Reconciling American Ideals and Vermont Autonomy, Hope and Principle
(A Reaction to Carl Etnier’s Post)

“Welcome to Social Democracy School”

Ralph Meima
October 10, 2008

The Bank Crisis & the Cause of Sustainability: Possible Implications
Ralph Meima, 9/28/08

Where are we now, and where are we headed?

These two questions are on everyone’s minds as Congress works to come up with and pass a financial bail-out package before the Asian capital markets open on Monday, starting the wave of opening bells that sweeps around the Earth every twenty-four hours on weekdays.

From fast-burn to slow-burn: Considering our bioenergy future
Ralph Meima, 9/21/08

We live a fast-burn life.  Our society’s fast burn is like a solid rocket booster blasting off, like gunpowder exploding, like the intensely blue flame of a gas jet.  Wow!  Bang!  Boilers, jet engines, internal combustion engines…  Fires and explosions surround us, powering our way of life.

Not Invented Here: What Vermont Can Learn from Northern Europe
(And how many small businesses could benefit)

Ralph Meima