America is in transition. Similar to other transformative moments, this time is fraught with tension and conflict, angry rhetoric, and gridlock. But regardless of how contentious these renegotiations can seem at the time, in the past most have ultimately resulted in a stronger, more prosperous, and just nation.
The Patriotic Millionaires believe that this challenging period of transition could be the beginning of America’s greatest era, one de ned by both prosperity and community. We must enter this renegotiation with a clear vision of the outcome we hope to achieve. In this volume, we explore some basic principles we hope will advise the next chapter of the American story.
They are:
All citizens enjoy access to political power equal to the power enjoyed by millionaires, lobbyists, and corporate CEOs.
All citizens who work full time are guaranteed a wage sufficient to cover their basic needs.
Tax receipts from millionaire/billionaire citizens and major corporations comprise a greater proportion of federal tax revenues.
These terms enjoy broad support from Americans across the political spectrum, across geographical boundaries, and regardless of economic circumstance.
They could form the basis for a powerful and prosperous new era in American history.
