Constituent input in government? Barack's novel concept

An excerpt from "The World is Waiting", an Obama campaign email:

A comprehensive agenda for America's foreign policy requires the input and participation of the millions of Americans who have a stake in the outcome.

We've provided a place where you can submit your ideas to add to the ones Barack laid out today. Your input will be a component of our policy development process and part of the ongoing expansion of our campaign's agenda. Share your ideas and priorities for America's foreign policy here:

http://my.barackobama.com/ideas

As Barack pointed out today, the position of "leader of the free world" has been vacant for some time.

For too long we've seen the consequences of a foreign policy based on a flawed ideology, and a belief that tough talk can replace real strength and vision.