Elie: Created page with "The general idea is to ask "What '''could''' be done to make the world better '''if''' we had the political will?" -- and to really develop a proper nuanced answer that addresses the valid concerns of naysayers. I believe that this is a crucial "first step" that's been missing from the political landscape. When people skip it and go straight to campaigning for change, the change usually fails because: # An "opposition" forms from people who misunderstand the change. T..."

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Created page with "The general idea is to ask "What '''could''' be done to make the world better '''if''' we had the political will?" -- and to really develop a proper nuanced answer that addresses the valid concerns of naysayers. I believe that this is a crucial "first step" that's been missing from the political landscape. When people skip it and go straight to campaigning for change, the change usually fails because: # An "opposition" forms from people who misunderstand the change. T..."

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The general idea is to ask "What '''could''' be done to make the world better '''if''' we had the political will?" -- and to really develop a proper nuanced answer that addresses the valid concerns of naysayers.

I believe that this is a crucial "first step" that's been missing from the political landscape. When people skip it and go straight to campaigning for change, the change usually fails because:

# An "opposition" forms from people who misunderstand the change. The whole thing gets painted as "controversial", and even objective facts are suddenly considered opinions. The best ideas don't get heard through the noise.

: {{minor| The next problem happens even in cases ''without'' opposition:{{linespacer}} }}
# <li value="2">When we don't fill in the important details ourselves, this gives way too much power to governments & corporations to fill in those details any way they see fit.</li>
#* Corrupt legislators can easily create massive loopholes and pretend they're listening to the people.
#* Corporations can easily outsource their environmental footprint while pretending to reduce it.
#* Even in a full enlightened revolution, the new regime could impose the opposite of what we fought for.
I built this platform as a way to help overcome these problems. By painting a clear picture of the change we need, hopefully we can build the solidarity that it takes to make it happen.

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