Unlike some countries, Americans still have the full authority to take their country back in just two elections. The midterm elections in 2014 are an opportunity to blaze the trail for reclaiming the democracy that drives our republic — so that by 2016, the vast majority is back in the people’s control.
Personally, I have decided to continue my against-all-odds campaign to offer an independent choice here in Massachusetts. Many other ordinary, problem solving-oriented citizens are answering the call as well. In each campaign I have found a common cause, and in each we are fighting against big monied interests and against the grip of an outdated political system.
Separately, these campaigns may sound like a lot of noise, or too much like similar approaches that have already been tried and failed. But times have changed, and when looked at together, as a movement committed to fundamental reform, we are a triumphant symphony. We have the numbers and we have a plan. All it takes now, is the will of the people.
Restoring representation is the single most important issue of our time, not because it is difficult, but because everything else is held in the balance. In a republic, we the people are the only solution.
There may be a great deal of cynicism or lack of interest when it comes to politics, but when looking at the whole of it, our country is in crisis and calling for help. The only question that remains then is: what will you do to answer?
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