Writing Contest: EXPOSE Agenda 21

1st place receives a $500 cash prize
2nd place receives a $250 cash prize
Activist Post

Agenda 21 wears a green cloak of caring and happiness to hide its much darker trappings. By utilizing universal concerns such as the environment and the economy, this United Nations program has co-opted legitimate activism to create a many-tentacled beast that aims to get it hooks into local communities across the globe . . . by stealth.

At its heart, Agenda 21 is a communitarian system -- essentially collectivism -- where the very nature of the human desire to connect and cooperate with one another is distorted to become a system of regulations, control mechanisms, dependence and servitude, and a revamp of the global economy, based on natural, human, and social capital. Humanity itself becomes the source of all problems instead of the source of all solutions and progress.

This writing contest seeks to address the many facets of Agenda 21. A lot of people are still confused about what it is and what its true purpose is.  It is time to fully expose it with crowd-powered journalism.

Please use the following bullet points as a guideline to help expose the full reach of Agenda 21 and how it affects us. Agenda 21 is not a "conspiracy theory", it is an Action Plan. This is your chance totake back the conversation and stop this plan.

• Balancing all 3 ‘E’s of Agenda 21- environment, economy, equity. 
• Redistributing our wealth – financing economic expansion into the ‘developing world’.
• Measuring Gross Global Happiness; the 9 domains; survey questions; happiness action groups.
• Smart phones / self-reporting; the future of telehealth – electronic records, neural profiling, AI doctors, telemedicine, genetic profiling, phone sensing, quantified self, Biostamps, transhumanism.
• The history and theories of the ‘beyond GDP’ movement, and who is involved.
• The rise of the New Economists – who profits?
• ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR) and how it can be ‘leveraged’ by consumers for justice.
• Global Happiness (i.e. the correct standard of physical and mental health) and identity profiling; Identity Providers, and other trust facilitators/reputation systems, such as Ripple, for the global virtual economy.
• Mobile finance and tracking, including programs rolled out across the developing world, such as M-PESA, and the ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’. Can we use our P2P Power to set up truly grassroots local currencies which commit to enabling truly anonymous transactions, without measuring ‘giving’ or ‘having’? (Community currencies tend to be based on measures of qualities such as ‘social value’ and ‘reputation capital’, which exclude those who are unable to give, or do not have.)
• Local activism and solutions; is your community beginning to feel or discuss specific Agenda 21 programs such as Wildlands, ICLEI, and others? Has your community successfully resisted? How?
• Recognizing true solutions like self-sufficiency, which is the real definition of "sustainable".

Feel free to write about any specific aspect of Agenda 21 like a local zoning regulation or write about the broader agenda behind it.

Please see the specific guidelines for submissions below:

• Length: 1,500 words maximum. Footnotes do not count as part of the total.
• Originals Only: The article must be original content for our exclusive use as the first website to publish it on the Internet.
• Deadline: The contest officially begins on June 1st, 2013 and will run through August 1st, 2013. Articles will be reviewed and published in the order they are received. 
• Winner: The winner will be determined by total page views, the earlier you submit your article the better chance you have to win. The winner will be announced on September 15th, 2013.

Important Submission Guidelines:

• Please submit completed articles via email to contest@activistpost.com. 
• Submissions can be cut-and-pasted into an e-mail, or you may attach a Word file. 
• We can only make minor edits, so submissions that have poor formatting, or need heavy editing will be disqualified. 
• We are not able to attend to follow-up edits once a submission is posted, so please take time to be sure that you are submitting a final version you are happy with. 
• Multiple submissions are permitted, but will not count toward a cumulative page view total; each entry will stand on its own. 
• We cannot accept images, due to the length of time it takes to post them, but you may provide 1 video that is relevant to your article. 
• Please provide a title. 

 Best of luck to all, we look forward to hearing and sharing your research and activism.
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Who Are The Klingons?

"Missing Peace"
Anthony Freda Art

Clint Ward

When I submitted an earlier post I used the word Vulcan. I have always uses this as an analogy to friends because it best represents how I view things. If we could look into the future 100 maybe 200 years from now who from the fictional series Star Trek would we as a race most likely resemble? I would say at this juncture in time I would put my money on the Klingons. 

