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The Four Hour Tour: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Written by Robert Niles
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Theme Park Insider's "Four-Hour Tours" are designed to get you and your family to the top attractions in the world's top theme parks... before anyone can get tired and cranky. The attractions and restaurants selected for this tour are those in Disney's Hollywood Studios most highly rated by Theme Park Insider readers.
When to go: Up until this year, Disney's Hollywood Studios was known as the Disney-MGM Studio Theme Park. It was the third theme park to open in the Walt Disney World Resort, in 1989. All Disney World theme parks are open 365 days a year, although opening and closing times for each park varies from day-to-day. If you are traveling without kids, try to visit on a school day to avoid the largest crowds. If you need to visit during a school vacation, try at least to avoid the week between Christmas and New Year's and the Fourth of July.
If you are not staying at a Disney World hotel, avoid visiting parks on their Extra Magic Hours days, as Disney's hotel guests get into those parks early on those days, inflating wait times for visitors who arrive at the park's normal opening time.
Before you go: Buy your Walt Disney World tickets online at Disney World's website. For advice on picking the right ticket, see our guide to Disney World tickets, keeping in mind that for the Four-Hour Tour, you will *not* need the park-hopper option.
You will also need to call in advance to make lunch and dinner reservations. Disney accepts reservations, via 1-407-WDW-DINE, up to
When you get there: Plan to arrive at the park's front gate before the park opens in the morning, leaving yourself time to park and either walk or take a tram to the front gate. You can check the park's opening time via Disney World's website.
1. Disney's Hollywood Studios will open its new Toy Story Mania! ride in May, so if you are visiting after then, head up to Pixar Place and make that your first stop, as it is sure to be highly popular.
2. After riding Toy Story Mania!, if it is open, head back to Sunset Boulevard and get FastPasses (Disney's ride reservation tickets) for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
3. Then walk next door to Rock n' Roller Coaster and ride that.
4. Return to Tower of Terror, and if your FastPass return time has arrived, use the FastPasses return queue to skip the stand-by line. If not, go ahead and wait in the stand-by line, then use your FastPasses to ride Tower of Terror a second time, without waiting. Tower of Terror won Theme Park Insider's inaugural Best Ride in America Tournament and features a random drop sequence that makes each ride unique, making this attraction worth a second ride.
5. After Tower of Terror, walk across the park to Star Tours, for your final ride of the morning.
6. Then it's lunchtime! Double back to the Hollywood Brown Derby, in time for your lunch reservations. (We suggest making the reservations for between 12 and 1pm.)
In the evening...
Theme Park Insider readers highly recommend the Studios' night-time show, Fantasmic! You can make dinner reservations at Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano that include priority seating for Fantasmic!, which is a nice way to wrap up the day with no waiting. Call the Disney dining number above in advance and ask for the Fantasmic seating at Mama Melrose's, while you are setting your Brown Derby lunch time.
Readers' Opinions
From Bradley Robertson on April 16, 2008 at 1:17 PM
I will say that this plan was similar to how I did it the last time I went. However, I also went to the other 3 parks that day as well. So it was more a 13 hour plan. 2 in Epcot, 3 in DHS, 2 in AK, and 6 at MK.
From James Rao on April 16, 2008 at 1:48 PM
I have no issue with this plan. Heading straight to Toy Story Mania makes a ton of sense as it will get besieged when it first opens. Once the ride is "broken in" it will probably be a good idea to start at TOT and RnR Coaster THEN head to Toy Story as it will be a huge people mover just like Buzz Lightyear. But in its inaugural year, TSM is going to be the #1 attraction at DHS.
Because I always like to offer an alternative: the Backlot Express is a fine counter service diner for those folks wanting to save some time and money. Sitting very close to the last stop on the tour, STAR TOURS, Backlot is often overlooked and the burger fixin's bar is top notch. However, the Hollywood Brown Derby is an amazing full service restaurant. Folks may want to change into a tuxedo to fit in, as the shorts and sandaled patrons look very out of place in this ritzy restaurant.
Also, thanks for including a comment about avoiding Extra Magic Hours if you are not staying at a Disney resort. It will be a huge help to most folks.
From Robert Niles on April 16, 2008 at 2:50 PM
I'm thinking about adding an optional attraction before lunch for people visiting on less crowded days, when you can blow through the morning attractions more quickly. (I'm including sit-down, table-service lunches on most of tours, with the idea that the tours should reflect the best-of-the-best in each park. Usually, that means a table service joint.)
I'd want the optional attraction to be near or between the last listed one of the lunch location. Ideas? Indy might be tough due to the show schedule. Muppets? Great Movie Ride?
From scott sorensen on April 16, 2008 at 3:06 PM
One comment about reservations for Mama Melrose's/Fantasmic - call well in advance for reservations. We were at WDW over spring break a couple of years ago and tried to get reservations a few days in advance and they were sold out. For the busiest weeks, you may need to make reservations well in advance.
From James Rao on April 16, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Lights! Motors! Action! is an excellent show...worth seeing multiple times, and it is on a separate fastpass system from the rest of the attractions (I am not sure this is still true but someone who works at DHS should be able to confirm). Which means, you can hold a fastpass for Lights! while still waiting on your fastpass for something else, like Tower of Terror.
However, The Great Movie Ride is a decent choice simply because it is Disney's longest dark ride, and a huge people mover always able to handle the load. And it is air conditioned!! =)
One other note: if peeps do come back for Fantasmic (which they should...it is an awesome show), they should set time aside to catch the Beauty and the Beast show as well. It is right next to Fantasmic and definitely as close to Broadway quality as any of the better Disney theme park shows.
From Eric Malone on April 16, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Personally, I've always considered Hollywood Studios to be a half-day park, anyway. But, that's just me.
