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The beginning of a forum where we can discuss a variety of dynamics having to do with 2nd Tier 'politics'.  This will be a place where Zaadzsters discuss theory and can share (read: spread) real life examples of Integral Politics in the works.

To kick this off take a look at the post on kenwilber.com about integral...(more)
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  Jay : Gaia Child

An Integral Road Map for the political future?

Jay said Oct 2, 2006, 5:33 PM:

 

What would the political world look like using integral ideas?

It's a given that integral politics would combine the left quadrants with the right; but in what way and how?  For instance, how would a social program address the needs of society (external quadrants) yet also address the inner needs of the individual? 

Perhaps levels, or stages, should be applied to society's spectrum.  The needs of those on the low economic ladder are addressed much differently than those further up.  Integral policy would address those needs across all of society.  Really, what an integral policy would look like would not be a simple solution - a massive red-tape bureaurocracy - or tax breaks for someone somewhere – but rather a complex initiative to address an individual's needs no matter at what stage of society that person is a member of.  Such an initiative would go further to emphasize in particular the upper left quadrant – enabling individuals the ability to make change for themselves.  Idealistic to a point – until you realize just how complicated an integral social initiative might be to get started.

What is the best way to introduce integral practice into today's political arena?  Can it be done?

Perhaps the best way to get started is one small program, one small piece of legislation at a time. 

More questions than answers!!!