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14. If it works, it has to work within the structure of DU

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 08:28 PM

Nov 2012

What makes DU great is it's open rowdiness. DU is still mostly short form analysis, not long form research like traditional think tanks. Also, coming to consensus on DU is complicated. Do we have one point of view on any topic? Who is the final decision maker?

DU can work as a research platform, bit not necessarily as a policy institute.

DU does need some media presence either way. There are outlets for thinkers coming from DU, but the personalities need to be developed. So far the only one on TV I know about is Steve Leser.

It's an interesting idea. I've thought about it before too. But it needs a lot of work and dedication.

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How do we turn this place into a think tank? [View all] jmowreader Nov 2012 OP

How much will it pay? nt rrneck Nov 2012 #1

Probably nothing to start jmowreader Nov 2012 #4

Find a billionaire to fund it. JHB Nov 2012 #2

No thanks Hutzpa Nov 2012 #7

Wait, you want a tank that actually thinks? JHB Nov 2012 #8

Yes. Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #22

Pitch it to Cuban on Shark Tank. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #11

. Hutzpa Nov 2012 #49

"For many years it was the Internet's premier cat care forum." Hutzpa Nov 2012 #3

I don't see potential as a "think tank" as much as a political club. Smarmie Doofus Nov 2012 #5

FYI: Aristus is a Physicians' Assistant and not a Doctor. n/t Chan790 Nov 2012 #6

great idea! RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #9

Masters and Phd in history also matter nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #10

You have a PHD? zappaman Nov 2012 #17

Are you kidding??? greytdemocrat Nov 2012 #52

Don't you mean "sooper dooper"? n/t zappaman Nov 2012 #56

I propose an additional idea Shankapotomus Nov 2012 #12

Here is what I was thinking jmowreader Nov 2012 #18

Well, I would certainly support this idea Shankapotomus Nov 2012 #20

Thank you. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #37

I like this idea. scarletlib Nov 2012 #39

Something like a Khan Academy Shankapotomus Nov 2012 #41

I may not have the post count to be well known here.... Springslips Nov 2012 #13

If it works, it has to work within the structure of DU Renew Deal Nov 2012 #14

Huh? I think it has been one of the most interesting think tanks since it began. Go back madinmaryland Nov 2012 #15

Close the Gungeon. rug Nov 2012 #16

Nice try. LAGC Nov 2012 #40

What are your reasons for closing that group? nt jody Dec 2012 #59

I like the idea Cresent City Kid Nov 2012 #19

What do you have against cats? Ikonoklast Nov 2012 #21

Sabotage cats? tama Nov 2012 #28

Wild cat strike libodem Nov 2012 #45

I have no problem with cats in general.......... socialist_n_TN Nov 2012 #55

Re: How do we turn this place into a think tank? Rodger Nov 2012 #23

Glad to hear it, and we welcome you to DU. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #24

keep thinking libodem Nov 2012 #25

Puhleeze tama Nov 2012 #26

+1, I have an MA in English, Ph.D. in Education and have also JCMach1 Nov 2012 #42

Do you have a Ph.D. in Education or some other degree, e.g. Ed.D? nt jody Dec 2012 #60

Ph.D. in Education JCMach1 Dec 2012 #63

Thanks nt jody Dec 2012 #64

Are you talking about a real think tank like ITIF or a partisan front group like Heritage? n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #27

A real one, of course jmowreader Nov 2012 #32

In that case, I'm looking forward to learning more of the details. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #44

We only need two things jberryhill Nov 2012 #29

One tank won't do it jmowreader Nov 2012 #33

Okay pinboy3niner Nov 2012 #34

Nice idea, elleng Nov 2012 #30

Hmmmm... interesting idea 2naSalit Nov 2012 #31

I might actually take that seriously obliviously Nov 2012 #54

Ha! 2naSalit Nov 2012 #57

Turn off the censorship and suppression of things not in agreement with the Dem party line on point Nov 2012 #35

You guys do the thinking and onethatcares Nov 2012 #36

I like DU just the way it is -- Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #38

This idea, and forming a PAC crop-up every so often JCMach1 Nov 2012 #43

rod out the septic tank? datasuspect Nov 2012 #46

Tolerating diverse opinions would be a good start B2G Nov 2012 #47

B.A. from Yale '85, cum laude. KamaAina Nov 2012 #48

There are a lot of "Topics" where serious discussions could take place -- but nobody goes there? FarCenter Nov 2012 #50

Seriously tama Nov 2012 #51

Why don't we try something easier first. obliviously Nov 2012 #53

See that silver handle up there? Pull it real hard. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2012 #58

Aaaaaaaand, we need some cats Taverner Dec 2012 #61

Put the Turd Way twits into a corner somewhere. TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #62

You're kidding me, right? oh reiki ur so fine Dec 2012 #65

Think tank? Really? Have you seen Meta? Iggo Dec 2012 #66