8 ways to improve society when you opt out of voting and campaigning
Submitted by haze on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 18:16An excellent blog post I ran across:
Full post: http://aotmr.com/8-ways-to-improve-society-when-you-opt-out-...
When a problem occurs, or when something is wrong, we have traditionally been conditioned to find someone who is “in charge”, a final arbiter of decision making who will have all of the answers and know all of the right things to say and do. Typically, those who have found themselves “in charge” are no more qualified or knowledgeable than those who are not, yet nonetheless these false prophets continue to swindle generation after generation of people. The worst thing about this whole situation is that these so called “authorities” maintain a monopoly on problem solving, meaning they are really the only ones who are allowed to solve problems. Thus over time people begin to believe that those in authority are the only ones who are actually capable of solving problems, when in reality, as i mentioned earlier they are no more qualified than anyone else.
If we apply this understanding to the realm of government, it is not difficult to see that the current system of electoral politics is not an effective or moral way for people to actually create meaningful change in their communities and the planet as a whole.
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Below is just a few ways that I have recently seen people solving problems in their community by themselves, without the government.
(1) - Opt out in every way possible
(2) – Be your own president
(3) – Campaign for philosophy
(4) – Support or start Mutual aid groups
(5) – Support or create Alternative currency
(6) – Support or create a Community garden
(7) – Support or create alternative media
(8) – Act with kindness and compassion in your own life
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Free State Project
The next part of our journey as liberty activists has to be the Free State Project:
www.freestateproject.org
www.facebook.com/freestateproject.org
www.twitter.com/FreeStateNH
Be the Change
Great advice, but we still need your vote while there's hope to change the system instead of letting it collapse.
Move?
A bit far-fetched perhaps, but why don't many of you move to New Hampshire or another small freedom-loving state. Then you can take over the politics of that state and secede from the US or at least reduce federal influence to a minimum.
You don't need to opt out to do any of those things
The graphic says something about "voting every four years" doesn't do anything. If all you are doing is voting every four year, taking about 10 minutes, you can't blame that on preventing you from doing the rest of this list.
Jack Wagner
The Free Independent-Sun
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This logic reminds me of the story of Daniel chapter 2 in the
Bible
YESSS!!!
Embrace a voluntary Society, Bring forth TRUE freedom to your community. I disagree with Libertarians that we need small Government. If history shows anything is that the smallest governments [as in the USA] eventually become the biggest. you can not hack at Governments branches or it will grow back as it has today. You must remove it by its roots, and Eradicate the Seed!
Ron Paul IS The Golden Standard
What is Capitalism?
http://youtu.be/yNF09pUPypw
I don't see why we even need a president
I think it is just a position left over from the"King"days.
Obey the gospel(Acts 2:38) and make disciples of all men
We all need something to give our lives to. For a while at least, politically, most folks will need to either take a rest and or devote themselves to something brand new -that is unless RP does go even further...
Liberty lovers hate compromise. Therefore, the unadulterated gospel of Jesus Christ(as opposed to man made religious organization) is an amazing outlet as it allows individuals to give their life to an eternal government all the while storing up treasure for themselves in the here and now. There is no compromising the gospel. YOU can be a "true" Christian, not patterning yourself from anyone besides the Holy Scriptures which are the essence of Jesus.
I know many will not be able to hear all of this. But for those who have a soft heart or who are hungry or feeling empty right now, please get alone somewhere and just do your best to talk to God as though He were setting right next to you. His name is Jesus and if you humble yourself and pray, He will reach out to and for you in ways you can't imagine.
I'm still optimistic about liberty in the future here on earth. But there will come a day when liberty will not be found and the only way of escape will be through Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us TODAY is the day of salvation and to call upon the Lord while He is nigh. He is near to those of a broken and contrite spirit. If you are feeling crushed at all right now, Jesus is very near to you.
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14
The promises of God are yeah and amen! ...Let God be true, but every man a liar...Romans 3:4
There is already a pattern for local, church government in scriptures. People, just like you and me, people who loved and supported Dr. Ron Paul are meeting in homes and seeking genuine fellowship. God is doing something special in our generation. Be a part of it, world without end.
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. Ps 120:7
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Better to be divided by truth than united in error.
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The local church(not a building -a people) is the missing link. Help build it now!
Not As Optimistic As You
Concerning this temporal world, I am not an optimist - concerning the premise of your post, I agree wholeheartedly. Our shout should be "Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand", thus the purpose for making disciples in all the nations.
God Richly Bless You!
3 John 2
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yes! start a community
yes! start a community garden. that's exactly what i did. open up your creative potential and do something besides sit online and read about the same reformisms all day long. buy a small cnc and learn how to operate it, show others how to operate it and begin selling your stuff on craigslist. plant a small garden in your own yard, a front yard garden even. learn and teach conflict resolution to your neighborhood to avoid so many encounters with the police. start a co-op or a small open source business. be visionary organizers.
Or maybe even start a community!
Gathering like minded folks seems like a very good idea for where we are at at this point in time.
There are many "intentional communities" to be found, scattered throughout the world. It would be nice to see more liberty communities established. They don't have to be communal. People can just decide to buy land and or houses and live next to(like the Amish) or at least in the same town as one another -kind of like the Free State project.
Personally, the kind of community I would be interested in being a part of, would be one centered around Jesus but not condemning of political interest or involvement. It would have to be based in sound doctrine where there are no "big I's or little you's" and everyone is truly a brother or sister.
It would be a community where much fresh, clean, food, raw milk and eggs, etc. is produced and everyone who participates is committed to biblical accountability. Accountability is huge. That's why the Amish have survived for so long -they practice accountability.
I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. Ps 120:7
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Better to be divided by truth than united in error.
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The local church(not a building -a people) is the missing link. Help build it now!