6 Steps to Simpol
SIMPOL’S 6 STEPS TO A BETTER WORLD
Simpol is a very simple and exciting idea. Together we can bring about the necessary solutions to our global problems.
Step 1 – The world’s current problems
Step 2 – Simpol in a nutshell
Step 3 – What Simpol has achieved so far
Step 4 – What can I do?
Step 5 – Is Simpol being realistic?
Step 6 – Living in a ‘Simpol world’
Step 1 – The World’s current problems
We recognise that the current competitive global marketplace dictates government policy and not the other way round. This is causing the world more and more problems.
The technological solutions already exist, what’s needed is the political solution.
Step 2 – Simpol in a nutshell
Simpol supporters known as “Adopters” are a growing community of people around the world. We use our votes in a new way to drive governments to co-operate with each other to solve global problems.
Simpol is short for the “Simultaneous Policy” i.e. policies implemented globally and simultaneously.
We are not a political party. Instead we use our votes as a tool to bring about a political process for change; one that is open to everyone.
Simpol argues that only a fair policy that creates a truly level playing field for all countries and does not hold the $ as the number one priority, can give us the world most of us want to live in. Together, we are beginning to make this policy a living, breathing reality.
Step 3 – What Simpol has achieved so far?
Simpol has seen great success in a short space of time. This is because it puts political power in the hands of the people. By joining together to use our votes across national borders, we have a practical way of taking us where we want to go.
Presently, there are Simpol Adopters in over 70 countries; 3 incorporated national organisations and an increasing number of politicians around the world who have signed the Simpol Pledge.
In the UK 27 MP’s from all the main parties and countless parliamentary candidates have already signed the Simpol Pledge.
In 2005, Adopters started a global process for developing the policies to be included in Simpol; the policies needed to solve global problems. Adopters can propose their own policies and these are refined and voted upon annually. Simpol is global self-governance in action! So why not get involved?
We also held our first Global Co-operation Street Party (click for short film) in Brighton. It was a wonderful day of music, dance, theatre and community. We are planning for many more around the world to connect us together in a spirit of global co-operative action.
Step 4 – What can I do?
Firstly, Adopt Simpol. That means you put strong electoral pressure on politicians to support Simpol. You are saying: “I will vote in all future elections for any parliamentary candidate – within reason – who has signed the Simpol Pledge, or if I have a party preference, I want my preferred candidate to sign the Pledge.” Before you know it, politicians’ Pledges start coming in fast and furious. With many parliamentary seats, and even entire elections, often hanging on a very small number of votes, politicians who don’t take part in creating our people-centered global democracy, risk losing votes to those who do.
Simpol helps you to punch above your weight. So, Adopt Simpol and Multiply! Why not have a conversation about Simpol with two people per day asking them to join in? That way, we could well become the quickest route to long- term change. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi
Step 5 – Is Simpol being realistic?
“Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man.” – John F. Kennedy
Due to globalisation, it is now be possible for the first time ever to think and act responsibly towards the whole of humanity.
We can start peacefully right now, using national politics as a stepping stone to a new level of global politics that works from the bottom up, not top down. What are we looking up to from below? How to enrich all life together! As we increasingly see how destructive competition is dramatically eradicating life, how else but from a global level can global problems be solved?
Together, we are creating the space and the political momentum for solutions to happen. With your involvement this could happen quicker than we might think.
Step 6 – Living in a ‘Simpol world’
The new, intelligent selfishness is working together: it’s co-operation.
Adopting Simpol is to strive, as a work-in-progress, for a very high ideal – for a world where the need for peace, justice, sustainability and prosperity is met for each and every single person on the planet. Why be any less ambitious?
How do you think the world should be? And will you choose to make it happen?
Simpol founder John Bunzl – Interview part one
Simpol founder John Bunzl – Interview part two
