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MARG: Make America REALLY Great
A brilliant, unconventional, and profoundly bored tech billionaire, reeling from a divorce sparked by his ambition, launches a radical independent presidential campaign. Armed with a blueprint for a simpler, fairer America, he must battle the two-party machine, a hostile media, and the personal chaos of his own life to prove that common sense can still be revolutionary.
Julian Vance Corbin (JVC): The protagonist. A cento-billionaire in his late 40s. He is analytical, principled, and possesses a calm, unshakeable logic. His defining trait is a desire for clarity and truth, which is reflected in his personal life: he abstains from all stimulants (alcohol, caffeine, etc.), calling them "buttons you press when you want to feel good." His mission is born from a deep-seated boredom with creating wealth and a genuine desire to build a fair system for future generations. His greatest challenge is translating his logical solutions into a message that can inspire a nation while navigating the illogical chaos of politics and his own fractured family.
Eleanor Corbin: Julian's ex-wife. She is not a villain but is fiercely protective of her privacy and that of her children. The prospect of relentless media scrutiny is unbearable to her, leading her to initiate the divorce. Scarred by her own childhood experience of being separated from a sibling, she insists her children stay together with her, becoming a significant obstacle in Julian's relationship with them and frequently using his demanding schedule against him.
Leo and Clara Corbin: Julian's teenage children. They are intelligent and caught in the crossfire of their parents' divorce. Initially resentful of their father's all-consuming political quest, their journey involves slowly coming to understand the magnitude and sincerity of his ideas, particularly through direct, unconventional conversations (like his "strawberry" metaphor for drug use).
Marcus Thorne: A semi-retired, cynical political strategist. He is the voice of harsh political reality, constantly grounding Julian's idealistic policies. His arc is one of transformation, from a hired skeptic to a true believer in the MARG movement.
Dr. Anya Sharma: A brilliant and daring economist in her early 30s. Ostracized by mainstream academia for her radical theories on monetary policy, she sees Julian's campaign as the only viable path to implement a system she believes can save the American economy from itself.
The novel will be structured in five major parts, with political strategy and personal drama interwoven. The narrative can be modular, allowing chapters and sections to be reordered during the writing process.
Part I: The Genesis of an Idea (Chapters 1-20)
The Problem of Purpose: We meet Julian Corbin, a man who has won the game of capitalism and finds the prize is a profound sense of emptiness. He rejects typical billionaire pursuits, seeking a challenge worthy of his intellect.
The Spark: Through Socratic dialogues with trusted advisors, the seemingly insane idea of a presidential run takes root. It starts as a thought experiment on "How would one really fix things?"
The Fracture: As Julian dives deeper into building his platform, the personal cost becomes clear. Eleanor presents an ultimatum: this public crusade or their marriage. His choice leads to a painful divorce. The custody battle is brief but formative, establishing the conflict over access to his children.
Assembling the Team: Julian recruits the skeptical Marcus Thorne and the visionary economist Dr. Anya Sharma. The initial "war room" meetings are filled with intense debate as Julian's radical, first-principles approach to policy clashes with political convention.
Part II: The MARG Blueprint (Chapters 21-50)
This section is the intellectual core of the book, detailing the formation of the platform through rigorous debate.
Pillar 1: Fair Money & An End to Subsidies:
The Core Argument: Dr. Sharma and Julian deconstruct the Federal Reserve, explaining how low interest rates are a hidden "subsidy for the rich," inflating asset bubbles (especially housing) and punishing savers.
The Solution: Propose a free-market interest rate where supply (savings) meets demand (loans). New money created to match growth would be used to pay down the national debt, not funneled to banks.
Pillar 2: Radical Simplification:
The Legal System: A plan to overhaul the legal code, making it comprehensible to the average citizen, reducing the power of lawyers, and ensuring justice isn't only for the wealthy.
The Tax System: A proposal for a single, flat tax rate for individuals and an end to the double taxation of corporate profits. This simplifies compliance and is presented as a fairer system.
