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In reply to the discussion: I believe there is merit to the argument... [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)47. DURec!
I joined the Democratic Party in 1967 because I believe in certain Values and Goals.
The Democratic Party did NOT give me these values.
I didn't start fighting FOR these values because the Democratic Party told me that THAT is what I now have to start believing in.
I joined the Democratic Party because I was willing to fight to move our country in the direction of a Newer and even Better "New Deal" for the Working Class,
and an even Greater and more egalitarian "Great Society".
FDR Economic Bill of Rights
In our day these economic truths have become accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be[font size=3] established for allregardless of station, race, or creed.[/font]
Among these are:
*The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation;
*The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;
*The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living;
*The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;
*The right of every family to a decent home;
*The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;
*The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment;
*The right to a good education.
All of these rights spell security. And after this war is won we must be prepared to move forward, in the implementation of these rights, to new goals of human happiness and well-being.
America's own rightful place in the world depends in large part upon how fully these and similar rights have been carried into practice for all our citizens.
--FDR, State of the Union Address, 1944[/font]
Among these are:
*The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation;
*The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation;
*The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living;
*The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad;
*The right of every family to a decent home;
*The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health;
*The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment;
*The right to a good education.
All of these rights spell security. And after this war is won we must be prepared to move forward, in the implementation of these rights, to new goals of human happiness and well-being.
America's own rightful place in the world depends in large part upon how fully these and similar rights have been carried into practice for all our citizens.
--FDR, State of the Union Address, 1944[/font]
Please note that the above are stipulated as Basic Human RIGHTS to be protected by our government,
and NOT as COMMODITIES to be SOLD to Americans by For Profit Corporations.
When a Democratic Politician moves TOWARD the above Traditional Democratic Party Values,
I will cheer in SUPPORT.
When He/She moves AWAY from those values,
I WILL voice my STRONG opposition.
I have been raised in the Democratic Party tradition of voicing my opinion,
and have EARNED that right through 47 years of Party Line voting, donations, shoe leather, and GOTV.
My vote and support WILL go to whoever BEST embodies these values.
I am too old and tired to again support the Least of the Worst.
Let the chips fall where they may.
[font color=firebrick size=3][center]"If we don't fight hard enough for the things we stand for,
at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them."
--- Paul Wellstone[/font][/center]
[center][/font]
[font size=1]photo by bvar22
Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed[/center][/font]
[font size=5 color=firebrick]Solidarity![/font]
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I fully agree with this post. You said it so much better than I ever could've. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#180
Far more than that. I think that whiners who attack the Democratic Party, thereby helping the GOP
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#275
I do not like being characterized a whiner. I have never called you a name.
Enthusiast
Apr 2014
#280
I don't care what you like or do not. If you attack your own and it helps the enemy,
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#281
I think it makes perfect sense, but you don't like it. Just don't respond when you see my posts
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#292
Are you saying that if they're not perfect, you're going to bash them? Is that it?
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#288
Pointing out that Rahm's badmouthing of the left didn't help get people to the polls...
polichick
Apr 2014
#217
And I'd like to point out that Naderites got us 8 years of Bush. Live with it. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#274
The choice of a strong authoritarian Rahmbo was a mistake. It told Democrats that were
rhett o rick
Apr 2014
#229
There is no worse heresy than that the office sanctifies the holder of it. Lord Acton
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2014
#8
It's been many years since I've seen the Democratic party interested in non-conservative voters
pragmatic_dem
Mar 2014
#139
No, I think he means he's a 'better democrat' because he shits all over the Pres.
Whisp
Mar 2014
#20
He didnt say he was a "better Democrat", but go ahead and throw gas on the pyre. nm
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#146
Maybe he means he's a better Dem *than he would be if he didn't raise these issues*?
nomorenomore08
Apr 2014
#196
'We'd have better luck debating the issues if you would stop debating personalities.'
Rex
Apr 2014
#203
I've never seen where egregious name-calling was conducive to encouraging anyone...
Spazito
Mar 2014
#26
Yes, saying "critical thinking isn't their strong point" is a good example of...
Spazito
Mar 2014
#111
Maybe if your other half were experiencing unnecessary hardship because of the greedy insurance
nomorenomore08
Apr 2014
#198
You have never insulted people, good people, democrats eg, in your entire life?
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#248
Looks to me like he thinks a good Democrat is one that stands up for Democratic
rhett o rick
Mar 2014
#150
True, although the vast majority of good Democrats would have cringed at the very thought
sabrina 1
Apr 2014
#244
They work for us, not the other way around. If we don't hold them accountable, who will?
Catherina
Mar 2014
#35
Don't you know the rules by now? we're only supposed to hold the rethugs accountable..
2banon
Mar 2014
#87
Yes, they work for us, but strategy is important, and getting Repukes elected by using their same
Sarah Ibarruri
Mar 2014
#184
Better democrats would be those whose criticism is fact-based, reasoned and accurately targeted.
riqster
Mar 2014
#39
No, apparently the ignorance, profanity and vulgarity was "proof" that he's a better Democrat
Number23
Mar 2014
#115
Almost everybody at DU except for a few disrupters would agree with those goals.
totodeinhere
Apr 2014
#250
When you line up one group as "better", purging is just around the corner. (nt)
jeff47
Apr 2014
#277
I like Obama. He's done some good stuff and yes the pukes fought him on everything.
Autumn
Mar 2014
#97
Thankyou. Protesting policy is not the same as condemning him. None of us would have voted ...
marble falls
Mar 2014
#107
When you have to create your own purity test to proclaim your superiority, you're probably not. eom
tarheelsunc
Mar 2014
#127
Apparently so. I see history and the past 33 years of right wing destruction. You think that's not
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#273
We criticize the President when he promotes RW Third Way policies, and the Third Way
Zorra
Mar 2014
#189
I'm sorry, I don't believe you. If you are *really* against TPP, fracking, Keystone, spying,
Zorra
Apr 2014
#261
Holding politicians responsible is fine; being the loud drunk at the bar is not
theboss
Apr 2014
#249
...and don't forget to tune into tomorrow's episode of "Flight of the Popinjay"
dionysus
Apr 2014
#258