Thanks Bill

I am not popular because I am promoting an alternative democracy. Most of my articles somehow link to that cause.

I believe that, deep down inside, most of us believe that western democracy is the only good way to govern. So we don't want to consider any alternative.

Another downside to my system is that it requires we--the people--to build it. This means sacrificing a few hours and working with neighbors we don't know. Many people just do not want to go there.

At times, I have been snarky, suggesting that we have been inculcated to think in this way. People don't like to be told that their value systems have been subtly influenced by outside forces. While there is some truth here, the snarkiness does not help my cause. But being gentle has not worked either.

I've been working on this project since 1997. I have put it on the shelf for several years at a time. A natural time to put it on the shelf was February 2022. I tried some new things out; they did not work; it's time to go back to work.

But old age is catchy up to me: I have lost too much stamina to put in an 8-hour shift. So I'm retired with some part-time work and volunteer time. I continue to put in a few hours a day into the TDG. But I choose the hours.

Thanks for your encouragement. Currently I have a handful of Medium readers who seem to understand what I am doing here.