I don't think there is a deliberate effort by the "powers" to degrade my ideas. But that could come later.

I've been working on this project since 1997. Even though my ideas did not "come together" until 2009, I have always sensed an overwhelming sense of powerlessness from the people who have some sympathy for the TDG. In other words, there is no sense building it because it won't ever be implemented.

WE have been inculcated to participate in democracy in certain ways: voting, protesting, engaging with elected officials, and posting. Yet these activities are not bringing us the results we are looking for.

Building a new democracy is not one of those "approved" ways.

Remember we need only 1% to start this movement off.