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which is also needed. I suppose (I hope) that we do what we are best suited for. As long as we do something. But can we really say that it is enough? It's not.

But as askod pointed, it's a bit harder to write about local activism here on ET, given the site's nature, so not all individual efforts may be visible here.

In the long run, we're all dead. John Maynard Keynes

by Jerome a Paris (jeromeguillet@yahoo.fr) on Thu Jun 28th, 2007 at 04:36:07 PM EST
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And you raise a good point.  What is needed?  It might be that the problems in Europe require different solutions than those in America.  And while
"doing something" is fine, the problems in America can be fixed until we change the people running the place and bring citizens back in to the democractic process.  

Perhaps a different approach is needed elsewhere.

So far as what people are best suited for, I think there is a fine line between that logic and coming up with excuses to remain in your comfort zone...  Though we all obviously have our own talents and strengths.  The thing about politics is that it usually comes down to who is doing it, not who is best suited for it.  I really think that democracy isn't like a hobby or interest.  It only works if everyone participates.  I think 10% of it is finding a good way to use your talents, and 90% of it is just getting off your ass and doing something because no one else will, or the people who will don't share your values.    

Stepping down from my little soapbox now...

Come, my friends, 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world.

by poemless on Fri Jun 29th, 2007 at 01:19:48 PM EST
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