The Way Forward
In reply to the discussion: Looking at today's Fox News poll [View all]Bluetus
(3,002 posts)The main thing that has enabled all of this evil (persecution of minorities and LGBT etc, climate denial, wars, vaccine denial, etc ) is the money in our politics. And it is getting worse every year as the concentration of wealth accelerates.
The unifying message ought to be that it is time to "eat the rich" so to speak. That is something that ordinary people can understand if we present them with bold plans and things we are really committed to changing. for example:
* we will suspend ICE funding until they accept regulations requiring identification, no masks, every interaction with the public requiring a JUDICIAL warrant, etc.
* We will restore the top tax bracket to the levels we had when we built the strongest middle class the world has ever seen.
* we will commit to becoming the world leader in renewable energy, next generation medical solutions, public, affordable education and scientific research in general
* we will release all the Epstein documents and prosecute all offenders that are currently being protected
* we will overhaul our military systems and concepts, developing systems that are up to the challenges of the 21st century, and by exploiting widely available technologies, we will limit our military spending to no more than 50% more than Russia and China spend on their defenses combined.
* We will make fundamental reforms to the SCOTUS that include one new appointment every year, term limits of 15 years, rotating Chief positions, and the strictest code of ethics anywhere in government.
* We will hold crypto to the same standards and regulations we have always applied to proper banks
* We will hold social media accountable for the damage they are doing to our society
* We will require AI tech providers to fund unemployment, retirement, and health benefits for the workers they displace.
etc. I'm not saying these are all the best ideas. I'm simply listing some examples of real, bold ideas that the average person can understand and support.