We the Elites: Why the US Constitution Serves the Few

The US Constitution is a rulebook for elites to protect capitalism from democracy, and social movements have misplaced faith in it as a tool for achieving justice. Robert Ovetz's reading of the constitution shows that the system works as it was designed to, and that it impedes social change on issues like labor rights, poverty, public health, and climate change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2022
Publisher: Pluto Press

The United States Constitution, penned by 55 of the wealthiest white men and ratified by only 39 of them, holds a revered status as the sacred text of American nationalism. However, prevailing perceptions of this document are clouded by idolatry, myth, and misinformation, leading to a widespread lack of understanding among many Americans regarding its contents. This book aims to shed light on the constitution by examining it as a rulebook designed to safeguard capitalism from the threat of democracy. It challenges the misplaced faith of social movements in the constitution as a means to achieve justice, highlighting how it actually impedes social change through the mechanisms of checks and balances. This impasse hinders urgent progress on critical issues such as labor rights, poverty, public health, and climate change, jeopardizing the well-being of the American people and the entire world. In his insightful interpretation of the constitution, Robert Ovetz emphasizes that the system is not broken but rather functions precisely as intended. The constitution serves as a powerful tool to maintain the status quo and protect the interests of the privileged elite.

Weight: 1g
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745344720