Obama superfan culture has to be replaced with an engaged citizen culture


	Obama superfan culture has to be replaced with an engaged citizen culture

tidbit2

7-18-2009 9:50 AM

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7-18-2009 9:56 AM

tidbit2

lets face is hes only human ,politicians aren't gods there as fallible as you and me
a good thing I heard that puts it in perspective
was that in indigenous cultures when there is a crisis the select a ordinary member of the community to lead them through the crisis
some more matierial :
http://www.gentleaction.org
http://www.resurgence.org/
http://transitiontownsireland.ning.com

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