John Robb: How to Win Any Conflict – Como Ganar Cualquier Conflicto

HOW TO WIN ANY CONFLICT Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:42 AM PST NOTE:  I’m in the process of modernizing conflict theory (for wars, insurgencies, protests, etc.) and needed to get this backgrounder on John Boyd’s thinking out of the way first.  IF any part of it is unclear/difficult to understand, let me know.  I’ll improve …

Review: Delusional Democracy – Fixing the Republic Without Overthrowing the Government [

Joel Hirschhorn (Author) 4.0 out of 5 stars Needs Updating, A Fine Start, Some Serious Mis-Steps,November 25, 2011 This is an important book, one of many about the downfall of democracy in the USA with some suggestions for action that are a mix of great ideas, out of date items, and a couple, such as …

Review: Who’s To Say What’s Obscene – Politics, Culture, and Comedy in America Today

Paul Krassner 5.0 out of 5 stars Less Funny, More Provocative–Price is a WOW,November 20, 2011 First, a confession. I am 59 years old and had no idea who Paul Krassner was/is. The more I read through the book the more I marveled at his pioneering endeavors and their continuing relevance as Occupy struggles to …

Koko: National Intiative for Democracy

Koko signs:   Even animals practice democracy! NY Times article The National Initiative for Democracy A “Plan B” when Congress doesn’t Represent How we’re getting Better and NATIONAL Ballot Initiatives Led by former US Senator Mike Gravel, the National Initiative empowers us to check and balance representatives, similar to ballot initiativesin 24 States, but at all …

Reddit Skeptic Asks for Proof

Can you verify that you are who you say you are? Would you post a picture of yourself holding a sign with today’s date and some relevant text as proof? And now for something fun: Key URLs: http://tinyurl.com/OWS-ER-HO http://tinyurl.com/ER-DIY http://tinyurl.com/ER-RoadTrip http://tinyurl.com/CoalitionCabinet http://tinyurl.com/Steele2012 The last was just a short cut to my bio page, nothing more.  …

Review: How People Harness Their Collective Wisdom and Power to Construct the Future

Alexander Christakis, Kenneth Bausch 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 for Original, 4 For Density, October 25, 2011 The primary author of this book was closely associated with Dr. Jan Warfield, one of the giants of reflexive practice and cybernetic coherence, along with Dr. Russell Ackoff, and that alone makes this book a special read …