The Digital Renaissance That Wasn't: Cast your mind back, if you can, to the age of AOL and the promise it held. We were on the brink of a digital renaissance, where problems would find solutions in the vast spaces of the internet.

Many of us did. But rather than moving towards collective solutions, we spiraled into chaos. Instead of a dedicated space to register our grievances, we're now swimming in a turbulent sea of scattered complaints, often divided by enterprises driven only by profits.

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The traditional public sector method of problem-solving has become our greatest barrier. Even before stepping into their roles, our elected officials are often hamstrung by their dependence on campaign donations.

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Take healthcare as a case in point. Despite being one of the most significant pain points for the public, the industry stands tall as the largest campaign donor, "donating" hundreds of millions annually to ensure their interests are protected.

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Conclusion: Remember the hope that the internet once represented? It's not lost. By participating in the BlameThisDude.com challenge we can channel our collective frustrations towards rebuilding a system that truly serves the American people. An easy, but monumental first step that will lead us back to the balance of power we so deeply deserve.

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If this is so promising, why BlameThisDude.com instead of just calling it the Civil Network?

So very many reasons. First of all, problem solving strategies are dull, and politics is disgusting. While 99.9% of people will LOVE this once they understand it, with so many things vying for our attention, these topics can cause reasonable people to immediately tune out.

The fact that you've taken the time to get this far is why we call you Hero. We've got the plan, but you're the one that can make it a reality.

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