I have the pleasure introducing, what we hope will be, the birth of a new cultural and political global grassroots movement.

Recent developments on the world stage have prompted this action. It is our conclusion that a part of Western society - not least of which those on the political scene - have mislocated part of their mental capacity, steering civilization in the direction of international disaster. Taking heed from Neville Chamberlain's "Peace in our Time", we feel we need to act now, and act decisively.

It is our vision to offer a politically and religiously neutral open forum for all who want to contribute to democratic societies within safe, national borders. For a fresh political alignment, based on true freedom and equality, and a re-statement of the traditional values of the rule of law.

Politeia want to offer an open source information bank and an active networking base to which any one can contribute from their own particular expertise, skills or qualifications.

The Internet based facilities may serve as a focal point, as well as a intelligence date base and library from which others may draw practical information.Whatever their merits, in the end these facilities will not be a substitute for political change on the ground: communicating with voters and politicians, a presence in decision making processes, through the conventional means of drawing support through public relations or - case need - in street demonstrations, and other more unconventional means of rallying support and realising our objectives.

Politeia blog, discussion forum and Manifesto are now up and running. Let's talk how we can best preserve democratic society as we (still) know it.

Cassandra.