I wrote in my "Today I wonder..." blog questioning "why do we have political parties?" and the problems I see with parties. What it boils down to is MONEY! The parties are great fundraisers and control our politicans with their power and money.
So as an American, how do I fight the parties strength on my nation? I have come to the conclusion you have to fight that power with money ...
There are 2 special elections in the next month that are running conservative republicans in a strongly democratic districts. These could be like the Scott Brown election in Massachusetts allowing conservatives to gain 2 more senate seats making it harder for the progressive politics of the current democratic senate.
The two special elections are:
Charles Djou running for Congress in Hawaii - http://www.djou.com
Tim Burns running for Congress in Pennsylvania - http://www.timburnsforcongress.com
This morning I made very small contributions to both campaigns, and I offer this information just in case you are like me and have come to the conclusion that we have to think outside of our back yards to really make a difference.
Just think if every Conservative American gave just $5.00 (cost of one Starbucks Coffee) how much money would be contributed and we might have as much say as the parties .... something to think about.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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Take this country back in the name of the people and social-economic fairness. Tired of living in a plutocratic country ?
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A basic income is an income unconditionally granted to all on an individual basis, without means test or work requirement. It is a form of minimum income guarantee that differs from those that now exist in various European countries in three important ways:
- it is being paid to individuals rather than households;
- it is paid irrespective of any income from other sources;
- it is paid without requiring the performance of any work or the willingness to accept a job if offered.
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