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Sun Oct-23-05 06:09 PM
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What the Democratic Party stands for -- in 10 words or less |
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Everyone knows what the Republican Party stands for (or rather CLAIMS to stand for): smaller government, lower taxes, a strong military and moral values.
Here's the challenge --describe what the Democratic Party stands for (or ought to stand for) in ten words or less.
Here's my description:
Honest government. Higher wages. Strong alliances. Equal opportunity. Social security.
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:11 PM
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1. According to Lakoff's 10-word philosophy... |
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Broad prosperity Mutual responsibility Effective government Better future Stronger America
NGU.
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Sun Oct-23-05 11:49 PM
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31. Freedom, hard work, success and strength for America. n/t |
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:12 PM
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Justice, compassion, evenhandedness, prudence, earth, security, honesty, innovation, generosity, and most important of all, hope
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:17 PM
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Universal Health Care Fair Elections Strong Economy Well-Funded Schools Honest Government
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:21 PM
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4. The chance to join together to make our country whole. |
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:22 PM
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5. The things the GOP doesn't stand for - We Americans |
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:31 PM
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6. REAL Democrats don't. . . |
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let class stand in the way of equal opportunity and justice. :kick:
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:32 PM
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7. more than 10 words, but check out my sig image |
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Sun Oct-23-05 06:49 PM
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Defending and protecting THE U. S. Constitution and The Bill of Rights!
Peace.
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:09 PM
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9. A square deal for all citizens. |
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:18 PM
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civic service
equal opportunity
global alliance
national strength
wellness imperative
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:20 PM
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11. What the Democratic party stands for in three words |
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Sun Oct-23-05 08:02 PM
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17. Unfortunately, that doesn't tell the typical voter much |
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Everyone has their own idea of what the common good means.
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:29 PM
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12. Honest and open government serving ordinary people, not wealthy elites |
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This requires, it seems to me:
Limiting the power of corporations and banning their influence over government. Breaking up monopolies that distort the market and harm the economy. A return to a progressive tax structure that limits extreme concentration of wealth and lessens the burden on the poor. An honest electoral mechanism not controlled by partisans or corporate entities. A free and independent press not intimidated by government. Effective action against racist and other hate groups that advocate violation of the civil rights of others. Limiting the power of the Executive branch, and in particular the power to make war without the consent of Congress and the people.
(among other things)
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:31 PM
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Tell that to all the people whose jobs have been outsourced by "Free Trade" Lovers in the Dem party.
Also, please tell the economically depressed workers whose jobs have been taken by illegal immigrants.
If you're against illegal migration, according to the Dems, you're a racist.
IMO, the Dems are no different than the Repugs, & that is why they have lost elections...they have deserted the working people of this country.
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Sun Oct-23-05 08:02 PM
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16. Well, if the Republicans can claim to stand for smaller government . . . |
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then the Democrats have every right to claim to stand for higher wages.
The fact is, that if it weren't for the Democrats, we wouldn't even have a mimimun wage. The current president believes the minimum wage should be voluntary. It's also the case that the Republicans have consistently blocked increases in the minimum wage by insisting that any increase be tied to far larger tax breaks for businesses.
Personally, I think the Democrats need to talk more about wages, because the contrast between the two parties is very clear. The Republicans tax about cutting taxes, but the truth (as anyone who saw Edwards campaign in 2004) is that the Republican really want to shift the tax burden from the wealthiest taxpayers, who earn investment income, to middle class taxpayers, who earn wages.
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Sun Oct-23-05 08:12 PM
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18. I agree with every word you have cited |
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to describe Republican beliefs & actions, or lack there of.
But the Dems have changed...sorry, they are no longer seen as the party of the working man.
CAFTA was the latest insult, with too many Dems backing this abomination.
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Sun Oct-23-05 09:23 PM
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21. Only 15 Democrats voted for CAFTA in the House |
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The House Democrats were as united against CAFTA as the House Republicans were united in favor of CAFTA. You seem to be applying a double standard.
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Mon Oct-24-05 04:20 AM
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34. True, there was a good fight in the House |
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but in the Senate, 10 Dems voted Yes for CAFTA.
The final vote was 54-45.
In both Houses, some Repubs crossed over. If the Dems had voted as a solid block, perhaps CAFTA could have been defeated in either the Senate or the House.
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:42 PM
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14. As of now? Take no chances-be Repuke lite. |
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Sun Oct-23-05 07:49 PM
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15. A government of the people and for the people. n/t |
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Sun Oct-23-05 08:51 PM
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The poor and unfortunate. For the world.
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Sun Oct-23-05 09:38 PM
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22. Representing the interests of the majority against the powerful |
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If I added "economic" that'd be an even ten, but it applies to otehr things too.
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Sun Oct-23-05 09:49 PM
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23. "The Common Good!" n/t |
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Sun Oct-23-05 09:49 PM
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24. Democrats: The party that cares about people. |
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Sun Oct-23-05 10:02 PM
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26. The Democratic Party stands for Democracy |
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the Republicans are moving us toward Fascism. IMO that says it all.
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Sun Oct-23-05 10:04 PM
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27. Common Good, Common Sense, and Common Decency for Common People |
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If it ever wanted to be an opposition party, it could also stand for an end to corporate dominance of government and pandering to the effete rich.
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Sun Oct-23-05 10:45 PM
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28. I like to drink lemonade while standing in the shade. |
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That's 10 words, I believe.
Wait - what was this about again?
;)
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Sun Oct-23-05 11:25 PM
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29. 5 words: The will of our forefathers. n/t |
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Sun Oct-23-05 11:46 PM
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30. Individual rghts over corporate rights. n/t |
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Mon Oct-24-05 12:42 AM
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32. You mean the current Dems? Hard to stand without a backbone. |
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Now, don't get me wrong, there's still a lot of Democrats that are trying to take a stand on something, anything. But the current crop? We could do better.
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Mon Oct-24-05 01:03 AM
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except for the Black Caucus, Conyers, Dennis, Waxman and a few others in the Senate: Cocksucking the Repug agenda.
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Mon Oct-24-05 10:34 AM
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35. In One Word...AMERICA |
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In 10 words...
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE
Hopefully they can "spread" democracy in this country.
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Mon Oct-24-05 10:39 AM
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36. Beltway Democrats: Appeasement |
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My local Democrats: Champions of working men and women.
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Mon Oct-24-05 10:41 AM
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Inclusiveness sharing of responsibility flexibility respect for work fairness transparency
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Mon Oct-24-05 10:42 AM
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The Democratic party used to stand for ...
Freedom, liberty, opportunity, compassion, reason, patriotism, equality, charity, and honor.
Now?
Now it's too caught up in thought Nazis, who want every Democrat to believe as they believe. We will never be the majority party again as long as we have so many political snobs.
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40. Fairness, Equality, and Compassion |
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