I was appalled at the idiocy I saw this last year on a commercial on T.V. It was for some type of reality show where the celebrities go through the rigors of combat. Everything was there except the guns and the death, how perfect. Can you imagine the aliens when they invade bringing that much more terror on a civilian population than we have been able to achieve already, perhaps.

We are a warrior race are we not? Is not our history defined in many ways by war? Do you think we will treat any foreign life form with mercies and sympathies we do not extend to our own race? 

This posting is another perspective attempting to share my feelings and thoughts. I did not enterthis contest to win a prize. I entered this contest because I was surprised and grateful that someone had the foresight to put on the contest. I entered this contest because I have children, family and friends in this world. If somehow I “won” this is what would I do. I would roll the winnings back into another contest, or at least attempt to, given this website or another was willing. Why, because this is what I fear, I fear that after this contest is over our gains will be degraded. At the present we have lots of viewpoints, ideas and information to digest. No doubt many of us are wiser for it. We have made an initiative and have profited from it. What is our next initiative, our next move? 

Go Vulcan

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Clint Ward

I have come to several conclusions after years of following economic and political news. I believe only real tragedy will effect real change, that power trumps reason and “Truth”. 

Why, because the human brain is a computer whose output is affected by our unique perception of the world. We each produce our own conclusions which we own and defend. We also each occupy or wish to occupy a specific position in the world, which may require varied actions good or bad. 

What I believe we lack are the constructs of reason, conclusions that are produced in ways observed in science. The testing, reproduction and refinement of technology brings new and better results. Our reasoning and hence our conclusions have stagnated or even regressed. As stated earlier we each have personal conclusions. When we do reason together, perceptions still mitigate the results and applications. Power also may influence perceptions, conclusions and outcomes more than reasoning. So I ask a question; what does a mutual conclusion or understanding look like, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights? Where though can I find the reasoning for these documents, the logic or understanding? How can I prove them correct a second and third time by reproducing the results? So my proposition is that as technology rises in a parabola, human thought and the conclusions we reach remains at a standstill. What we do now is what we have always done. We pick leaders. This is our effort to find the best computer / operating system to navigate the turbulent world. Why do we do this?

We do this because our computers will not sync. 

Several years ago I came across an article about “Collective Intelligence”. This article told how some number of average people together could outsmart the student from MIT. If you explore this subject today you may come to the same conclusion that I did. It seems to me that this works because it is the greater variety of ideas that wins the contest. With collective intelligence as it is today it is still just the “perception” of the greater number to a solution. What seems to be lacking is a scientific way to produce better avenues of knowledge and conclusions.

Later I came across the study of Epistemology. Epistemology is a branch of philosophy concerning the nature of Knowledge. I stumbled upon fallacies, which are errors in reasoning. These gave me great hope that yes we are capable, we can create better conclusions, reach better understandings. The research is there, it is just not common knowledge. It is not being utilized. 

Now comes the twist and the turn where I lose the people I have not already. How do we marry our language our reasoning with modern-day technology? Can you do calculus in your head? Do you know what calculus is? We have calculators for math. We have computers that can speak and analyze facial expressions. Why can we not develop software that can analyze language patterns, usage and context? Why can we not show visually a proposition and the supporting arguments with the likely conclusions? Do you have to understand the ins and outs of Epistemology? Can a machine do it for you? What would it look like?

Imagine a handheld device that scans a page, reproduces it on a tablet, removes or isolates the fallacious arguments and the fluff then presents the remaining propositions or arguments with the supporting rational in three dimensions possibly. Would you buy it? I am sure someone building a wheel for a Conestoga wagon never envisioned your wheels. Can we really imagine what is possible? Suppose then you sync with your friend's device and go to work using provided logic software to come to a conclusion. Imagine that conclusion is independent of your ego, pride and thirst for power. Then you take your device home with the conclusions you and your friends developed together and ruminate on it for a week or two when you feel like it. You discover a new perspective or new information and facts are provided. Your handheld device has abductive reasoning built in.

 You and your friends get together and you get more meaningful and clearer understandings. Everyone takes the new perspective home with them, wherever home may be. Your friendship does not suffer because of your conclusions and the viewpoint which aided your understanding. Your name or any personal representation is not there next to your thoughts.

