Tag: Saving American Democracy

Here’s an excerpt from the remarks Steven Colbert made at an awards dinner honoring Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people shortly before our 2012 elections here in the U.S.  The full transcript is linked above; it’s just too good… Of …

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It’s a good bet that many 2GreenEnergy readers receive several emails daily from groups supporting causes that could be called “progressive,” at least insofar as the environment is concerned.  Perhaps the most boisterous of these is the Sierra Club, with …

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In response to my post: Are We Ready for the Next Step in the Evolution Toward (Or Away From) Eco-Consciousness?, frequent commenter Chris writes: I am equally concerned about too much government as I am about too little government. Too …

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It’s been a while since I’m mentioned the corruption in the U.S. government brought about by the Citizens United decision that, coincidentally, was handed down exactly five years ago.  Long after it is overturned by what’s left of our democratic …

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Those who had given up hope that corruption in the U.S. Congress could be eradicated might want to rethink their positions. Check out Mayday, and dig this:  Our first Mayday reform candidate, Ruben Gallego, declared victory last night in Arizona’s …

Sustainable Politics: Mayday Reform Candidate Wins — Saving American Democracy Looks Possible Read More »

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It is with great pleasure that I announce the introduction of a measure into the U.S. senate calling for a constitutional amendment that would limit the rights that corporations have to influence our elections.  The amendment, referred to as “Saving …

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