MAKEGOVWORK.ORG - FOR POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CHANGE IN EASTERN WASHINGTON AND BEYOND
This site is a reaction and call to arms for regular, hard working Americans to stand up to the corruption, greed and lack of leadership that has taken over our country. This is about making change and taking back our country from the forces of corporate greed, political extremists, and those that would enrich themselves at our expense.
The battle between the two major parties has stopped them from realizing their duty to work hard for regular Americans. Instead, they fight for power, and to remain in power, regardless of the consequences. It's time for some viable Independent candidates, new ideas and real choices.
This is a site for Independents. This is a site for leaderless Democrats. This is a site for disenchanted Republicans. Demand accountability. Make government work for you. And pass this web site on to anyone that might care or want to participate.
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OBAMA VS THE GOP, AMERICA IS THE WINNER - I've been itching to talk about the Obama vs GOP event friday. I thought it was the greatest political event of the last decade. It was frank, honest and unscripted. I can only hope that this forced honesty happens more often. It felt like what you would think a political debate would be, not like a campaign of lies and dishonest promises. Here is a review of the event. You can also see some of the video's on this CNN link. I hope for more of this "talking to parliament" type moments.
OBAMA'S BUDGET, WARTS AND ALL - But all is not well in the good old USA. Obama's latest budget has a $1.27 trillion dollar deficit. This is part political reality, but a bigger part DEMOCRATIC OVERSPENDING. Really, have the Democrats really tried to get tough with government spending, wages and benefits? We currently have the record for US federal employees with over 2 million. Not that the Republicans were any better with their big government plans, but someone really needs to say no. Until voters and citizens have control over the right to increase taxes, there will NEVER be any control over government spending, wages and benefits. If government employees had to do a good job to get raises, our system would be very different.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH - And from that Civil Rights movement, we have Black History Month. Here is a quick guide to information and history on Black History Month. Did you realize that it is also celebrated in Britain and Canada? And are you one of those people that thinks there should be a White History Month? That is what the rest of the year is!!! SO while I'm not really always politically correct, I do think that information and education are great equalizers.
EDUCATION SALARIES, EDUCATION COSTS SOAR, AMAZING COINCIDENCE? - So finally we have the "not a surprise" award for mutual stories. First we have the soaring salaries in education. No surprises there. Next we have the soaring costs of education! Is this some amazing coincidence? I think not. Someone must figure out how this could happen. How is it possible that pay and costs both could SOAR?? Amazing...
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a Facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Jan 29th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
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OBAMA'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH, WHAT DO YOU THINK? - So I just spent the last hour or so watching Obama's State of the Union Speech. Here is a play by play discussion of the speech. I really liked it. But I doubt that Congress and the two major parties will listen. I do think that Obama has learned some great lessons in this last year. AND I do think that he will do a better job in supporting the working, and middle class of America. I just don't think Congress will go along with the plan. As far as the Republicans Virginia Governors response, I do agree with this - "Government that governs close to home, governs best".
OBAMA'S YEAR IN REVIEW - So lets do a review of Obama's first year. What did you think? Are you happy? Unhappy? Do you think he fulfilled his campaign promises? Do you think congress did their best for America? I found an interesting take from France on his efforts. Maybe there is something to be learned by seeing an outside view of American politics.
OBAMA, FISCAL CONSERVATIVE? - I love some of Obama's fiscally responsible statements of the last couple of weeks. I don't think the rank and file Democrats liked it. Sadly, we really cannot continue down this path of huge debt, regardless of who created this debt. Any actions from government should move towards a cheaper, efficient balanced budget, regardless of city, county, state or federal government.
PAY-GO, BALANCED BUDGETS BY GARY CROOKS AT THE SPOKESMAN - Finally, I saw a great article on the value of bi-partisan agreement on "pay-go" for the federal government. Crooks rightly states that the last time we had a balanced budget, both parties agreed to balance spending increases with tax increases. Check out Crooks "smart bombs" column.
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a Facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
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MGW radio show Fri 22nd 9am on KYRS 89.9 or 92.3 FM
Due to Microsoft and Windows update restarting, I lost this weeks show.
