The New America Papers Summary:
An awakened future on our horizon
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So, what if there were a more compelling reason to participate? What if our society were mobilized to set an example for the world? What if these fundamental, spiritual values and ethics led to further recognition of the essential interconnectedness of all through universal love and compassion to make "walking this talk" our first priority as individuals and as a country?
A New Look at the American Electorate
A situation exists today whereby the dramatic impact of September 11, 2001, coupled with an atmosphere of economic uncertainty and fear, has led many people to feel a greater level of social disconnection and political disenfranchisement. This has contributed further to a general destabilization of U.S. society that is like a confused state of flux in which people continue to feel unempowered and cynical about whether democracy can ever work - so why bother to participate?
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"Voter Apathy"? Look Again
The New America Papers provides an original yet significant overview of U.S. election dynamics just prior to the 2000 election and, for the first time, makes sense of what has been obscured by disputes over voting irregularities and simple party affiliations. It points out the discrepancy between the dysfunctional paradigm of traditional voting patterns (defining and analyzing the population strictly for mass media-oriented campaigns) and that to which people truly aspire - not in terms of materialism but the intrinsic values that engender significance and meaning in one's life, in one's community, and on a global level. By analyzing these election dynamics, a shift in perspective is possible that would allow society to explore a new paradigm that elevates and unifies American society and provides a beacon of encouragement and inspiration for all of humanity at all levels of being.
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