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In reply to the discussion: No, the Democratic Party isnt divided or in disarray [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)30. Simple truth. Especially in goals. Some pols
speak of the excellent basic structure we inherited, the damange done by Republicans, and the need for repairs and always for further progress. Others insist our systems are broken and call for "revolution," but the actual goals are virtually the same as mainstream Democrats, just different language used to build a voter base.
... Democrats believe we are stronger when we have an economy that works for everyonean economy that grows incomes for working people, creates good-paying jobs, and puts a middle-class life within reach for more Americans. Democrats believe we can spur more sustainable economic growth, which will create good-paying jobs and raise wages. And we can have more economic fairness, so the rewards are shared broadly, not just with those at the top. We need an economy that prioritizes long-term investment over short-term profit-seeking, rewards the common interest over self-interest, and promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.
We believe that todays extreme level of income and wealth inequalitywhere the majority of the economic gains go to the top one percent and the richest 20 people in our country own more wealth than the bottom 150 millionmakes our economy weaker, our communities poorer, and our politics poisonous.
And we know that our nations long struggle with race is far from over. More than half a century after Rosa Parks sat and Dr. King marched and John Lewis bled, more than half a century after César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong organized, race still plays a significant role in determining who gets ahead in America and who gets left behind. We must face that reality and we must fix it.
We believe a good education is a basic right of all Americans, no matter what zip code they live in. We will end the school-to-prison pipeline and build a cradle-to-college pipeline instead, where every child can live up to his or her God-given potential.
We believe in helping Americans balance work and family without fear of punishment or penalty. We believe in at last guaranteeing equal pay for women. And as the party that created Social Security, we believe in protecting every Americans right to retire with dignity.
We firmly believe that the greed, recklessness, and illegal behavior on Wall Street must be brought to an end. Wall Street must never again be allowed to threaten families and businesses on Main Street.
Democrats believe we are stronger when we protect citizens right to vote, while stopping corporations outsized influence in elections. We will fight to end the broken campaign finance system, overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision, restore the full power of the Voting Rights Act, and return control of our elections to the American people.
Democrats believe that climate change poses a real and urgent threat to our economy, our national security, and our childrens health and futures, and that Americans deserve the jobs and security that come from becoming the clean energy superpower of the 21st century.
Democrats believe we are stronger and safer when America brings the world together and leads with principle and purpose. We believe we should strengthen our alliances, not weaken them. We believe in the power of development and diplomacy. ...
Above all, Democrats are the party of inclusion. We know that diversity is not our problemit is our promise. As Democrats, we respect differences of perspective and belief, and pledge to work together to move this country forward, even when we disagree. With this platform, we do not merely seek common groundwe strive to reach higher ground.
We are proud of our heritage as a nation of immigrants. We know that todays immigrants are tomorrows teachers, doctors, lawyers, government leaders, soldiers, entrepreneurs, activists, PTA members, and pillars of our communities.
We believe in protecting civil liberties and guaranteeing civil rights and voting rights, womens rights and workers rights, LGBT rights, and rights for people with disabilities. We believe America is still, as Robert Kennedy said, a great country, an unselfish country, and a compassionate country.
These principles stand in sharp contrast to the Republicans, who have nominated as the standard-bearer for their party and their candidate for President a man who seeks to appeal to Americans basest differences, rather than our better natures.
The stakes have been high in previous elections. But in 2016, the stakes can be measured in human livesin the number of immigrants who would be torn from their homes; in the number of faithful and peaceful Muslims who would be barred from even visiting our shores; in the number of allies alienated and dictators courted; in the number of Americans who would lose access to health care and see their rights ripped away.
This election is about more than Democrats and Republicans. It is about who we are as a nation, and who we will be in the future.
Two hundred and forty years ago, in Philadelphia, we started a revolution of ideas and of action that continues to this day. Since then, our union has been tested many times, through bondage and civil war, segregation and depression, two world wars and the threat of nuclear annihilation. Generations of Americans fought and marched and organized to widen the circle of opportunity and dignityand we are fighting still.
Despite what some say, America is and has always been greatbut not because it has been perfect. What makes America great is our unerring belief that we can make it better. We can and we will build a more just economy, a more equal society, and a more perfect unionbecause we are stronger together.
https://www.democrats.org/party-platform
We believe that todays extreme level of income and wealth inequalitywhere the majority of the economic gains go to the top one percent and the richest 20 people in our country own more wealth than the bottom 150 millionmakes our economy weaker, our communities poorer, and our politics poisonous.
