What would it be like if politics was founded upon empathy? it would mean a revolution in how we choose our politicians and how our politicians think and behave. Can we give such an alternative political process a chance? Imagine politicians who are good listeners, who ask questions of others instead of make assumptions. We would instead have politicians who can place themselves in "the oppositions" point of view, and who can be flexible over where the dialogue might lead. Instead of seeking to control and dominate, our politicians would be seeking to support, enable, and care.  read more »