Not since the very beginnings of our democracy have we had an opportunity, as a people, to come together as we once did in small town hall meetings all across this country to speak with one, deliberative voice.

Our present "representative" party structure -- and I speak of one party structure because both the Democratic and Republican parties operate basically under the same party structured -- has developed as a natural consequence to a population growth that made small, individual town meetings impossible. But now, as Bob Dylan ofttimes laments, "Things have changed". The Internet, if structured correctly, can give "the people" back their voice at their own local party level so they can once again speak with a clear, deliberative voice.

The problem is, party leaders have no interest in using the Internet for this purpose. Allowing party members to communicate with themselves at the netroot level could change the present power matrix within the party itself.  The mere threat of a "possible" change in the party power matrix is enough to stop party leaders from pursuing such a course.

No, if we, the people, want our voices to be heard, as they once were at the local party level, we must pick up the tool of the Internet and get the job done ourselves. Once the people's voice is hear at the local party level, the national party will make the right decision.

To find out more, please go to The National Online Party and drop me a line, or post a comment.