Democracy for Sale
Dark Money and Dirty Politics
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Peter Geoghegan
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Peter Geoghegan
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Democracy for Sale is the story of how money, vested interests and digital skulduggery are eroding trust in democracy - and a powerful account of what must be done about it.
Democracy is in crisis. Politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions of people on social media. Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Jair Bolsonaro and populists in many other countries are the beneficiaries. Democracy for Sale is a diligent, brilliant guide through a shadowy world of dark money and digital disinformation stretching from Westminster to Washington and far beyond. Peter Geoghegan shows how antiquated electoral laws are broken with impunity, how secretive lobbying bends our politics out of shape, and how Silicon Valley tech giants have colluded in selling out democracy. He investigates politicians, fabulously well-funded partisan think tanks, propagandists who know how to game a rigged system, and the campaigners and regulators valiantly trying to stop them.
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“Thorough, gripping and vitally important.” (Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland)
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- Johnny
- 15-04-21
Shows what is going on behind closed doors
It really digs deep to those who really control what and whom. Very thought provoking
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- Michael
- 17-04-23
We’re doomed
Confirms all the stuff we already know is going on, with the facts and figures. With so many blatant loop holes damaging our democracy, it leaves you wondering, do we have anyone prepared to make the necessary changes!?
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- Ross McAtasney
- 11-05-21
Great listen,, well narrated., give it a try
Brilliantly researched, great narration by Peter, kept my attention throughout. I do hope more take note of this book and the subject matter, its not about left or right.. It's about democracy
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- Rock Hyrax
- 22-01-24
Scary stuff
A very well written account of how elections and referenda are manipulated. I’m hoping to see more from this author.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-08-24
Politicians selling us out
I am not naturally left leaning but am increasingly worried that successive Governments since Grdon Brown have simply managed a decline in living standards for most people. This book made me realise the extent that the elite game the system although it was not clear why / what their objective is. Worth a listen
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- M8sterBrewer
- 26-07-24
We need to stand up and take notice.
Thank you for writing this book and also for the audiobook. We need to stop thinking of having less tax on our wages and fight for our future and our children’s future. 👌
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- df1968
- 26-06-21
Scary stuff
How did the Conservatives gain a massive election victory in Labour held seats in 2019, despite 10 years of austerity, screwing up Brexit and being led by an incompetent lying fool? This book explains it.
Well written, well researched and well told. Everyone needs to read this book to help guide you through the minefield of politics in today’s digital life.
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- r witherington
- 08-09-21
Frightening yet underlining all thyour worst fears
For something that could be dry and heavy the machinations around Brexit are laid out for our examination in this, and it's worrying and frightening. The UK democratic political system is shot, ruined and finished, and this explains how and why and shows that we were asleep at the wheel a few years back. Geoghegan makes a good effort to finish positively but we're in a worse position now than we were when he wrote it. An important document that should be read by all.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-09-22
important and interesting
I felt it was interesting but missed an opportjnity to discuss the fundementals of humans, populism and the mechanisms of manipulation.... focused on the how rather than the why
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- Peter R Cannon
- 10-02-25
Says what it is on the tin!
All reviews are subjective. I found the first two or three chapters informative. Then it started to become a relentless barrage of everywhere, everything, and everyone being either dodgy, knows someone dodgy, or is doing something dodgy. While I realise the book is written to demonstrate how dodgy people surround us, I gave up caring by chapter ten.
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