Invisibility Was: [biofuel] Re: How We Lost the Victory

2003-04-20 Thread csakima
I would disagree. I believe the world is becoming LESS democratic. No matter what any report says. Oh sure, votes are being taken ... laws enacted by counting those votes. But now PR agencies kick in ... paid for by powerful, invisible "small" groups of people ... who basically "sway" the vot

Re: Invisibility Was: [biofuel] Re: How We Lost the Victory

2003-04-20 Thread Keith Addison
>I would disagree. I believe the world is becoming LESS democratic. No >matter what any report says. You could be right, but there are other factors at work too. The Internet is a mighty powerful one, for instance. >Oh sure, votes are being taken ... laws enacted by counting those votes. >B

Re: Invisibility Was: [biofuel] Re: How We Lost the Victory

2003-04-21 Thread desertstallion
Well...I think one of the big social changes that we are experiencing is this formum and what makes it possible...the Internet. Never before has the little guy had so much information from so many sources so available to him. And, the means to discuss it with anyone around the globe. It is a lo