And we know that our nations long struggle with race is far from over. More than half a century after Rosa Parks sat and Dr. King marched and John Lewis bled, more than half a century after César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong organized, race still plays a significant role in determining who gets ahead in America and who gets left behind. We must face that reality and we must fix it.
We believe a good education is a basic right of all Americans, no matter what zip code they live in. We will end the school-to-prison pipeline and build a cradle-to-college pipeline instead, where every child can live up to his or her God-given potential.
We believe in helping Americans balance work and family without fear of punishment or penalty. We believe in at last guaranteeing equal pay for women. And as the party that created Social Security, we believe in protecting every Americans right to retire with dignity.
We firmly believe that the greed, recklessness, and illegal behavior on Wall Street must be brought to an end. Wall Street must never again be allowed to threaten families and businesses on Main Street.
Democrats believe we are stronger when we protect citizens right to vote, while stopping corporations outsized influence in elections. We will fight to end the broken campaign finance system, overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision, restore the full power of the Voting Rights Act, and return control of our elections to the American people.
Democrats believe that climate change poses a real and urgent threat to our economy, our national security, and our childrens health and futures, and that Americans deserve the jobs and security that come from becoming the clean energy superpower of the 21st century.
Democrats believe we are stronger and safer when America brings the world together and leads with principle and purpose. We believe we should strengthen our alliances, not weaken them. We believe in the power of development and diplomacy. ...
Above all, Democrats are the party of inclusion. We know that diversity is not our problemit is our promise. As Democrats, we respect differences of perspective and belief, and pledge to work together to move this country forward, even when we disagree. With this platform, we do not merely seek common groundwe strive to reach higher ground.
We are proud of our heritage as a nation of immigrants. We know that todays immigrants are tomorrows teachers, doctors, lawyers, government leaders, soldiers, entrepreneurs, activists, PTA members, and pillars of our communities.
We believe in protecting civil liberties and guaranteeing civil rights and voting rights, womens rights and workers rights, LGBT rights, and rights for people with disabilities. We believe America is still, as Robert Kennedy said, a great country, an unselfish country, and a compassionate country.
These principles stand in sharp contrast to the Republicans, who have nominated as the standard-bearer for their party and their candidate for President a man who seeks to appeal to Americans basest differences, rather than our better natures.
The stakes have been high in previous elections. But in 2016, the stakes can be measured in human livesin the number of immigrants who would be torn from their homes; in the number of faithful and peaceful Muslims who would be barred from even visiting our shores; in the number of allies alienated and dictators courted; in the number of Americans who would lose access to health care and see their rights ripped away.
This election is about more than Democrats and Republicans. It is about who we are as a nation, and who we will be in the future.
Two hundred and forty years ago, in Philadelphia, we started a revolution of ideas and of action that continues to this day. Since then, our union has been tested many times, through bondage and civil war, segregation and depression, two world wars and the threat of nuclear annihilation. Generations of Americans fought and marched and organized to widen the circle of opportunity and dignityand we are fighting still.
Despite what some say, America is and has always been greatbut not because it has been perfect. What makes America great is our unerring belief that we can make it better. We can and we will build a more just economy, a more equal society, and a more perfect unionbecause we are stronger together.
https://www.democrats.org/party-platform
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Will you still say that if Dems have a net gain of two Senate seats this fall?
Jim Lane
Apr 2018
#32
Your exact word was "loyalty", tested in part by "agreeing with Comrade Trump"
Jim Lane
Apr 2018
#41
Bernie: "the Democratic Party for the last 15 years or so has been a failure."
JaneQPublic
Apr 2018
#5
By saying he was an extraordinary "candidate" while linking him to 15 years of Democratic failure.
pnwmom
Apr 2018
#50
He said he was an extraordinary candidate but didn't give him credit for being a great or even good
pnwmom
Apr 2018
#61
oddly enuff repubs control ALL the federal government and a majority of states nt
msongs
Apr 2018
#13
Thats right!! If we were so divided would we be winning so many special elections?
Thekaspervote
Apr 2018
#37
Sanders has the support of many Democrats including myself. I understand that he maintains his
CentralMass
Apr 2018
#62