Take the role of political advisor writing to a candidate for president in 2016 with advice from what you’ve read and learned from “That Used to Be Us.” Address the president or representative directly using an active voice with candid political advice. Be professional and respectful in your writing.
Consider what you believe are most important concepts discussed int he book facing the USA. Cover each of the major points listed below:
What do you believe our government should do to help America adapt to the changes predicted by Friedman and Mendelbaum? How might the divisive political climate of this country frame and shape our views on globalization? Specifically address political parties, the media, and political figures who might insert themselves into this particular battle.
How will American’s relationship with China change in the coming decades? Are there proposals, policy changes, or laws you would suggest the next president address in our relationship, not just with China, but the rest of the world? How will Americans likely react to these changes?
What else do you think are the key lessons from this book that our leaders need to be aware of and address? What do the American people need to do? Be specific.
You should synthesize and incorporate ideas and or quotes from “That Used To Be Us” in your essay, using specific examples (cite page numbers) from the book to support your conclusions.
BOOK title: That Used To Be Us
by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum
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