Consent Of The Governed

Fearing partisanship and woeful incompetence in Washington, D. C., twenty-five multinational corporations form a powerful and well-funded coalition to subvert the Constitution and change America into a corporate state. One defiant company dares to champion a candidate to stand in opposition.  In the ensuing political campaign, a covert battle is waged between reality and perception as democracy hangs in the balance. American freedom will rest on the Consent of the Governed .

“Consent of the Governed should be required reading in the schools. Its message of the dangers of an apathetic public exposing our democracy to a takeover by clever and insidious corporations is very real. The novel has all the elements of a well-crafted political intrigue: murder, manipulation, mayhem and lots of sex that is kept in good context. The characters are engaging, the action never stops, and the plot thickens.”

“Gerry Balcar exhibits his depth of experience and wisdom, with just the right mixture of affection for all the good things which make life worth living. His idealism is reflected in “the good guys and girls,” and his “bad guys and girls” make the reader shudder with disbelief. This is a great story.”

Shelly Glodowski, reviewer, The Midwest Book Review

“Consent of the Governed is … a work of fiction, but it’s really a scenario for a “reality” campaign for the American presidency … and a poll based run for the Rose Garden. Underlying ... is  ... a takeover of America by a group of multi-national corporations… The plotters would first elect their people to positions of leadership… Then they would gradually change laws so that they would maintain control, including changes in the Constitution as well as suffrage. It is a horrifying concept - and a very real one.”

“This book needs to be read, not simply for entertainment, but to understand the threats to our system that are shaped by the technologies and industrial systems of today.”

Bill Roach, book reviewer, The Florida Times Union (Jacksonville)

“From its opening scenes, this book holds the reader’s interest with its careful inexorable movement toward its astounding climax… It’s a fascinating story of plot and counter plot involving massive amounts of money and two cleverly directed schemes, working at cross purposes, each out to capture the highest office in the land.”

“The characters emerge as human, torn by loyalties to spouses, employers, and their own concepts of what’s right. The reader’s first reaction might be that this couldn’t happen in America.  As the plot unfolds, some will find themselves wondering if it isn’t exactly the kind of thing that could happen.”

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