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Public Anger

Optimizing Democracy

Jeffrey Abelson | Posted 12.24.2009 | Politics

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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How Not To Be A Horse's A#$%!: 3 Tips For When You Blow A Public Fuse

Debbie Robins | Posted 10.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Joe Wilson Obama, Kanye West Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Meltdown, Serena Williams Us Open, How to Apologize, Joe Wilson, Public Anger, Kick-Ass Advice, Serena Williams, Marilynne Robinson, Peacemaking, Kick-Ass, The Inner Life, Living News
Debbie Robins

It's been a month now since American pop culture witnessed three consecutive bursts of public anger. Serena Williams, wielding her racquet as a weapon at the U.S. Open, kick-started a week in which Kanye West stole the microphone from young, doll-faced Taylor Swift at the MTV Awards, and ended with Congressman Joe Wilson shouting down the President of the United States like a British heckler.

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