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Direct Democracy TODAY
by Simon Gregory


WHAT IS THE SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS?
The Swiss Code of Obligations is the backbone of Switzerland’s commercial life, defining how contracts are formed, how companies are structured, and how business relationships operate. IMPORTANTLY: Its purpose is to enable commerce, not complicate it. By prioritizing clarity and freedom of contract, the Code creates a legal environment where agreements are trusted and disputes are minimized. It stands out internationally because it treats individuals and businesses as capabl
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Nov 102 min read


Democracy Breathes Best in Short Distances
Democracy, like conversation, weakens with distance. The farther power travels from the people who must live with its consequences, the thinner its air becomes. Switzerland’s genius lies in having kept politics at human scale, small circles of decision, drawn closely enough that every voice still carries. DIGITAL ID Yet across much of the world, the opposite tendency now dominates. The rise of Digital ID systems, justified in the name of efficiency, security, and convenience
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Nov 83 min read


“Why does Switzerland rank in almost every global poll at the top?
🤔“Why does Switzerland rank in almost every global poll at the top of quality of life, healthcare, education, safety, low crime,...
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Sep 252 min read


GANDALF 🧙♂️AND THE GLOBALISTS 🐉
Swiss Direct Democracy and unique political system versus globalist ideologies Switzerland’s political system is uniquely decentralized,...
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Sep 255 min read


Do you have a say in what your government does?
In Switzerland, nearly 80% of people think they can have their say on what their government does. Other countries (except Norway) are far...
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Sep 251 min read


What does “politics” mean in Switzerland?
To speak of politics in Switzerland is to step into a different atmosphere than the one most people breathe elsewhere. It is still...
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Sep 253 min read


War & Peace
Imagine a version of early 20th-century Europe where every country runs like Switzerland—not just the chocolate, watches, and mountains...
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Jul 282 min read


Switzerland Chose Tracks Over Cuts & Prospered Everywhere
Switzerland’s Secret? It Never Abandoned Its Small Towns In a world where small towns are too often left behind, Switzerland offers a...
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Jul 284 min read


HEARD ABOUT SWITZERLAND'S 🎩"MAGIC FORMULA"🪄?
DISTRIBUTED POWER Switzerland’s 🎩“magic formula” 🪄functions like the steady rhythm of a well-tuned clock—its mechanism quiet, precise,...
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Jul 63 min read


Who is Thomas Mercer?
Thomas Mercer is a British start-up advisor—analytical, entrepreneurial, and comfortably apolitical. Or at least he thought he was. For...
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Jun 273 min read


QUESTION: WHERE DOES YOUR COUNTRY SIT IN THE RANKINGS?
Does Direct Democracy assist in Switzerland's recent ranking in World Competitiveness? If yes why aren't more countries adopting this...
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Jun 273 min read


“Where Power Belongs: How Swiss Citizens Govern Themselves and Thrive”
Switzerland is often cited as a global model of success. Whether one looks at healthcare, safety, political stability, trust in...
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Jun 255 min read


Switzerland: A Country Invented by Direct Democracy!
When people think of direct democracy, Switzerland often comes to mind, along with scenic mountains, and punctual trains. Historically,...
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Feb 62 min read


Three novels about Switzerland's quirky knack for Direct Democracy and why this centuries-old system might just be the antidote to today’s political circus.
📚Three Novels 🦸♂️One Hero 🗳️Millions Empowered via #DirectDemocracy Enlightened Thomas Mercer, a British advisor to start-ups, never...
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Feb 62 min read


Direct Democracy & Servant Leadership
If servant leadership became the cornerstone of government and Swiss-style direct democracy was implemented, our countries would...
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Jan 133 min read


CENSORSHIP
It's interesting. History records that in the wake of the development of the printing press, the Habsburgs who were the rulers of much of...
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Jan 132 min read


NO to Quangos
What are quangos? Quangos, or quasi-autonomous non-governmental organizations, are entities that operate independently of direct...
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Jan 132 min read


From Titles to Functions:
From Titles to Functions: Recovering Governance That Serves the People - A cultural shift required I have an idea that the essence of...
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Jan 134 min read


Oligopolies & Democracy
The rise of “oligopolies” poses significant dangers for society and ultimately for democracy. Oligopolies concentrate power in the hands...
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Jan 135 min read


I'd like to return my toaster!
A political manifesto is, in many ways, the ultimate sales pitch. It’s the shiny box on the shelf of democracy, wrapped in patriotic...
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Jan 133 min read
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