Reply #18: Just remembered this positive thread , too

[bluedawg12]

check it out if you haven't seen it. People posted some good ideas here too.

The time is ripe for a "Democratic contract with America"

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2145106


Here was my idea on that thread.
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Here's my big Three pick:

Pro-growth Initiative For A Strong and Secure Democracy.

1.) The Economy- Pride and strength for our working middle class.

Good paying jobs with a future.
Support for the American Working Middle Class.
Affordable, high quality, health care.
Vouchers for working families who chose a stay at home parent option.
Keeping good jobs here at home- American workers are our priority.
Affordable energy.

2.) National Security- Pride in a Strong America

A rational strategic plan for security here at home.
Safe and secure national borders.
A strong military.
Support for active duty troops.
Support for the families of over seas active duty troops.
Support for veterans.
A ratioanl foriegn policy based on diplomacy, as well as, military might.


3.) Human rights-

Access to voting in America is free, no poll tax or costly voter ID's- a living Democracy in action.
Support for families and the rights of "all" American families.
Fairness in work, housing, and benefits for all Americans.
Less government interference in the private lives of Americans and a smaller government.
Good stewardship of the environment for ourselves and for future generations.

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Check out this Pew Poll:
http://people-press.org/reports/display.php3?PageID=948