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Voting is an important part of being an engaged citizen. That so many of us have given up on the representative democracy that was intended to allow the citizenry a voice in directing our nation is a strong indication of… Continue Reading →
A few friends pointed me toward an article by D.M. Andre today. It is a powerful take down of the concept that voting for other than a main$tream candidate is a wasted vote. I agree with him. If you cast… Continue Reading →
The Occupy Write In 2016 campaign is running strong. Organizing a protest vote of one kind or another has become something of a tradition for the Art Temple Mandala. It is a parallel of the Chaos Magick Nonsense and Mantras… Continue Reading →
I’ll admit it. I’m really diggin’ the 2016 Presidential election. From where I sit, it’s pert near perfect. I know that most of you likely don’t see it that way, but it all seems oddly appropriate. I get all the… Continue Reading →
The Occupy Write In 2016 Campaign is an attempt to jam the election without derailing it. Instead we intend to subvert the civic meaning of a vote, how it is cast, and who does the counting. The meaning is subverted… Continue Reading →
We’ve all heard it. Some of us have said it. “Not in my backyard!” A refrain born of the modern world it is echoed in protests and editorials. Whether it is Northern Metals in North Minneapolis, the Dakota Access Pipeline,… Continue Reading →
You have an opportunity to experience, first hand, how nonsense works. Pay attention. Barely 3 months ago New Hughes went live and introduced the concept of Intentional Nonsense. It has been just short of 3 weeks since we discussed the… Continue Reading →
I told you so. This is what happens under a Stopped Sun. The Trumpfs of the world crawl out of our Shadow and stand like they are proud. Amidst it the Bush League has conjured up a Democrat or two…. Continue Reading →
We are a wasteful culture. Throwing stuff away is built into the massive corporate systems that deliver cheap products to the front porch, grocery store, or the mail room. Wasted Votes are built into our electoral system, too. They fluff… Continue Reading →
The Occupy Write In Campaign 2016 is a new way to get more votes on the same ballot. Simply by repurposing the votes wasted in single candidate races, contests for public offices previously unknown to you, or for people you… Continue Reading →