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1. Build a global edemocratic charitable trust

   It seems to me that you need an idea that will help to bring together all the peoples of the world to share your vision of hope and cooperation. A big part of the problem today is that we do not see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. I would like share my vision of a tool that will help us to realize the shared dreams of humanity, empowering all peoples to build a better tomorrow.

   The base concept is fairly simple, it is a democratic charity. The easiest way to understand it is to think of it as a dream machine, an online democracy where members vote on the dreams of others. It is like an American Idol for solutions to world problems. A place where everyone can participate, where we can address problems in real time, define solutions and vote on the solutions we deem most likely to succeed.

   The foundation of any democracy is the right to vote. This democracy extends voting rights to members who contribute funds. It monetizes votes, providing incentives to donate and ensuring that those who contribute have a proportional say in how their monies are spent. In addition it operates as a trust, initial donations are invested, and it is the interest on investments that is used to fund the solutions that are selected. This may seem to limit the ability of the tool to quickly deliver solutions; however, the snowball effect as it rolls through time gives it enormous potential.

   To reiterate it is a tool that at its roots is a web site that invites people to join an online democracy. The fee to join the democracy is whatever amount you choose to donate; however, your donation represents the strength of your democratic voice. As we roll through time, members express their dreams and a review and voting process percolates the best ideas to the top, where they are funded. Projects are paid for by the returns from the trust fund that is created when people join the democracy.

   Going past the base concept, the next thing the tool tries to address is the complex nature of the problems that face modern civilization. A single democratic charity would have a difficult time addressing the myriad of different societal needs without causing conflict and divisiveness. This can be easily resolved by providing a reusable framework to implement a set of trusts where each trust supports a different cause. When a person joins, they make a donation and specify the democratic charity that they wish to support. The ability to direct donations towards a charitable theme (trust) allows us to address the problems that we deem to be most pressing. The framework approach provides the structure for the organization; each trust represents a specific cause, with potential for geographic or demographic characteristics. The web site provides a cohesive view of all the trusts that participate, and it allows each one to operate as a standalone implementation. This way you could have trusts to address environmental issues, poverty, disaster relief, even the local high school football team. Each dollar you donate into a trust account translates into a vote in that democracy.

   We now have a mosaic of democratic charities that evolves over time as the needs and challenges of society changes. The next piece to understand is that the only way something of this magnitude could ever succeed is if it were impeccable, beyond reproach. It needs to ooze confidence and execute flawlessly. What is envisioned is a solution that operates at arms length from all of the monetary transactions. When a member donates into a trust account, a portal would allow them to specify the mutual fund where their donation is invested. Approved project are tendered to the public, with the competing proposals presented back to the members that sponsored it. An independent audit/actuarial function would represent a common cause that operates across all charities. Its mandate would be to ensure the integrity of the individual charities and the projects within. The democracy, the website, is a façade, its only mandate is to present the information, its source of funds could be advertising revenues and I would suggest that it remain not-for-profit.

   Finally, the model could be specialized for different demographics. You could have a series of trusts that are funded by nation states whose projects are voted on by elected representatives. You could have a set of funds to assist the disenfranchised where monies are donated by anyone but membership is restricted i.e. children, indigenous peoples or impoverished peoples. You could have a series of funds that are sponsored by corporations whose projects are voted on by CEOs. The model is flexible and should adapt to perceived needs. Finally, the model doesn’t prohibit nations or corporations from participating in the funding of any trust accounts; it may limit their ability to vote.

   Democratic Charitable Trust - What does this mean?

   First, it is a global democratic organization that engages and connects people in an arena that is inclusive. It establishes a permanent relationship with donors, granting them lifetime votes for monies donated. It is a participatory democracy, and it can only help to showcase the value of freedom to developing nations.

   Second, it is a Charitable website, which means universal appeal and reach. It is a voice for the generous of heart, and yet another opportunity to experience the blessings of charity.

   Finally, they are trusts; it is the interest earned that is used to realize people’s dreams; the snowball effect as it rolls through time gives it enormous potential.

   There are so many problems today that are in need of an answer. This idea opens its doors to the world and asks for answers to all of life’s most difficult and pressing problems. Given time and encouragement it will implement all the very best answers that are found. I think that the biggest challenge facing us today is that we don’t see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. It is a place where peoples of different religions, cultures, and ethnicities can come together to express, share and realize our united hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow.

