"The insanity of deep water oil wells," by William Saletan
"American Kleptocracy" by William Astore at TomDispatch.com
Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
    An important story to help us past our Kleptomania!
The Third Industrial Revolution Post Carbon Based beyond Fossil Fuel
The Mystery of Human Nature
    Are we self-centered and materialistic (doomed mostly to go it alone in
    the world against all odds on the strengths or weaknesses of our own
    merits) – or are we socially oriented (who wish to associate with others
    for various reasons including fellowship)?  Of course we're both.
The Economic Crisis (other than "jobs")
    Terrence McNally at Alternet.org explains how Bill Greider (in his latest
    book "Secrets of the Temple") argues that a more democratic money
    creation system in America could have saved us from latest financial
    collapse...  While Simon Johnson and James Kwak at Baseline Scenario
    (in their latest book "Thirteen Bankers") propose that no financial
    institution should be allowed to control or own more than 4 percent of
    US Gross domestic product (roughly $570 billion) with a lower limit on
    investment banks of 2 percent (roughly $285 billion).  These ceilings
    would affect only six banks: Bank of America, JPMorgan/Chase,
    Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley - which
    should be enough to frighten us into action!
TIMELINE:
    2010 is over
    2011 could be the start of something BIG!
OTHER SUBJECTS:  (So many subjects)
    Single Payer Healthcare: the only way to go!   PNHP   HR676
    Jobs: WPA  We need jobs!
    Harold Meyerson  explains "federalism"
    Elizabeth Warren  explains  middle class
    Robert Kuttner      explains Obama
    President Obama has turned out to be a disappointment because (chose one):
      * A. Wall Street (and the Pentagon) have immense power
       * B. Obama (and Congress) have immense ego
       * C. Obama (and Congress) are not keen on progressive economic issues
       * D. Obama actually believes all the dumb/clever things he says
       * E. Obama (and Congress) have jobs and can't be distracted by unemployment
       * F. All of the above
    Television News:  Turn it off!  It's all bad (including, sadly, PBS)

    Political Party affiliation: Stop being Republican
    or Democrat, be "Independent"
    Fixing Congress:  Fix Congress First!
    350ppm:  www.350.org
    2,200watts per person is  "Watts we Face!"
    Oil, Coal, Gas, Nuclear Power:  Vote No!
    Wind, Solar Power, Hydrogen Technology:  Vote Yes!
    Plastic: no more plastic bags, bottles, paraphernalia "Please!" National
    Geographic
    "Working Together," by Elinor Ostrom (first woman Nobel Prize winner in
    Economics) author of "Governing the Commons," the science of
    cooperation, suggests there's hope...  Read all about it in Yes! Magazine

    So many subjects it's overwhelming...  So many things to do.
    One day one thing at a time, one subject, maybe that will do it?
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