This advancement or progression is not owned by you or anyone else and does not cast a shadow on anyone. This is a common electronic brain aiding in a collective thought process. There are so many ways I can see this changing human behavior. Those Vulcans on T.V. they always seem so peaceful. I think I know why. They developed the technology I mentioned centuries ago, so long ago they don’t even need it anymore. Compare this imagining to what we have today. Have you ever seen 15,000 postings underneath a hot topic? What conclusions did all these individuals come to? Who knows? I am sure some perspectives may have changed even if they won’t admit it, otherwise what an orgy of hate. 

Who are the players in the modern world and who rules? How do they rule? They rule by changing perceptions. Are perceptions accurate? If they thought you were a witch could they burn you at the stake? No, but are the people alive today really any different than those people who did just that? Do the apathetic and the willfully ignorant hold greater power than the engaged? Does disinformation work? Do you ever really know the real reasons why? What if all this muck went away? What if you could upend the playing field not just change the rules? What if every relevant argument was there for you to see at your disposal? What if power and money could not distort that? What if your contribution had nothing to do with your station in life? What if answers only make sense if they made sense and what made sense could not be ignored or given the slight? 

So how do we begin? We begin in futility. We begin with a website asking for solutions. We keep the ideas alive. We hold onto them and learn to work and develop them, to test and recreate them. We add to what we know and preserve what we have learned. We keep our emotions at bay. We go Vulcan. 

This article has been entered into the Activist Post Writing Contest - Solutions. 1st place receives a $250 cash prize & $250 gift certificate to Offgrid Outpost. 2nd place receives a $250 gift certificate to Offgrid Outpost. Additional details and submission guidelines can be found here: http://globalpoliticalawakening.blogspot.com/2012/12/activist-post-writing-contest-solutions.html

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Activist Post Writing Contest: Solutions - Final Day to Enter and Win $750 in Total Cash and Prizes

1st place receives a $250 cash prize & $250 gift certificate to Offgrid Outpost
2nd place receives a $250 gift certificate to Offgrid Outpost
It is no secret that we're living in incredibly challenging times. It appears that we have reached critical tipping points across the board; politically, economically, environmentally, socially, and spiritually. Many of the old systems are self destructing and causing great harm in doing so. Yet, this presents a fantastic opportunity to remake the world a more just and peaceful place.

It's not enough anymore to identify and blame the ruling elite for these problems. It's time for regular people to offer real solutions and a vision for the future. Otherwise when things collapse, the ruling class will surely offer their maniacal solutions if no other options are presented.

That is the motivation for this writing contest; to give you a chance to articulate your ideas for solutions. We are looking for articles about ideas for non-violent resistance, survival and self-sufficiency, political solutions, personal growth, alternative economy, alternative education, and alternative healthcare.

The winner will be determined strictly based on the highest number of total page views that the article generates during the contest so that subjective judging will not affect the outcome. It is helpful to get your submissions in early, yet most of the views happen in the first 48 hours of posting. Not all submissions will be published, and we retain the right to make final small edits for typos and grammar.

Please see the guidelines for submissions below:

• Length: 1,200 words maximum. Footnotes do not count as part of the total.
• Originals Only: The article must be original content for our exclusive use as the first website to publish it on the Internet.
• Deadline: The contest officially begins on November 15th, 2012 and will run through December 15th, 2012. Articles will be reviewed and published in the order they are received. As the winner will be determined by total page views, the earlier you submit your article the better chance you have to win. The winner will be announced on December 20th, 2012.

Important Submission Guidelines:

• Please submit completed articles via email to contest@activistpost.com. 
• Submissions can be cut-and-pasted into an e-mail, or you may attach a Word file. 
• We can only make minor edits, so submissions that have poor formatting, or need heavy editing will be disqualified. 
• Unfortunately we are not able to attend to follow-up edits once a submission is posted, so please take time to be sure that you are submitting a final version you are happy with. 
• Multiple submissions are permitted, but will not count toward a cumulative page view total; each entry will stand on its own.  
• We cannot accept images, due to the length of time it takes to post them, but you may provide 1 video that is relevant to your article. 
• Lastly, please provide a title.  

Best of luck to all, we look forward to hearing and sharing what you have to say.

