“Tightrope” Is Painful and Merciless in Its Depiction of a Failed America. It’s Also a Must-Read.
“Tightrope” opens an impressive window to the dramatic, and terribly harmful, consequences of the choices made by both major political parties and most of our national leaders. Worse, their mistakes have trickled down to state and local governments and helped make life far too miserable for too many among us—and far too luxurious for the lucky few.