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Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook While many books on direct democracy have a regional or national approach, or simply focus on one of the many mechanisms associated with direct democracy, this Handbook delves into a global comparison of direct democracy mechanisms, including referendums, citizens’ initiatives, agenda initiatives and recall. A detailed look into each of these instruments is discussed in a chapter by chapter analysis of each tool, including comprehensive definitions, how each instrument can be used to shape political decisions and an outline of the steps most often involved in planning any given procedure. Also included as a chapter in the Handbook are possible measures for best practices of implementation, designed for those who wish to tailor direct democracy instruments to their specific needs. An overview of this Handbook is also available in English, French and Nepali.
Nouveaux paradigmes Don’t Tread On Me: Rise of the Republic What is Your Line In The Sand? Rise Of The Republic From the Tea Party Movement to State Legislators, the American people are drawing a line in the sand. On what side of it will you stand? Don't Tread On Me: Rise of the Republic gives the viewer a look into the movements, mindset, and legislation that will catapult the "Great Restoration" into households across America. What is the choke-collar the Federal Government uses to reign in the States? Don't Tread On Me: Rise of the Republic exposes the commerce clause, defines Sovereignty, the proper role of government, a Constitutional Militia and much more. Don't Tread On Me: Rise of the Republic offers sound solutions to take back rights stolen by our out-of-control, despotic federal government. Watch the full documentary now -
Jonathan Chait on Liberal Disappointment If we trace liberal disappointment with President Obama to its origins, to try to pinpoint the moment when his crestfallen supporters realized that this was Not Change They Could Believe In, the souring probably began on December 17, 2008, when Obama announced that conservative Evangelical pastor Rick Warren would speak at his inauguration. “Abominable,” fumed John Aravosis on AmericaBlog. “Obama’s ‘inclusiveness’ mantra always seems to head only in one direction—an excuse to scorn progressives and embrace the Right,” seethed Salon’s Glenn Greenwald. Since then, the liberal gloom has only deepened, as Obama compromise alternated with Obama failure. “We are all incredibly frustrated,” Justin Ruben, MoveOn’s executive director, told the Washington Post in September. The cultural enthusiasm sparked by Obama’s candidacy drained away almost immediately after his election. Why are liberals so desperately unhappy with the Obama presidency? So, what if we compare Obama with a real alternative?
MICHEL SALOFF COSTE Countdown to Looking Glass Countdown to Looking Glass is a Canadian made-for-television movie that premiered in the United States on HBO on 14 October 1984 and was also broadcast on CTV in Canada. The movie presents a fictional confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over the Strait of Hormuz, the gateway to the Persian Gulf. The narrative of the film details the events that lead up to the initial exchange of nuclear weapons, which was triggered by a banking crisis, from the perspective of an on-going news broadcast. One of the CTV rebroadcasts of the film in the mid-1980s occurred only days before an actual confrontation in the Persian Gulf occurred between American and Soviet ships, although the outcome of the real-life dispute was rather more positive. Plot[edit] The following day, it is revealed that a large military operation was launched to keep the peace in Saudi Arabia, with many American soldiers, ships, and planes being sent at King Fahd's request. Cast[edit] See also[edit] Notes[edit]
Meet... Ross Ashcroft, Director of "Four Horsemen" feature documentary What specific projects are you working on that relate to 'new ownership'? Buckminster Fuller said "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." Those timeless words are relevant today so the most important thing to do when promoting new models of ownership is to lead by example and build an organisation based on the principles you advocate. We feel shared ownership and collaboration is the 21st century model and it’s effective because it incentivises our people differently and gives customers and clients an experience or product that far surpasses market expectations. Creative and financial success at Motherlode is collective, not individual. What companies or organizations do you think "get" new ownership and are at the forefront of this mega trend in terms of their products, services, experiences and business models? Anthemis Group get it. Why did you agree to speak at PICNIC?
La sociocratie, ou l’alliance de l’humanisme et de la réussite Qu’y a-t-il de commun entre Le Cirque du Soleil, les Colibris - le Mouvement pour la Terre et l’Humanisme, l’organisation néerlandaise de partage de voitures Wheels 4 All et la compagnie aérienne American Airlines ? Ces quatre organisations appliquent au quotidien les principes de la sociocratie. Elles semblent par ailleurs toutes connaître la réussite, et ceci à tous les niveaux. Gérard J. La société hollandaise Wheels 4 All d’Henry Mentink a, elle aussi, intégré la sociocratie jusque dans sa structure juridique. Ce mode de gouvernance a aussi été adopté depuis 2009 par l’organisation de Colibris, avec la création d’un premier cercle, composé des 3 membres du Conseil d’Administration d’origine et 2 membres de l’équipe opérationnelle2. Enfin, dernier exemple : le Cirque du Soleil de Guy Laliberté (noms évocateurs…!) De belles réalisations, mais reste la question fondamentale : la sociocratie est-elle transposable au monde politique ? Michel Noyer3 www.fr.ekopedia.org/Sociocratie
wiseGEEK: clear answers for common questions Revealed: Obama administration told police to 'stand down' on Occupy protesters in Portland General Services Administration told police not to arrest protesters on federal property in Portland - even though they may have broken lawsAdded that 25 arrests a week earlier should not have happenedIndicates Obama administration told agencies to 'go easy' on protestersBut GSA today disputed the advice in the emails and said officers on the ground made decisions about arrestsEmails obtained by JudicialWatch.org under Freedom of Information Act By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 18:13 GMT, 8 August 2012 | Updated: 18:15 GMT, 8 August 2012 The Obama administration told law enforcement to 'stand down' and not arrest Occupy Wall Street protesters even though some may have broken the law, newly-obtained documents have revealed. Emails show the General Services Administration told authorities in Portland, Oregon not to enforce curfews on protesters camped out on federal property, on the orders of the White House. Robert Peck, former commissioner at General Services Administration