What is the People’s Congress? A Call to Unified Action!

[Donnachaidh]

http://peoplescongress.org/

The recent spate of corporate scandals is only the tip of an iceberg that is on a rapid collision course with our democratic Republic. Although the call for government accountability to the People is getting louder, our representatives will not heed the cries for meaningful reform until we organize into one unified voice for real change. That is the intention of the Peoples Congress. There are so many organizations, groups, and individuals working to create a better world. We all share a common problem. Runaway corporate power is preventing the free and meaningful exercise of democracy. Now with the Supreme Court’s decision in the Citizens United case, there is simply no restraint on corporations and unless we act decisively, our voice will soon be forgotten.

We are a group of American citizens organizing this grassroots call to action because it is the only solution to our escalating crisis. With your participation in the Peoples Congress, the era of global dominance by multinational corporations may close and a new era of democracy, hope, and justice may begin. Our dreams for a sustainable world do not have to remain dreams. If we gather our strength, collect our will, focus our energy, demand to be heard, tomorrow will be more than a shadow of our hopes.

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Peoplescongress.org is calling for a week long action in which We the People pass specific legislation which, when enacted by Congress, will put an immediate end to the corporate take-over of our government, revitalize and re-democratize elections, allow for a more responsible and open media, and end the secrecy in policy making. Until we reform these institutions and the laws governing them, our goals for a just and sustainable world will remain elusive at best. An earnest national dialog about our future cannot happen until we re-balance the wheels of democracy. It is the intention of the People’s Congress to secure that change directly in accordance with the will of the People and the principles established by our Constitution.

This action may persist beyond the planned one-week horizon if necessary. Over the course of 5 days, we will collect our voices and determination, present a People’s State of the Union message, seat a “People’s Congress” on the Mall and pass legislation to be ratified by our national legislature. Finally, we will celebrate our unity and commitment to a just and sustainable world centered on peace.

More at the link --

[lib_wit_it]

1. I'm not sure I get how this is supposed to actually work. Also, it isn't until later summer 2012?

It seems only T-party actions get any response from the government.

[Donnachaidh]

5. there is a wall street thing on 9/17, and a washington thing Oct 6th

I'm trying to decide which to go to. I definitely want to be in Washington in Oct.

[trayfoot]

2. I'm definitely interested in this concept!

[Uncle Joe]

3. This sounds intriguing.

Thanks for the thread, Donnachaidh.:thumbsup:

[OneGrassRoot]

4. If any of these groups could get unified about positive action...

and join forces (there are several awesome movements like this), it would be fantastic. As always with progressive action, it tends to be so fragmented and thus diluted.

I also feel the actions need to be local in addition to the DC gathering. Most people just can't get to DC or stay that long. If they're unemployed, they have time, but no money. If they're employed, they're desperately trying to hang onto it and likely can't take the time off and probably STILL don't have the funds to travel.

Wisconsin can show us how to do this, imho. Wish those brave souls would create a "how-to" video.

Thanks for the post. :)