Posts Tagged ‘democracy’
The Power of the People
“government of the people, by the people, for the people”—Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address This week’s midterm election reflected concerns about both everyday expenses and the health of our democracy. CNN’s preliminary voter poll placed the economy and democracy at the top of voters’ priorities, while nearly nine in ten said the cost of living helped…
Read MoreOPINION: Political Divides in Oakmont
This article identifies two major divides in Oakmont politics, which I call Maintainer vs Builder, and anti-democrat vs democrat (I use lower case to make it clear that I am not talking about the Democratic Party or its principles or members). If these are key issues for you, I suggest you read on, decide where…
Read MoreA Fair and Democratic Election?
It has now been over a week since the vote count in one of the most contentious elections in Oakmont history. The result was an overwhelming victory for the OVA Board and for the YES campaign, both of whom campaigned effectively and relentlessly for the 31% dues increase. It was also a shocking disappointment to…
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