I have a pretty good idea of the direction this thread will take, but...
As part of his transparent government ideals, the president-elect is soliciting the American people, to know what policies they would like to see implemented. Who knows? If enough people find something important enough to sound off about, maybe they really can elicit change.
Seems like trying to share thoughts with him (or probably more accurately, some of his flunkies who may have his ear) might accomplish more than wailing and teeth-gnashing over his election.
There are a couple of links in the post below that go to the new .gov site, where you can share both your story and your ideas for policies you would like to see the government enact.
(please do not construe anything in this comment as my support for the president-elect or his policies, though I must admit I'm VERY in favor of a transparent government)
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http://change.gov/page/content/americanmoment
An American Moment
The story of the campaign and this historic moment has been your story. It is about the great things we can do when we come together around a common purpose. The story of bringing this country together as a healed and united nation will be led by President-Elect Obama, but written by you. The millions of you who built this campaign from the ground up, and echoed your call for the change you wanted to see implemented by the Obama Administration - this process of setting up that new government is about you.
This transition is about selecting a new staff and agenda that will help reclaim the American dream and bring about positive lasting change to this country. In order to do that, we want to hear from you.
Tell us your story and the issues that matter most to you. Share with us your concerns and hopes – the policies you want to see carried out in the next four years.
As part of his transparent government ideals, the president-elect is soliciting the American people, to know what policies they would like to see implemented. Who knows? If enough people find something important enough to sound off about, maybe they really can elicit change.
Seems like trying to share thoughts with him (or probably more accurately, some of his flunkies who may have his ear) might accomplish more than wailing and teeth-gnashing over his election.
There are a couple of links in the post below that go to the new .gov site, where you can share both your story and your ideas for policies you would like to see the government enact.
(please do not construe anything in this comment as my support for the president-elect or his policies, though I must admit I'm VERY in favor of a transparent government)
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http://change.gov/page/content/americanmoment
An American Moment
The story of the campaign and this historic moment has been your story. It is about the great things we can do when we come together around a common purpose. The story of bringing this country together as a healed and united nation will be led by President-Elect Obama, but written by you. The millions of you who built this campaign from the ground up, and echoed your call for the change you wanted to see implemented by the Obama Administration - this process of setting up that new government is about you.
This transition is about selecting a new staff and agenda that will help reclaim the American dream and bring about positive lasting change to this country. In order to do that, we want to hear from you.
Tell us your story and the issues that matter most to you. Share with us your concerns and hopes – the policies you want to see carried out in the next four years.
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