The Republic of Conscience

Former Senator Gary HartrsquosThe Republic of Conscienceis a meditation on the growing gap between the founding principles of the United States Constitution and our current political landscape Going back as early as BC the idea of a true republic has been threatened by narrow special interests taking precedence over the commonwealth The United States Constitution was drafted to protect against such corruption but as Gary Hart details inThe Republic of Conscience America is nowhere near the republic it set out to be almost years ago falling to the very misconduct it hoped to avoid In his latest book the former Colorado Senator and presidential contender describes lsquothe increasing gap between purpose and performancersquo in America emphasizing how the sense of national interest has become distorted and diluted over time Focusing on the years after World War II Hart tackles major American institutionsmdashthe military the CIA Congressmdashand outlines how these establishments have led the country away from its founding principles not closer to them Full of original and incisive analysisThe Republic of Conscienceis Hartrsquos examination and remedy for the millions of Americans who feel jaded confused and disappointed by their current government A testament to Hartrsquos political faith in the founding fathers this book is one citizenrsquos attempt to recapture the Republicand a timely reminder for the next July th holiday.