Kindle Edition Amazon The Byzantine Pineapple Category:  Political Science Publisher: Xlibris ISBN-10:  1984555022 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 82 Copyright: October 9, 2018 ISBN-13: 9781984555021 Price: $3.99 (eBook) Byzantine means that our governments are a jumbled mess of Byzantine laws. Pineapple means that those inside the Pineapple Wall eat the taxation and spending fruit of government and those outside the Pineapple wall get a pittance  The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting a different result. The “right” and the “left” are bereft of ideas to once and for all solve the current failures of existing Socio-Economic-Legal-Political (SELP) systems. Globally the “Right” and the “Left” have created a Byzantine System of laws where every person is illegal. No matter what any individual is doing they are somehow someway doing something illegal. And…since everything every individual is doing is recorded there is always evidence available to prove guilt of crime. And since being guilty of crime makes one a criminal then the state can confiscate the assets of criminals. At the same time tax laws and public spending are annually changed to benefit those who reside within The Byzantine Pineapple. Those inside the Pineapple wall eat the fruit and those outside can’t penetrate the Pineapple wall. Think of it this Common Sense way. The US (and other government) Federal deficits have dramatically grown over the last decade but what is there to really show for it? Not Much. Ask yourself: Where did all the money go?” The answer is: To those inside the wall of The Byzantine Pineapple. The Byzantine Pineapple presents new idea solutions to the SELP issues existing today. The Byzantine Pineapple Part 1 offers a new macroeconomic tax formula that is applicable to any level of government. Further books offer legal system reforms as well as a more detailed implementation map.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8IkhFN-Nzg&feature=youtu.be Excerpt It is said that The Definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result. It is also said that The only people you know are sane are those let out of the insane asylum because they are the only people with a certificate of sanity; You don’t know about the rest of the people. Think about those 2 thoughts and look around you: There are plenty of insane people walking around because they keep yelling and fighting that either “the right” or “the left” are a political system that will permanently solve the issues of hunger & housing and health care for citizens of countries. This is not to say that the world is not in a “better place” because of the efforts of “the right” and “the left.” Rather the issue is that both systems have run their course and they need an upgrade to a new system that melds the good pieces of both sides together while eliminating the corruption that dominates current socio-economic-legal-political (SELP) systems. Like the early versions of The Matrix the failures of the existing SELP systems have created an “escalating probability of disaster.” Like The Matrix there is a need to create a new SELP revision level to address the needs of the growing global human population.

Pacific Book Review
Hugh Prather once said, “Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes.” In author Bill Poje’s novel The Byzantine Pineapple (Part 1) and Corporation X, readers are given an inside look into what exactly the “Byzantine Pineapple” is and why it’s important to incorporate change into the modern world order. This book explores the concept of finding a way to adapt and grow with the changing population and world we live in. Referring to the laws and systems in which our society is governed as “Byzantine,” or outdated in nature. While the modern person is taxed by these outdated laws and regulations, the government officials reside within the metaphorical “pineapple” collecting and using that money while the average citizen is kept from enjoying the fruits of their labor by the outer shell or defenses of that “pineapple.”

The author does a marvelous job of outlining the concept of this Byzantine Pineapple, going into how the current political and economic system works against the average citizen, how neither the left nor the right of political parties are able to grasp the right way to achieve the basic functions of a society in today’s age, and how our current societal, economic and political systems add layers of byzantine laws that continue to divide our social classes and disrupt our society as a whole.

This novel is perfect for anyone who seeks to understand how our society has evolved to the chaotic point it has gotten to. It is also for anyone who enjoys economic, political or societal analyzing reads, as well as anyone who enjoys studying business as a whole. I enjoyed it because for years now I’ve shared the same sentiment, albeit on a broader scale. The current laws, at least in the United States, have always been outdated to me. As our society grows, technology gets more complex and people become more open minded and accepting of things that were considered “taboo” at one point or another, the laws of any given nation need to change or be rewritten to reflect those changes.

This is a must-read book, especially in our current turbulent times. The author’s background in economics and business make the concept of the book shine brightly, and the way the author lays out a comprehensive plan to get the four pillars of society (fair wage, housing for all citizens, healthcare coverage not insurance, and equality for all) makes it feel as if the average citizen can have hope for a brighter and more sustainable future. Even the second part of the text, which analyzes Corporation X (a global sales plan for the works of the author as books, movies and merchandise), was both entertaining and great to see strategically laid out for the reader to gain insight and a concept for how that business works. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy of The Byzantine Pineapple (Part 1) and Corporation X by Bill Poje today!

Readers' Favorite
The Byzantine Pineapple: Part 1 with Corporation X by Bill Poje is a narrative on how the current socioeconomic conditions of the USA are deteriorating and how these can be improved. The book raises some very courageous questions and, after asking them, the author proposes some very valid answers and solutions. Mr. Poje is of the opinion that every citizen should be treated equally, especially in regards to medical facilities and housing. He is not just making claims; he refers to the Federal Budget of 2013 and draws conclusions as to what he proposes is beneficial for people across the board. While the rich get richer and the poor become poorer, the author specifically attacks this and asks the government to take a step back, look at the bigger pictureand try to tackle the issue in the best possible way. Flat tax rate and transparency as to where the tax money goes are also addressed very eloquently. In the second half, the author talks about how his works (some of which I have read) can be made into motion pictures and can be financially lucrative for investors. He lists the pros, gives solid data and allows the reader to think about it.

What I really enjoyed about this book is how the author wasn’t making any predictions in the first half of the book. He was presenting an idea based on his research and allowing the reader to have some food for thought. His ideas are very interesting and if they are worked upon, they can become a very good first step for equal treatment in the country. What really drew me in was how hopeful and clear the message was. The author is literally inviting the reader in and helping them to draw their own conclusions, allowing them to have their own thoughts and make their own decisions. The simple yet powerful word choice is an essential part of the book; it made the reading experience even better. All in all, this is a book for readers who would like to think ahead, but with sound reasoning. A good approach that can be beneficial for the masses, if applied.