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Demeter

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1. Find grassroots candidates and get them elected

Reply to OneGrassRoot (Original post)

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 11:20 AM

Aug 2013

Start at the lowest offices, and work up. Build a farm system, and make them pledge to grassroots goals.

We are going to have to reinvent democracy in this country, and at the most fundamental levels.

I'm working in my condo community, and it's an uphill battle, believe me! Right now just getting the place functional and up to code and date and fashion takes everything, but finding like-minded people and networking them is preparation for the next step: a city council candidate from our community (not me...I only get on the board because no one wants the job)!

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May I ask your opinion regarding this idea? [View all] OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 OP

Find grassroots candidates and get them elected Demeter Aug 2013 #1

Thanks, Demeter...I'm obviously not posing my question well...lol OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #2

If they don't want to see it, they won't. Demeter Aug 2013 #3

Agreed, yet this approach could open the eyes of OTHER voters in the area... OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #4

I think this is an excellent idea. Something I have noted about the difference between Squinch Aug 2013 #5

You are depending upon them to have a conscience. Fire Walk With Me Aug 2013 #6

Publicity could also be helpful, but snot Aug 2013 #7