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Introduction

Involve is a new body that is dedicated to exploring new forms of public participation in politics, science and other areas of society. We have been working with Involve to help them develop online tools for network development.

Their new site was a collaboration with Hyperkit, and combined a Movable Type-driven weblog with a simple content management system and a confluence wiki platform that lets different groups manage project wikis that can be open, closed or anywhere in between.

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Post Party Politics
I’ve often spent time wondering about the future directions of Western politics. The thought that most often occurs to me is that, more and more, political parties seem to be an outmoded channel for political organization and decision-making. It seems as though politically engaged individuals are increasingly hesitant around wholesale acceptance of party lines because they desire the opportunity to consider issues on a case by case basis. This is not to say that there are not dissenting views i

Post-Party Politics: DC Style
This is yet another in my series of glorious posts that I wrote while commenting at other blogs which really needed to be told to you guys; an idea I explained here. This time, I explain the biggest mistake that the Clintons made that led to many of our current political difficulties, and how Obama changes all that. I do think the Clintons made one gigantic blunder when they took office. It’s my understanding that they didn’t attend the right parties or pay respect to the right Village elders w

Mccain and Bob Dole- History Repeating
Mccain and Bob Dole- History Repeating January 30th, 2008 1 Comment OK this is really uncanny and hard to believe, but the GOP is about to make the same mistake all over again. The similarities here are unreal. Just a little bit of history repeating. Statistics* Age, last run for president Career Military Record State Years in House of Reps Years in Senate Total years in Congress Highest Senate post Party Politics 1st (real) presidential primary Last presidential run Public pe

Party To The Decision
Jingle All The Way-Hey! Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON Ever been to a party where you haven't had to leave your own home? Ever been to a party where someone else makes your favourite dish? Ever been to a party where you meet people from all over the world? Ever been to a bloggers' e-party? No? Well, there's always a first time. As I said yesterday in the post Party Politics, it's time to join in the inaugural Great Big Aussie Christmas Bash. It's an e-party for everyone. It's going to b