Former US presidents lead Haiti aid appeal
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Jan 22nd at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
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This Friday we will cover -
EMERGENCY UPDATE - OBAMA'S GLASS STEIGAL, TERRIBLE SUPREMES - Two BIG events happened thursday that you should know about.
THE LATEST ON HAITI - THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY - It gave me a little joy in our otherwise troubled world to see Bush and Clinton together trying to get support for the disaster for Haiti. And don't be confused, the suffering in Haiti is beyond anything since Katrina and 9/11. This is an nation changing disaster. So do what you can to help, and be happy for the family, friends, home and life you have. And work to make Spokane and the world a better place. Here is an interesting link for the daily happenings and events in Haiti.
SCOTT BROWN'S WIN IN MASSACHUSETTS, WHAT DOES IT MEAN? - The two good things that come from Scott Brown winning in Mass is 1) the Republicans are back in the game, and responsible for government along with the Dems. So now they cannot blame the Dems for everything. and 2) The parties will have to work together in some way to govern. They should focus on the basic of health care reform with stopping denial for pre-existing conditions, increased competition, and cost control. Otherwise we all (R's, D's and the rest of us) will collapse under the cost of our broke health care system. Here is an excellent discussion of the costs of health care from a couple of different view points.
IF YOU STAY IN THE TWO PARTY SYSTEM, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? - So my friends out there that are staunch supporters of either of the two parties, I assume you have good reasons to stay with them. But please, hold your party accountable for it's misdeeds, and don't always assume the worse from the other party. Neither they, nor you have a monopoly on good or bad deeds. But if you choose to ignore your parties bad efforts, we will all go down with the sinking ship. It's your responsibility to get involved, and fix problems.
THE PROBLEMS WITH THE FEDERAL DEBT AND THE DEMOCRATS - The Democrats don't seem to make any effort to control government spending, and I'm afraid that it will be their downfall. They MUST fix the debt and deficit. I know they want to be all things to all people, but it's not possible. AND both D's and R's have to learn to be fiscally responsible, working towards a balanced budget year to year. If the two major parties don't pull their heads out of their collective butts, we are finished as a nation. Hello Spanish and Roman empire, Here we come...
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Jan 15th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
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THE REAL TRUTH. WHAT SHOULD WE DO? - I hate to be a negative Nellie, but some truths need to be said. That being the case, here is a truth we must all face.
Republicans say Democrats are ruining America. That is true.
Democrats say Republicans are ruining America. That is also true.
The two party system is destroying America. Here is the reasoning. Both major parties are addicted to power. They don't actually want to fix anything. They just want to be in charge. Both parties are sold out to big business interests, that themselves have sold us out to globalism and multi-nationalism. How has globalism worked out for the American worker? How has globalism affected wages and real wages in America? What do you do when both the Republicans and Democrats care more about their party power than the health of the USA. As an example, health care reform should be about controlling the runaway costs of health care. But neither the R's or D's want to fix that. They just bicker over who's contributors get to rape America.
Come August and November, you are going to have chances to fix this problem. It will require money, energy and time from you. Will you be willing to save your own life and the life of America, or will you continue to be cattle lead to slaughter?
PS - FINGER POINTING AND BLAME MOST NEEDED! - I'm tired of this fake politeness we portray. When someone in some official capacity screws up, POINT THE FINGER AND BLAME THEM!! We have got to stop being polite to the detriment of a functioning government. Ugh...
MORE RECORD BANK BONUSES WHILE TAXPAYER CRASHES AND BURNS - So it's bonus season for Wall Street. They might distribute up to $90 billion in bonuses (beyond regular pay). They say they have paid off tarp, but they have not paid off the AIG pay through of $200 billion that you and I the tax-payer gave them. You need to strongly suggest to your congress person that this is unacceptable, but your congress-person either doesn't either know this, or really care. Do you care?
ROLLING STONE'S MATT TAIBBI'S LATEST ARTICLE ON WALL STREET - Obama's Big Sellout: The president has packed his economic team with Wall Street insiders intent on turning the bailout into an all-out giveaway. Here is Matt Taibbi's article about Obama stacking the deck for Wall Street. Fixing Wall Street could have been one of the greatest (and most populist) efforts in AMerican history. But Obama has turned his back on main street and the middle class, to support Wall Street and the financial elite of America.
