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<big><big></big></big>[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Occupy_Strategic_Planning THE STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORT HAS EVOLVED INTO THIS NEW ONE...CLICK HERE TO FIND THE NEW ONE]]<big><big></big></big>
This group took some time off.  Anyone that wants to revive it, write to volunteer@occupyboston.org.  The group still exists as a googlegroup mailing list.  There was some great thinking... they'd meet again, if you feel like organizing a meeting.
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The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.
The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.
''[Note: 'Ideas' is being moved within Strategy. Link: [[WG/Strategies/Ideas]]]


*The GA of 23 October 2011 approved the [[Statement of Purpose]].
*The GA of 23 October 2011 approved the [[Statement of Purpose]].
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***Other Proposed Statements:
***Other Proposed Statements:


1. [[First Declaration]] 2. [[Human Rights]] 3. [[Three Tier]] 4. [http://boston.socialistalternative.org/wordpress/archives/91 List of Demands] Proposed by Brian W. and Socialist Alternative
1. [[First Declaration]] 2. [[Human Rights]] 3. [[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/%5CThree_Tier Three Tier Framework For Discussion]] 4. [http://boston.socialistalternative.org/wordpress/archives/91 List of Demands] Proposed by Brian W. and Socialist Alternative


== Working Method ==
== Working Method ==
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=== Next On-Site Meeting ===
=== Next On-Site Meeting ===
Proposed: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3pm, at the library tent, re-locate to quiet place: Re-locate to a quieter venue (South Station?) [[Proposed Agenda]]


=== Online ===
=== Online ===


*Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).
*Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).  
**Choose the Strategies, Proposals and Positions Working Group.
**Choose the Strategies, Proposals and Positions Working Group.
**Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion '''about''' the page; Right side: Edit.
**Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion '''about''' the page; Right side: Edit.
**[[Practice Statement|Practice]] editing a statement here. Also see the [[Sandbox]].
**[[Practice Statement|Practice]] editing a statement here. Also see the [[Sandbox]].
*Take an [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0%7C "Issues Survey"], aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)
*Take an [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0%7C "Issues Survey"], aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)  
**View the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart%7CSurvey Results] (constantly updates)
**View the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart%7CSurvey Results] (constantly updates)


== Issues ==
== Issues ==


These documents are active working pages containing proposed language about specific reform ideas or process changes that any of us wants to draft and discuss. Be aware that there may be several places where a topic is discussed, and that these documents belong to the group as a whole, not to any individual.  
These documents are active working pages containing proposed language about specific reform ideas or process changes that any of us wants to draft and discuss. Be aware that there may be several places where a topic is discussed, and that these documents belong to the group as a whole, not to any individual.
 
Please collaborate respectfully and feel free to add information or clarification on the topic page itself. Cite sources as often as possible! If you have specific expertise, make it known, but don't think you need to be an authority to participate. Anecdotal information may be helpful, too. Try not to destroy existing information, but, if some information is deleted, remember that the history of page's changes can be viewed through the wiki editing tools.


Please collaborate respectfully and feel free to add information or clarification on the topic page itself.  Cite sources as often as possible! If you have specific expertise, make it known, but don't think you need to be an authority to participate.  Anecdotal information may be helpful, too.  Try not to destroy existing information, but, if some information is deleted, remember that the history of page's changes can be viewed through the wiki editing tools.
Use the Discussion tab of a page for general comments, opinions or explanations of controversy.


Use the Discussion tab of a page for general comments, opinions or explanations of controversy.
Consider exchanging a few private messages with someone if that might help resolve direct misunderstandings or differences in approach.


Consider exchanging a few private messages with someone if that might help resolve direct misunderstandings or differences in approach.
If we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, our discussions can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree.


If we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, our discussions can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree.




=== Constitutional Reform ===
=== Political Reform ===


*[[SPP End Corporate Personhood|End Corporate Personhood]]
*[[Citizens United to End Political Bribery]]
*See also "Election Reform" category further down on this page


=== [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]] ===
=== [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]] ===


*[[Community_Reinvestment|Community Reinvestment]]
*[[Resource-based Economy]]
*[[Resource-based Economy]]
*[[SPP Finanacial Regulation|Ideas]] and general discussion about financial reform
*[[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]
*[[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]
*Financial Industry Reform
*Financial Industry Reform  
**[[SPP Finanacial Regulation]] general discussion about financial reform
**[[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]
**[[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]
**[[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve System]]
**[[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System]]
**[[Currency Control]]
**[[Currency Control]]
**[[Trading/Derivatives]]
**[[Trading/Derivatives]]
**[[Reform the Federal Reserve]]
*[[Free Trade]]
*[[Free Trade]]


=== [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]] ===
=== [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]] ===
 
**[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/Strategies/Economic_Regulation/Tax_Reform Tax Reform, in general]
**[[Flat Tax]]
**[[Flat Tax]]
**[[Participatory Budgeting|Participatory Budgeting]]
**[[Participatory Budgeting|Participatory Budgeting]]
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**[[Free Network]]
**[[Free Network]]


=== [[SPP Human Needs|Human Needs/Rights]] ===
=== SPP Human Needs/Rights ===
 
[[SPP Human Needs|Background Reading/Reference Docs for Human Needs/Rights]]


