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Internet as Democracy

November 4th, 2008  |  by Z.L.R. Stavis  |  published in News, Tech

On the eve of the 2008 presidential elections, forerunner candidate Barack Obama has announced a groundbreaking technology plan showing his presidency will be setting us in the right direction.

In a promising step for a newborn simulacrum, Obama has released a video showing that he will open up the federal process to the people. As Cicero says, any with a voice to express themselves can be part of the government. Likewise, Obama’s plan plans to allow citizens to offer policy advise and comment on legislation before it is passed.