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[Marghanita da Cruz]

Bernard Robertson-Dunn wrote:
> On 14/08/2013 12:26 PM, Brendan wrote:
>> Democracies are set up in order to diffuse the exercise of power and to make orderly transitions between those who hold power.  Unfortunately my perception is that the diffusion of power has been undermined (by lobbying money on one side and apparatchiks on the other).  It would be nice to believe that direct action (eg voting and party participation) can wrest back that power, but I am dubious.  I am not sure what other solutions are available though.
> 
> When it gets really bad, some people have tried less peaceful means. 
> Google "Arab Spring" and "Autumn of Nations".
> 

Or
> Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (pronounced [ˈmoːɦənd̪aːs ˈkərəmtʃənd̪ ˈɡaːnd̪ʱi] ( listen); 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948), commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu (Father of Nation), was the preeminent leader of Indian nationalism in British-ruled India.[citation needed] Employing non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights, and freedom across the world.[2][full citation ne
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi

Linkers may care to check out who the candidates are in their seat, the 
parties vying for a place in the senate
- or even check their general knowledge as to which seat they are in. 
Assuming we are all enrolled to Vote!
http://www.aec.gov.au/

Marghanita
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