   I thought a nice slogan would be “A Window onto a World of Dreamers and Dreams”. I see it as a precious gem, a rarity, a pure bright glimmer of hope in an ocean of froth.

   It seems to me that you need an idea that will help to bring together all the peoples of the world to share your vision of hope and cooperation. A big part of the problem today is that we do not see the tools we need to build a better tomorrow. I would like share my vision of a tool that will help us to realize the shared dreams of humanity, empowering all peoples to build a better tomorrow.

   The base concept is fairly simple, it is a democratic charity. The easiest way to understand it is to think of… more

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2. High speed broadband wireless

   WIMAX everywhere now.

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3. Automatically Registered voters

   If you want to vote, get a Soc Security card and pay your taxes and you'll automatically be registered to vote.

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4. Document Interoperability

   Demand and enforce Document Interoperability. All software upgrades must insure interoperability.

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5. Improve Public Records Management (FOIA Requests)

   Provide the proper time, money, technology and people to properly manage public records and respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to FOIA requests.

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6. Repeal the Digital Milennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

   It is evident that the framers of the infamous Digital Millenium Copyright Act intended it to have a transformative effect on the public and legal perception of intellectual property. In the attempt to develop a fully-realized definition of what constitutes infringement, fair use, and the rights of users in the consumption of digital works, the DMCA has had quite the opposite effect by institutionalizing considerable legal ambiguity. The recent spat between the John McCain presidential campaign and YouTube has demonstrated that both practitioners of law and a leading supporter of the DMCA are no closer to understanding the controversial law than the general populace.

   With so much confusion and abuse surrounding the DMCA, isn't it time we start over and take a fresh approach to intellectual property that doesn't irreconcilably tip the scales in favor of big media?

   It is evident that the framers of the infamous Digital Millenium Copyright Act intended it to have a transformative effect on the public and legal perception of intellectual property. In the attempt to develop a fully-realized definition of what constitutes infringement, fair use, and the rights of users in the consumption of digital works, the DMCA has had quite the opposite effect by institutionalizing considerable legal ambiguity. The recent spat between the John McCain presidential campaign and YouTube has demonstrated that both practitioners of law and a leading supporter of the DMCA are no closer to understanding the controversial law… more

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7. Ensure the Internet is widely accessible & network neutral

   The Internet is one of the most valuable technical resources in America. In order to continue the amazing growth and utility of the Internet, the CTO's policies should:

   Improve accessibility in remote and depressed areas.

   Maintain a carrier and content neutral network.

   Foster a competitive and entrepreneurial business environment.

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8. save the american auto industry

   we can do it again! Create a smallish car , I prefer a wagon, that is capable to run economically. Include road map directions as a regular accessory that have
   the shortist rout
   2. the highway or easiest route and the most optimal easy traffic routs that can be instantly accessed at all times when driving.
   Go for it america! I know we can do it!
   Give it to GMI students as a contest.
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   Creative Artist 79 Years experience

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9. Leave p2p unless people are using for profit or resale

   Leave those alone or free from persecution and prosecution those who download for fun or personal pleasure, very much like the days when we could all enjoy the taping of a favorite film or music to watch at home with a friend, with no worries. We bought the movie, tape, disc, book etc and loaned it out to a friend etc. It's the ones trying to selling the stuff, making a profit off, running a business that the RIAA et al should be concerned with not the individual that justs is curious for a few hours then probably discards it or it is problably so poor in quality it was not really worth the effort. Anyway the witch hunts have to stop.

   Leave those alone or free from persecution and prosecution those who download for fun or personal pleasure, very much like the days when we could all enjoy the taping of a favorite film or music to watch at home with a friend, with no worries. We bought the movie, tape, disc, book etc and loaned it out to a friend etc. It's the ones trying to selling the stuff, making a profit off, running a business that the RIAA et al should be concerned with not the individual that justs is curious for a few hours then probably discards it… more

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10. Ten pages of vision and architecture fast

    Come up with 10 pages of vision and architecture for citizen - gov interaction within 100 days, based on Obama's beliefs, best practises, in the US and abroad, and visionary statements on twitter.

