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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MGW radio show Fri 3rd 9am on KYRS 89.9 or 92.3 FM
How To Travel Cheaply
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This Friday we will cover -
TIRED OF BAD NEWS? HERE IS A WEEK OF ALL"GOOD NEWS" - I don't know about you, but I've had enough of "government" and bad news. So this week is all about the good things in life, AND NO GOVERNMENT CRAP!!! Feel free to call and tell me what you like about the world.
MOVIES, MUSIC, ETC... ALL THE GOOD THINGS IN COMMERCE/CAPITALISM - First I wanted to discuss the things I love in the world. I really love movies, music, comics, food and all the other nice things in life. Part of this is a love of commerce, competition and capitalism. Not the ugly, corrupt America/corporate version we practice now, but the capitalism of hard work, innovation and creativity. So how do we create the intersection of commerce along with an appreciation of the value of human beings?
"AMAZING RACE", AND A LOVE OF TRAVEL - Most of you all know that I LOVE TRAVEL. And I love to see other cultures and different places. This year I had to skip my regular trip. But next year I hope to see another great and different part of the world. When I cannot go places, I do love to watch "Amazing Race". Yeah, I know it's corporate TV cheese, but it's better than nothing when I'm trapped at home. I'm not sure when it's on, or even what channel, but keep an eye out and see a different bit of the world.
GREAT SPOKANE CHARITIES, OURPLACE AND OTHERS - I wanted to mention the great bunch of local charities in Spokane including "OURPLACE" in west central. Not just Ourplace, but many of the charity organizations in Spokane are in serious need of help. And that help is the help that we and our friends might need someday. So please donate money, food, clothing or whatever you can to help them out. Merlyn's (19 w main) has collection boxes for anything you have to donate. If your doing well in these times of need, think about helping those in harder straights.
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Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Aug 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.
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PAKISTANI FLOODS, WORSE DISASTER EVER? - So Pakistan is going through some of the worse flooding ever seen in modern times. The UN says this may be the worse disaster in recent memory with 6 million people affected. It's interesting how little time the main stream media has spent on this story. Especially when it affects our ability to fight in Pakistan and supply Afghanistan.
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 Aug 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.
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This Friday we will cover -
SPECIAL GUEST HOST - RYAN GRANT - We will have a special guest host this Friday to do some post-elections dissecting and discussion. Ryan is a long time friend who has many different views than me. But we appreciate the logical discussion of issues of government and politics. He is a teacher and union guy, so we shall have an interesting time.
POST PRIMARY ELECTIONS RESULTS - I wrote the following Tuesday afternoon. -
Here are my political prognostications for tonight. This is not who I voted for, or necessarily want to win. And no Hoping or praying... More info this Friday on the radio show.
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Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Aug 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.
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LIBERAL VS CONSERVATIVE GIBBERISH - It seems like we have an escalation of dislike and distrust of the two parties lately. Progressives don't like the "bush-like" activities of Obama. The Republicans don't like the uncontrollable actions of the Tea Party. Both parties realize that they are more of an opportunity to be the "least of two evils" in voters minds. This year would be the best ever to have other real choices, but the two party system will have nothing of it. And what exactly is a liberal or conservative. Was Clinton a liberal or conservative? Do you mean socially or fiscally? Are republicans really more fiscally conservative than Democrats. Not if you look at the last 40 years. And is Obama really that liberal when it comes to dealing this wall street and the wars? Maybe it's time to stop with the useless labels and make an effort to get to the core values of each candidate. WHAT A CRAZY IDEA!!!
THE FINAL SAY ON CANDIDATES AND ELECTIONS - I wasn't going to say much about the elections this time, but there is some need to get to the important points of the races that are not covered by the media. So if anyone has any ideas or questions, we will have an open discussion about the candidates and races.
GROWTH-ISM, WHAT A CROCK - Finally, here is a look at the nonsense that is Growth-ism. It comes from both the Republicans and Democrats and is the idea that regardless of the misadventures and spending mishaps, we can always grow our way out of all financial issues. Except through the last thirty years, starting with Ronald Reagan, Supply side economics has never worked. Of course the republicans will tell you that we have never done it right, "but next time we will". And the Democrats spend, spend, spend with no regard to the real economy. We truly are caught between the rock and the hard place.
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Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday Aug 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.
