Yanis Varoufakis: The Un-Politician We've Been Waiting For

[azmom]

I believe Yanis Varoufakis represents the grounded, value-based intellectual of a leader who has what it takes to survive the relentless demands for transparency in today's environment of global connectivity. In the few interviews thus far, we have seen these attributes in action and they work beautifully. How refreshing it is to witness a leader relying upon his own intellect rather than pithy sound bites fed through earpieces whose source is nothing short of corrupt in purpose. Varoufakis owns his intelligence, he communicates with a passion derived of experience and wisdom and the result is a man that is capable of earning the trust of millions as a leader.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nancy-kotting/yanis-varoufakis-the-unpo_b_6644126.html

[djean111]

1. I think that Hillary's team should take note of this:

American politics of the dying old paradigm exists behind a veil of smoke and mirrors, layer upon layer of orchestrated and controlled messaging and the ability to build an electable persona to be worn by the paid for puppet. We just witnessed Mitt Romney make yet another desperate attempt to repackage himself as a candidate running on a platform to eradicate poverty only to get the cane from stage left. He remains utterly clueless to the fact that we are not seeking a persona for office, we are seeking a person. This form of political process is not only futile in a wired world, it is rendered obsolete by citizen owned technology. The average individual walking down the street can now access information as quickly, if not quicker than any cloistered political strategist. We are becoming accustomed to, and therefore demanding truth and authenticity, nothing less.

when we read that 200 advisers are trying to craft a policy or message for her to put on like a coat - THIS is why some of us want a Warren or a Sanders - someone who speaks out without consulting advisers and the latest polls.

[azmom]

2. I have to say, what is happening in Greece has been very

Inspiring.