2016 Postmortem
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Your Voice at the Democratic Convention
Whenever tens of thousands of members of either party get together, there is a real risk that youll see nothing but binge drinking, hooking up, and worst of all self-congratulations.
We cant let that happen this year. Too much is at stake.
Im going to go to the Democratic Convention next week. I will do my best to see to it that the focus is on solving the problems of America, and the problems of Americans in need. And I wont be alone.
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The Progressive Democrats of America have organized a program next Tuesday called Progressive Central. Im on the program. So are progressive Reps. Conyers, Ellison, Grijalva and McGovern, and former Gov. Michael Dukakis. We are what author Jim Hightower likes to call aggressive progressives. Our goal is simple: to get our leaders, our party and the media to concentrate on whats important.
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Whats important? Addressing the gross inequality that leads to more than 20 million Americans who cant find full-time work, 50 million who cant see a doctor when they are sick, and more than 45 million who need Government assistance to feed themselves. Taking giant strides, not baby steps, toward justice, equality and peace.
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Certain quarters of the Democratic Party have become fearful about adopting anything resembling a platform. Call it policyphobia. Thats wrong. The surest way to win an election is to explain to the voters how you can improve their lives, and convince them that you will actually do it if you win.
If by some chance you are going to be in Charlotte, North Carolina next Tuesday, then you can buy a ticket for the day-long event here. If not, then you can show your support for serious discussion of our principles by clicking below. We will be your voice at the Democratic Convention.
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Courage,
Alan Grayson
P.S. Tim Carpenter, the National Director of the Progressive Democrats of America, sent me an e-mail saying that PDA needs $3,600 to make the final payment for the venue. So thats why Im asking you to help.
Amonester
(11,541 posts)Thanks for posting, Mr. Grayson.
It's a little slow now it looks like many DUers are currently walking the campaign trail.
I'll do my best to keep your OP kicked back up on the first page tonight!
Amonester
(11,541 posts)Time to go back to work, lift spirits!
Kicking for the night crowd!