Archive for category Mindful Consumerism
Voting is not an option
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Campaigns, Community Participation, Media, Political Strategy, Voting on January 3, 2012
People in other nations are dying in the street for the right to a fair vote. In America eligible non-voters are given a flippant “If you don’t vote you can’t complain.” slap on the wrist. It’s not enough. Voting is not an option, it’s a duty.
When Talking Points Attack
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Campaigns, Community Participation, Media, Mindful Consumerism on July 18, 2011
It’s important for every Civil Citizen to know about talking points. Talking points are specific points that a politician, political party or special interest group wants you to know. Like an advertisement there are varying levels of truth to these statements. We have seen some masters of the talking point, I must say many from the Republican Party.
Shiny objects
Posted by sophiatwrites in Media, Mindful Consumerism, Voting on June 13, 2011
Cheaters, crazy celebrities, steroids in sports, just a few of the weird media tangents that readily come to mind. What is with the shiny objects Civil Citizens? How does the landslide get started and how do the editors make these decisions about which shiny object to follow?
Will the economy ever be the same again?
Posted by sophiatwrites in Mindful Consumerism on June 12, 2011
The powers that be play a dangerous game in their lack of will to improve the job market and refusal to “prime the pump” of the Main St. economy. The longer they delay in the stimulation of job growth in this nation. The more the citizens of the nation may no longer feel the need to employ the services of companies who show little regard or patriotism for the country that affords them so much.
Leaders in title only
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on May 24, 2011
There are many people who hold leadership roles in communities and organizations. Some are really good at what they do. Yet, anyone who has interacted in these circles will soon discover that there are two types of people involved in boards and commissions. The activist who is very engaged and puts everything into the endeavor and all too common the people who are in it for the title and the boost that gives to their resume.
Leader of the PAC
Posted by sophiatwrites in Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 12, 2011
A PAC or Political Action Committee is a fund collected by a company or organization specifically for the purpose of having monetary influence on campaigns. Although much has been said about the influence of Labor Union PACs not much is said about the fact that many corporations, including utility companies and others have such PACs.
Freedom isn’t free. Political contributions the life’s blood of campaigns.
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 8, 2011
Freedom isn’t free. This saying is primarily attached to military service. However there is much more to it. Civil Citizen’s must pay for Democracy with time, attention and yes, sometimes money. In order to take away the power of special interest lobbyists the people as a whole must contribute at least as much as the special interests do.
Don’t be enraged get engaged
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 7, 2011
If you ask many people all over the world how they feel about their government at this time, if they don’t fear for their safety many will tell you they are pissed off. Or some form of the term. Very few are pleased, and even fewer feel that they are being heard or fairly represented. Now to some extent this is a disconnect with the government entities and corporate citizenry of their locale however that is not the whole story.
Civic Engagement Tool Bag
Posted by sophiatwrites in Advocacy, Community Participation, Mindful Consumerism on April 7, 2011
Exploring your local political landscape is like any great adventure you need tools for survival and success.