WASHINGTON STATE BUDGET PROBLEMS, TAX INCREASES, NOT PAY CUTS? - Finally, we have Washington state political leaders saying that they cannot cut pay for over payed state employees. So the only other choice they have is to increase taxes and pray for federal help. At the same time, the cuts made hurt the working poor. So how the hell does this help the working and middle class? Is it right and fair to prop up public employee salaries when regular working people are losing jobs and taking pay cuts.
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Jan 8th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
LESS JOBS IN THE USA THAT A DECADE AGO BECAUSE OF EFFICIENCY - I saw a report about the loss of jobs in the US this last decade. We went from 109 million jobs in jan 2000 to 108 million jobs in jan 2010. This goes against an increase in population of 280 million people in 2000 vs 310 million now. The big reason we are facing this is actually a good thing. Business and society have made great gains in efficiency and productivity and we really don't need people as much as we did in the past. So the only obvious solution is to make the standard work week smaller, creating more jobs. A 30/32 hour work week would create a need for people. Government could start this with business following. What do you think?
Congressional Reform Act of 2010 - Please check out this article about the "Congressional Reform Act of 2010". This seems to be framed as a conservative idea, but I don't see it. I suppose if you think the democrats and liberals are for unfair standards you could say that. But it doesn't fit for me. And regardless, why does congress get such preferential deals over regular citizens. Drop me a note and tell me what you think
FINALLY, HOW IMPORTANT IS QUALITY OF LIFE - The US ranks 7th in quality of life. And France ranks #1. What does quality of life mean to you? How important is it to be healthy and happy? I'd say being healthy and happy is the ultimate goal in life. What about you?
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Matt Taibbi - The Corporate Takeover of America - Pt. 1
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So broadly, we have suffered through one of the worse decades in the history of the USA. Of course there are those that have prospered in these times. But the average American has seen their wealth and wages decline in real dollars. It does seem that those that are connected to government and corporate America have seen higher increases than most. Finally, it seems that these declines are brought on by a few issues. Greed, laziness, and an abdication of duty by your average citizen is mainly the cause of our difficulties. Government would not be able to do all the terrible jobs it does without our support and ignorance. How can one blame government and corporate America, when we continue to support the very systems that weaken our lives. We only have ourselves to blame.
PROJECT CENSORED 2009 LIST OF MSM MISSES - PROJECT CENSORED, Here is the list of this years missed stories from Project Censored.
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Dec 25TH at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
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IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! - Yes this Friday is Christmas day. So to celebrate the occasion we have a special guest. It's Santa Claus (check out wikipedia for Santa info). So this weeks show will be an all Santa and Chrismas episode. Feel free to listen to what Santa has to say, some great Christmas music, and please call and ask Santa a question. Good times for sure.
PHYSICS OF SANTA - So when it comes to Santa, many people ask "how do you do it all"? We are going to look at the science of Santa, and how he covers so much ground in so little time. From Santa Seeing you, to Flying Reindeer, we will look at the amazing and scientific word of Santa.
RELIGION, CHRISTMAS AND ALL THAT, WHAT DOES SANTA THINK? - And being one of those serious news shows, I want to take some time to ask Santa what he thinks of the issues of the day. War, consumerism, religion, that guy Jesus, the state of humanity and all that are on the table. WWSD? What would Santa do?
HELP CHARITIES LIKE OUTPLACE AND OTHERS - I am going to set up an area at Merlyn's (19 w main) collecting food, cloths, and other donated items that we will give to Ourplace. Please come by Merlyn's and drop off anything you can help with, or check out the OurPlace web site for more information.
MAKEGOVWORK FACEBOOK GROUP - I've had a facebook group for a while, but have not pushed it much. Facebook is a great way to communicate to others, so I wanted to make sure everyone joined up if they want to keep up, and help work to improve things. I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Dec 18th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
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A CATCH UP WEEK BEFORE THE FESTIVE CHRISTMAS EPISODE! - Last week we were lucky enough to have Zaq from "Tin foil hat times" (Saturdays 4pm on kyrs.org) talking about "the five pillars of humanity" - humility, self control, integrity, generosity and honor. This week we will catch up on whatever strikes me this week. And next week we will do the special Christmas day" episode with Christmas music and all sorts of christmassy info.