Contest sponsor, Offgrid Outpost is an exclusive vendor of Legacy Premium storage foods, the latest in freeze dried meals and beverages. Offering 100% GMO-Free storage foods, Gluten-Free meal options, the best taste available, and by far the most calories per serving, Offgrid Outpost and Legacy Premium foods are the next generation of high quality survival foods and disaster supplies. 25-year storage and no MSG. Prepare today!

Visit www.OffgridOutpost.com or call us at 1-888-750-GRID (4743).
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From the Desert to Wembley Arena

Henrik Larsson, Writing Contest Winner
Activist Post

When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying,
a new tribe of people shall come unto the earth
from many colors, classes, creeds, and who by their actions and deeds  shall make the earth green again.  They will be known as the Warriors of the Rainbow.
- Old Native American Prophecy 

I’m leaving the big city jungle of Los Angeles’ sprawling freeways and skyscrapers in the rearview mirror, charting my course into the mythical American Southwest, to a place where Cowboys and Indians are more than distant memories.

It is early October. Judging by the sweltering temperature, it seems as if summer has decided to stay for a while longer. Desolate interstates and roads off the beaten track—hours and hours behind the wheel—I watch the empty landscape and catch myself thinking more than once, "Those who believe there isn’t enough room for all of us on this planet should take a trip down I40." 

Activist Post Writing Contest Announcement: Solutions

1st place receives a $250 cash prize & $250 gift certificate to Offgrid Outpost

2nd place receives a $250 gift certifi
cate to Offgrid Outpost

It is no secret that we're living in incredibly challenging times. It appears that we have reached critical tipping points across the board; politically, economically, environmentally, socially, and spiritually. Many of the old systems are self destructing and causing great harm in doing so. Yet, this presents a fantastic opportunity to remake the world a more just and peaceful place.

It's not enough anymore to identify and blame the ruling elite for these problems. It's time for regular people to offer real solutions and a vision for the future. Otherwise when things collapse, the ruling class will surely offer their maniacal solutions if no other options are presented.

That is the motivation for this writing contest; to give you a chance to articulate your ideas for solutions. We are looking for articles about ideas for non-violent resistance, survival and self-sufficiency, political solutions, personal growth, alternative economy, alternative education, and alternative healthcare.

The winner will be determined strictly based on the highest number of total page views that the article generates during the contest so that subjective judging will not affect the outcome. It is helpful to get your submissions in early, yet most of the views happen in the first 48 hours of posting. Not all submissions will be published, and we retain the right to make final small edits for typos and grammar.

Please see the guidelines for submissions below:

• Length: 1,200 words maximum. Footnotes do not count as part of the total.
• Originals Only: The article must be original content for our exclusive use as the first website to publish it on the Internet.
• Deadline: The contest officially begins on November 15th, 2012 and will run through December 15th, 2012. Articles will be reviewed and published in the order they are received. As the winner will be determined by total page views, the earlier you submit your article the better chance you have to win. The winner will be announced on December 20th, 2012.

Important Submission Guidelines:

• Please submit completed articles via email to contest@activistpost.com. 
• Submissions can be cut-and-pasted into an e-mail, or you may attach a Word file. 
• We can only make minor edits, so submissions that have poor formatting, or need heavy editing will be disqualified. 
• Unfortunately we are not able to attend to follow-up edits once a submission is posted, so please take time to be sure that you are submitting a final version you are happy with. 
• Multiple submissions are permitted, but will not count toward a cumulative page view total; each entry will stand on its own.  
• We cannot accept images, due to the length of time it takes to post them, but you may provide 1 video that is relevant to your article. 
• Lastly, please provide a title.  

Best of luck to all, we look forward to hearing and sharing what you have to say.

Contest sponsor, Offgrid Outpost is an exclusive vendor of Legacy Premium storage foods, the latest in freeze dried meals and beverages. Offering 100% GMO-Free storage foods, Gluten-Free meal options, the best taste available, and by far the most calories per serving, Offgrid Outpost and Legacy Premium foods are the next generation of high quality survival foods and disaster supplies. 25-year storage and no MSG. Prepare today!

Visit www.OffgridOutpost.com or call us at 1-888-750-GRID (4743). 
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