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My man JRS talks about the recent swell of non-profits being in some ways detrimental to democracy in as much as they are ignoring the idea of making change through voting. It’s very interesting to think of ISF as being profoundly un-democratic and possibly anti-democratic in that we are trying to create change in our society through infrastructural influence. In many ways we are not seeking the informed participation or consent of our fellow citizens. But it’s just as un-democratic as any other form of philanthropy.

(that doesn’t mean that ISF functions “undemocratically” internally. it doesn’t, really, but that’s besides the point).

If you’re interested, see here for more about critical reflections on ISF because of it’s process. Just earlier posts in case you’re a new / occasional reader.

And yes, maybe one day I’ll get over the saul kick that I’m on. But it might take a while. Come back in a year or two if you don’t want to see any more JRS fanboy action. ;-)