Regulations: Julian argues that complex regulations, while seeming to target big corporations, actually entrench them by creating barriers to entry for innovative small businesses. The goal is a simpler, faster regulatory process.
Pillar 3: Free-Market Environmentalism & Anti-Monopoly:
Energy & Climate: Rejecting complex subsidies, Julian proposes a high tax on carbon fuels. This allows the market—not the government—to drive the transition to green energy and conservation as consumers and businesses adapt to higher prices. This also means not fearing sanctions on oil from hostile nations.
Fighting Monopoly: A vow to aggressively dismantle monopolies and cartels (including OPEC) that stifle competition and artificially inflate prices for consumers.
The Crypto Fallacy: A dedicated discussion explaining why cryptocurrencies have zero intrinsic value (unlimited supply), are an environmental disaster, and are an unsustainable payment system.
Pillar 4: A Foreign Policy of "Goodwill":
A New Doctrine: Julian outlines his core principle: America's greatest strength is its trustworthiness. Covert operations and bullying tactics create long-term damage that far outweighs short-term gains.
Ukraine & Russia: He makes a powerful historical analogy to WWII, arguing that limited support for Ukraine only emboldens a Putin-like dictator. He advocates for full, decisive support, framing it as a small investment from the massive defense budget to prevent a much larger future conflict.
China & Taiwan: He points out that China "shot itself in the foot" by breaking its "one country, two systems" promise in Hong Kong, making it impossible for Taiwan to trust them.
Part III: The Unlikely Candidate (Chapters 51-75)
The Announcement: Julian declares his independent candidacy, bypassing traditional media to speak directly to the people online. His message is clear: he is not left or right; he is for simplification and freedom.
Life on the Ground: This section highlights the jarring contrast between his mission and his personal life.
The Dating Game: A series of humorous and poignant vignettes show him trying to date while hiding his wealth. He learns to drive a stick-shift, rents a "normal" apartment, and encounters women who reject him for not being rich enough, women who are physically and emotionally artificial, and women on painkillers.
The Father: He struggles to connect with his children. Key scenes include his "strawberry" metaphor to explain drug addiction and his attempt to explain his stance on the failed COVID lockdowns (citing the UN's 2020 directive against them).
Distancing from the Fray: Julian refuses to be dragged into the culture wars. He states that issues like abortion and trans rights, while important to individuals, are not the central business of a federal government focused on creating a prosperous and free environment.
Part IV: The Gauntlet (Chapters 76-95)
The Message Connects: Julian's logical, non-partisan message finds fertile ground with voters exhausted by the political duopoly. The MARG movement grows organically.
The Empire Strikes Back: The Republican and Democratic establishments, along with their media allies, launch a coordinated assault, painting him as a dangerous, out-of-touch elitist.
The Debates: Julian shines. He calmly refuses to engage in personal attacks, instead using his opponents' arguments to illustrate the flaws in the current system, always returning to his core principles. He exposes the hypocrisy of religious leaders supporting Trump and the calculated emptiness of candidates like Kamala Harris.
Personal Crisis: The media scrutiny intensifies, putting immense pressure on Eleanor and the children. Eleanor uses it to further restrict Julian's access, leading to a personal breaking point where he must reconcile his global mission with his role as a father.
Part V: Make It Real (Chapters 96-100+)
Election Night: A tense, historic three-way race culminates in a victory for the independent.
The Mandate: Julian Corbin wins the presidency. His victory is not for a party but for a new American philosophy.
The Inaugural Address: His first speech is not one of triumph but a sober call to action. He lays out the MARG plan as a national project of rebuilding and simplification, asking for the people's participation and patience.
Epilogue: A glimpse into the first 100 days. The first executive orders to simplify regulations are signed, and the bills to reform the Fed and the tax code are sent to Congress, sparking a firestorm of opposition and a groundswell of public support. The story ends not with a solution, but with the beginning of a difficult, hopeful journey.