From Alfonso G on April 16, 2008 at 11:00 PM
This Plan sounds good, except Star Tours is a waste of time until they update it, not to mention all of the other opening day attractions that are still remaining need updates or revamps as well. The Stunt show is pretty cool if everything is working, but it is probably too long for a Four Hour Tour. The Brown Derby is one of my favorites for dinner, but the lunch menu and service is lacking.
Anyway None of the WDW Theme Park Shows are close to Broadway quality! I've seen all the Disney Musicals on Broadway multiple times (Mary Poppins is my favorite, and The Little Mermaid is nothing like what you would think) and the only one that ever came close to broadway quality was Hunchback and then only when it first opened...
From James Rao on April 17, 2008 at 5:14 AM
Not to split hairs, but I said Beauty and the Beast was "as close to Broadway quality as any of the better Disney theme park shows." B&TB is a very short version (30 minutes tops) of the B-way musical, but the singing, costumes , and sets were all top notch. Definitely worth a look prior to seeing Fantasmic (I think the last show is generally around 5:30 PM).
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I hope all of the Moms out there have a wonderful and happy Mother's Day!
We'll have partly sunny skies today with highs in the low 70s. A great day for a BBQ or for taking Mom out for a nice dinner.
Happy Mother's Day!
The NWS graphic released this morning shows a moderate risk for severe storms on Wednesday. Might have a good chase opportunity this month after all.
We may as well begin to call this "The winter storm of 2013″. That's how this is going to be known. Or you can call it "Rocky". That's what The Weather Channel has named it. Whatever you call it, it's shaping up to deliver a major blizzard to Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.
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Tonight we have a slight chance we'll see some rain. No big deal, right? That rain is going to change over to snow around midnight tomorrow night. Currently, we're expecting 3″ of snow to fall in Tulsa, but that could change as the position and timing of the system become more focused.
To our north, Winter Storm Warnings have been issued. To our west, Winter Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings have been issued. Osage county was just put under a Blizzard Warning. It's all getting pretty close to Tulsa.
I'm expecting Tulsa will be included in a watch or warning before the snow begins tomorrow. If this system drifts south, it could become dangerous.
You need to do what you think is best for you and your family. I've planned for a worse case scenario.
Keep monitoring this thing. We could luck out here in Tulsa. Our neighbors aren't going to be so lucky.


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Quick Overview
Upgrade your Saeco or Starbucks espresso machine by swapping out your 53mm pressurized portafilter handle with this 53mm non-pressurized version made of chrome-plated brass. Using the same baskets that came originally with your espresso machine and a good grinder, you can easily brew traditional shots of espresso with a beautiful crema!
This portafilter handle is compatible with the following espresso machines:
- Saeco Aroma
- Starbucks Barista
- Estro Profi
- Saeco Magic Cappuccino
- Saeco Gran Crema
- Saeco Via Veneto
- Saeco Via Venezia
- Saeco Classico
- Saeco Poemia
How the Non-Pressurized Portafilter for the Saeco and Starbucks Espresso Machines Works
- Pop in either the single or double filter basket that was included with your machine.
- Fill the basket to the top with fresh, finely ground espresso that is as uniform in consistency as possible.
- Apply 30lbs of pressure when you tamp your coffee...not sure how much 30lbs is? Easily calibrate this by testing your tamp pressure on a bathroom scale.
- Insert the portafilter into the group head on your espresso machine.
- Place your cup or shot glasses underneath the spouts and activate the brew switch.
- It should take about 25 seconds to extract 2 ounces of espresso using the double basket. If the espresso is coming out too quickly, it's because either your grind is too coarse or your tamp too light; if it's coming out too slowly, your grind is too fine or your tamp too tight.
- Take a sip and enjoy your rich and delicious espresso!
|How Does it Compare?
|Pressurized Portafilters can be messy and once you learn the ins and outs of a Non-pressurized Portafilter you will appreciate a better shot quality of espresso pulled.
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Submit a question directly to owners of this product and ask what they think about it!
Anyway, it's worked perfect for me. I got the auto dial one that clicks when it hits the correct pressure (although more expensive) and am VERY happy with the result.
That said, do NOT use that with the pressurized portafilter, just the non-pressurized one. Jan 27, 2014
The topic is quite hotly debated. You can do a quick google search and find some quite differing opinions. Most people would tend to agree that your tamping method might affect your choice of flat or convex tamper. Jan 25, 2014
I use a flat tamper with the portafilter, which works well. I haven't tried a convex tamper. Jan 27, 2014
I know the previous model did not have spring inside the portafilter, just making sure before I continue with the purchase. Mar 9, 2012
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/Non-Pressurized-Portafilter-Upgrade-for-Saeco-Espr-p/scg10535-03.htm Mar 16, 2012
Hope this helps. Mar 19, 2012
This portafilter does not have a spring inside it. This portafilter works very well with my Saeco.
Good luck. Mar 16, 2012
Are you talking about the rubber gasket sealing the portafilter+basket to the group head?? -- If so, the sealing functionality is identical against the brew head as the pressureized portafilter.
From a technical perspective, nothing additional is required to use the non-pressurized portafilter besides the basket.... oh, and maybe some ground coffee. Apr 5, 2012
With or without crema think that the non-pressurized coffee tastes better. I have found that there is a sweet spot of fine grind and packing tightly, but not so tightly as to prevent the extraction.
Good luck
Garry Apr 3, 2012
I'm with you Garry - still experimenting with the new portafilter. But next I'm going to modify my Maestro grinder to get finer grind. Thanks all, for your help (all over this site). Apr 4, 2012
Thanks all, for your help. Apr 6, 2012
There is no need to use the rubber insert with the non pressurized portafilter. That insert is for the use of ESE pods and it is only compatible with the pressurized portafilter. Let me know if you have additional questions. Apr 3, 2012
Howard Apr 4, 2012
I personally use this when making a double epresso for myself, and the starbucks one when making 2 singles. I find this one tends to distribute the espresso unevenly, no matter how balanced the tamp is, whereas the starbucks one is relatively even. Mar 12, 2014
The machine I bought this portafilter for is a Via Venezia and it really makes a big difference in how you can grind and tamp your beans, and the result is way better than the pressurized portafilter that came with the machine. If you actually have a different model, then you should probably make sure it uses the same size before ordering it - you might have to contact Seattle Coffee directly. If it will fit your machine, I would definitely recommend it
Kevin Mar 4, 2013
I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the Via Veneto version.
