Hi Adz78, Your idea on becoming a polical party has one basic flaw, even though it is a great idea.
The Zietgeist Movement states a non political, none religious, no money philosophy. I think they are right in taking this stand, that is why I feel we have to take control of our own lives ourselves and in the transition make politics, religious instiutions and monetary systems redundant.
The ways of doing this are many as outlined in the orientation guide produced by the ZM. They suggest getting out of debt, ie leaving the big banks and moving over to local credit unions etc. And speading the message.
The old saying "if you cant beat them join them" is unlikely to work here, Why? because they control the power and can beat you with that they know best, bullshit!. Take the Greens for example. In a world of environmental destruction that is common knowledge, but the greens are struggling to get there party up, granted they have come a long way and that's my point we don't need to take the long way and be constrained by massive amounts of bullshit. Lets consider a short cut.
We that have the power over our own lives can work as a team to realise TVP, and beyond.
I am in the process of setting up communities of ZM people, for sustainable futures. The first project is up and running it is a 200acre property in a place called Eden Creek not far from Kyogle on the far north of NSW, if this is sucessfull this project can be duplicated all over Austratilia and the world. 20 sites are now available for consideration. See my forum topic "Zeitgeist Community?"
I have been working on this idea for 30years, my home has been built on 5 acres of land that I now fully own, I did this in 7 years. The opportunity came my way to buy into a 144 acre community 8 years ago, my power and gas bill is now around $2 per day, I grow loads of food most is turned back into compost, I pay $10 per week to cover council rates and property maintiance. I drive a luxury 4x4 that has been converted to gas and costs around 12c per klm in fuel, the conversion is controlled by computer injection, bit more expensive than standard system but very efficient.
Anyways Adz78 lets make this transition easy and efficient by pooling our knowledge and skill base, and of course spreading the word.
Do well Be well
dowell.
earth care, people care and fair share.
