DK's A.D.D. & Building a Grassroots Community Forum Nationwide

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Monday October 20, 2008 · 1:42 PM PDT

2008/10/20 · 13:42

Though we may be content in our personal lives, the problems facing our larger world should give us pause for concern. Beyond our spiritual and genetic connection to the rest of humanity, the issues facing us are interconnected, and what happens overseas certainly affects us at home.

Hard as it is to feel individually responsible for issues like climate change, the economic crisis or peak oil in our daily grind, we are all liable for them through our collective action and inaction.

While one person can make a difference, the only way to overcome the challenges of our new century, is through coordinated action in our communities. Media and governments can help with awareness and funding respectively, but at the end of the day it's up to us to work together as families, towns, cities, regions and nations to make the world a better place.

The purpose of this diary is to solicit feedback and support for a unique non-commercial discussion forum, the goal of which would be to increase the quality in the manner and measure of the national dialogue.

Follow below for an important poll, and ways you can get involved in a 50 state strategy...

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When should we officially launch our Demosphere Ambassador Network?

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When should we officially launch our Demosphere Ambassador Network?

Before the Election

2 votes

On November 4th

0 votes

After the Election

9 votes

Scientists Discover Humans in Act of Evolution

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Tuesday October 07, 2008 · 11:16 AM PDT

2008/10/07 · 11:16

In what could be a first in the world, a species known as Homo Sapiens has been observed by scientists in the act of splitting into two distinct species in the United States, the world's biggest economy and one of the world’s largest countries.

This may be remarkable because what is causing them to diverge are adaptations to their vision as they try to cope with increased pollution and the effects of climate change. The change is also happening without geographical isolation, which was thought to be a precursor for evolution.

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Do you believe that Evolution is a belief system?

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Do you believe that Evolution is a belief system?

Yes

31 votes

345 votes

July 4th - Oil Independence Day

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Wednesday April 02, 2008 · 5:24 PM PDT

2008/04/02 · 17:24

Freedom from the middle east and oil itself!

A global day of awareness of our addiction to oil and ways we can kick the habit.

Follow me after the fold for more info, and how to get involved...

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How do you feel about Oil Independence Day?

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How do you feel about Oil Independence Day?

Strongly Against

0 votes

Somewhat Against

0 votes

Neutral

3 votes

Somewhat Support

3 votes

Strongly Support

9 votes

Obama losing on race?

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Saturday March 22, 2008 · 10:30 AM PDT

2008/03/22 · 10:30

Some wig-heads are pontificating, that Obama may be fatally set back by the Wright issue.

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Can or will Obama 'recover' from last week?

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Can or will Obama 'recover' from last week?

Of course!

112 votes

Maybe.

15 votes

Nope!

17 votes

Gravel Paul 2008

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Monday May 07, 2007 · 2:24 PM PDT

2007/05/07 · 14:24

I'm just saying out loud what I think we've all been thinking the last few days.

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Gravel Paul in 2008?

134 votes Vote Now!

Gravel Paul in 2008?

Yes

54 votes

68 votes

Maybe

12 votes

Memes and Talking Points for Standing up against Climate Change [updated]

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Tuesday January 23, 2007 · 3:40 PM PST

2007/01/23 · 15:40

A great discussion has just formed over at the excellent diary, Stand Up, which concludes,

It will not be enough at this point to call for decreased use of gasoline, if that call does not come without serious action. It will not be enough to call for decrease in CO2, if that doesn't mean mandatory (and ever tightening) limits. It will not be enough to call for new sources of energy, if the first call isn't to simply using less energy through conservation.

Mention switchgrass and coal to liquids and ethanol all you want. Talk up research. Sing the praises of hydrogen. We're past that. Stand up, or get out of the way.

So in an effort to better equip ourselves, and those of us who have some time in the media spotlight to draw attention to necessary action against climate change, I am going to keep this diary updated on the best memes and talking points to use in the fight against ignorance.

Add your comments and ideas below the fold.

mandot

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Tuesday November 07, 2006 · 4:15 PM PST

2006/11/07 · 16:15

In order to restore confidence and accountability in the union, we need to introduce a concise and specific resolution calling for the censure of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.

21st Century Constitutional Crisis

Follow me below the fold for a poll, and discuss in the comments below.

Thanks in advance for commendation and tips.

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Debunking climate change and national security myths [updated]

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Tuesday October 10, 2006 · 8:31 AM PDT

2006/10/10 · 08:31

After reading the excellent diary, It's official: climate change changes everything, I'd like to share an article I wrote this summer which was originally published in early July on the alt/progressive website gnn.tv. It was edited collaboratively by a core group of members from the fantastic community there.

There had been, upon cursory research, no direct web response that I could find to the neo-conservative punditry claims that there was a fundamental scientific debate surrounding the effects and, most importantly, causes of modern climate change.

I spent an afternoon researching the sources of the quotes used by an anti-climate change activist, Tom Harris, in an article he wrote that had been buzzing around the right wing blogosphere since Al Gore's fantastic film, An Inconvenient Truth was released.

My article sparked one of the most active threads on the site at the time, and I hope a similar dialogue might be achieved here on DailyKos as well.

Enjoy the full article, an interesting poll, and discussion in the comments section below the fold. Thanks for helping spread the word. M. Read More

What if Neo-Conservative Republicans want to lose the House and Senate?

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Thursday October 05, 2006 · 3:50 PM PDT

2006/10/05 · 15:50

Do the Neo-Conservatives, who have unfortunately demonstrated how far they are willing to go to seize and maintain power, have the audacity to sit on the Foleygate as a red herring for their own latent advantage?

Wether or not the Bush administration had advanced knowledge of 9-11, wether or not Cheney was running wargames simulating the events of september 11th on the morning of 9-11 (which allowed them to happen, due to a complete lack of fighter cover), there is a chance that they wanted Foleygate to happen just now.

Follow me down the rabbit hole below the fold, and decide for yourself. Read More

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