I have the standard Saeco model, and I actually find the coffee is much better with the pressurized portafilter even since I bought a good grinder and adjusted the grind to allow the correct brew time. I also tried a lot of good coffees but it didn't help. Good luck, Mika.
Barry Mar 6, 2013
After looking at some photos of the Saeco Via Venento online, I am inclined to say that this non pressurized portafilter will work with your machine, however since we do not have a Via Venento here to test, I cannot guarantee this will be compatible with your machine. Mar 4, 2013
I suppose you could try to pry out the pressurization stuff at the bottom of the Saeco portafilters but it seems like a tough project. I have an Aroma which came with the pressurized variety and the guts of the mechanism were sealed under some kind of plastic "bottom" in the portafilter. Never tried to take it out but it doesn't look easy. Have a go at it. If you screw it up you can always get the non-pressurized upgrade which makes a much better espresso.
Good Luck! Jul 15, 2013
The results from the non-pressurized portafilter were disappointing compared to the pressurized portafilter. We tried a variety of tamping pressures and grinds. The pressurized portafilter always produced a better shot. Since the experts seem to agree that non-pressurized is better, my only conclusion is that our burr grinder (BrAun) could not go fine enough (although it was set to espresso and the coffee looked like flour consistency).
So, if you don't have a really good grinder you may be wasting your money with the non-pressurized portafilter. A non-pressurized portafilter takes skill and good equipment. Anybody can pull a good shot with a pressurized unit. Mar 13, 2013
I hate the pressurized one that comes with it.
I wouldn't mind grinding and tamping my own, but I'd like to use this machine in my office, where dealing with messy grounds, etc. would be frowned upon. Jan 31, 2014
The basket fits perfectly and is made for the non pressurized version. Jul 15, 2013
http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/saeco-aroma-pressurized-portafilter-53mm Jul 16, 2014
Ivan M. Mar 13, 2014
Can someone explain how I can get crema using the non-pressurized Portafilter with my Saeco Aroma?
If it makes a difference, the coffee is dispensed in both cases at a temperature of 160 degrees F.
Thank you. Bob Feb 3, 2014
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I am constantly adjusting everything, both tamp pressure and grind fineness when I'm using the non-pressurized portafilter. I think it's just the nature of how it works. I go through a series of grinder (Rocky) adjustments every time I change to a new bag of coffee, even from one bag to the next of the same brand and roast.
Your "tight" position on the grouphead shouldn't change at all based on the coarseness of the coffee grind. I usually just snug it down gently and the portafilter handle stops in approximately the same position each time. It's simply stopping against a rubber gasket on the underside of the grouphead and as long as it doesn't leak, it's tight enough. As your espresso machine gets older, this gasket gradually wears and you'll find over time the handle will naturally seek a position farther over to the right when you snug it down. The gaskets are replaceable.
One thing that might be happening is that you're filling the coffee basket too full and it's actually touching (and maybe stopping up, creating back-pressure against) the underside of the grouphead. I've done that occasionally and that can also affect what position the portafilter handle stops at when you're snugging it down. Just a thought.
Hope this helps. I wish it were easier. May 18, 2013
If you still have trouble, try a coarser grind. It may take a little time for the espresso to start running out but it should run freely once it's started.
Hope this helps,
Ted M May 17, 2013
Hope this helps May 24, 2013
Good luck
Burt May 17, 2013
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Great addition!Review by Dave in Chicago
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I purchased this non-pressurized portafilter with the Saeco Aroma (as a birthday present to myself). If you're interested in making a superior shot of espresso this is an addition that I would whole-heartily recommend if the 53mm size is right for your machine. I use it 2 – 3 times per day and I've never been happier with anything that cost this little. For the small price you're making a huge upgrade to a pressurized portafilter machine.
(Posted on 7/19/14)
Decent upgrade for Starbucks BaristaReview by Som
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Beautifully crafted and feel hefty like the other good portafilter. Produce much better result of espresso (not so blond) than the pressurized one. Good value to upgrade this relatively inexpensive machine to produce much better result.
Just couple of nit picking thing. Do not try to use this thing in your machine without the filter basket. I did that trying to warm up the portafilter and end up spraying hot water on both side of the sprouts. Also the exit holes at the sprouts were not fully at the bottom of the portafilter tube (may be 1/16 inch above) so there will be some espresso left on the bottom if I don't tilt it well while temporary cleaning without removing the basket..
(Posted on 5/16/14)
Good upgradeReview by Rick
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While the bottomless portafilter allows for constant observation, I felt this was the better choice for a beginner like myself. The bottomless helped me to understand what happens when the ground or tamp isn't perfect, but this one gets more espresso in my cup and less on my counter. As a beginner, this were not perfect more often than not which led to many messy shots and lots of cleanup. The item is very solid and feels better quality than the included pressurized portafilter included with the machine.
(Posted on 4/12/14)
Nice upgradeReview by Tom
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Great improvement in taste over the pressurized portafilter. The basket from the original fits perfect. I get a much better crema.
(Posted on 3/2/14)
wowReview by Rodbc
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Just received the non-pressurized Porta filter..and it has totally produced amazing results on my Saeco Aroma.At first I did not preheat the porta filter to the degree I should have..little crema produced and so so thin taste. I then preheated the unit thoroughly and the richness and abundant crema just blew my mind. The Quality of the filter overshadows the original equipment as well. Im impressed!! I never ever expected such espresso quality to come from an entry level machine.