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SPOKANE CITY BUDGET WOES - Here is the latest budget issues the city faces. When are people going to wake up and see that you cannot give raises and unrealistic benefits to people in governemtn anymore. WE ARE BROKE and getting broker. I've been fighting this crap for 5 years. When are people going to open their eyes?
MODERN POLITICS, TERRIBLE CHOICES, REID VS ANGLE - I feel so bad for the people of Nevada. Their terrible political choices are Reid and Angle, both TERRIBLE candidates for office. But I also feel bad for our country that people keep propegating the 2 party system. It only leads to lack of choice and quality in candidates. We need more choice, and to get rid of primaries all together.
SPOCON, AND A SCI-FI LOOK AT POLITICS - I went to Spocon last weekend and had a great time. We did a panel on politics is Sci-Fi, and had a wonderful, and sometimes contentious discussion. Here is a link to a wikipedia collection of sci-fi political themes. We tried to focus on fiction and futurism, and came up with this list of books that you should read. Are are classics. -
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Naomi Klein "The Shock Doctrine" & "No Logo" interview
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday July 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.
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BELL CALIFORNIA, AND THEIR THIEVING CITY LEADERS - I was in Southern California this last week for the San Diego Comic Con. One of the things I like about traveling is that you get to see the news in different areas and see what is going on. The news out of Bell California was the worse sort of government thievery I have seen in ages. Their city leaders had gave themselves giant pay increases, and hid it under the protection of "Closed Meetings". This is a perfect example why cities, counties and states should NEVER have Closed Sessions unless there is a threat to life. Anything else should be seen by the Tax payers of the community. Hopefully this will be a lesson to other communities and our to expand transparency and accountability.
WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH VS SAN DIEGO COMIC CON - While I was visiting San Diego went to the San Diego Comic Con. And another fine group decided to protest our comic convention. We were blessed with the insanity of the Westboro Baptist Church. These are the guys that run around protesting military funerals. They are also the group that is HATED BY EVERYONE IN AMERICA, from gays to the KKK. They sent a strong group (4 people) to protest comics and comic con. To counter that 100's of con attendees came out in costume with signs and roundly kicked their ass (metaphorically). Check out the link to see some of the best signs. Nothing like humor to disarm these freakish, church going hatemongers.
COMMERCE, CAPITALISM, THE FREE MARKET AND SAN DIEGO COMIC CON - I got back from San Diego Comic con thinking about commerce, capitalism, the free market and socialism/government controls. Comic Con is especially good at showing competition and free market principles in action. But how does this relate to government an necessities like food and health care. And what are things really worth in life. And what about value in regards to Digital vs print How does commerce and competition relate to your life and your government?
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MGW radio show Fri 23rd 9am on KYRS 89.9 or 92.3 FM
The Cost of War - Part 1: Israel in Gaza
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday July 23rd 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 -
JOHN IS GONE - I'll be gone this friday, but have a great show "INSIGHTERS" lined up for a replacement. It will be great subject matter -
1. Psychologist Drew Westin, author of "The Political Brain: The Role of Emotions in deciding the Fate of the Nation," says feelings are the basis of most political decisions and voting.
2. Vandana Shiva discusses if we can sustain the Earth with our current economic structure and questions whether Democratic practices are compatible with the way the Earth functions. Shiva author of "Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace" and "Soil not Oil"
3 J.R. Slosar talks about the Culture of Excess: How America Lost Self Control and Why We Need to Redefine Success. Our national psychology has become narcissistic, driven by a maddening quest for perfection, technology, deregulation, and a superficial inaccurate mass media says J.R. Slosar.
AND I CANNOT LET THE REPUBLICANS STAND ON UNEMPLOYMENT GO UNCHALLENGED - I'm no lover of either two major parties, but the Republicans vote against continuing unemployment benefits is a vile and disgusting bit of work. Oh, it's only about "fiscal responsibility", we only want to balance the budget. WHERE WERE YOU FOR THE LAST DECADE!!! You ass hats, you voted for Bushes Unemployment benefits programs, with not a word about balanced budgets. Hypocritical bullshit is what it is. Please pull your collective heads out of your collective asses and start fixing problems...
