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Alexander Lee What is Wrong with the Economy

Mar 17, 2009 09:29 am

What is wrong with the American economy? In part, I think it is a nearly religious belief that technology and/or hard work will deliver us from the evils of climate change.  In fact, this is a debilitating myth. In 1945, Ronald Reagan, GE, and a host of other corporations and politicians foisted on the American public an idea that we could hav... Continue reading What is Wrong with the Economy

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bittercat
March 17, 2009 - 12:28pm
I could not agree with you more. Do you mind if I blog this? (http://cyberhippi.blogspot.com) I'd provide a link back to your post and my own thoughts, not just copy it wholesale. Anyone who thinks a vacuum cleaner frees us from housework has obviously never carried one up a set of stairs! LOL! Have a great day. Jen M, Maryland
Judith
March 17, 2009 - 6:21pm
I totally agree with you. Being an"older person" I have a perspective to share. As a young kid growing up in Africa, the family returned to London in the -50's. Post-war mentality was still very much apparent. People saved items for use later, etc. Modern life has forgotten this principle - now it is consume and zoom! Once married in the 70's, my new husband and I went to live in Sweden, where a very different perspective was prevalent. High standard of living and usually, two incomes. But care was taken to maintain certain core values - high among them being a clean environment and, guess what, hand-work or crafts. Next we move to the UK where, except for a few craft-nicks, consuming is the name of the game. Now we live in the US, and society is facing a depression much like the war-years. People ARE becoming more thrifty, but there are no role-models. A rule-of-thumb I use frequently in conversations like this is "Do you wash out, dry and recycle your zip-lock bags?" Usually, the answer is NO. Quiet time in the sunshine or in the woods is important, but if push comes to shove, can you make sausage? can you cook a ham from scratch? can you turn a shirt-collar or a sheet? can you unpick and reknit a woollen garment? can you make soap? These skills are gradually slipping from our skill-set...
Cheyl King Fischer
March 22, 2009 - 8:52am
tried to tell the story of Alex's first grant. See it was flagged as spam. Guess my computer is sick. Sorry alex...Cheryl
Green Pole Solutions
April 4, 2009 - 7:33pm
Yes, the old adage "money makes the world go round" has spun our society out of control and created such a vortex of need and greed that it will take the whole world a counter turn in unison to stop it. Brought up in this generation of acceleration we were given the electric power to extract more from time, get more bang for our buck, and rapidly accumulate knowledge. Among the things I have today and value most are: a clothesline …..and the knowledge that we have to slow down, equalize our need for power, share our resources, clean up our act, and brace ourselves together. Angela
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  • http://www.laundrylist.org
  • Project Laundry List is making air-drying and cold-water washing laundry acceptable and desirable as simple and effective ways to save energy.

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  • Planet Saver
  • Concord, NH United States
  • Posted: Feb 20, 2009
  • Last Updated: Mar 9, 2010
  • Focus Areas: Environment: Air, Conservation, Endangered, Global Warming, Land, Water; Energy: Alternative, Fossil, Solar, Wind; Corporate Responsibility: Sustainability
  • Website: http://www.laundrylist.org

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judith rocchio
July 12, 2009 - 1:51pm
So, Alex ! I had my usual CBS Sunday Morning show on as I did Sunday morning stuff and I heard Charlie say something about "clotheslines". Egads, I said to my cat !! Alex's big effort is for clothelines. I have to find his number before this is on so he can see it." Nope, his card with the clothesline on it is nowhere to be found. I'll ask Information. "Oh, no," it's already starting....................Oh, MY G-D !!! It's ALEX..........This is YOUR clothesline project !!! Nice play, Shakespeare. I am so proud of you !! JRock Rocchio Communications Transcription & manuscript preparation from hand-written notes or e-mail; résumés, articles, manuscripts; facilitation of legal, medical, translator, and other resources; event planning (weddings, conferences, etc.)
MuhammadZ
May 14, 2009 - 12:34am
Perhaps everyone is aware of the energy crisis that we are facing. Relying too much on machines, where in fact we could still do the natural way, may just put the situation worse. Brian Jennings has an axe to grind. Brian Jennings is the author of Censorship, a book about how conservative talk radio is a target of censorship by the Obama administration and others. The books website, censorshipbook.com, has more details. The book comes out right before the Henry Waxman's investigation of talk radio, and also an upcoming set of FCC hearings on the matter. Largely, it has to do with conservative talk radio run amok, which is restricting free speech. It is worth payday loans and more to preserve the freedom of speech, even if you don't agree with what Brian Jennings has to say.
Green Pole Solutions
April 4, 2009 - 10:24pm
We will be hiring students to install clotheslines in the Region of Halton, Ontario this summer; thanks to our government who put an end to the ridiculous clothesline prohibition last year. Can’t wait for the ground to firm up so we can get digging and start stringing up free power. Rather than giving away light duty retractable lines, look to your local Government and energy authorities for conservation rebate $$$ to subsidize clotheslines for those who need help investing in a permanent post and pulley line or a sturdy clothes tree. A few bucks towards durability will go a lot further in promoting long term use. With a little ingenuity and a whole lot of spirit communities can take a huge bite out of their energy consumption by simply harnessing the power of mother earth.
Cheyl King Fischer
March 22, 2009 - 8:48am
Project Laundry List received its first grant from us, the New England Grassroots Environment Fund, a public charity and funder/activist collaborative whose services include seed grants, skills building and grassroots networking. Check us out at www.grassrootsfund.org. Take a look at the 2008 Annual Report. In 1997 Alex and Project Laundry List were in the report, and a couple of other times, too. His grant request got me hanging my clothes on racks - was it possible for a family with a teenager and two working parents to dry all their clothes on a rack and/or outside? We did it for two months. We were using my grandmother's 22 year old Kenmore dryer, and without it, our electric bill really did drop by 30% a month. We are still drying our clothes, as now are the teen who is a young adult now. Thanks and great idea.
Green Pole Solutions
February 26, 2009 - 2:20pm
Green Pole Solutions in Milton, Ontario has a similar idea which was inspired by the great efforts of Alexander Lee and the devotion of Project Laundry List members and supporters. I thought I was alone in my quest to make the world a better place with clotheslines; until I met Lee and read the mix of pleadings from those still under clothesline prohibition, the many happy clothesline stories, and the great laundry tips. Lee’s dedication and leadership gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams and am proud announce the launch of my company and marketing campaign this spring. Project Green Pole will promote line drying, source locally made durable products; employ students; and help our communities stake their clothesline poles as a new back-yard landmark for sustainability and change. Thanks Alexander for all your hard work and inspiration. PS: To anyone living in Halton Region Ontario who needs help sourcing a clothesline. Drop us a line at greenpolesolutions@gmail.com; we will be glad to help. Angela
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