WHAT IS THE "RIGHT AMOUNT" FOR A JOB, AND SHOULD EVERYONE PITCH IN IN HARD TIMES? - Here are two articles about about government wages in the state, and at the federal level. We need to have some hard discussions about the nature of government wages. While much of America is suffering with job loss and wage reductions, local, state and federal wages grow by leaps and bounds. How about some honest dialog as to what a person should make for government work?
PS - And all the while, How about TAX INCREASES for you and me. I'll tell you what. I'll vote against any politician who promotes regressive tax increases without addressing wage imbalance.
HELP CHARITIES LIKE OUTPLACE AND OTHERS - I am going to set up an area at Merlyn's (19 w main) collecting food, cloths, and other donated items that we will give to Ourplace. Please come by Merlyn's and drop off anything you can help with, or check out the OurPlace web site for more information.
"Non-Partisan League of Spokane" - We are working on an ongoing effort to expand elections access and campaign reform. I do like the idea of the web site/political incubator, and will continue to head in that route with the people that are interested. BUT I do have to say that much like my original goal of the makegovwork.org website and radio show I am more interested in activism towards a few important ideas. We have discussed most of them, and most of us are on the same page. Elections reform, elections finance reform, public financed campaigns, increased transparency, term limits, and more accessible elections, maybe balanced budgets and debt reduction on the national level, and progressive tax structure as opposed to regressive tax structure. Are you interested in most of these? I am thinking about heading into two courses of actions -
1) Changing our meetings to the activist concept regarding the items I list above. I want to work towards bringing change to the elections and government process.
2) Continued work by everyone interested in the non-partisan web site, with info for candidates, voters, activists to empower them to participate in the elections process.
I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Ralph Nader - Third parties and a Possible Parliamentary System
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Dec 11th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
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GUEST HOST - ZAQ FLANARY FROM "TIN FOIL HAT TIMES" DISCUSSING EVERYTHING! - We should have a great time this week with special guest host, Zaq Flanary from Tin foil hat times. Normally Zaq is discussing all things conspiracy Saturdays at 4pm-6pm. But this week Zaq and I are going to discuss a moral/ethics concept and how it relates to government and politics.
5 "PILLARS OF HUMANITY", AND IT'S RELATION TO GOVERNMENT - We are going to discuss the 5 "pillars of humanity", humility, self control, integrity, generosity and honor. I am not inclined to discuss the moral lapses of Americans. But there is something wrong with the nature of our country. To me these "5 pillars" have been lost. Furthermore, our LEADERS seem to be the ones with the greatest failings in these regards.
HOW WE GOT IN THE MESS WE ARE IN = WE ARE WEAK - How did things get so screwed up? Weakness on the part of average, everyday citizens. But this has been going on for years, decades, centuries or longer. We have a moral and civic duty to keep and eye on politicians, and more importantly, keep OUR guys honest. Too much is made of beating up on the enemy and condoning our guys bad behavior. It's high time to change this, and hold everyone (theirs and ours) to a higher standard.
WHERE WE IN AMERICA (AND THE WORLD) ARE HEADING? - What does the future hold for us in America, and the world? We are up to our ears in debt, politicians cannot say no to spending your tax dollars, they compete for your favors to get re-elected and so much more. How can we change course when both parties in our silly two party duopoly play the same "appease corporations" game.
"BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD" - GANDHI - What can you and I do to change this screwed up world. First thing is read these two links -
Ok, so as Gandhi said, you have to live the way you want to world to be. And as the two links show, you have to identify the good and bad in your life and clean up your act. You cannot help others till you help yourself. Myself, I have always see greed and indulgence as two main trouble makers. Finally, while it's a bit black and white, here is the "West point Cadet code of Honor" - "A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do." - Something to think about...
HELP CHARITIES LIKE OUTPLACE AND OTHERS - I am going to set up an area at Merlyn's (19 w main) collecting food, cloths, and other donated items that we will give to Ourplace. Please come by Merlyn's and drop off anything you can help with, or check out the OurPlace web site for more information.
