How Social Software Can Improve Democracy

Posted by Soulskill on Sunday November 9, 2008 @01:07AM from the liveblogs-from-the-senate-floor dept.

Geek Satire writes "Politics breeds cynicism; politicians seem to pander to contradictory focus groups to get elected, then break their promises to everyone. Mass mailings and faxings overwhelm their staffs, and who knows if you can tell your representatives what you really think? Experienced techie and political consultant Silona Bonewald (creator of the Transparent Federal Budget) believes that simple software solutions can fix these problems and more. O'Reilly News recently discussed with her how social software can improve democracy and leadership."

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Re:I wish by Oligonicella · 2008-11-09 04:00 · Score: 2, Funny

Good luck getting the techno know it alls to agree with any model.
Re:only you can make a difference by gadabyte · 2008-11-09 05:25 · Score: 3, Funny

douchebag: i don't believe in private property.
me: ok, give me your shoes.
douchebag: no, they're mine!
(i actually had this conversation irl)

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