come 2012, what should the party platform look like?

[Lerkfish]

I know there are basic things that don't change, but if you could suggest things to be included, what would they be?

feel free to suggest anything that means something to you.


I'll start.


1. We will not support waterboarding, special renditions, or preemptive wars.

[bananas]

1. National renewable portfolio standard

and a national moratorium on new nuclear until a geologic depository is operating.

[Lerkfish]

2. I like the second one. I must admit I don't understand the first one.

[bananas]

8. RPS and FIT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_portfolio_standard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feed_in_tariff

"Texas hits renewable energy targets 15 years early"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x248264

[Lerkfish]

9. ah, thanks

[zipplewrath]

3. Waging Law enforcement

Ending the war on terror and starting to wage "law enforcement" world wide.
Ditto for the "war" on drugs. It's a law inforcement problem.
Close Gitmo, and all it's carbon copies. Write the laws to prevent reopening, ever.
Here's an oldie but a goodie, Health CARE reform. Access to health CARE is a right for all. Hospitals cannot ask about insurance, nor issue bills, until AFTER treatment.
Volker rule.
And one I wish SOMEONE could figure out how to do. Truth in journalism.

[Donnachaidh]

4. we will NOT pack government agencies with Corporate Cronies.

what -- no one ever thinks of going to academia to hire people for the Treasury?

[laughingliberal]

5. Would be nice if the elected officials followed the one we have, for starters

Then we can work on the rest.

I favor clearer support for workers' rights and fair wage laws.

Would also like to see more support for progressive taxation and restoration of our social safety net

[old mark]

6. Maintain a military of a reasonable size - not necessarily ten times larger

than everyone elses, but one that had GOOD QUALITY equipment and is highly mobile and flexible.
Cut the size of the Army, Navy and AF by 1/3rd.

Mark

[Robb]

7. Hold military spending at current levels, but include new mandates

...such as infrastructure and development projects in current and former theaters. 10% of budget should do nicely.