(Posted on 2/26/14)
Nice improvement!Review by Doug
Price Value Quality
Purchased a Via Venezia used not long ago, and picked this up to get a better, more accurate espresso out of it. It works great, but it could use a cover over the outlets. If you run water through to heat up the portafilter, water goes everywhere. The handle is not NEARLY as nice as the one that came with the Via either.
But, at the end of the day, I've stopped using the pressurized filter altogether, because this gives me a challenge, and makes me happy when I get the brew perfect.
(Posted on 2/18/14)
Great product, but you need skills and a good grinderReview by Ben
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I recently upgraded to this non-pressurized portafilter and its great. Very good quality. It was also good motivation to upgrade my grinder. As they do mention in the review of this product, it takes a bit to figure out the grind and tamping pressure, since I was new to this. The first few baskets I tamped water wouldn't even go through! But once you figure it out, you'll appreciate the real crema not faux crema produced by the pressurized portafilter. Its much silkier...you know the little things! Flavor is also much improved. If you like hands on, get it. You won't be disappointed.
(Posted on 2/14/14)
Functional and very pretty!Review by Wheeler
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Definitely a great heavy feeling as compared to the stock Saeco Poemia pressurized portafilter. As the brew basket comes out much easier, I find this much easier to clean, and I finally get some real crema out of my shots!
However, I am noticing that my shots are coming out crooked. I believe this to be my machine's fault. I have to tamp purposefully crooked to somewhat compensate for this. (I determined this by just putting water in the portafilter, and having it drip into two shot glasses, both glasses have the same volume of water).
(Posted on 2/4/14)
great quality..Review by Anthony N.
Price Value Quality
moving up to an non pressurized portafilter was the best thing i've done in my pursuit for great coffee . this component adds a great deal of quality and class to my saeco aroma.
haven't used pressurized portafilter since and i've been getting great results . taste and crema. an occasional sour shot here and there.
still a great product..
(Posted on 10/29/13)
Great shots!Review by eljefe829
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I gutted the stock pressurized portafilter a long time ago, and had gotten pretty good a pulling shots with it. Still it was hard to get the grind and tamp dialed in for a 23 second pull without it clogging up. So far with this new portafilter every shot has been right in the sweet spot. I had not idea it would make that much difference. Yes it's a little pricey but well worth it if you're in general happy with your little Saeco as I am.
(Posted on 9/12/13)
Great Value, But the Start of a Slippery SlopeReview by Heyref
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I bought a Starbucks Barista on a super sale and then got my daughter's partner discount on top of it. After getting tired of soggy pucks and inconsistent pulls, I decided to order the non-pressurized portafilter. It is a major improvement. After a bit of experimentation with grind adjustment and tamping pressure, I am now pulling better, consistent shots. Also, it leaves dry pucks, so much less mess.
The one problem is that I am now eyeballing grinder upgrades. This is how it starts.
(Posted on 9/1/13)
Can you love something more? why yes you can!Review by John
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I have always loved my Saeco Aroma, the pressurized portafilter worked fine... got great cups of espresso... but after watching the videos... I decided to go for the gusto... I got the unpressurized portafilter... and the results were amazing... once you work out the tamp pressure... it pulls a great cup! Now I solely use my pressurized portafilter for ESE pods (when I'm super lazy, or in a rush) ..
(Posted on 7/8/13)
Love it.Review by KC
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I had started noticing an odd taste/smell to my coffee, especially if I made iced coffee. (?) Can't quite describe it. "Rancid" is closest I can come up with. From fresh bought, fresh ground coffee. I suppose I was becoming sensitive to the difference between pressurized and non-pressurized. I bought the non-pressurized just to see and it's a world of difference once you actually pull a good shot.
I'm struggling with consistency because I'm trying to find a reasonably priced substitute for my local roaster's delicious but expensive beans. Cycling through different coffees. When I do get a nice 25-30 second shot, it's heaven in a cup. My "Americanos" are especially amazing. Never had coffee like that in my life. Now to find the coffee of my dreams that doesn't wipe out our retirement savings.
I thought I'd use the pressurized filter now and then just to save time and bought an extra basket. Got up one morning and made an Americano with the old pressurized. Bleah! A few months ago you could not have convinced me that there was that much difference and I'd have told you that coffee fanatics were exaggerating.
If you like what you've got, and the pressurized is good for you, stick with it. It's faster and it uses less coffee. But if you find it isn't quite right like I did...
(Posted on 4/21/13)
Huge improvementReview by Tom
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After several years of debating whether to hack my pressurized PF, I caved in and bought this, along with the Vario Preciso grinder (after my decades-old Braun grinder croaked). The two make a terrific enhancement to our humble Craigslist Starbucks Barista. We are buying good fresh roasted beans again as they make a huge difference with the better grinder and PF. It was fairly easy to learn the proper grind and tamp. Friends are amazed!
I unscrewed the double spout from the upgraded PF making it easier to hit the shot glass. (But I just ordered a Rattleware 3 oz pitcher anyway).
(Posted on 3/27/13)
Great Piece, with one issue for meReview by Tony
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As everyone else seems to be testifying to: this is a great portafilter, and I'm pretty much thrilled to have it--in what appears at the inner workings of it, one solid cast piece that won't break as my original Starbuck's Barista one did in my hand upon snugging it up to the machine.
However, I have to report that the original basket that we're told will fit / work with this is "mostly" correct. It fits in nicely--fairly snug. This issue is, is that it's too darn snug of a fit. Once I got it in, seated properly and made a cappuccino, I could not get the little basket filter out of the portafilter for cleaning. It was even very tough to pry it out with a delicate screwdriver tip--bending the edge of that inner (original) basket. So my answer was to leave it intact and only deal with prying it apart every now and then for a more thorough cleaning.
Happy with the portafilter. Not happy with that situation. So that's why I could only give it 4 stars for "Value" instead of 5. Otherwise it's great.