"Non-Partisan League of Spokane" MEETING, DEC 15TH, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main - Thanks to all that attended our third meeting. I've been thinking about the last meeting and the discussion about activism vs education. I do like the idea of the web site/political incubator, and will continue to head in that route with the people that are interested. BUT I do have to say that much like my original goal of the makegovwork.org website and radio show I am more interested in activism towards a few important ideas. We have discussed most of them, and most of us are on the same page. Elections reform, elections finance reform, public financed campaigns, increased transparency, term limits, and more accessible elections, maybe balanced budgets and debt reduction on the national level, and progressive tax structure as opposed to regressive tax structure. Are you interested in most of these? I am thinking about heading into two courses of actions -
1) Changing our meetings to the activist concept regarding the items I list above. I want to work towards bringing change to the elections and government process.
2) Continued work by everyone interested in the non-partisan web site, with info for candidates, voters, activists to empower them to participate in the elections process.
Our next meeting will be Dec 15th, Tuesday, 7pm at Merlyn's for an update on the web page possibilities, and a move towards a more Activist role in politics. Join us.
I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Dec 4th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
US CREDO? - Obama said this in the speech tonight. I thought it was the lost ideal of the US government.
GOVERNMENT
OF THE PEOPLE
BY THE PEOPLE
FOR THE PEOPLE
OBAMA'S AFGHANISTAN SPEECH AND DECISION - I guess I cannot let tonight go by without commenting on Obama's Afghanistan plans. It was a nice speech. In fact, it was lovely. BUT it was not a speech that reached to the core of the problems in Afghanistan. One does not conquer Afghanistan. One does not pacify Afghanistan. Tribal factions rule Afhganistan, not Democratic rules. So it is a falacy that we can "win" in Afghanistan. But lets hope that I'm wrong. We will see in a year or two.
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF WTO IN SEATTLE - 10 years ago we had the WTO riots in Seattle Washington. I was actually in London during the events, where there were WTO riots there as well. After history has had a decade to look at what the riots were about, and the nature of Global capitalism, what do we know? Do you think the "world trade organization" has been a help or burden to the world. And how has globalization, NAFTA, CAFTA and all worked out for the American worker?
2000-2009, THE DECADE FROM HELL? - Time had a great article about "The decade from hell". How bad was the 00's? Was it really as bad as other times in American history. Financially, unless you were one of the rich, you didn't get anything out of the decade.
HELP CHARITIES LIKE OUTPLACE AND OTHERS - I am going to set up an area at Merlyn's (19 w main) collecting food, cloths, and other donated items that we will give to Ourplace. Please come by Merlyn's and drop off anything you can help with, or check out the OurPlace web site for more information.
"Non-Partisan League of Spokane" MEETING, DEC 15TH, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main - Thanks to all that attended our third meeting. I've been thinking about the last meeting and the discussion about activism vs education. I do like the idea of the web site/political incubator, and will continue to head in that route with the people that are interested. BUT I do have to say that much like my original goal of the makegovwork.org website and radio show I am more interested in activism towards a few important ideas. We have discussed most of them, and most of us are on the same page. Elections reform, elections finance reform, public financed campaigns, increased transparency, term limits, and more accessable elections, maybe balanced budgets and debt reduction on the national level, and progressive tax structure as opposed to regressive tax structure. Are you interested in most of these? I am thinking about heading into two courses of actions -
1) Changing our meetings to the activist concept regarding the items I list above. I want to work towards bringing change to the elections and government process.
2) Continued work by everyone interested in the non-partisan web site, with info for candidates, voters, activists to empower them to participate in the elections process.
Our next meeting will be Dec 15th, Tuesday, 7pm at Merlyn's for an update on the web page possibilities, and a move towards a more Activist role in politics. Join us.
I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Nov 27th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL - I want to discuss all things Thanksgiving. ANd I want to hear what you have to say about thanksgiving and giving thanks.
WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR - I'm thankful for my mother and Father, good friends that care about me, my good fortune, good health and energy. And of course my friends and listeners at KYRS community radio. I hope that everyone out there can find peace and happiness in these holidays. I want to enjoy, and share my good fortune with others. I want to be empathetic towards those suffering and in need. I want to lift others to happiness and greatness.
COLUMBUS, DISCOVERER OR INVADER? - So as society progresses, we come to greater understanding about the nature of man and history. When I went to school, kids were taught that Columbus discovered the "new world". When in fact we know that this new world was filled with native peoples. So the constant re-writing of history is in effect with a more modern view, and a confusion as to "did Columbus do a good thing, or a bad thing?" Here is a good interview about 1492 and Columbus by Noam Chomsky.
