Monday, November 19, 2007

WAIT, I CAN'T VOTE UNTIL I'VE SURFED THE WEB

New press release from the Obama camp stating his views....his peculiar views on how he intends to derive on his voting record. Specifically, he wants to listen to the American public over the Internet before coming to any non-time sensitive decisions. For the entire PDF release, click on the following title.
"The Bush Administration has been one of the most secretive, closed administrations in American history. Our nation’s progress has been stifled by a system corrupted by millions of
lobbying dollars contributed to political campaigns, the revolving door between government and industry, and privileged access to inside information—all of which have led to policies that favor the few against the public interest.
An Obama presidency will use cutting-edge technologies to reverse this dynamic, creating a new level of transparency, accountability and participation for America’s citizens.
Technology-enabled citizen participation has already produced ideas driving Obama’s campaign and its vision for how technology can help connect government to its citizens and engage citizens in a democracy.
Giving the American public an opportunity to review and comment on the White House website for five days before signing any non-emergency legislation.
Establishing pilot programs to open up government decision-making and involve the public in the work of agencies, not simply by soliciting opinions, but by tapping into the vast and distributed expertise of the American citizenry to help government make more informed decisions."


2 comments:

Mark said...

Kimba, I will have to read Open up Government later would like to make a comment on your picture. You know... I really think they like each other. Not many long term couples can pull off those smiles if faking .

Mark said...

Follow up: A little to much Obama will do this and and that but an excellent read. I like how he emphasis bringing our children to the next level. Sadly many of the things proposed should of been implemented years ago. Interesting also how the net-neutrality debate has laid dormant.

Thanks Kimba, it took a while but well worth it. :-)