David Korten: Missing: A Vision of Economic Possibility

from YES! Magazine:



Missing: A Vision of Economic Possibility
This election showed us that neither of our two major parties has a credible vision for our economic future. And that's why this is a moment of opportunity.

by David Korten
posted Nov 03, 2010


It is now the morning after. Republicans, as expected, are celebrating a sweeping victory. Democrats are licking their wounds. Meanwhile, record numbers of people are still contending with the hardships of unemployment and foreclosure with no relief in sight. And the nation braces for deepening political gridlock.

It is a moment of opportunity for America to set a new course and for a young President Barack Obama to establish his place in history as a path-breaking leader.

So how does electoral failure and political gridlock create a moment of opportunity?



We are a nation consumed by short-term thinking and fragmented political contests centered on narrowly defined issues. Neither of our two major parties has a credible vision for the economic future of our nation.

The Republicans offer only their standard prescription of tax cuts for the rich, a rollback of regulations on predatory corporations, and elimination of the social safety net—a proven prescription for further job loss and devastation of the middle class. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.yesmagazine.org/blogs/david-korten/missing-a-vision-of-economic-possibility

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