(Posted on 3/7/13)
Great quality for competitive price!Review by Jared
Price Value Quality
When I needed to replace my original portafilter, because the plastic handle eventually broke, I began looking for a replacement. I was pleased to find this portafilter. I had modified my original to be unpressurized, and this looked like a good replacement. The metal build, especially at the handle joint is of great quality and the most sturdy replacement I could find. The price of this was also lower than other replacements I had researched! Thanks!!!
(Posted on 10/9/12)
nice upgrade to a good little machineReview by Kevin
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This portafilter handle is great. Looks much nicer than the stock pressurized portafilter and also performs well. Looks like a smaller version of the typical 58mm double spout commercial portafilter.
Despite what one of the pictures show there is a double spout on this unit. There are other non pressurized portafilters for this machine around the net and I assure you they are not nearly as nice as this, they appear to be cheap aluminum. This one seems to be chrome plated brass.
A steal at $60. Thanks SCG!
(Posted on 8/31/12)
Way Better Than Pressurized!Review by Rockin' Oldie
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This is way better than the pressurized portafilter that came with my Saeco Aroma but it was 1/4 of the price of the entire espresso machine! Huh? Holy Smoke! Only the finest and made in Italy. I have to say, it works very well.
(Posted on 8/30/12)
Excellent upgrade to the stock pfReview by Hoosierlawyer
Price Value Quality
Looking to get the most out of my barista, I'd tried hacking the pressurized portafilter, and while it got the job done, it was sloppy and sometimes leaked. This is a great replacement and is very well built. It is very well constructed and has a solid feel to it like that of a commercial portafilter. If you're not quite ready to make the jump to a silvia, matching this with a saeco machine is a great starter set up for the in home barista
(Posted on 6/29/12)
excellent upgradeReview by Ldog
Price Value Quality
This is a terrific upgrade. Worth every penny if you have a Saeco. Get a Baratza Encore and 53 mm Tamp and you're set for very little. Thanks!
(Posted on 6/28/12)
Solid productReview by Bill the Barista
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I purchased two of these. One I left original and the other I cut out the bottom for a naked portafilter. Both lock into the machine nicely. Both have a heavy commercial feel. The chrome finish was/is gorgeous and they hold the filter basket very well. Nice upgrade to a decent little machine.
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 4/25/12)
LovelyReview by RBS
Quality Value Price
A real portafilter, for your Aroma Saeco. Works just as described.
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 4/5/12)
beautiful ss pieceReview by Boneman
Quality Value Price
fantastic quality compared to the original Saeco pressurized portafilter, but getting the shot right is not easy
Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Great Taste, Easy To Clean
Not for the lazy
(Posted on 4/2/12)
Good to GreatReview by no nickname
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As long as the correct grind is used, this portafilter makes a great cup of espresso using my Via Venezia machine. Superior taste to pressurized portafilter, although the latter does well for beginners. Truly a great attachment to a good machine.
Great Taste, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Makes a great cup of espr
(Posted on 3/25/12)
Gets the job done.Review by coffee aficionado
Quality Value Price
Far better to replace with this than with the cheap aluminum junk
that is actually more expensive!
Commercial Grade
(Posted on 3/18/12)
Beautiful Crema, At Last!Review by Todd
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"This is the portafilter you've been looking for..."
I've always been happy with my Saeco Aroma. I looks fantastic in stainless steel and I was able to pull a good shot but as I grew more experienced I grew the less satisfied I was with the stock, pressurized portafilter. Yes, it was easy to get a shot but it didn't look quite right.
Eventually I hacked the stock, pressurized portafilter to function as a non-pressurized one by taking out the springs, gaskets and plastic bits inside. It worked well but, man, was it ugly and virtually impossible to keep clean.
Once I saw the new non-pressurized portafilter from Saeco I knew I had to have it. It fits perfectly, unlike other aftermarket filters and looks great with a nice black handle and shiny chromed steel. It's super easy to clean, to boot!
Professional Look, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 2/8/12)
Works fine, but has a problem...Review by Peter
Quality Value Price
Sturdy, well-made device. Filter baskets fit too loosely in portafilter, and fall out during cleaning. Item should be shipped with its own filter baskets.
Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
(Posted on 1/29/12)
Good product with learning curveReview by Rob
Quality Value Price
To use this product be prepared to grind and pack a lot of coffee before you get to a point were you are satisfied with the final product
Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
Not easy to use, Learning curve required
(Posted on 1/25/12)
Well worth the moneyReview by Coffee For Health
Quality Value Price
I own two espresso systems - Rancilio Silvia and Rocky at home, and a 15-year old Starbucks Barista with a Gaggia MDF at my weekend cottage. When the rubber ring in the Barista pressurized portafilter started to wear down, I was debating whether to get a new machine or replace it with a nonpressurized filter. Aside from the coffee not tasting as good as the Siliva, the pressurized filter would not fit in the MDF doser so I had to grind into a pinch bowl to transfer to the filter. The filter was also messy to clean.
I am glad I bought the nonpressurized filter. It fits under the MDF doser. My spent coffee knocks out as a puck instead of a sloshy mess. Best of all, my coffee from the Barista now tastes as good as the one from the Silvia. And I spent only a fraction of what it would have cost for a new espresso maker.
The construction quality is very good as well.
Easy To Use, Great Taste, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 1/13/12)
The golden ticket to Crema!Review by An Actual Food Process Engineer
Quality Value Price
Combination of a good grinder and this portafilter, you'll be making espresso coffee houses dream of. After 30 minutes of fiddling with my grinder, tamp pressure and pulling shots, one can find the sweet spot. Don't be afraid of the big step to a non-pressureized portafilter, its worth every penny. Be pro!
