Wouldn't it Be Nice?: New Deal II

[steelmania75]

It would consist of four key areas for America's future:

Healthcare-Medicare would be extended to all Americans, would save hundreds of billions of dollars a year.

Education-start a massive project across the country to build/renovate innovative public schools, boost funding for the schools to give the students the supplies they need to succeed in the 21st century. Another goal on the agenda is a tuition-free college education for everyone.

Infrastructure-Invest 2.2 trillion dollars over a 5 year period to bring our infrastructure up to par, improving roads, bridges, dams, drinking water, waste water, etc. To rebuild infrastructure, we could hire unemployed workers to help us do the job along with US soldiers who are back from all over the world after we close 99% of our military bases around the globe. Also, it would include a high speed rail plan similar to that of the Interstate Highway System during the Eisenhower era. This project would greatly help reduce unemployment.

Clean Energy-start putting an end on our dependency on foreign oil and begin bringing in electric cars, wind turbines, ethanol cars, solar, etc. This would also create a ton of jobs.

The overall plan would probably cost a few trillion dollars, but it would be paid for in huge savings in healthcare, tax increases on the wealthy, and massive cuts in the military budget.

[DJ13]

1. Much of that sounds like Obama's campaign in 08

What happened to that guy?

[Cascadian]

12. Where is the 2008 Obama?

That's what I would like to know. I am not sure about this Obama.




John
(The Cascadian is back!)

[northoftheborder]

2. In order to achieve the above, every person (with few exceptions) in elective office,........

would have to be removed from office, and people with the above visions elected. All of the monied interests now making piles of gold off of the present arrangement would be fighting with all their might and wealth against change.

[steelmania75]

3. the only way to do that would be to separate corporation and state

that should be the 28th amendment: the separation of corporation and state.

[Scuba]

5. Nailed it.

[northoftheborder]

6. Yes.

[Scuba]

4. Try this on for size...

The 2012 Democratic Platform


We will pass new tax laws that spread the tax burden fairly across the economic spectrum, with those benefiting most from our society contributing commensurately.

We will pass law to protect the right of workers to organize and have a voice in the operation of US businesses. This will include raising the minimum wage to $20.00 per hour to ensure a reasonable standard of living for all working families and to stimulate our sluggish economy.

We will pass law to provide Medicare for All so no American is denied care or has to suffer financial hardship because of health problems, and no American businesses are saddled with health costs that keep them from competing fairly with foreign competitors. This plan will include a “safety net” to guarantee every citizen is provided the food and shelter necessary to survive difficult challenges in their lives.



We will withdraw of all US military and contracted personnel from Iraq and Afghanistan. Instead of the hundreds of billions of dollars and thousands of lives being wasted on these wars, we will instead provide aid to these countries, and to other depressed areas where atrocious conditions breed terrorists.

We will order the Department of Justice to investigate those who led us into these wars to determine if war crime charges are warranted. If so, they will be prosecuted with vigor and any ill-gained profits shall be returned to the people.

We will order the Commerce Department to present a holostic plan for maintaining and advancing the infrastructure of our great country.

We will order the Secretary of Education to present new plans to guarantee all Americans have access to our public schools, from pre-kindergarten through advanced degrees.

We will order Homeland Security to present a new plan for securing our borders from those who would do us harm while allowing appropriate travel and visitation to our many friends around the world. This plan is to include a path to citizenship for those who serve in the US military, or who came here as children and are now productive members of our society.

We will order the Department of Energy to begin another “Manhattan Project” to enable us to cease our dependence on fossil fuels. At the same time, I am announcing the nationalization of all US oil and gas reserves, as well as other reserves owned by the citizens of the US that are currently being extracted from our soil for private profit without regard for our environment.

We will order the Department of Justice to begin immediately to root out crimes of corruption within our government. In concert with this, I want Congress to pass laws to ensure elected officials are serving for the benefit of the American people as a whole, not to gain wealth or power for themselves or their friends.


And finally, we are asking you, the People, to help with the most critical problem facing our Democracy today. We’re asking you, the People, to pass a Constitutional Amendment prohibiting political spending by corporations or any other entity or individual not qualifying as a person with citizenship in this great country.


These and other policies we will put in place will cause a sea-change in how our country serves the citizens - We the People - rather than a tiny handful of super-wealthy who would subvert our democracy and plunder our wealth while denying even the most basic services for our citizens. Thank you for your support and thank you for standing up for the rights of all citizens.


Vote Democrat - 2012

[woodsprite]

10. Well, at least I can have some sweet dreams tonight.

Unfortunately, I don't think anyone in power will actually act on those ideas. But, Yes, it is what America needs, and it would be good for everyone.

[freshwest]

11. Scuba, how about this:

Since we can't get out of those international treaties that have been stealing our jobs, how about enforcing the UN Declaration of Human Rights which covers most of your list?

[Harmony Blue]

7. Sounds good to me

Many Europeans tell me that they are surprised how the United States doesn't embrace alternative energy. Given that Texas has favorable winds, Florida/Califorina with massive sunshine radiation and land space to build the solar panels, tidal power of the Pacific coast hitting the western United States, and to some extent the Atlantic. Geothermal power that is plentiful from coast to coast as well.

Building a massive high speed rail for the eastern coast of the United States and Western, then building one long high speed rail right through the heartland of America. Building of a massive fiber optics network in the process as well.

It can be done, if there is a will, and a desire the improve the lives of millions.

[dennis4868]

8. I think Obama would love this....

good luck with congress approvong anything like this...to many DINOs, bad ass repubs and the 24/7 fillubuster threat....I know I know...we blame Obama here for congress being broken, especially in the senate, so let's blame Obama for not getting a new deal II.

[madrchsod]

9. the wars since 2002 has cost us at least 5.5 trillion

just think of the stuff we could have with that kind of money

[freshwest]

13. Obama detailed that in his campaign, saying ALL the money came from China.