Political Ignorance

Diversionary Dangers of Amending the Constitution

Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Supreme Court, Civic Ignorance, Constitutional Amendment, Constitutional Convention, Political Ignorance, Larry Lessig, Citizens United, 30 Second TV Spot, Uninformed, Dysfunctional Democracy, Money in Politics, Special Interests, Citizen, Political Corruption, Robert Borosage, Politics News
Jeffrey Abelson

Post Citizens United vs. FEC, Americans should be less concerned with who spends money on campaigns and more concerned by ill-informed citizens who enable that spending to have a profound effect.

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Optimizing Democracy

Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sub-Optimal, Political Problem-Solving, Civic Virtue, Civic Apathy, Public Passivity, Dysfunctional Democracy, Self-Governance, Self-Government, Citizen Responsibilities, Gridlock, Civic Engagement, Public Anger, Polarization, Political Ignorance, Political Wisdom, Political Elites, Politically-Engaged, Citizen, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Politics News
Jeffrey Abelson

While issue after mega-issue begs in vain for wise and farsighted solutions from our fearless leaders -- politically-engaged citizens shake their heads in disgust and disbelief.

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Democracy 3.0

Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Power Vacuum, Democracy, Disengaged, Civic Engagement, Civic Apathy, Uninformed, Political Polarization, Special Interests, Political Ignorance, Engagement, Citizen, Impact News
Jeffrey Abelson

We -- The People -- need a radical upgrade in the way we practice democracy.

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