Easy To Clean, Great Taste
(Posted on 1/2/12)
Big improvement over the older designReview by Laslo
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This portafilter is a big improvement over the pressurized one the machine comes with and the original non-pressurized one with the scalloped internal edges. This is how the SAECO should have been equipped with from the beginning. I had to wait a while for the new one to be stocked but it was worth the wait. As with all non-pressurized portafilters there ia a small learning curve in learning how fine to grind and tamping pressure. Suggest getting a good quality tamper to keep this baby company.
Easy To Use, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 12/30/11)
Naked portafilter on your Saeco!Review by jeffreymolsen
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This portafilter is very easily converted to bottomless with a Dremel and about a half hour of work. Since brass is a relatively soft metal, you will not have a lot of trouble cutting the bottom out. I have removed the plastic handle, as it is very cheaply made, but I can get enough leverage onto the brew head from the metal extension the plastic handle connects to. With a little bit of experimenting with the boiler (I fully purge immediately before brewing), a very fine and uniform grind (I use the finest setting on a Capresso Infinity - saving for that Virtuoso Preciso...), about a 20g dose (a little heavy but if you can't grind any finer, this will slow your pull down a bit), and a proper tamp, you can pull some seriously tasty and beautiful shots out of your Saeco (photo: [@]). Spend $50 on a new portafilter before you even think about upgrading your machine. Your grind should be top notch before your machine anyways :)
Great Taste, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use
Handle is very "cheap"
(Posted on 4/14/11)
Would I purchase it over again?Review by Airstreamer Jim
Quality Value Price
With practice, the non-pressurized portafilter upgrade performs as this website professes. It is entirely compatible with our 10 year old Starbucks Barista and our new Saeco Via Venezia Espresso Makers. The non-pressurized portafilter requires a finer grind (#7); whereas the pressurized does best with a coarser grind (#10) with our burr grinder. In all honestly, the Saeco machines do justice to our morning Caf
(Posted on 4/6/11)
It works well enoughReview by Jason @ Blac Coffee Roasters
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I was thrilled to get the non-pressurized portafilter upgrade for my Starbucks Barista machine. A couple of things I want to note--1.The handle was black, though the one pictured online was grey. I was happy about this, because my machine is black. So, it matches better. 2. The handle doesn't feel very sturdy. I'm a little concerned that if I jarred it on a particularly hard tamp, it might snap the handle off. [...]By the way, it pulls fantastic shots! It's so worth it to use the non-pressurized filter.
Pulls excellent shots
Handle could be sturdier
(Posted on 2/22/11)
Very Nice UpgradeReview by flyerdavid
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I purchased this excellent product upgrade, as soon as I found the Saeco Via Venezia available at an irresistible promotion at a nearby retailer. I used the machine the first week with the pressurized portafilter and found the product to be consistent and very acceptable. After the SCG np portafilter came, I've never looked back. It provides me with pull after pull of excellent espresso! The only (very minor, more for my partner's aesthetic demands) issue I have with it is that the handle shape and color (grey) don't match the Saeco unit's scheme (black, SS and brushed aluminum trim).
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Commercial Grade, Good Upgrade
Handle Color Doesn't Matc
(Posted on 1/12/11)
Requires Practice to UseReview by Michael P
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I get mixed results using this non-pressurized portafilter. Yes, I realize that it takes practice and I am working on it. Overall, I would recommend this but I would caution that it will take practice. I have the Virtuoso Grinder set all the way to the finest setting and I'm not certain if that is the issue but I get mediocre crema results that are inconsistent.
Great Taste, Quick Brewing
(Posted on 11/17/10)
Making coffee when the pressure is off!Review by Lance
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You have to get the grind, amount of coffee, and the manually applied pressure right. When you do, the shot is very good. I have already had several compliments on how the coffee tastes better than before (using the pressurized portafilter).
Easy To Use, Great Taste, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 11/11/10)
Big differenceReview by Todd
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I read some good things about the non-pressurized portafilter for my Barista (Saeco) machine but was still skeptical. I finally decided to buy one. The extraction on my first shot was too fast so I ground a little finer and tamped a tad harder. The second shot extraction was the best I have ever had from this machine in over 5 years of using the pressurized portafilter. I was happily surprised by the difference. This has breathed new life into this machine. Highly recommended.
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean
(Posted on 8/11/10)
Great PortafilterReview by Never again
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Great Portafilter [...]
(Posted on 7/16/10)
Better Espresso and More FunReview by Robert
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I was a little skeptical about whether using a non-pressurized portafilter would make any difference in the end product. I am so happy that I decided to try the NPP. It's fun to use and it makes better espresso.
I used the pressurized portafilter that came with my Saeco Aroma for several weeks and I found the results to be very good. No tamping and no problems. So why change? Pursuit of the perfect cup of espresso, that's why. Plus I wanted to tamp with the big kids.
I got the NPP and a Rattleware stainless steel tamper (53mm). I love the espresso and I love the whole procedure. The espresso is stronger and more syrupy and the crema is finer. The experience is more fun for the tamping! It's not hard to do, so give it a try.
Easy To Use, Easy To Clean, Great Taste
(Posted on 6/18/10)
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Going for the GoldAt 79, Clay Worst doesn't spend much time looking for the Lost Dutchman's gold, but back in the '40s and '50s, he risked his life for the mother lode.
By Roger Naylor
Superstition Mountains In 1963, a mining engineer ventured to the top of Weavers Needle, deep in the sunburned heart of the Superstition Mountains. He'd hoped to verify a rumor that the soaring volcanic plug once served as a sacrificial Aztec altar, and that it was hollow and filled with riches. Unfortunately, the engineer fell hundreds of feet to his death. His partner began to go to pieces, yelling at prospectors on the desert floor. Someone needed to make the treacherous climb and calm him down until the search-and-rescue team arrived. That someone turned out to be Clay Worst.
He did what he had to, but don't be fooled into thinking that treasure hunters in search of the Lost Dutchman Mine were always so neighborly. Worst made the climb because he drew the short straw. Literally.
