book is well presented, referenced, and a fast read. I also enjoyed a few scenarios presented in the last chapter that were meant to illustrate how the envisaged economic reality is expected to work. Since there were no aspects of this book I disliked, I rated it 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to anyone interested in American history and its economic policies over the years. It may also suit a reader interested in a story about societal changes that may become a reality in the not-so-distant future. It’s least suited to a reader uninterested in historical narratives.

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[Lawrence Stein]

This is a great book on American economic policy. It is quite interesting to know that both American and Russian economic policies are now concerned with wealth distribution. Thanks Harty for this amazing review.

[Blueberry Dragon]

A book presenting US economic policy within a historical framework sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the review, @Harty Muli.

[Nneka Bridget]

Freefare by Mark A. Kovel Sr. sounds like an eye-opening exploration of American economic policy and its evolution. Your review highlights how it traces the journey from a free-enterprise democracy to a more socially responsible state, drawing unexpected comparisons with other global powers. The book’s concept of "Freefare" seems particularly intriguing, especially for anyone curious about potential future shifts in society. Thank you for sharing this perspective—it’s sparked my interest in this unique take on U.S. history and policy!

[Amy Luman]

This does sound like an interesting book. It doesn’t seem real that that this country is headed the way of communism. I was brought up to think that if you work hard then what you have is yours, but this is just not the case now. Thanks!