Partisan Free Politics

Among the conversations here have been a critique of the short-term thinking of corporations. It is no secret that a great deal of external pressure is placed on publicly traded organizations to maximize growth, especially in the short term. This methodology narrows the focus of CEO's and contributes to the perception that things like "the environment" or a "sustainable and well-trained workforce" are mere externalities. A few weeks ago, the front page of the Financial Times, featured a report issued by the Aspen Institute's Business and Society Program. This initiative brought such varied interests as the AFL-CIO, Pfizer, Inc. and Council of Institutional Investors - to begin shifting investors away from quarterly earnings, and ...

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I'm sure most of you news junkies have already read about this, but for those of you who haven't, Robert Bork, the world's favorite failed Supreme Court nominee, is suing the Yale Club after he fell on the stairs before giving a speech there.... for over $1,000,000 !!! After he fell, Bork went on to give his speech, so obviously nothing was seriously wrong with him, but now he's whistlin' a new tune. In addition, the critic of judicial activism and defender of framer's intent also asks that they pay his attorney's fees. What's that thing about the courts being used for frivolous purposes again? http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0723225120070607

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Just last week Sen. Obama released his policy proposals for reforming government. In addition to “closing the revolving door”, “electronic financial disclosures” and many other well meaning measures including: (2) 21ST CENTURY FIRESIDE CHATS: People who care deeply about issues in Washington but live outside the beltway rarely have the opportunity to question and interact with government agencies. Messages are filtered through the media, and many times the hard questions are not asked. Barack Obama will bring democracy and policy directly to the people by requiring his Cabinet officials to have periodic national broadband town hall meetings to discuss issues before their agencies. The Internet makes it possible to take our leaders directly to the people. If this is possible then it should also be mandatory....

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http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2006/850/364/2006-850364261-02d289e6-9.pdf Wow, if you have ever heard Richard say that he has invested in the Project more than anyone else, then I guess that investment has finally paid off. I have graciously attached the PUBLICLY AVAILABLE IRS 990 form that all 501(c)3s have to file. If you scroll all the way to the very last page you will find this statement word for word. "During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the governing board of Center for National Independence in Politicis granted a one-time bonus of $400,000 to Richard Kimball. This bonus was paid to compensate Richard Kimball for being the key employee and leading the organization for more than 10 years at a very low average ...

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Alright, I'm gonna try to get this ball rolling. I am not sure who will eventually be contributing to this blog, so I feel compelled to update everyone on exactly "where" I am in my life. Physically I am in DC after nearly two years in the Montana wilderness working for Project Vote Smart. Moving from Missouri to Montana to DC has In wake of a number of news pieces on dumpster diving, freeganism, rampant consumerism and the like, Sam requested my thoughts on said matters. Following are a few of these thoughts. While I have A LOT to say on these issues, I am going to be as brief as possible. Consequently I will present truncated arguments, ...

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So here it is, another blog - joining some 71 million others already in existence. What makes this one any different, why should you spend your time here? The purpose of this forum is to discuss important issues of policy and economy as they relate to life in real terms. Hopefully we can avoid partisan talking points - Hopefully we can challenge each other and grow - Hopefully we can engage in a meaningful and democratic dialogue. However, none of this going to happen without you - that is as a reader, writer and participant. Thanks for stopping by... Technorati Profile

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