The World Development Movement, to take just one example, is doing good work. Some political parties are, too.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Political development should start at the grassroots.
Open political and economic systems have been gaining ground and there's a good reason for it. They work better.
It's true that it's within the realm of cultural politics that young people tend to work through political issues, which I think is good, although it's not going to solve the problems.
I believe that engaging in the political process is part of being a good person.
Good government is good politics.
Forward movement is a good thing, but I always include that it's not enough, and we have to have a base where we can truly build. That cannot be done inside of the corporate, establishment political parties.
The world's been pretty good at coming up with new ways of doing things.
When times are tough and people are frustrated and angry and hurting and uncertain, the politics of constant conflict may be good, but what is good politics does not necessarily work in the real world. What works in the real world is cooperation.
The only good political movement I've seen lately was Occupy Wall Street. They had no leaders, which was genius. But unfortunately it always ends up with some hippy playing a flute.
Politically, the world is so confused right now - there's so much suffering caused by various movements by various parties and people in power in government.