6 - 12  - '17

"US for us"
-->> Please react; respond!
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Our initial reaction:
"Mother US..A  for all of us children....."!!
Need for a new party that cares for people, rather than power?!    |:-}.

5 / 1 / 17

Social ILLs

A) ~ Solutions/Resolution (along lines similar to the management of Medical Disorders by the Health Professionals)


1 Immediate relief/help (e.g. Soup Kitchens, Homeless Shelters..)
2 Long term solutions - Find root causes and implement right kind of GRASS ROOTS actions that establish a new order (replacing a chronic state of DISORDER! )

3 Change through PEACEFUL, COOPERATIVE movements led by a new type of CONSENSUS-building LEADERSHIP
4 Working in tandem with governments at every level
5 Invite suggestions/comments for practical solutions to common social ills
6 Consolidate, share and learn from the existing good projects which have devised new effective REMEDIES
7 Apply these useful experiences to all the new projects

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B) ~ One important PROJECT  (By way of example) :

In an advanced country like America( w/ its Information Age advantage ) --->>
Modern, small-scale, local outfits for simple, everyday CONSUMER GOODS( "COTTAGE INDUSTRIES" ) ~~ 
...like clothes, shoes, furniture, nutritious snacks, produce from neighborhood vegetable gardens, etc

1 HELP from 
a) Government subsidies
b) General foundations
c)  "TRUSTEESHIP funds" created and managed by the rich, compassionate individuals. These good Samaritans instinctively believe in acting as people's guardians and TRUSTEES. Unlike some self-absorbed individuals, they appreciate the part played by their fellowmen/women in their lives.

2 Training of Community leaders and business coordinators
3 Distribution Channels 
   a) Co-op stores 
   b) Established retailers like Walmart, Amazon.... (Guidance, support, encouragement...)


4 Support of local community organizations

5 Comments, suggestions from trained Social Workers, community organizers, Chambers of commerce/business community, retired managers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, professionals, academics, foundations, unions, retired government officials/politicians, retired police and military officers, religious organizations......

6 Regular, frequent TOWN HALL meetings of local citizens, including youth and elders ( ~~establishing a parallel TOWN HALL government?! )

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Impact of "Dynamic, Soothing" Expressions symbolizing
Hope & Progress ( also good for TWITTERIAN Expressions/"Impressions"! ) :

GRASS ROOTS - SOLUTIONS -   - PEACEFUL, COOPERATIVE steps - REMEDIES - PROJECTs -  COTTAGE INDUSTRIES(Local, cooperative, small-scale, manufacturing businesses) - HELP - TRUSTEESHIP - TOWN HALL MEETINGS - Last but not least; Supportive, PARALLEL GOVERNMENT!:)
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Urgent NEED of the hour --->> ACTION rather than words!

What say you?       ?.!.!         |:-}.
 

3/30/17

"Discussion Points" for a Complementary/Complimentary TOWN HALL Government"

1 What Citizens--Alone or in Groups--can do for US/World?
2 Disseminate factual information/ Avoid Fake News
3 Respect and listen to those who are doing good work for the Common Cause
4 Concept/Project: The richest and the poorest counties of every state become Sister Counties"
5 Concept/Project: Create Groups consisting of Talented Students and their families everywhere
6 Concept/Project: Application of "Sustainability Sciences" for Working Poor all across the globe
7 Support people creating their own "Grassroots Groups" that go to the roots of society's ills and search fundamental solutions (Ref 4)
8 .....9.......................?!


Contact?

1 Caring, objective experts
2 Retirees (academics, professionals, business people, social workers, politicians....)
3 Unemployed
4 Creative people
5....6...7................................?! 

 11/21/ '16

SUGGESTION:

1 "Fact Check" +
2 Facts and Information related to "Public-Interest Damage Control"* +
3 "Citizen Poll Booths"*

MANAGED under one roof by a GROUP of NON-PROFITS

*Details later

6-21-15

Talk - Act

Under this heading, we can share our ideas and concrete suggestions for action. Numbering them can help in having an ongoing dialog on any issue-current or past. By way of example:

1 In your community, are you  familiar with any popular, constructive, non-partisan efforts to solve local or national issues?

2 Do you know the names of some objective, capable journalists in your area?

3 What is the cause of unemployment in your community?

4 How can we find out if young people have sufficient opportunity to express and share their concerns or opinions? 

5 Why is there a such a high incidence of sexual assault on college campuses? 

6 5% of world population American; 25% of world prison population American.Why?

.....Let us continue this Q&A or dialog. Please add more to the list.

6 - 21 - 15

As health care professionals, we have some specific issues in mind. Before we write about it, a brief note about one parallel thought.

Of course, we face many challenges but this big country of ours has such a diversity of talent! Apart from participating in an ongoing debate related to the "Talk - Act" described above, how if                  people would also write or suggest something from their life and work experience? Obviously, direct input of citizens does promote a participatory democracy. It can certainly go a long way in solving our local or national issues.

As for us, in view of our background, we plan to make a survey of people's experience of dealing with health personnel and variety of health facilities. By listening to the patients, the families and the public, everyone benefits. Please see:

www.patientlistening.com

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6 - 21 - 15

As health care professionals, we plan to make informal surveys of people's experience of health care providers--personally and online. Listening patiently to the patients, their families and the public at large can help everyone.

Please see:
www.patientlistening.com

We all know that the health care issue is a major challenge not only for America but the whole world. But then, there are many other challenges as well. Luckily here in America, we have experts in every field. How if everyone shared his or her experience or expertise through this forum? Obviously, direct input of citizens promotes a participatory democracy which goes a long way in helping solve our local or national issues.


