I'm pleased that you -- and hopefully others -- are familiar with Potter's Box ......in large part because my interpretation isn't "first hand" .....I didn't have an opportunity to learn directly from him. But I am a student of Daniel Sheehan, who was a student of Potter. And Sheehan taught about the box along with those cycles. So if I err in my presenting some of those ideas, I'll appreciate if you correct me.

There are various psychological and sociological models that I find helpful in understanding the world of politics. In my opinion, the DU community could benefit from considering them. There are plenty of insightful people here, and we might have beneficial discussions that help each of us to become more effective at the grass roots level.