*[[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]
*[[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]
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*[[SPP Education|Education]]
*[[SPP Education|Education]]
**Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]
**Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]
*Opportunity
*Opportunity  
**Working Rights Labor Issues
**Working Rights Labor Issues
*Access
*Access  
**Physical
**Physical
**Knowledge
**Knowledge
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=== [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]] ===
=== [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]] ===


*[[Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]
*[[WG/Strategies/IR/Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]
*War/Peace
*War/Peace


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*War on Drugs
*War on Drugs
*Third World Debt
*Third World Debt
*Foreign Aid
*Foreign Aid  
**how it contributes to regional conflict
**how it contributes to regional conflict
**food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption
**food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption
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=== Reducing the Cost of Government ===
=== Reducing the Cost of Government ===


*Senior Executive Service (has it outlived its usefulness and/or is it contributing to unnecessary expenditure)
*[[Government Cost Savings Ideas]]
*Bring Congressional Benefits and ALL Gov't employees benefits in line with median worker
*[[Reduce Government Waste]]
*Stop spending on "roads to no where"
 
=== Healthcare Reform ===
 
* [[Healthcare Research]]
* [[Healthcare Reform Ideas]]
 
=== Transit ===
 
* [[Transit Ideas]]
 
=== Individual Action ===
 
* [[Individual_Action|Things YOU, as an Individual can do!]] 
 


== Links ==
== Links ==


*Discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Press|Press]] and [[Education|Education]] pages, containing many articles of interest.
*Discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Arts/Media|Media]] and [[Education|Education]] pages, containing many articles of interest.
*[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Other_Message_Statements_%26_Versions_of_Current_Option Original Roadmap Proposal]]
*[[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Other_Message_Statements_%26_Versions_of_Current_Option Original Roadmap Proposal]]
*[[Warren Buffet Ideas]]
*[[Warren Buffet Ideas]]
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''
[[Category:Working groups]]

Latest revision as of 19:44, 4 June 2013

[THE STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORT HAS EVOLVED INTO THIS NEW ONE...CLICK HERE TO FIND THE NEW ONE]


This group took some time off. Anyone that wants to revive it, write to volunteer@occupyboston.org. The group still exists as a googlegroup mailing list. There was some great thinking... they'd meet again, if you feel like organizing a meeting.

The SPP working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.

[Note: 'Ideas' is being moved within Strategy. Link: WG/Strategies/Ideas]

*DECISION REQUIRED! November 4: please go to the Discussion tab above.

Old wiki threads:discussions

PLEASE CONSULT WITH SPP BEFORE RE-ORGANIZING THIS PAGE.

      • Other Proposed Statements:

1. First Declaration 2. Human Rights 3. [Three Tier Framework For Discussion] 4. List of Demands Proposed by Brian W. and Socialist Alternative

Working Method

The established method is first to reach consensus within SPP, and then to invite collaboration from other working groups. Presentation and voting at the General Assembly is only attempted after broad collaboration. Note: The Google Group is transitioning onto the OccupyBoston[dot]org server. Please register with the wiki to participate now.

      • If you would like to post your Proposed Statement, feel free to add it to the list. If you can't figure out how to, leave it in the Discussion section and some one will create a linked page. Thanks.

Join the Conversation

Next On-Site Meeting

Online

  • Read and contribute to this wiki (the "Join" link is in the top right).
    • Choose the Strategies, Proposals and Positions Working Group.
    • Note the "tabs" on each page. Left side: Page and Discussion about the page; Right side: Edit.
    • Practice editing a statement here. Also see the Sandbox.
  • Take an "Issues Survey", aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, created by Joshua Sager. (One submission per person)
    • View the Results (constantly updates)

Issues

These documents are active working pages containing proposed language about specific reform ideas or process changes that any of us wants to draft and discuss. Be aware that there may be several places where a topic is discussed, and that these documents belong to the group as a whole, not to any individual.

Please collaborate respectfully and feel free to add information or clarification on the topic page itself. Cite sources as often as possible! If you have specific expertise, make it known, but don't think you need to be an authority to participate. Anecdotal information may be helpful, too. Try not to destroy existing information, but, if some information is deleted, remember that the history of page's changes can be viewed through the wiki editing tools.

Use the Discussion tab of a page for general comments, opinions or explanations of controversy.

Consider exchanging a few private messages with someone if that might help resolve direct misunderstandings or differences in approach.

If we can learn to use built-in wiki tools to track pages, our discussions can be much more efficient. SPP would benefit from the creation of a 'general' discussion page, and perhaps a number of other 'functional' pages to create a sort of discussion/navigation tree.


Political Reform

Economic Regulation

Tax Reform

Election Reform

Media

SPP Human Needs/Rights

Background Reading/Reference Docs for Human Needs/Rights

International Relations

Sovereignty and Law

  • Proportional Representation
  • War on Drugs
  • Third World Debt
  • Foreign Aid
    • how it contributes to regional conflict
    • food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruption
  • Prison-industrial Complex

Reducing the Cost of Government

Healthcare Reform

Transit

Individual Action


Links

Currently, Ideas and SPP are separate, with Ideas focusing on the facilitation of dialogue, development of ideas, and seeding of working groups/autonomous action. SPP has been focusing more on the statement of purpose and the nuts and bolts of bringing proposals to fruition, though its official role is still to be determined.

Based on: Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces

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