tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post45372273857466783..comments2024-03-25T15:31:12.151-07:00Comments on We Live In A Political World: #240 / Getting Serious About Political ChangeGary A. Pattonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15049925834933920507noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post-36952449672976754682017-08-28T10:16:21.189-07:002017-08-28T10:16:21.189-07:00You are definitely right about the problems that s...You are definitely right about the problems that such small groups of thoughtful, committed citizens will face!Gary A. Pattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049925834933920507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611639517962742486.post-51175585218628950082017-08-28T01:04:27.338-07:002017-08-28T01:04:27.338-07:00Perhaps Margaret Mead wasn't aware of how much...Perhaps Margaret Mead wasn't aware of how much money is being thrown by big developers and big business to those who govern. I too thought her quote was appropriate until I tried that and realized that unless I had several hundred thousand dollars, we couldn't make a difference. My deduction is that only through initiatives and suits will our government pay attention. Civilization has gotten out of control as representation has been weakened by shear numbers, apathy, inability to pay rent, the great 1% and not enough sleep. But, the encouragement of a well formed group can have an impact (and raise money) - if they work together rather than divide because of personality issues! It seems to take down the best of intentions. Keep on keeping us informed and hopefully groom some new candidates!Debbie Henckehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274665118811709437noreply@blogger.com