Everyone says they support our troops and thank you for their service, if they really want to support their troops, demand better. Demand that their sacrifice not be wasted. That we not just muddle along as some of the generals have called for.
No fundamental social change occurs merely because government acts. It's because civil society, the conscience of a country, begins to rise up and demand - demand - demand change.
The shift in demand is toward partners that can improve productivity, and in part, that can be done by software.
Is there any wonder why we are in such big trouble? Any question why the people don't trust their government anymore, and demand a change?
There are some cities that are doing good stuff, but there aren't enough of them. If you don't fight for what you want, then you deserve what you get. And in politics, if you don't ask, you don't get at all.
When you have the demand, you can change the government policies that create McDonald's and junk food.
The diversification of the people's demand could not be followed by the state apparatus.
The next time you go shopping, demand more change.
Middle class America is acutely aware of how bad this economy is, and it is going to demand changes. I don't think politicians can afford to be complacent.
