Talk, talk, talk.
Democracy, unfortunately, can be ill equipped to deal with looming environmental problems. The fact of the matter is that we're not going to get through this without some pain and sacrifice. Elected officials can't inflict pain on their constituents and expect to get reelected, so we end up not making the necessary sacrifices while it's still early enough to do any good.
What is really required is someone in a position of leadership who is intelligent, passionate and eloquent enough to convince people that sacrifice is necessary for our survival and is our patriotic duty. Might there be someone like that just around the corner? Is it January 2009 yet?
What is really required is someone in a position of leadership who is intelligent, passionate and eloquent enough to convince people that sacrifice is necessary for our survival and is our patriotic duty. Might there be someone like that just around the corner? Is it January 2009 yet?
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Might this person also inspire record turnout among Dems that will have an affect all the way down the ticket, resulting in a stronger majority in Congress so the Republicans can't even filibuster? It's still hot outside, so I don't think it's January yet.
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