There.s a Secret Patriot Act, Senator Says

[coderman]

On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 1:15 AM, Ted Smith <teddks at gmail.com> wrote:
> ...
> There's your problem.

robust systems arise from the emergent behavior of decentralized
components. for example:

- design, implement, nurture tech for individual citizens to engage
their peers and communities.

- extend upon this base to facilitate effective and accountable
municipal administration.

- extend upon this base to achieve robust state governance.

- finally, leverage this outgrowth of competent administration and
policy at the state level to drive change in federal governance.

this is more likely to produce substantial "change" than a vote
between Giant Douche and Turd Sandwich. breaking the red/blue
dichotomy with independent Piss Bucket in the running won't change
this dynamic.


this is a Hard Problem with no simple answers...  let me know if you
solve it. ;)

 [ see http://www.usaspending.gov/explore for details on why top down
is paralysis and bottom up is robust... ]