"The question is, which do we value more highly - efficiency or democracy? It has become heretical to question any demand of the market, as if the desires of human beings are legitimate only insofar as they facilitate the economy. We have been enslaved by our own invention. The answer, in my opinion, is a radical localism and it begins with a participatory local politics".
This article by Nandor describes the local body election situation intelligently.
(I've always been impressed by his clarity of thought.)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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Local Body Politics for Dummies. Step One: Vote for Robert Guyton in the upcoming election
Could also read: 'Radical localism (or why is no one voting)
People are standing aren't they?
Local councils seem to get their quota every election.
Are you going to vote or stand Bioneer?
Good on you Robert for putting your name forward - good luck!
Thanks Anon.
Bio is right, potential candidates are especially reluctant to step up this year. It's thought that the Government's dismissal of Ecan has made people very reluctant to volunteer themselves for local body government, but not me!
I say bring it on!
As to Bio, I'm resting assured that he'll not only give me his tick but also round up a posse of supporters who'll do the same - eh Bioneer!
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