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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: A Platform to Affirm Fundamental Human Rights [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)45. Lol, that just shows how consistent you are Rhett!
I like the idea of demanding EVERYTHING that we SHOULD have rather than just reacting every time something, like SS, is under attack.
The OP is an excellent compilation of things that any civilized society should expect.
I would add that Military Spending should be limited to only what is needed for National Security.
The current Military Budget is outrageous.
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(I'm also postinf separate comments for 'separate' ideas, so responses can also focus on those items
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Nov 2014
#2
Certain resources should belong to all Americans. Things like water should not be privatized.
merrily
Nov 2014
#24
I agree with that. Nationalize, never privatize, maybe we need a Constitutional Amendment
sabrina 1
Nov 2014
#33
Politicians don't even mention the poor anymore. It's shameful. And yes, jobs are needed.
merrily
Nov 2014
#26
Counter proposal: If a better welfare system were in place, it would supplement incomes of
merrily
Nov 2014
#27
I would put that under "a right to free and fair elections" which IMO should be added.
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#42
Our system of justice should never be up for sale and for profit. End privatization of
sabrina 1
Nov 2014
#38
As a woman, I am uneasy over having "Right to Live" be item one, unless there can be
merrily
Nov 2014
#32
I like this. I recommend you update with edits and note that it's a work in progress.
rhett o rick
Nov 2014
#43
Excellent work. There is a Populist Movement underway as we have seen with the many, many protests
rhett o rick
Feb 2015
#44