"There was lots of killing in the Superstitions back then, and groups feuding with each other," Worst recalls. "For a while, we averaged a homicide every 90 days. Everyone packed heavy iron and watched their back trail."
That's what happens when a legendary fortune is at stake. The Lost Dutchman story goes like this: Jacob Waltz, a German immigrant forever immortalized as the "Dutchman," allegedly discovered a staggeringly rich vein of gold, but died in 1891 without revealing the location. Since then, thousands have scoured the mountains searching for the fabled hole.
Worst hit the Superstitions in 1947. Over the ensuing decades, he had a gun pulled on him only once. He talked his way clear. "I was armed, but the fellow had the drop on me. I wouldn't have stood a chance." Another time, Worst acted as the second in a midnight duel, but the opposing duelist never showed. "It was an adventurous time."
Later, Worst became one of the founders of the Superstition Mountain Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history and folklore of the region.
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At 79, Worst doesn't search for the Lost Dutchman Mine much anymore. He's too busy working his own mine, part of the original Goldfield discovery. That said, he still keeps a mule handy, "just in case."
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Hello, Everyone! I'm so honored to be writing a post as part of this series. (Thank you so much for inviting me, Mandy!) I hope that all of you will be encouraged and helped by something you read as we share our journeys to healing with you.
As I started trying to think on where to begin in telling my story, I realized that so much of my past is related to things that have happened over the past few years, and are even still intertwined with things in my life today. So much so that I feel I really need to include pieces of all of it for my story to seem clear. I also didn't want this to end up being way too long, so I have attempted to tell the whole story while at the same time not including too many details!
I was raised in a loving, conservative home by a preacher/pastor/evangelist dad and a full-time stay-at-home mom. I never attended public school and was sheltered and protected from so much of the world's evils. One thing my parents failed to protect me from, at the age of about 6 or 7, was a member of my own family. My paternal grandpa was insistent that my brother and I spend a week at his house that summer. While my mom wasn't completely comfortable with the idea, she thought that submitting to my dad's authority in the decision was what she was supposed to do. So we went for a visit that ultimately changed the rest of my life, although none of us knew it at the time. I won't go into everything that took place that week…. Suffice it to say, his motives for being alone with me were entirely perverted and I was forced to endure things that no child should, and more than once while staying there. The day before we were supposed to go home, I finally snapped and tried to stand up to him and make him stop. Then I called my parents to come get me. What followed then was in all actuality even worse than what I had already experienced – as my dad chose to not believe, and totally ignore, what had happened. My mom once again bowed to his wishes in the matter and chose to do the same, although deep down she never really felt that way.
Needless to say, I was very confused as to why nothing was done about something I thought was so wrong (even though at the time I didn't even realize it was sexual, just something I didn't enjoy). I was also confused by having to spend the rest of my life at home going around that same person, and being made to feel like what had happened was normal. All of this was just the beginning of what would eventually cause some major problems for myself as well as those around me.
Fast forward through years of burying all the feelings that were never allowed to be expressed and dealt with, and years of making everyone think things were fine and I had it all together. Little did I know there were already signs of what this burden was doing to me through my health, not to mention emotionally and mentally. I just never made the connection to what had happened so long before. When I graduated from school, I became determined to find someone to marry, naively thinking that leaving home and trying something new would help fill the voids and make things better in some way. Although I truly fell in love with, and sincerely wanted to marry, the man who is now my husband, my haste in wanting to get away caused me to blindly put myself in a situation that ended up just adding to my hurt, and ultimately causing it to manifest so greatly that it became overwhelming.
I didn't even realize for years that the things I was experiencing had names. Looking back it amazes me that I felt so guilty and struggled with why I couldn't just "get over it" when I was going through so much depression and even Post Traumatic Stress symptoms. I had trained myself for so long to just act like everything was fine – that to actually get to the point that I couldn't pretend anymore was just more than I could handle or understand. In addition to that, I felt as though I had no one who truly supported me and wanted to help me work through it all, and that caused me to become so hopeless of anything ever really getting better. All of this also led to a confusing relationship with God and periods of doubt, anger, bitterness, and resentment towards not just the people in my life, but also towards Him… which of course only made things worse.
I honestly have to say that at times I would have told you in no uncertain terms that I felt that God wasn't there for me when all these bad things were happening. Not only that, but also that I couldn't feel the grace I'd heard so many others testify of, while trying to deal with the after-effects of all that I had experienced. However, I'm so thankful that even though I was once that low and discouraged and felt helpless to change anything and ever find joy and peace again, ….the story doesn't end there. Looking back now I can truly see that He was there, even when I didn't feel Him. On those darkest days of depression and pain, I never thought I would be sitting here today writing about how faithful God is and how He can truly take something that seems impossible and turn it around into something good. But I am.
I still don't understand everything. I may not ever figure out the reason why all the hurt had to take place, other than the fact that people are just sinful and make wrong choices. I still have bad days when I struggle against falling back into feelings of despair. But I can honestly say that He never gives up on me, and when I just throw myself on His mercy and seek His help, He always answers. Now I'm learning how to keep on changing and growing into the person He wants me to be. I am trying to do all I can to keep traveling this road of healing so that I can be not only a better wife and mother, but a help to others who may be struggling as well. My prayer today is for you to start on this road with me. The best way I can tell you to do that is to realize that God's love for you truly is unfailing and unchanging… even though whatever you are going through might cause you to question it….. Then start asking Him to help you, and sit back to watch what He can do.
I'll finish up by sharing with you this verse that has meant so much to me recently and by saying that I am so amazed and grateful at the things God is doing in my life. "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…." Ephesians 2:20.
Thank you so much, Tyra, for sharing your story of hurt and your journey to healing! I am always amazed to see how God uses our brokenness for His Glory!