MANKIND = SHORT, BRUTISH AND NASTY... - [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan_(book)]Hobbes described the natural state of mankind (the state pertaining before a central government is formed) as a "warre of every man against every man". In the book Leviathan he outlines the 'incommodites' of such a war:[/url]
"Whatsoever therefore is consequent to a time of Warre, where every man is Enemy to every man; the same is consequent to the time, wherein men live without other security, than what their own strength, and their own invention shall furnish them withall. In such condition, there is no place for Industry; because the fruit thereof is uncertain; and consequently no Culture of the Earth; no Navigation, nor use of the commodities that may be imported by Sea; no commodious Building; no Instruments of moving, and removing such things as require much force; no Knowledge of the face of the Earth; no account of Time; no Arts; no Letters; no Society; and which is worst of all, continuall feare, and danger of violent death; And the life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short."
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 July 16th 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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SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTORS RACE - DAVE STEVENS - With the elections season coming up, and the primary elections due on Aug 17th, we need to get more information about the candidates in the different races. This week I want to talk about and get a better understanding of the Spokane County Prosecutors race. I'll have candidate Dave Stevens in studio to answer your questions about Spokane county sheriffs, preventive policing and social services, county budgets, what the job entails, incarceration in Spokane county and are there better, cost effective ways of deal with crime in Spokane.
KNOW WHO YOUR VOTING FOR - To many times in our modern era people just vote for the name they recognize, or vote for the person from their party. It's time for us to be MUCH MORE DISCRIMINATING about who we vote for. We need to work harder to understand what that candidate stands for. So here is at least a list of the candidates. Lets make sure we find out about the races that affect us.
LOSS OF CIVIL LIBERTIES, NEITHER PARTY PROTECTS YOU - Here is just one more scary story about the loss of civil liberties in America. Now there are states that are making it illegal to videotape or take pictures of the police. This lame law is really a effort to keep you and I from keeping an eye out on our law enforcement. This is not acceptable. Make sure your lawmakers don't let this happen in our state.
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 July 9TH 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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GUEST HOST - ANGELA JOHNSON - Every couple of months I have a guest host on the show that offers us all a chance to get a different perspective. This week I'm happy to have our Programming director Angela Johnson on the show. We are going to talk about all sorts of issues including I-1068, the initiative process, the state of higher education and much more.
WHATEVER ELSE?? - It's Angela's hour, and Angela's world.
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Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday July 2nd 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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FEDERAL DEBT, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? - There are two schools of thought on the recent (and not so recent) run up on the national debt. One side thinks that debt doesn't matter (dick Chaney), and the other side thinks that government debt is the biggest crisis we face. Thank god that states and cities at least have to balance their budgets year to year. But it's the federal deficit that could be the real end of America.
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 -
Dylan Ratigan MSNBC exposes Federal Reserve Con - Part 1.mp4
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday June 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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TWO PARTY SYSTEM IS A BUNCH OF SELL OUTS, SO LETS WATCH SOCCER - I'm a bit sick of politics this week, so I'm going to watch what should be the best Soccer game so far - Brazil/Portugal. Portugal was my pick to win it all, and Brazil is favored to win it. And after the game, I'll do my show, and then this weekend we have Hoopfest. I'll be playing with the "Down To Earth guys" and trying to stay alive. Come say hi at either event.
FIRED GENERALS, WINNING AND LOSING, AND INFINITE WAR - Yesterday, President Obama fired the top commander in the Afghanistan war. Sadly, this is an un-winnable war. Or better stated, we won the war, but cannot BEAT the Afghanistans that we are not at war with. And remember that this was the worse month of the war for casualties. Is this a good reason to throw away our future?
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 -
GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Portland, Oregon's Food Cart Scene!
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday June 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.
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GUEST - MICHAEL REID OF "DOES THAT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION?" - I'm happy to have special guest host Michael Reid on the show this Friday. Michael has had me on his show "Does that answer your question?" (Thursdays 4:30pm, rebroadcast 9am Tuesday on KYRS). This Friday we are going to have an all out, one hour discussion of the NATURE OF MANKIND!! I'm sure we will cover most of it. Call in Friday with your most difficult and philosophical questions. And check out his web site www.downtherabbithole.net/
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Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday June 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.
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50 STATISTICS ABOUT AMERICA YOU CANNOT BELIEVE - Here is an interesting bunch of statistics about the state of the American Economy. Don't believe what you see, but look into the interesting parts and learn to be careful so you can survive these troubled times. The first one is a statement that America issues as much debt AS THE WHOLE REST OF THE WORLD! Is this the way we should conduct the public's business?
