Talk:Michigan: The Transformation Manifesto
A great start here, Sam! I would like to participate as time permits. PR Poor Richard
Poor Richard are you located in MI? Are you associated with technology? The first thing I am putting time towards in Michigan is the technology cooperative, is the reason I ask. Let me know what you are interested in doing. Thanks! --SRose 00:01, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
I see on review of your facebook page that you live in Alabama Poor Richard still, I am sure we can use your help somehow and it's surely welcome! --SRose 00:03, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
--Poor Richard 18:33, 21 March 2011 (UTC): Sam, I have a background in IT (especially systems analysis), appropriate technology, NGO support, intentional community, communication, and audacity. There is a partial autobio narrative on my FB info page. I am not good with people (Asperger's) but I like to make analyses, plans, tactics, outlines, lists, prioritize, etc. I have a little experience with critical path management (CPM). I think progressives nationwide should pick a state (I nominate Michigan) and turn it cooperative and green from bottom to top. You've heard of "transition towns"--why not a transition state? I don't see why every employed progressive in the US (and many outside the US, for that matter) can't give $10 (or $10 per month) to transform Michigan into a green, p2p mecca. We can build institutions there that can later serve the world. At some point we can attract the logistical and financial support of major public-interest organizations, foundations, and philanthropists. Unions and Michiganders can't be expected to cover the whole nut. Your manifesto is excellent and I can make numerous suggestions from similar manifestos of mine and others as time permits (lord willin' & the creek don't rise) if you like.
NOTES ON NAMING THINGS: UpStart, Michigan Upstarts, Uppity Michiganders, Michigreen(s) --Poor Richard 18:33, 21 March 2011 (UTC)
ORGANIZATIONS in Michigan
--Article identifies numerous groups active in Detroit: "Vision: Urban Gardening and Green Economy Flourish in Detroit"
"The greater Detroit area is the nexus of an entire host of progressive enterprises, notable for both the diversity of its participants and the diversity of its projects."
Growing Power: "Inspiring communities to build sustainable food systems that are equitable and ecologically sound, creating a just world, one food-secure community at a time." http://www.growingpower.org/
--Poor Richard 19:23, 22 March 2011 (UTC)