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Alan Grayson

(485 posts)
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 01:43 PM Aug 2012

Your Voice at the Democratic Convention

Your Voice at the Democratic Convention

Whenever tens of thousands of members of either party get together, there is a real risk that you’ll see nothing but binge drinking, hooking up, and – worst of all – self-congratulations.

We can’t let that happen this year. Too much is at stake.

I’m 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 won’t be alone.
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The Progressive Democrats of America have organized a program next Tuesday called “Progressive Central.” I’m 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 what’s important.
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What’s important? Addressing the gross inequality that leads to more than 20 million Americans who can’t find full-time work, 50 million who can’t 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.” That’s 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 that’s why I’m asking you to help.

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Your Voice at the Democratic Convention (Original Post) Alan Grayson Aug 2012 OP
K & R Amonester Aug 2012 #1
Ok, enough of the disgustful circus of zombies in my sister's beautiful city. :( Amonester Aug 2012 #2

Amonester

(11,541 posts)
1. K & R
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 03:21 PM
Aug 2012

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)
2. Ok, enough of the disgustful circus of zombies in my sister's beautiful city. :(
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 11:43 PM
Aug 2012

Time to go back to work, lift spirits!

Kicking for the night crowd!

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