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11. Educate a 21st Century Entrepreneurial Workforce

    Our public education is broken. Let's invest in our schools, We have the technology, we have the resources, and we can change our public schools from basket cases into showcases.

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12. Create a National Grapevine for live social networking.

    We need to create a national social network that enables people to gather in live, public Conversation Spaces running on open source software such as http://palspace.tv

    Citizens can self organize according to locale, issue, authority, etc. into communities that host on-going public discussions.

    Officials, subject matter experts, stakeholders, journalists, students, reseachers, ... in short everyone.. will be able to join in moderated conversations about any social concern.

    Conversations will be supported by easy access to tools such as related maps, charts, media, and more throught the use of an integrated suite of applets.

    Citizens can install a destop application, phone applets, widgets and other tools that help them stay connected to the people and issues that matter to them.

    The National Grapevine needs to be connected to the National Database of Elected and Appointed Officials, so that officials can easily join real time conversations with concerned citizens.

    We need to create a national social network that enables people to gather in live, public Conversation Spaces running on open source software such as http://palspace.tv

    Citizens can self organize according to locale, issue, authority, etc. into communities that host on-going public discussions.

    Officials, subject matter experts, stakeholders, journalists, students, reseachers, ... in short everyone.. will be able to join in moderated conversations about any social concern.

    Conversations will be supported by easy access to tools such as related maps, charts, media, and more throught the use of an integrated suite of applets.

    Citizens can install a destop application, phone… more

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13. ensure our privacy and repeal the patriot act.

    The patriot act had many sub-ordinate clauses that strip away our privacy as American citizens. These were shoehorned in as an effort to protect us, while they in fact strip us of certain rights to privacy as citizens. Lets protect our nation while ensuring confidence and privacy to our citizens.

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14. Create a database of every elected and applointed official

    We need to know who is being elected or appointed to do what, wherever they are, whatever their level of authority...municipal, state or federal.

    We need to know how and when to contact them, what their voting records and/or other accomplishments are, who helped them get elected or appointed, who they are in contact with regarding official business, and more.

    We need to provide human assistance to people who need information or who would like to contribute.

    The information needs to available in a variety of formats so that we can all access it using various devices and various interfaces including natural conversation.

    Contacts for information sources need to be provided so facts can be checked by anyone.

    Semantic AI should be built-in to help people discover realtionships between issues and our officals.

    The database should be universally available to every citizen.

    We need to know who is being elected or appointed to do what, wherever they are, whatever their level of authority...municipal, state or federal.

    We need to know how and when to contact them, what their voting records and/or other accomplishments are, who helped them get elected or appointed, who they are in contact with regarding official business, and more.

    We need to provide human assistance to people who need information or who would like to contribute.

    The information needs to available in a variety of formats so that we can all access it using various devices and various interfaces… more

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15. ...create/implement an AVS (Adult Verification System)

    In an effort to substantially curb under-age individuals from accessing adult or adult-oriented web-sites and to encourage adults who visit those sites to act more responsibly.

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16. Require open access for publicly-funded research

    Require open access to the results of non-classified research funded by taxpayers. Extend the exemplary policy now in place at the NIH to all federal agencies.

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17. Complete the job on metrication that Ronald Reagan defunded

    The government has failed to take the lead on completing the task of moving the country completely to the SI metric system. George H.W. Bush tried to do something about it, but gave the bureaucrats an easy out. Failure to follow the same measurement standards as the rest of the world is costing US industry something like $1 trillion per year.

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18. Reduce NASA costs by encouraging corporate sponsorship

    Let's open the space program to corporate sponsorship - we could save billions of tax dollars by allowing companies to sponsor space suits (Nike?), tools (Stanley, Dewalt?), or anything else involved in space flights. Spacecraft are large and could fit lots of ads think of sport stadiums, NASCAR, BASS.

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19. cirneco, NON-ALERGENIC

    These dogs may be rare in the states, but we have two, a mom and her son. They are about 25 pounds an knee high. They love to play, hug and most especially, incredibly non-allergenic. More so than poodles, waterdogs an laberdoodles. They aren't in the AKC yet because there aren't enough of them in the states yet, they are very popular in europe. They look like an Egytian Pharoah Hound. The are incredibly sweet dogs

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20. Poker

    Repeal the online poker portion of the Safe Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006

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