This is a private letter only available, at this time, to invited people. That will change later - when we go public.

Over the past few weeks, I've been writing articles about what's happening in the USA with the intent to help folks be aware of how much horse pucky we're being fed by our government and politicians.

The bottom line of every article has been the freedoms we're losing by allowing the mega-corporations to OWN our government - and the world.

Some people don't believe it - some are apathetic - and some are aware but feel helpless.

I received the following from a well-read subscriber:

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Hi jl,

I so share your frustration with our lost freedoms and what is happening in this country right now. I sometimes just want to leave.

I never dreamed that things could get this bad. I feel as though we are truly living in an insane asylum and the inmates are in charge. How did these people ever get into high office?

It all depresses me, distresses me, and frightens me. What can we do beyond speaking up and voting? And in light of the shenigans going on with recent voting, I no longer trust that when I cast my vote, it is counted for whom I cast it. Absolutely frightening. And I feel so powerless.

My blood boils daily.

Thanks for venting your feelings and your voice publicly. I appreciate knowing you are out there saying exactly what I'm feeling, too.

Marty

What I propose is to empower the people of the USA to take effective action! A newsletter entitled "Just Sayin' ..." - and its new companion web site - will be a source of solutions!

(If you missed the original articles, they will be posted on the new web site.)

If you live outside the USA and are losing freedoms in your country, too - please read on,

My intention is to form a group of concerned citizens who are willing to be aware of what's happening in the USA - and overcome the fear to ACT. There's power in numbers and, even more importantly, we have the mighty power of the internet right at our fingertips!

This is it in a nutshell ... Our politicians no longer work for us. They work for the mega-corporations!

1. Our freedoms are slowly being removed.
2. Our Constitution, written to create a country of the people, by the people and FOR the people, is being raped.
3. 1% of the citizenry of this country have every intention of ruling absolutely. The same 1% that has already bought and paid for our government.

We are being terrorized by our own politicians - who are OWNED by the mega-corporations.

So far, they have:

• Taken our jobs
• Cost us our homes
• Ruined our economy
• Taken away our personal privacy
• Lowered their own taxes to zero
• Forced us to take medications that kill us - without legal recourse
• Removed the parental right to decide medical treatment for their children
• Allowed insurance companies to withhold appropriate medical treatment
• Stripped us of our legal rights
• Made our votes meaningless
• Allowed our infrastructure to crumble right out from under us
• Bankrupted our government
• Deregulated their corporations to feed their voracious appetite for money
• Over-regulated the citizens by taking away their freedoms and forcing compliance
• And on and on and on ...

Hyperinflation may well finish us off. US! The citizens of the USA! The people who built this country!

It's now obvious our government is not looking out for our best interests. What we've been witnessing this past decade has been one of the biggest cons ever perpetrated on the general public in the history of the world.

If nothing changes, nothing changes! So, WE need to bring about the change for ourselves. We can do that - each in our own business and life. We MUST be pro-active in moving forward!

With all the information in one spot, we can easily alert those who either don't know, or who don't believe, what is happening.

With all the information in one spot, we can all see what's happening and unite, see where we need action - and TAKE that action!

Articles will continue to be written and links to other pertinent, published articles will be provided.

Sections will be built around each separate issue, i.e., Big Pharma, Environment, Loss of Legal Rights, Hyper-inflation, Tax Cuts, Food & Drug Administration, etc.

Each section will have multiple articles and links to build a full picture of what is happening. The FACTS will be in plain sight!

An International section will be added as we hear from those in other countries with similar situations.

BOTH political parties (Democrat and Republican, including the "Tea Party") must be forced to take responsibility for - and clean up - their own crap.

We need to step aside from this "divide and conquer" situation and work together! We are being conquered because of our bickering over who is "right." No ONE political party is right! It is no longer a matter of agendas - it's a matter of survival!

The PEOPLE must force these crooked politicians into doing their jobs FOR the people. We have ways of saying, "NO" they can't overcome.

Participants in this project will be invited to share information they see or hear, as well as their own thoughts. The only requirement will be that subject matter be directly related to loss of personal freedom.

