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Rebkeh

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13. We also need a clear separation between the media and the government
Thu Mar 17, 2016, 12:26 PM
Mar 2016

I'm not sure how that would be done but something's got to be done.

Sanders platform. gcomeau Mar 2016 #1
We are writing the platform now. What would you add or change? IT is our party and our platform. Vincardog Mar 2016 #2
Look, good luck to you in your efforts... gcomeau Mar 2016 #3
You do realize that even if we get Bernie then nomination we still have to do the work of getting our Vincardog Mar 2016 #4
Yep. And if he gets the nomination then that's the time to do that. gcomeau Mar 2016 #5
We begin writing the platform this Sat. I you don't want to help go knock on doors. Vincardog Mar 2016 #6
I believe that's what I just said the priority should be... so yeah. gcomeau Mar 2016 #7
Yes! Progressive ideas often get traction at the state and local levels first. femmedem Mar 2016 #21
How about we add a guaranteed annual income of $24,000 a year for every citizen? Vincardog Mar 2016 #8
I like that idea nt Rebkeh Mar 2016 #10
First step--check you state party to see what's already there eridani Mar 2016 #9
Thanks for the link. IA democratic party is not so progressive Vincardog Mar 2016 #12
I'd like to see actual consequences for Rebkeh Mar 2016 #11
How about making voting a right? Make denying a person their right to vote a federal crime! Vincardog Mar 2016 #15
Yes! Rebkeh Mar 2016 #17
We also need a clear separation between the media and the government Rebkeh Mar 2016 #13
We could break up the media monopolies by enforcing the Sherman anti-trust act again. Make the Vincardog Mar 2016 #14
A bit of advice from someone who worked on platforms mmonk Mar 2016 #16
Even if we get them to publicly endorse them? Like Obama promised to renegotiate NAFTA right. Vincardog Mar 2016 #18
True, but there have been a number of moves in WA State by party activists to-- eridani Mar 2016 #19
How about a section addressing climate change? femmedem Mar 2016 #20
Here in IA we fund ethanol plants and wind power Vincardog Mar 2016 #22
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