6-22-15

Talk-Act Forum

Under this heading, we can share philosophical as well as practical ideas. Let us hope that ultimately these efforts lead to some concrete actions. Isn't it time that for society's ills, we start devising more curative measures, rather than taking credit for stoop-gap symptomatic relief?  

To start the ball rolling, here are some issues for our "think-tank":

1 In your community, are you  familiar with any popular, constructive, non-partisan efforts to solve local or national issues?

2 Do you know the names of some objective, capable journalists in your area?

3 What are the causes of unemployment in your community?

4 How do we ask the youth if they are satisfied the way they can share or express their concerns or opinions on matters that are personal or general? 

5 Why is there a such a high incidence of sexual assault on college campuses? 

6 In terms of the world, the American population is 5% but its global share of the prison population is 25 %. Why?

.....Let us continue this Q&A or dialog. Please add more to the list.

(Items are numbered for a convenient reference to any future discussion.)

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As health care professionals, we plan to make informal surveys of people's experience of health care providers--personally and online. Listening patiently to the patients, their families and the public at large can help everyone.

Please see:
www.patientlistening.com

We all know that the health care issue is a major challenge not only for America but the whole world. But then, there are many other challenges as well. Luckily here in America, we have experts in every field. How if everyone shared his or her experience or expertise through this forum? Obviously, direct input of citizens promotes a participatory democracy which goes a long way in helping solve our local or national issues.

9 - 22 - 16  /    9 -25 - 16

Charlotte Challenge
Stop destruction/ Begin Construction...!


( Apart from peaceful protests etc, concurrent, constructive actions)

1 Immediate meeting of the area citizens (Black/White/Others); 
   especially, invite MULTIRACIAL couples/ colleagues from 
   work-place/ sports/ entertainment world/ place of worship/ ... 
2 Prepare summary of concrete, positive accomplishments of 
   the "good" NGO's--especially from the neighborhoods
3 Think of ways to support these "good NGO's"
4 Develop immediate projects for needy children and their families
5 Develop new small businesses that meet simple everyday needs/  
   demands of the community (Demand/Supply economic formula!)
   Encourage local entrepreneurs 
6 Approach local churches, corporations, academia and community
   leaders for guidance
7 Especially, make the youth/seniors/ex-inmates/ex-drug dealers..
   part of this movement
8 Have a lottery/lucky-draw for "Positively contributing youth"?
9 Consult President Carter for a National/International perspective
   on the economic, political, cultural...issues

Less of talk/More of work
Less confrontation/More cooperation
Less of government/More of community participation
More and more of King/Chavez/Mother Teresa/Gandhi and
  less and less of.......
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Along same line, please see:

http://wedecideforus.blogspot.com/2016/09/9-20-16-sign-on-highway-of-life.html

9 - 20 - 16

Right TIME in LIFE
What is the right TIME in LIFE for constructive action?

General:

1 Everyone experiences happy/unhappy feelings (major/minor), depending on individual
   circumstances
2 Everyone has empathy or sympathy for others, again depending on individual circumstances
3 In everyday life, we interact and share our thoughts and feelings in person--and online. Such 
  "Moments of Humane Oneness" create true happiness as all the superficiality disappears. Nothing is
  any more fake or artificial! In this fast paced "me-world", don't we need new solutions?
  For too long, haven't we postponed thinking about such obvious issues?

No empty words; instead, a few ( 5 ) concrete actions:

1 Form groups of college students to talk about studies, jobs; practical solutions
2 Form groups from Private and government offices...AND --> How about co-workers selecting
   and helping talented colleagues (good abilities/potential) for a fast-trek development in their
   current field of work? OR they can help such promising individuals for higher education and more    challenging careers in other professions. The selected lucky few, on achieving success, should and    would hold hands of their past colleagues and help them  improve their work conditions or overall
   quality of life for their families and so on!
   Utopian? Impractical? Why not discuss/try?
3 Another "crazy" idea! (ideal?)--> Form groups of African-American students; encourage and
   support them to devise simple, local plans to help poor, needy students in Africa
4 Local surveys of citizens on how to improve physical and mental health care, e.g. how health-
   givers and "health-takers" can benefit from each others' experience and wisdom

5 Grass-roots Philosophy/"Politics" of organizing more constructive and cooperative actions to
   address local, state and national issues.........

A few questions for local communities or neighborhoods:
     
      1 What is the extent of poverty in your area?
      2 How many children go to bed hungry?
      3 What do you think is the standard of education in your community?
      4 How to contact thoughtful, dynamic teachers?
      5 Which are the known NGO's in your area? How do we contact some of
         their leaders?
      6 In the context of national and state problems, what kind of controversial
         issues you face locally in your area?
         Are people interested in state, national and international issues?
      7 How is healthcare in your area?
      8 In terms of daily life, culture etc, is there any tension between the
         traditional and the modern?
      9 What are the current breaking/heartbreaking news locally in your area?

         (10 We hope the questions did not tire you? How many intellectuals you
           know who won't be tired by such questions?) /;O).

         ( More later. You are welcome to suggest your own questions.
           Only serious questions, please! Only your "well-respected
           editor" has the right to be funny! Don't you ever forget that
           this is not a true democracy! Muted voices? Ask Trumputin!!   /;o).

The key is to develop an atmosphere of genuine concerns for the Common Good and build temples of
True Democracy!_-->A new Universal Faith! 
Surely, there are good people everywhere and undoubtedly, they have many simple, practical ideas! Let us all share them!
Also, why not approach leading local corporations, foundations and NGO's for help/"guidance"?
This naturally leads to one question:how can an INDIVIDUAL be part of these concrete, new dynamic ideas and actions?  
Let us all come up with an answer/s to this PRACTICAL QUESTION!      |:-}.
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