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If you enjoy political discussion on topics pertaining to Permaculture - this is the group for you!
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Latest Activity: Nov 8
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--This site IS NOT a "political activism" site.
--EXPECT differing opinions and don't be surprised when not everyone agrees with you. Such is the way of politics.
--This Group may or may not work long term but we won't know until we try.
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Discussion Forum
US Chamber of Commerce Had Changed Its Stance on Climate Change! 1 Reply
The Yes Men Pull Off Prank Claiming US Chamber of Commerce Had Changed Its Stance on Climate Change The business community got a shock on Monday when its leading advocacy group appeared to make a ...
Tagged: yes men, commerce, climate
Started by Ericka Cero Wood. Last reply by Rob Oct 25.
World Forestry Congress? 1 Reply
I get updates from the Frankentrees group, this is a blog post regarding the "World Forestry Congress." It is not just about GMO food anymore! Do we want a GMO PLANET? ~Ericka World Forestry Congr...
Tagged: plantations, trees, GMO
Started by Ericka Cero Wood. Last reply by Anne Goldfeld Oct 21.
Dept of Justice, Dept of Ag: Monsanto Antitrust Concerns 1 Reply
Potentially great news: both the DoJ and DoA are investigating potentially anti-competitive practices by Monsanto. This investigation won't stop them - remember that Monsanto has many, many well-pl...
Started by Rob. Last reply by TERRI LARSEN Oct 12.
The Future of Food 2 Replies
If you subscribe to Dish Network ( which is far superior to Cox and Direct TV with their programming, check the channels 9400 through 9415 for intelligent programs.) Free Speech TV 9415 is running ...
Started by Chris Allsopp. Last reply by Chris Allsopp Oct 2.
Organic Consumers Association
A few months ago I signed up for the online newsletter from the Organic Consumers Association and have found it to be very informative. For anyone who likes to mix their gardening with their politi...
Started by Chris Allsopp Sep 23.
The Power Of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil 1 Reply
I just saw this movie on the web the other day. I thought it was great and applies a lot to what people are trying to do within this group. Video IMDb description
Tagged: Permaculture, Peak Oil, Cuba
Started by John McSheffrey. Last reply by John McSheffrey Jun 19.
Money Sharing - Can it work Here? 1 Reply
Migrants using money sharing in hard times by Daniel González - May. 29, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic Blanca Cordero fell and injured her back this year, putting her out of work for four mo...
Tagged: currency, alternative, open, sharing, money
Started by TERRI LARSEN. Last reply by TERRI LARSEN May 30.
Peak Oil 7 Replies
Okay, I figured I'd put this into the Politics forum since there seems to be a lot of people with differing opinions, but I came across a website just two days ago after watching a documentary that...
Started by Tom Hansen. Last reply by Charles Calbom May 22.
May Day 2009 do you know where your comrades are at? 1 Reply
Happy International Workers Day. I include The United States of America not officially recognizing this wonderful day as more evidence that our Gov. tries to manipulate our mass consiousness. Don'...
Started by Charles Calbom. Last reply by Charles Calbom May 1.
LOOK TO EVO 2 Replies
Are we all aware of Evo Morales and the Movement to Socialism party in Bolivia? The agrarian reforms in Cuba nessesitated by the cessation of Soviet oil imports in the 90's? The community involved ...
Started by Charles Calbom. Last reply by Andrew Martin Schreiber Apr 28.
futility 4 Replies
Friends it is tough to shout into the wilderness. I only spoke at the park one time. I talked to a couple of people, but my overall feeling was futility. Besides with the events of the past few wee...
Started by Charles Calbom. Last reply by Kenny Apr 17.
Happy Tax Day, at least for some! 1 Reply
Only ONE of the ten companies listed below has NOT set up offshore accounts to avoid their taxes. Click here to find out which one. AIG * American Express * Bank of America * Comcast * Coca-Cola *...
Tagged: offshore, corporations, tax
Started by Ericka Cero Wood. Last reply by Charles Calbom Apr 16.
Info on the Mesa "We Surround Them" Group 1 Reply
These groups are meeting all over the valley, this one is in Mesa, sounds very interesting: Announcing a new Meetup for "We Surround Them" Arizona! What: Mesa Public Library When: April 11, 2009...
Started by Sue Wefel. Last reply by Charles Calbom Apr 13.
Tea Party to protest taxes April 15th 2 Replies
At the State Capitol, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Its a start.
Started by Sue Wefel. Last reply by Sue Wefel Apr 6.
The Common Good Bank
There is a new system of banking being developed in Massachusetts, called the Common Good Bank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNPT_bC4iEQ would like to hear what you all think of this system, it...
Tagged: permaculture, financial, bank, good, common
Started by TERRI LARSEN Mar 27.
Here is how the Tarp Funds are being Spent...Hang onto your Hat, it is an Ugly Ride. 4 Replies
"Last month, the Huffington Post’s Sam Stein reported that three days after Bank of America accepted $25 billion in TARP funds, it hosted a conference call with movement conservatives and business ...
Started by TERRI LARSEN. Last reply by TERRI LARSEN Mar 3.
Citizen Lobbying 3 Replies
Greetings Friends, I attended a workshop tonight on Citizen Lobbying presented by the Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce. I was surprised to find out that it is possible for any private citizen or ...
Tagged: lobbying, citizen, legislators, state
Started by TERRI LARSEN. Last reply by Charles Calbom Feb 27.
Tired of Being Robbed by Your Government? Here's an Idea....
http://openmoney.ning.com/video/the-money-masters- Best taken in bites, this is a fascinating, comprehensive history of the creation of money and the mess we are in now, this video speaks for its...
Tagged: federal, reserve, credit, banks, money
Started by TERRI LARSEN Feb 26.
Gun Control Failure? Or not... 5 Replies
Just wanted to share this with you all, I found out it is a hoax. See the real story below: "I thought you all would like to see the now available data from Down Under: It has now been one year (...
Started by TERRI LARSEN. Last reply by TERRI LARSEN Feb 16.
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