The U.S. Presidential election is coming in 2012, and the horse pucky will start flying very soon. We must be especially vigilant - of both parties - once the carnival starts!

Conspiracy theories simply muddy the water and keep folks from being aware of what it is really happening around, and to, them. They are nothing but red herrings!

There is no point in wasting time on distracting elements.

The truth - backed by FACTS - is worse than any conspiracy theory I've heard!

Positive solutions will be offered and shared. These solutions can then be spread via the internet, social networks, etc. until millions of people are acting.

We DO have solutions that can be woven right into our lives! We can do things in our everyday life that WILL make a difference!

You may choose your own preferred political issue and get something done with the help of the group! Courage, conviction and support equals POWER!

All this will take a bit of time. Sections of the site need to be established and added as needed, articles need to be written, regular posts have to be made, information will need to be kept up to date and a newsletter will go out once or twice a week.

Until the site is well established with pertinent and considerable content, it will need to be kept private. This is where I need your help.

Most of my readers have been with me for years! More than subscribers, you are friends. Therefore, I don't hesitate, now, to ask for your help.

I know people hate it when they're asked to pay for something they've been receiving for free. However, this project will encompass much more than a weekly newsletter!

As with any grassroots organization, money will be needed to support it. These types of projects are time-consuming and costly! I'm going to need help and some of it will be paid help. So, I'm asking you to contribute a minimum of $27 to be a part of the initial development.

I won't put it on subscription. No automatic renewals. This will only be an initial "development contribution" to get us started. Once the site goes public (3 to 6 months) the group will run on voluntary donations.

No, it will not be a non-profit organization where you can deduct contributions. The reason for that? I don't want government having any control whatsoever over this grassroots movement. And, they DO control the non-profit corporations.

My time and effort will be considerable. This group will not interfere with Chamber of Commerce - on the Web.™ Nor, will it be a formal part of that organization. Therefore, it will need to support itself.

The group will be private to start. Only those who are willing to contribute will receive the newsletters and have access to the new web site.

This is the only place where I will be writing. The Online Business Trade Journal will only contain links to online business articles, and will, eventually, be dropped - since I can do the same thing on the Chamber web site.

In the new "Just Sayin' ..." newsletter I'll continue to entertain you as well as give you the facts. I'll even continue a few of my personal stories since I know they are enjoyed.

A little levity may help us swallow the bitter pill of truth in the USA. The best I can do is try to present it with a certain amount of humor.

And, frankly, if I don't do that for myself, you'll soon have a crazy leader!

Since the group will need to be public to grow, inform, and provide widespread solutions it, obviously, can't be a paid group once it's fully launched. However, full development could take three to six months.

Those who participate with a development contribution, now, will also be able to contribute ideas, content and comments as we build. This is YOUR chance to be in on the ground floor to DO SOMETHING!

And, I mean something more than signing bloody petitions no one reads - and that get us nothing in return but a damn form letter.

I encourage people in countries outside the USA to participate - at least by receiving the newsletter.

These issues affect everyone in every country throughout the world. Things done - or not done - in the USA have already affected the global economy and the global environment. No matter where you live on the planet, YOU have a stake in this!

Plus, I've been told citizens in other countries are also losiing freedoms. If that is true for you, this project may be of help to you, too!

People in the USA are renowned for helping those in other countries. However, we won't be able to help others if we can't help ourselves.

After making your contribution, you will be added to a new email list. You'll receive your first email newsletter issue next Monday.

You will be notified to create your password to the site as soon as it is functional. That way you can participate in the section building if you wish.

If you think this can't be done, please join us and watch until you recognize your power. Then, ACT!

A few reasons to contribute:

You love my ranting and raving.

But, more importantly:

• You want to read, watch, and know
• You want to help stir the pot
• You want the truth backed by FACTS
• You know courage, conviction and support equals POWER!
• You want to be part of making a vital difference
• You want to keep me honest
• You want to be sure it remains fair
• You want to be in on the ground floor to DO something
• You enjoy reading me and want to continue

  jl

jl scott, ph.d.
Transitions Publishing

P.S.  Lack of interest will kill the project immediately, so contributions will need to come is right away to get us started. Time is of the essence, so we need to get started today!

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