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Today is my Tatay's(dad) birthday. In memory of him I bought this one for myself, I remember that he used to love his classic All Star a whole lot. He not only wore it during basketball game but also whenever he's going off somewhere to see his friends or when he travels, so, I thought that must be really a comfortable shoes. Every time he worn out one, he'll get another one, same exact one. So, when I tried one yesterday, I felt it's just perfect, I've always wanted one, as a kid I thought it's only for boys/men, then when I realized it's not, it was during those times that you have to go for your needs first, meaning: I couldn't afford it:). Now, since it's my birthday month, too, I decided to get one and the happy thing about it my favorite warehouse shoe store gave me a $10.00 gift plus another 30% off from the clearance price, there's no doubt the shoes' for me AND in my favorite color!!! Yay!
It's never too late to get something you've always dreamed of having, especially it sort of reminds you and connects you to a special person and memory… one off from the wish list!!! :) Happy, happy Birthday to us, Tay! I know you're just here. We love you and miss you and you know that so well.-SLA
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Charbono (shar-BOH-no), a grape of French or Italian origin, makes a pleasing, full-bodied red wine in California."
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The only California winery to make Charbono consistently has been Inglenook. Its first vintage was the 1882; it has always been made there since."
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John Richburg joined Inglenook in 1972, became cellarmaster four years later, and winemaker from 1979 until he left in 1994 to start his own winery. Thus, he had worked with 23 vintages of the grape before departing.
Alas, the Richburg-Charbono bond was doomed with the creation of Bayview Cellars, for the new winery had to produce the best-selling varietals Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. BUT WAIT! The sales list shows a '92 CHARBONO! John simply could not let all that expertise go down the tubes. Among the things he likes about the grape is the fact that "its tannins are relatively soft, making it more pleasant to drink at an early age than Cabernet Sauvignon." Charbono likes the northern part of the Napa Valley, the source of the grapes for this wine... And 1992 was an outstanding year. Add John's experience, and you have a robust red you MUST try...exciting with pesto pasta, $16. Now, more about the winery.
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Like John, I have an old bond with Inglenook Charbono. When I bought the 1966 vintage, the winery recommended aging it five to 10 years. I waited five. Then, in one of my wife's cooking classes I served it with a pork and bean cassoulet she had learned in Toulouse. The class gave the combination two thumbs up, according to my dusty old notes.
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UVa pitcher Josh Sborz says, "I really only had two pitches today but I was keeping it down most of the time and I knew I had a great defense behind me, it was pretty easy to attack and let them hit the ball."
UVa's Kenny Towns says, "I guess it really shows how tough this team is and how we're able to battle back from a loss all year. With the group of guys that we've had here the last three years its really special because we've all worked really hard to accomplish this goal that we've set out for ourselves. It feels really good."
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Politics, is simply the way we organise our affairs as groups. Let's assume we are marooned on an island in the middle of the ocean with 10 other sane adults. The person with the most experience in surviving on the land will quite naturally take the lead. In matters that require group agreement, everyone would express their viewpoint and work out the best solutions.
In a larger group, say a hundred people, a simple voting process with a show of hands could easily determine what the majority wishes. This is assuming that there no warriors in the group with weapons at hand who would take command with might alone, but this is not sane, so let's leave it out of this.
Let's ramp up to 5,000 adults. Simple ballots could quickly establish the desire of the majority. This is basic direct democracy. It's all we truly need to interact as groups. This can be extrapolated to lead a town, a city or even a country. The immense political structure of representatives we have in place today is largely unnecessary and easily corrupted.
In a truly democratic country, the will of the people rules. All that is needed is a system of polling to establish the will of the majority. Marx did not think that the people had the intelligence to rule themselves. History has proven him wrong. The greatest source of wisdom is in the group intellect of the people and that is why the idea of "by the people, for the people" was implemented and dominates in the first world.
The only problem we have is that the will of the people is becoming less and less relevant to the managers of our affairs. Many people do not vote because they don't see their will reflected in anything more than choosing which individuals will get to ignore them.
With the internet we can now poll the population quickly and easily. That means we have the ability to represent ourselves. The election process of people promising what it takes to get elected and then doing as they please can now be dispensed with.
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Apr 12 2013: Hi Pat; I guess that is always the risk, no matter what form of government we have. Personally, I don't think the majority of the population would support such a move, especially when wars are caused by a very few, using the power of the many.
I think the tyranny of politics is a current issue we need to face. We are victimized by an out of control political system right now. Most of our food is treated with dangerous chemicals for the sole purpose of inreasing profits, with little concern for the consumer. We are conned into military action to suit political representatives more interested in the pofiteers than the truth. We are over taxed so that elected officials can be paid large executive wages for the rest of their lives, even though most move straight to very high paying jobs with the corporations they supported while in office. The list is long.
Direct democracy would change that. The voters are the ones in power. We just need to exercise it.
Apr 12 2013: I agree with much of what you said except the prediction of direct democracy.
The root problem is an ignorant constituency.
One example is Paul Martin, in your country schooling you hosers about how to get your national spending in order and it Worked. Admittedly the Americans are much slower on the uptake but I still think it could be done.
Apr 15 2013: It can be noticed that people spend less when they are short of cash. Now that the US credit limit is passed, the dream of unlimited wealth is over. When a young family first discovers credit, they have a great time with their credit card, until the limit is reached, and the party is over. The party is over, my dear neighbours. Now it's time to face the way things really are and get out of debt. If the elected officials can't or won't do it, then the system needs to be changed. Taxpayers can easily play a much stronger role, now that communications are more free.
Apr 12 2013: I don't Understand your logic; Because the majority can choose to suppress the minority, we shouldn't give the people power? than to whome?
The more democratic a country is the less likely it is to go out to war, in a direct relation. No relation between its democracy "meter" and getting into war, but that's a diffrent story.
Apr 12 2013: It is the idea of an American style republic. To counter the problems created by the tyranny of a democracy.
Look under the United States:
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