Leo Signing in. This blog is intended to give voice to young moderate Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians who are increasingly frustrated with the constant stalemate, empty rhetoric, and finger pointing that is now the staple of our democratic system. My business partner Bill Nagel are two young Americans who are frustrated with the curent status quo in Washington and who believe that out generation needs, can, and will reform the broken political system in Washington.
Recently we have started a new venture called BLaBLaBLa, LLC (Bill Leo apps) with the mission of making fun and funny games for smart phones. Our latest game, Whack A Politician, gives politically frustrated voters a chance to do what they’ve always wanted—to WHACK some sense into the politicians who seem to cause all the problems and spare those who they feel are making the world a better place.
But first, let me introduce myself. I am 35, a Democrat, a US Citizen, a Political refugee from the Soviet Union. I came to this country in 1989 and I am proud to be an American. But I am not so proud of what America often does here and abroad. I love the freedom and the democracy that US affords people who live here--it is truly like no other country on earth. But I am increasingly worried about the way our political system is so polarized, with only two sides who are seemingly unable to even speak to each other. If you listen to the main media, there are only two camps out there: the Conservatives and the Liberals. I do not know about you, but these boxes do not describe me. I am socially liberal (pro choice, pro gay marriage) and fiscally conservative (pro tax reform, pro balanced budget). But most importantly, I believe that we need real, respectful, issue-driven COMMUNICATION between the politicians on both sides of the aisle. I also believe that money needs to be taken out of politics as much as possible and that it is the voice of the people that should decide elections.
This is my stand. I'll let Bill introduce himself.
In this blog, the two of us will give voice to our own ideas, debate and discuss political issues of the day and hopefully hear from all of you out there who, like us deeply care about the future of this country, frustrated with the current status quo in Washington, and ready to change the world!
Leo signing off.
Leo, I think I'm standing in the same place — socially liberal and fiscally conservative. It'll be interesting to see what happens next.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU TERRY!!!! You are trully a social media queen. I cannot believe how many people has seen the post in one night! And thank you for the twitter feed idea on the blog. You are right, lets see what happens!
Deleteinteresting game idea. Love the LLC name.
ReplyDeleteThank you IO, it was fun to come up with. Check out the Whackapolitician game, if you have not already. Thanks for the follow.
DeleteI wish you luck with taking money out of politics - because that's certainly the most corrosive thing in politics right now!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Simon. Money in politics are unbelievable!!! Every election breaks another record. And for what!!! How much can be done if that money went to good causes instead of being wasted on ads!
DeleteAnd thanks for wishing us luck. We hope to make money on this game, but mostly we are having fun!
Very interesting collaboration you have here, guys. It's long past the time for reasonable people from both parties to come together, explain each other's position as lucidly and as factually as possible, and find common ground. Looking forward to reading your conversations here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emmanuel. I think that in this see of mud slinging and empty rhetoric, real conversations make a real difference. Too many of us, moderates on both sides of the aisle sit quietly whatching the spectacle and cringing. But the world is changed by those who show up, and it is about time that people with common sense show up! Pass it on and thanks for the follow!
DeleteTaking money out of politics will be very hard thing to do ... these days thats one of motivation to join politics.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, but I would argue that if that the motivation, we are motivating the WRONG people. If money is taken out of politics, we can focus on content!
DeleteThe idea that there are only two schools of thought when it comes to political philosophy is demonstrably ludicrous. The system in the US is nothing more than a two party dictatorship and sadly the only way that will change is to stop the system of political donations. In every other Western democracy they'd be considered corporate bribery. Why? Because that's exactly what they are.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your venture, guys. I think you'll need.
I like your point, Jpw that "The system in the US is nothing more than a two party dictatorship." I agree with you about the money--the corporate donations should stop!!!!
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