The Book
Jack H. Meyer's 2018 book argues that center Democrats and center Republicans have more in common with each other than with their own extremes, and that this ignored consensus is the ground a saner politics can be built on. He calls that ground the in-between.
- A diagnosis of how both parties abandoned the middle
- Three principles: self-responsibility, the common interest, and the long term
- A policy agenda for foreign affairs, domestic life, and the budget
- A plan to organize the middle 60 percent of voters
In Jack's words
“The other is not the enemy but rather the completion of the half that each must necessarily be.”
“Elections are won through the emotional agitation of extremes but true governance is possible only at the Center.”
Inspired by, not a restatement
The National Union Alliance is inspired by this book. We build on its philosophy and do not restate it. The book proposes a new political party; the Alliance today is a philosophy and a movement. The book also sets out specific policies. The Alliance does not adopt them as a platform. Jack wrote that truth is good until further notice. Where the facts have changed since 2018, we follow the evidence.
About the author
Jack H. Meyer
Jack H. Meyer is an independent freelance writer and philosopher residing in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A lifelong scholar of ancient Greek philosophy, his deep engagement with classical thought has led to the publication of notable works such as:
- The Odyssey of the Western Spirit: From Scarcity to Abundance (originally 2007, with later editions)
- Alcibiades: Fact, Fiction, Farce (2009)
- National Union Alliance: A Political Philosophy Towards Social Consensus (2018)
Meyer pursued his education across various academic institutions in the United States, fostering a broad intellectual foundation that informs his interdisciplinary analyses.
In The Odyssey of the Western Spirit, Meyer delivers a sweeping historical narrative of the Western world, tracing its evolution from prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies to the technological abundance of contemporary times. The book offers a rigorous examination of the historical record, providing valuable perspectives for readers grappling with modern challenges.
His work Alcibiades applies an ancient Greek lens to contemporary issues, such as American foreign policy, blending historical fact with fictional elements and satirical farce to illuminate enduring philosophical questions.
In National Union Alliance, Meyer proposes a centrist political framework, arguing that moderate Democrats and Republicans share more common ground in principles, agenda, and policy than with their respective extremes. He advocates for building a center party on this consensus to overcome polarizations of the Left and Right, fostering social consensus amid global crises.
Through these publications, Meyer establishes himself as a thoughtful contributor to philosophical, historical, and political discourse, encouraging critical reflection on humanity's trajectory and potential paths toward unity. Amid ongoing global crises, his works prompt a reevaluation of fundamental societal conditions.
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