Indirect Democracy A Republic...if you can keep it (Benjamin Franklin)
If you're not outraged... You're not paying attention
Indirect Democracy is a political process in which the PEOPLE control the government through elected political officials. This is also called a republic.
This is the main website for the podcast to Indirect Democracy. This podcast is a progressive, hopefully humorous (I see you judging me) and creative take on the news, commentary and look at the history that shapes our republic....in an attempt to indirectly affect our democracy.
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It is easily the most misunderstood and undefined role of the Executive Branch. For the past 20 years, the role of the Vice President has grown in stature. Yet, we still wonder at what it means to be the Vice President and if Gov. Sarah Palin not only understands the defined role of the Vice President but is she also qualified to be the Vice President? In this podcast, I will read to you a historical perspective from the U.S. Senate website that discusses how the Vice President "presides" over the Senate and how we determine its place in the Legislative and Executive Branches of our Government.
Also, there is the Global Warming Update, the President's Love Horoscope, a Public Service Announcement and the What a Weinie Award.
Say what you will. It's all about the economy. It's all about Iraq. It's all about Jobs. It's all about Healthcare. It's all a load of crap.
We all know what this race is about. It is the sticky and sick little secret that disgraces us with its ugly head...mostly at the McCain/Palin rallies. For all our blustering and all our wishes for the better angels in ourselves, this election is all about Race and is a test of our progression to look beyond appearances to the heart and soul of what we want and who we think can lead us best.
It is truly our time. It is our greatest test as a Nation.
Plus, there is a reading of a Darfur blog posting by Maria Halyna, the Global Warming Update, the President's Love Horoscope, a Word from Our Newest Sponsor and, of course, the What a Weinie Award.
GO VOTE on November 4th!
Thanks for Listening.
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The Music
Thanks to Matt Bloodwell and the guys at Megaphone for allowing the use of their song, "Not Your Enemy," from the album, "for cryin' out loud," as the intro and music of this podcast. Please visit them at the Favorite Links section or link here www.megaphonemusic.net and www.myspace.com/megaphone
Music for Podcast #13
Bob Maus – “Bury the Hatchet” – From the album Borders.
