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Why support Direct Democracy? What if it fails?
Implementing Direct Democracy and changing the way the system works sounds bold to many. People understand that it needs support and that they are the best ones to provide it. Leaving it to chance won’t work because the drive won’t be there, putting into commercial hands won’t work because it will represent those interests alone,…
Areas of improvement for the Swiss Democracy System
Compared to New Zealand the Swiss have a democracy system that is out of this world. Reading the bottom line below: A total of 85% of respondents said they were satisfied with the opportunities to participate in Swiss democratic processes. The public also appreciates the inclusion of minorities (81%) and the strong federalism (71%) But…
What do we need funding for?
Theres two components to what we are proposing. One is the Direct Democracy system itself and the other is the one policy anti political political party. The Direct Democracy system itself requires developers, technology consultation, administrators, a committee to oversee the referendums and the marketing and direction of the operation. The political party side of…
The Swiss System- The most democratic established system there is.
We are proposing a similar democracy system to the Swiss. Not exactly the same, but similar. The Swiss system puts the people at the heart of decision making. Their country is run mostly by the people with more referendums annually than New Zealand has had in 200 years, and now the country decides with minimal…
Don’t like the system? Change it!
Why can’t we have a better system? Spoiler alert! You don’t have to read this article at all… We could if you we! did something. We can’t if you we don’t! Almost everybody that I speak to these days has some sort of a disconnect to the government. It isn’t necessarily which government that’s the…
Voting Rights Must Remain at the Top of Our List in 2024
The freedom to vote had a big moment last week. It was not about how citizens should vote in 2024, but what might happen in 2025. It was a rousing …
What is Direct Democracy and why have it?
It’s always a good idea to start out with a definition of things so we are all clear. First of all, the bigger question is.. “What is democracy?” Everybody knows what democracy is don’t they that’s something that we learn at school and from our parents, it’s people having a say… Right? No. Democracy is…
Its 2030: Looking Back to 2020
Imagine it’s the year 2030: Looking back, It was time to begin the process of true democracy in New Zealand. We had to do something about it. Things had gotten far too far out of control back in 2020/23. New Zealanders had never experienced true democracy ever, especially not like we know now and they…
Southeast Asia in BRICS Is Good for the Global Order
The club’s expansion affirms the Global South’s hedging strategy—and sends a message to the great powers. A vital region in the Global South—Southeast …
Data Sovereignty Wars Are Missing the Point
Data is the new oil. And while nations around the globe are renewing efforts to shore up this vital asset, tech companies are getting rich off it and using what they collect to fuel future artificial intelligence development. The question of who has access to the digital footprints of a nation’s …