FOOD ON THANKSGIVING VS HUNGER IN THE WORLD - Tomorrow, I and much of America will celebrate Thanksgiving by eating huge amounts of food, and watching football. It does create a difficulty for me knowing that millions in America (and thousands in Spokane) are going hungry. What can you do? Lean about hunger in America, make sure politicians know what your priorities area, and support food banks like Second harvest.
HELP CHARITIES LIKE OUTPLACE AND OTHERS - So knowing the hunger and suffering out there, are you willing to help those that are less fortunate? Food, clothing, money and other resources are in dire need this holidays. And we are seeing hard times hit closer to home every day. There are many great charities out there, but the one we support most is Ourplace. This charity based in west central Spokane helps thousands a month with food, cloths and other resources. Assuming you have the were with all to help others, and regardless of what charities you decide to help, please think about helping someone. I am going to set up an area at Merlyn's (19 w main) collecting food, cloths, and other donated items that we will give to Ourplace. Please come by Merlyn's and drop off anything you can help with, or check out the OurPlace web site for more information.
"Non-Partisan League of Spokane" MEETING, DEC 15TH, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main - We had our latest "Non-Partisan League of Spokane" (the new name) this last Tuesday. It's a good time to take in lots of diverse ideas and have a great political discussion. One of our main goals is the creation of a clearing house of political ideas, resources, tools, and other things that new, independent, or third party candidates could use to run for office.
Our next meeting will be Dec 15th, Tuesday at Merlyn's for an update on the web page possibilities, and a move towards a more Activist role in politics. Join us.
I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Nov 20th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the Internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
SPECIAL GUEST HOST WEEK STARRING EDGAR LINCOLN - This week we are going to have a special guest Host - Edgar Lincoln. I thought it would be fun to get a different perspective on the world, and Edgar is the man. Well rounded, educated and thoughtful, Edgar is going to tell us what he cares about and what he thinks of the world.
"Non-Partisan League of Spokane" MEETING, DEC 15TH, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main - We had our latest "Non-Partisan League of Spokane" (the new name) this last Tuesday. It's a good time to take in lots of diverse ideas and have a great political discussion. One of our main goals is the creation of a clearing house of political ideas, resources, tools, and other things that new, independent, or third party candidates could use to run for office.
Our next meeting will be Dec 15th, Tuesday at Merlyn's for an update on the web page possibilities, and a open discussion on all things political. Join us.
I made a Facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Nov 13th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
THE LESSONS OF HISTORY - The sad truth is that we never seem to learn the lessons of history. Even when laid out in front of us, easy to take, we ignore the past. And then we rush to forget even the newest of lessons, like the fiscal reasons for our recession/depression. We are on the verge of duplicating the mistakes of the last few year financially, and the mistakes of Empire when it comes to our war in Afghanistan. So let us wake up, and demand smarter, less greedy politicians that can actually understand the lessons of history.
80 YEARS AGO - THE GREAT DEPRESSION - Among the greatest disasters of the 20th century was the Great Depression. Here is and article about Ludwig von Mises, who explained the factors that lead to the great depression. Those same factors are what lead us to our recent financial disaster. Leading these problems is the unnatural expansion of credit, and along with it, the money supply. These were the problems of the 1920's, and they are the problems we face today with the government and the FED.
30 YEARS AGO - IRANIAN HOSTAGE INCIDENT - This week is the 30th anniversary of the Iranian Hostage crisis. The core of the issue was the interference in another nation's issues by our government. With US intervention, the elected government of Iran was replaced with the US backed Shah of Iran. This lead to hate and distrust, and ultimately the taking of US hostages from the US embassy. This leads us 30 years later still sticking our nose in another sovereign nations affairs. If we were really after Osama Bin Laden, we would not be expanding our troop count and occupying sections of the country. Nation building has never done us much good, past or present.
