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Progressives must reflect on our experiences that led us to our beliefs and refine what it means to be a Progressive. The world will not be changed through book reports on policy, but through appeals to the hopes every person holds. People act politically only when they trust the messenger, as well as believe the message. Trust is not rational, but an emotional connection. By looking at what we be
01/28/2020
My latest on Daily Kos.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors...I know political obscenity when I see it. The reason why “High Crimes and Misdemeanors” is so nebulous is that, beyond the obvious treason and bribery, the Framers could not reach consensus on corruption’s definition. So, they left it to a political Stewart test. I shall not today attempt...
07/17/2019
How does an ancient text apply to modern progressive campaigns?
A Progressive Art of War applies a modern understanding of politics and social movements to Sun Tzu’s ancient Art of War, revealing an understanding of strategy relevant to progressive movement leaders today.
Substitute the word “politics” for “war.” We fight over words and ideas seeking to shape public perception. In democracies, we wage campaigns to move voters and government officials to act. A Progressive Art of War speaks to issues such as solidarity, tactics, resources, strategy and risk. Its insights on conflict apply to elections and advocacy campaigns happening everyday.
This is not scholarly discussion of Sun Tzu, nor a rendering of The Art of War into a how-to manual. It is a sharing of how his work frames the reader’s understanding of campaigns. A Progressive Art of War connects modern political and social activism to the ancient text, showing its application to today’s political battlefield and exploring challenges campaigns face from an enduring perspective.
A Progressive Art of War: Based on Sun Tzu's The Art of War How does an ancient text apply to modern progressive campaigns?A Progressive Art of War applies a modern understanding of politics and social movements to Sun Tzu’s ancient Art of War, revealing an understanding of strategy relevant to progressive movement leaders today.Substitute the word...
02/29/2012
Looks like Senator Snowe won't run for re-election this year. One candidate who might run is Rep. Chellie Pingree. Here is a interview from last year.
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree – a Progressive island. For mainlanders, islands are about getting away. But there is another lesson about island life–one of community and having to find ways to work together with neighbors to identify priorities and do what needs to be done to ensure a community thrives.
02/24/2012
Citizens United and Ci******es. Progressives can learn a lot from the campaign against smoking in the fight for campaign finance reform.
Smoking Super PACs: what anti-smoking campaigns can teach progressives When progressives attack Super PACs, are we saying average voters are too stupid to make up their own minds when faced with these ads? So what are progressives to do? Think about the campaign against smoking.
The Moonies don't like Mitt? Hit on Romney's superpac in Wash Times. http://t.co/c8RfOCKc
Romney's "you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want" shows disdain for voters. He's too good to be questioned.
"you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want." This is worse than Bush Sr. looking at his watch in the '92 debate.
"you ask the questions you want, I answer the way I want." This is worse than Bush Sr. looking at his watch in the 1992 debate.
Newt keeps talking about tearing everything down and starting over. Guess he just can't figure out the real world.
Newt keeps talking about tearing everything down and starting over. Guess he just can't figure out the real world.