PRIVATE PAY SHRINKS TO SMALLEST PERCENTAGE EVER - This is one of the scariest stories of the week. Private sector pay has dropped to the LOWEST AMOUNT EVER. Small business is the biggest job creator in America, but more resources are being put into public sector/government programs. Is this a sustainable system. Can we survive a system where over 50% of the taxpayers in America don't pay income tax?
BUT NOT ALL IS BAD. HOW ABOUT CHEAP SOLAR CELLS IN WINDOWS? - I don't want to be all negative, so here is a great article about solar cells built into windows. In a world of diminishing, finite energy resources, we should do everything possible to expand renewable resources.
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"Gaza Flotilla Attacked: Israeli troops storm aid ships, up to 20 killed" by RT
Join the www.makegovwork.org radio show Friday June 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.
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LIZ MOORE OF PJALS WITH AN UPDATE ON OMBUDSMAN AND GAZA/ISRAEL - We will have Liz Moore of PJALS (Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane) to get an update on the Spokane Police and Ombudsman issues. And we will also have a discussion of the Israel/Gaza events of the week. Does the lack of transparency, and violent authoritarian actions by Israel worry anyone else?
ROBERT FOOTE OF CMTV DISCUSSING CHANNEL 14, PEG AND COMMUNITY TV - We will have Robert Foote of CMTV (community minded television) on at 9:30am friday to discuss CMTV, Public and community TV and PEG funds. Check out CMTV for more information on their channel..
PRIVATE PAY SHRINKS TO SMALLEST PERCENTAGE EVER - This is one of the scariest stories of the week. Private sector pay has dropped to the LOWEST AMOUNT EVER. Small business is the biggest job creator in America, but more resources are being put into public sector/government programs. Is this a sustainable system. Can we survive a system where over 50% of the taxpayers in America don't pay income tax?
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 May 28th 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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This Friday we will cover -
PRIVATE PAY SHRINKS TO SMALLEST PERCENTAGE EVER - This is one of the scariest stories of the week. Private sector pay has dropped to the LOWEST AMOUNT EVER. Small business is the biggest job creator in America, but more resources are being put into public sector/government programs. Is this a sustainable system. Can we survive a system where over 50% of the taxpayers in America don't pay income tax?
LATEST ON THE OIL FIASCO - This week we will see another effort to shut down the oil leak in the gulf. Honestly, I think he cozy connection between the oil lobby and the government has really cost us all greatly. And it's not just Democrat problem, but a American two-party system problem. I guess we can see that government works for business, not the people.
WASHINGTON CLEAN ELECTIONS & CRAIG SALINS - I'm excited to have Craig back on the show this friday. Check out - WWW.WASHCLEAN.ORG - for all the inofrmation on ths great group. Their primary focus is on elections finance reform, but they cover other important topics as well. Craig and I will be discussing the latest status of elections finance reform, and anything else that suits you and I. And feel free to call the show friday 9am-10am at 747-3807 to ask Craig questions.
PS - Join Craig and the Washington clean elections crew at the following -
Northern Lights Brewery
1003 East Trent Avenue
Spokane
Thursday, May 27
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
As the gulf coast oil catastrophe unfolds before us, corporate-government accountability takes center stage again.
For far too long, public policy decisions around environmental issues have been influenced and dictated by corporations and special interest groups. By financing campaigns they gain extraordinary access to our elected officials.
There is another way: Voter Owned Elections!
Discover, discuss and be heard at the Spokane Area Chapter of Washington Public Campaigns' informal meet and greet gathering.
Imagine a democracy with leaders elected on the strength of their ideas, free of the influence of big money donors. Imagine the voices of the many being more influential than the money of the few.
We believe any and all public policy sensitive to our needs and values must be driven by local, state and federal governments that are responsive to the good of the people and the well-being of this earth. When special interest and corporate monies finance elections, public policy becomes trapped in "bottom-line" politics. The failed policy effects are everywhere - Banking, Health Care, Energy, Environment, Agriculture, Military spending .... big money finances campaigns, and EXPECTS A LOT IN RETURN.
We want to meet with you because:
We need to build alliances and relationships. All our voices are louder if we work together.
There is federal legislation right now that addresses these issues .... we want you to hear about it.
This is an election year - candidates need to hear from us. A public funding program for state Supreme Court races is in the hopper.
Executive Director Craig Salins, as well as local advocates, will be in attendance.
Hors d'oeuvres and door prizes (bring your business cards)
No host bar
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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