20 YEARS AGO - THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL - The fall of the Berlin Wall really brings up great memories for me. It was a good time in Spokane, and a good time in the world. If you want to blame the fall of the wall on Reagan, so be it. But remember, the power structure of the was depleted by it's losses in it's war in Afghanistan, and it's loss of financial power trying to compete with the US military spending. One has to wonder what the end result of our fiscal responsibility will mean in our future. BUT the gains on real freedom are still something that is worthwhile and good. But do human beings have the wisdom to spread freedom without needless greed.
THE ROLE OF PARTY IN NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS - Bringing things back to a local level, here is an interesting article about the effects of "Party" on Non-partisan elections. After watching the latest elections, I have come to the conclusion that non-partisan elections are not really non-partisan. I'm not saying anything is wrong or illegal, but obviously local elections have the same "party" pressures as partisan races.
"OTHER" PARTY MEETING, NOV 17th, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main -
Thanks to all that came out last night for our 2nd meeting. We doubled in size even without a couple of our regulars. Highlights were having a city council candidate Mike Fagen come by and check it out, a name suggestion - "non partisan league...", and a refinement of the idealistic core goals of creating a "political" incubator with information and systems for new candidates, regardless of party. Another goal will be furthering the causes of campaign finance reform, transparency in government and elections reform. And we hope to do this in an inclusive format not distracted by discussion of divisive issues.
We will have the next meeting of the "other party" Tuesday, Nov 17th, 7pm at Merlyn's, 19 w main. This time we will spend about an hour figuring out how to get to the next step of creating a web site, and spreading the word. If there are any "Webby" people out there, we would love to have you join us. I'm interested in Blogspot and those sort of sites. And we will spend an hour just discussing any other ideas on how to fix the elections process.
Also, we would love to hear from any "card carrying" third party representatives to discuss their needs and ideas on election reform. Greens, Constitutionalists, Libritarians and all that are all invited.
I made a facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Matt Taibbi on How Goldman Sachs Has Been Robbing Us Blind
SPECIAL NOV 6TH 9AM, AND NOON MAKEGOVWORK POST ELECTION SHOWS
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Nov 6th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
ELECTION NIGHT RESULTS - I am watching the initial elections results. The numbers seem to change as results come in from different precincts. But you cannot trust these initial results. Many thousands of votes still remain to be counted. We will get much clearer information within the next few days. But lets make sure that no one concedes any elections before the whole results are available.
STATE AND LOCAL ISSUES - The initial results of issues could change by friday, but here are the early results.
I-1033 - Seems to be failing by 10% or so state wide.
R-71 - Is passing by a very small amount and could go either way.
Prop 4 in Spokane - Is failing by a 75%-25% margin in early counting.
CANDIDATE RACES - Here are the early results as of 8:30 Nov 3rd -
1st District - Amber Waldref 62%, Mike Fagan 38%
2nd District - Jon Snyder 52%, Mike Allen 48%
3rd District - Nancy McLaughlin 66%, Karen Kearney 34%
AFGHANISTAN PRESIDENT WINS BY DEFAULT - Now that the fraudulent election of Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan is over by default. His opposition was not willing to put his country through more elections corruption. So now we have President Obama having to support a fraud of a president in Afghanistan. Now we are at the crossroads of history that makes or breaks countries. Obama has a choice of furthering our endless wars, and there by taking ownership of Afghanistan from President Bush. This is not Obama's war, but could be shortly. If only he would take it to Pakistan where the real troubles are. Only then would we be doing the right thing.
Canadian torture victim suit rejected by U.S. - This is the kind of story that makes me lose faith in America. Canadian citizen Maher Arar was mistakenly implicated as a terrorist, and was sent to Syria BY THE US to be tortured. Since we in America don't believe in torture, I guess it's ok to have someone else do our dirty work. And the US courts do nothing for justice in their re-afirmation of the Executives power to accuse and torture at it's leasure. If this story doesn;t make you sick, your not part of the human race.
"OTHER" PARTY MEETING, NOV 17th, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main -
Thanks to all that came out last night for our 2nd meeting. We doubled in size even without a couple of our regulars. Highlights were having a city council candidate Mike Fagen come by and check it out, a name suggestion - "non partisan league...", and a refinement of the idealistic core goals of creating a "political" incubator with information and systems for new candidates, regardless of party. Another goal will be furthering the causes of campaign finance reform, transparency in government and elections reform. And we hope to do this in an inclusive format not distracted by discussion of divisive issues.
