love makes the world go 'round, or so I've been told, and I think I believe it

[foxtongue]

Essential Reading: Iceland's Ongoing Revolution.

"What happened next was extraordinary. The belief that citizens had to pay for the mistakes of a financial monopoly, that an entire nation must be taxed to pay off private debts was shattered, transforming the relationship between citizens and their political institutions and eventually driving Iceland’s leaders to the side of their constituents. The Head of State, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, refused to ratify the law that would have made Iceland’s citizens responsible for its bankers’ debts, and accepted calls for a referendum. [...]

To write the new constitution, the people of Iceland elected twenty-five citizens from among 522 adults not belonging to any political party but recommended by at least thirty citizens. This document was not the work of a handful of politicians, but was written on the internet. The constituent’s meetings are streamed on-line, and citizens can send their comments and suggestions, witnessing the document as it takes shape. The constitution that eventually emerges from this participatory democratic process will be submitted to parliament for approval after the next elections."

Comments

[skonen-blades.livejournal.com]

LIKE

[skonen-blades.livejournal.com]

Sort of reminds me of how Utah adopted a four-day work week a while ago and the apocalypse didn't come crashing down. An hour and a bit extra per day during the week in exchange for Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Everyone's happy, the money's fine, all is good. Totally under the radar. Years have gone by. The news doesn't report that stuff.

[amberspiderlily.livejournal.com]

I'm moving to Iceland.

[fluffymcdeath.livejournal.com]

Why not move Iceland to where you are?

[porphyre.livejournal.com]

Have a merry birthday? I have a gift for you.

[fluffymcdeath.livejournal.com]

Sounds like we need to do lunch.