How many condolences do we have to offer, before we decide to take action? Demand change? We are not helpless victims, we have real choices to make. Guns kill too many people. No one says take guns away, but we can provide an environment where we know who has guns, how many , and where. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Questions about our Future??
An open letter to the following Senators: Dear sirs and Madame: ” We the people, for the people”, has meaning to US and we need your help. Through my word press Blog, I have a dedicated Community of 42,000 + People, representing the USA predominantly and 55+ Countries. I Blog about Public Advocacy and … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A letter to Elizabeth Warren/John McCain & Al Franken, Sherrod Brown & Bernie Sanders!
Everyone asks why no outrage. Why doesn’t everyone ban together, the answer is simple, everyone is living outside their comfort zone. So much has gone wrong in the last 7 years, no one has recovered. The upper top percent of this Country are Partying like it’s 1929″. They.re taking on leverage, the banks are too … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Where’s the Rage? I’m Mad as Hell!
My personal Journey Why do I care about others? You can’t understand or have empathy and compassion for others until you understand yourself. What makes me happy? What am I prepared to lose? What is my personal comfort zone? When I closed Merit Carpets, Inc. , it was a decision that was overdue. I knew … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: My personal journey
I’m outraged as I watch helplessly while “we the People”, are suffering, losing our dignity and our jobs. Neither Party, except a dedicated few in Congress, is helping “we the People”, to overcome the demise of our Middle Class. I’ve linked today’s NY Times article on the condition of Middle Class Americans compared to those … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: The Solution resides with”we the People”
The Economist. 2009, and now 2014, we’re still talking about the financial crisis development and the possible solutions for our time. We are still enabling Bankers and the Banking system, while the rest of the Country remains stifled at the expense of a few. A privileged few. The Country has enabled this sector of … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Time to move forward
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: Lobbyists have a seat at the “Political ” table, effecting the outcome of legislation independent of Political Parties. They represent entire industries to the detriment of the PUBLIC. That’s their function, support the rights of the industry they represent by influencing Congress to act on their client’s behalf. Can their … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: I don’t want to be anyone’s lunch!
20 years ago, as I was peacefully driving through the Berkshires with a friend, we had a philosophical conversation about Democracy and Democratic values. To my partners surprise, I stated that the end of Democracy was Fascism. Not realizing then, 1995 , was the seminal year for the reversal of most of our laws that … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Have Corporate Rights replaced Democracy?
Let me count the ways. In today’s NY TIMES, 3/31/14, several articles appeared detailing, the isolation of the individual , while Corporate rights are ascendant at Taxpayer expense. There are solutions using ” the rule of Law”. Since 1961, we, the Middle Class have abrogated our rights by ” silently” agreeing to Laws favoring The … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: We are all Disenfranchised!
Hi there everyone: Thanks for your many supportive comments. I’m taking a short holiday to Seattle , Washington, the home of Chihuly, et al. on Sunday. returning by the 1st. I do hope to keep everyone entertained upon my return. Serious “stuff” to follow, as always. Wishing you all the best. Please continue to … More Public Advocacy: A brief interlude to follow my “passion” for Glass