Dems missed an opportunity on July 4 to make a fuss about the Constitution

[grasswire]

I just have realized that Democrats missed a critical opportunity to raise a fuss about the WH attacks on the Constitution on Independence Day -- a fuss that could have affected the 2006 elections.

Just think what would have happened if the Democratic Party had dropped a several million dollars in a public relations blitz positioning itself as the party of traditional American Constitutional protections and educating Americans about the encroachment on the separation of powers!

Such a blitz could have been carried out through coordinated advertising. There could have been a "message" and talking points distributed to every local politician. Some political theater could have garnered coverage at all levels of media. We, the footsoldiers, could have posted yard signs, bumper stickers, and could have even leafletted at parades, ball games, shopping centers, public spaces.

GEEZ! When will there be a strategist in the Democratic Party?

[msongs]

1. nothing new about this. move along nt

[mitchtv]

11. I think we Californians could teach them about missing

opportunities.Ya can't win if you don't fight
Attn: California Democrats

[hootinholler]

2. Especially since the Supremes handed them the War Crimes angle

See Hamden V. Rumsfeld decision.

-Hoot

[MrBenchley]

3. So on a holiday when virtually no Americans are paying attention

to politics, the Democrats should have dropped several million dollars on a civics lesson. Ho-kay.

"When will there be a strategist in the Democratic Party?"
Irony is such a wonderful thing.

[grasswire]

4. geez, braniac

A public relations campaign doesn't happen on ONE DAY. A three week runup to the central event would have been a nice window for a public relations campaign.

And did you even read my post? How many people are at baseball games and fairs and fireworks and parades and and and on July 4 itself? That's a highly concentrated audience for grassroots marketing.

And a simple "civics lesson"? What a laugh. Go read Lakoff's book. It's about grabbing the momentum and the upper hand through language framing.

Geez. Some people think statically, some think dynamically.

[MrBenchley]

9. Like I said, irony is a wonderful thing (snicker)

[grasswire]

10. what's your problem?

I don't think I've met anyone on DU quite so rude.

[karynnj]

5. Great idea - but September 17 or March 4 might be better days to do it

July 4th commerates the declaration of independence

From Wilipedia:


The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. Most Americans take the term to mean the actual written text which was completed on September 17, 1787, with its adoption by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was later ratified by special conventions in each state.<1> When nine states of the then thirteen states ratified the document it marked the creation of a union of sovereign states, and a federal government to operate that union. It replaced the weaker, less well-defined union that existed under the Articles of Confederation and took effect on March 4, 1789. The Constitution of the United States is the oldest federal constitution currently in use

[left is right]

6. how can we be absolutely sure some didn't

the press only covers pro bush, the sunday talk shows only allow republicans and either very slow-witted, inarticulate dems or dinos. i've even heard that dems can't even buy ads in places. on another post someone said that most people only know about dem platforms from the point of view of fox news

[FrenchieCat]

12. Correct when you say....."the press only covers pro bush"......

Because here was a Democrat with a message on the 4th of July dealing with the constitution....

A DAY TO CELEBRATE OUR UNALIENABLE RIGHTS AND OUR FUTURE
July 3, 2006

When I was growing up in Little Rock, the Fourth of July was a day we looked forward to for the fireworks. But as I grew older, I realized that there is a lot more to the Fourth of July than just a summertime celebration.

Independence Day commemorates a remarkable event when brave Americans put their lives on hold -- and at risk -- to resolve and act for the rights of their fellow citizens, for their liberty and individual freedom.

To hear my full thoughts on the importance of this special holiday, please listen to my Fourth of July ClarkCast via iTunes or another podcasting service or directly download the podcast here.

The Declaration of Independence, a document whose power sparked a revolution in the 13 colonies -- and has motivated a revolution that persists around the world even today, exactly 230 years after it was signed -- still holds an incredible intensity that translates far beyond the English language:


“We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

These rights became the foundation for all we hold dear in America: our democracy, our economy, our civilization, our ideals, and the values that have protected us and kept us safe.

We have a lot to be proud of -- there's never been an experiment in human living that has led to a happier "mid-term" result. I say "mid-term" because I believe our best days really are in front of us. We have many new frontiers still to conquer, frontiers that will transform the way we live and lead our lives: advances in science, health, energy, and the nature of learning. We continue to increase our understanding of the world we live in, which in turn improves our ability to make the direct judgments that democracy requires.

These are great frontiers to work on, to advance across, to conquer in our times.

We can do that. We can do it because we are the same Americans whose forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence. We're Americans by heritage, by culture, by will. It was and is our choice to be Americans, and to live with the spirit of daring, of risk taking, of commitment, of determination, of courage; all of which mark the signatures from that special day in Philadelphia 230 years ago.

We just have to accept who we are and live that heritage.

To hear my complete thoughts on Independence Day, please listen to my special Fourth of July ClarkCast
http://media.libsyn.com/media/clarkcast/clarkcast_015.mp3

Gert and I wish you and yours all the best, and hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.

http://securingamerica.com/node/1145

[blm]

7. Do it on Citizenship Day - Sept. 17 - the birthdate of the Constitution.

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[hootinholler]

8. What a loverly idea!

I would love that!

-Hoot