We will have the next meeting of the "other party" Tuesday, Nov 17th, 7pm at Merlyn's, 19 w main. This time we will spend about an hour figuring out how to get to the next step of creating a web site, and spreading the word. If there are any "Webby" people out there, we would love to have you join us. I'm interested in Blogspot and those sort of sites. And we will spend an hour just discussing any other ideas on how to fix the elections process.
Also, we would love to hear from any "card carrying" third party representatives to discuss their needs and ideas on election reform. Green's, Constitutionalist's, Libritarians and all that are all invited.
I made a facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Oct 30th at 9am. You will be able to hear it at 89.9 or 92.3 FM, or STREAMED on the internet at http://www.live365.com/stations/kyrs?site=pro. This show is meant to be a forum for you and the local community, so feel free to participate and tell us what you think.
You can e-mail me at gorbob@gmail.com about the show or with comments, and I will get to anything I have time for.
Or you can call the show at 747-3807 and speak your mind. Please call.
This Friday we will cover -
REVIEW OF BALLOT ISSUES - I have a desire to discuss the issues on our Ballot. I have a great dislike of "news" organizations that Opinionate as opposed to just reporting. I'm no news guy, and have lots of opinions, But I want to keep my personal opinion private. So this will be an effort to "Report, so you can decide". Just like FOX NEWS!
Pro/Con review of I-1033 - I-1033 is essentially an effort to force government to be more careful and thoughtful on how it spends money. 1033 addresses this on the revenue side, but does not address the spending side. Pro-1033 supporters would suggest that government spending and taxing are not appropriate, and cannot be controlled by politicians. Opponents will say that 1033 would cripple local and state governments with reduced revenue. Regardless, It is important for government and politicians to look at how, and what they spend tax revenue on. Our system is broken, and must be fixed with something concrete, and not just wished away with constant promises.
Pro/Con review of R71 - Ref. 71 is a vote to keep the domestic partnership law that provides legal protections for lesbian and gay couples and seniors who are in committed relationships. I assume the anti-R71 crowd mostly see R71 as an amoral effort to "destroy marriage", or as something not supported by regular Biblical teachings. Whereas pro-R71 supporters see it as a human rights issue, with everyone having equal rights. It's important to remember that this goes beyond lesbian and gay rights, and addresses seniors in commited relationships that will lose retirement benefits. I guess it comes down to - How would God, or your particular God, vote on this expansion of rights to gays, lesbians and old people?
THAT BEING SAID, people do need to look at the unfair advantages that government bestows on married people compared to single people. There is something inherently wrong and expensive about this disadvantage to those that are not married. And no, the answer isn't to rush out and get into a bad marrage so you can get a tax break.
FINALLY, FOR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES, SEE THEIR DONATION LISTS - I happen to like most, if not all, of the city council candidates as people. They are all hard working, and care about our city. But there is great difference in their ideology as to how government should work. One of the best ways to get an idea about a candidate is to check out the Washington state PDC list, where all candidates have to report their elections donations and spending. Click on "search the candidates", then "candidates", then "local", finally "locality" = "city of spokane".
"OTHER" PARTY MEETING, NOV 17th, Tuesday, 7pm, Merlyn's, 19 W Main -
Thanks to all that came out last night for our 2nd meeting. We doubled in size even without a couple of our regulars. Highlights were having a city council candidate Mike Fagen come by and check it out, a name suggestion - "non partisan league...", and a refinement of the idealistic core goals of creating a "political" incubator with information and systems for new candidates, regardless of party. Another goal will be furthering the causes of campaign finance reform, transparency in government and elections reform. And we hope to do this in an inclusive format not distracted by discussion of divisive issues.
We will have the next meeting of the "other party" Tuesday, Nov 17th, 7pm at Merlyn's, 19 w main. This time we will spend about an hour figuring out how to get to the next step of creating a web site, and spreading the word. If there are any "Webby" people out there, we would love to have you join us. I'm interested in Blogspot and those sort of sites. And we will spend an hour just discussing any other ideas on how to fix the elections process.
Also, we would love to hear from any "card carrying" third party representatives to discuss their needs and ideas on election reform. Green's, Constitutionalist's, Libritarians and all that are all invited.
I made a facebook group, feel free to join and spread the word -
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