dog bone meritocracy
The Rebooting Democracy conference is over, and my head is still all swimmy and eager and stuff. I’ve committed I-dunno-how-many volunteer hours to create jobs in Oregon, make your car exhaust smell like French fries, and make America a safer place, all by supporting the Apollo Alliance.
I had a friendly conference wrap-up chat with Nate Curry on the Bus ride home. We covered everything from the lofty topics of energy independence to more mundane matters like poker chips and an engine that runs on bullshit.
Renewable energy was the conference favorite, I think, because it delights everyone (the exact opposite of a compromise!):- Conservatives love it, ‘cause it’s good for our national security.
- Environmentalists love it, ‘cause biodiesel and renewable energy are all cuddly.
- Liberals love it, ‘cause it creates jobs.
- Progressives love it, ‘cause it fits their image of Oregon as a visionary state.
And if you rearrange the letters in “Rebooting Democracy,” you get “Dog Bone Meritocracy.” At least, I think you do. Somebody check my math, wouldja? Thanks.