great idea, and one that still applies. if you look at the current discussion threads you'll see a couple of posts from me as well (for example http://www.change.org/ideas/view_suggestion?suggestion_id=932 ) as a reply to somebody else's ... it would be great if others got involved too!

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"Bob Fertik posted a comment on our blog ... thoughts? Please reply here or on the blog thread at http://getfisaright.wordpress.com/2009/01/02/on-to-the-second-round-of-ideas-for-change-in-america

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I agree with Harry about the synergy between your Constitutional agenda and the Accountability agenda we’re promoting at Democrats.com.

Towards that end, I’d propose we cosponsor a “Constitutional slate” consisting of our two questions and promote both through blogs, emails, etc.

I just post this idea in draft form here - all comments are welcome:

http://www.democrats.com/restore-the-constitution-through-change.org"

Going back to the original question, I also think this is a good idea and that we should preemptively start networking for our longer term aspirations.

I also agree that waiting until after the Change.org competition to begin making changes is understandable, as if we hold out and get our question asked it would give us even more added credibility (and let our old members know the group is reconstituted). However, utilizing the blog more could also help entice more blog sponsors, and that is something I think we should consider (especially if we could get an extremely widely read blog like Hullabaloo to promote it).

Lastly, Bruce, I think you have some great ideas and experience to bring to the table! My name is Harry Waisbren, and I look forward to getting to know you more through this work. I completely agree about the need for a "social site" and have been working on developing one through the Center for American Progress and New Assignment in the model of Off the Bus (where New Assignment paired with the Huffington Post).

I'll have a lot more on this in the days to come, and I would be extremely appreciate to have your input (and hopefully support) ensuring this gets off the ground and is as directly tied to GFR as possible!

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Agreed that the process is flawed, and it's disappointing that there isn't a category for civil liberties. "Criminal Jusitce" is one of the tougher categories -- legalization is #1 with a bullet, so we're playing for #2. That said, we're doing okay so far.

And yeah, it's hard to know how much weight change.org and their partner organizations have with Obama. Still, with MySpace involved, I think there's a chance for it to ahve a huge impact -- for example, imagine workigng with them to promote future videos. And change.org has shown the ability to get significant coverage; if we wind up in the top 10, we've got a great narrative.

Also there's a very important potential bonus here: syncing up with potential allies.

So while I agree there are reasons for skepticism I do think it's worth the effort.

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