The rot in Washington is so deep I cannot imagine how we rid ourselves of it. Both parties are complicit in getting us where we are today. NOT THE VOTERS FAULT!
Until we get rid of the cash cow that has become “public service” we will never move forward agendas that actually benefit the people rather than the chosen few. And few in Washington want that to happen.
End Citizens United.
Outlaw trading stocks while a member of Congress.
Outlaw lobbying.
Members of Congress sign a non compete agreement for a certain period of time once out of service.
TERM LIMITS FOR ALL! (2 terms to minimize the grift)
These few acts will surely weed out some of the grifters.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
The Democrat Party has been ignoring us for far too long. Decades! We didn't lose our buying power over night or even one term. This could be a situation of, Too little, too late. Stay in bed with your corporate and wall street interests. If we can get a third party going for the working class Americans it's gonna get very cold for you.
Thank you for this common sense editorial. It went a long way towards explaining to me why so many went for Trump even knowing what a scumbag he is. They were convinced by Republican lies that it would be better for them economically, and as you said, voters prioritize economic stability for their families above all else. Whether we as Dems like it or not, the "big important issues" such as climate change, genocide, reproductive rights, etc. --which, yes, are indeed important--don't move the needle for most voters as much as the promise of more economic security.
Not a word about the Biden financed Genocide. You know how the Dems can win again? By stopping being hypocrites. And two, stop supporting immigration abuses by the current administration. Your party is useless and spineless. Hey heard Pelosi made a killing investing on Ai. Party
The Democrats need to stand together in the House and the Senate. They should have a solid NO for Trump’s unqualified Cabinet picks. I read where 6 Democratic Senators voted to confirm Kristi Noem. One of them was my Senator. He will hear from me.
It's true Dems should ideally have had a primary. But there wasn't much time after Biden dropped out. His late withdrawal was one problem. Another was Harris' public comments that she wouldn't do anything different from Biden. (I always say Biden has always been a stuffed shirt who keeps being in the right place at the right time.) And the third problem was that neither Obama nor Biden re-raised the taxes on the rich and corporations that caused such a massive deficit. The act of lowering taxes on people and companies that had no use for the money also gave them the idea that they could simply have whatever they wanted. So even during a pandemic, when a proportion of people couldn't work, they raised prices. Obama's and Biden's not correcting the tax imbalance is very much like Ossoff and Warnock voting with Reps.
I think there are multiple reasons Dems lost. But, right now, the only one's I'm paying attention to are the fighters, such as AOC and Jasmine Crocket. They're the ones who aren't saying "common ground." They are fighting Nazis, because this is exactly what we've got. I also think the Dems need to start going on podcasts, and not just exclusively on corporate media channels. I personally think the Dems had plans and communicated those plans on how they were going to help the working class. But, the corporate media wouldn't report it. An example: When the price of eggs was high under Biden, it was because of inflation. Now, suddenly it's because of the bird flu. How are we supposed to fight this?
Exactly. Her policies laid out help for working class.
"Working class" should include Black, white, brown, all races. "Working class" all too often means "white."
Certain demographics face additional burdens because of their identities. White, male IDENTITY is the most coddled, protected demographic. The poorest but abled white males do NOT experience racism, misogyny, ableism on top of poverty.
The rot in Washington is so deep I cannot imagine how we rid ourselves of it. Both parties are complicit in getting us where we are today. NOT THE VOTERS FAULT!
Until we get rid of the cash cow that has become “public service” we will never move forward agendas that actually benefit the people rather than the chosen few. And few in Washington want that to happen.
End Citizens United.
Outlaw trading stocks while a member of Congress.
Outlaw lobbying.
Members of Congress sign a non compete agreement for a certain period of time once out of service.
TERM LIMITS FOR ALL! (2 terms to minimize the grift)
These few acts will surely weed out some of the grifters.
Sadly, it won’t begin to happen in my lifetime.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
Stop spreading lies. It’s pathetic. The Democratic Party is a monument to billionaire cronyism and its spineless defenders. At any rate, it’s too late, everyone sees through it.
The Democrat Party has been ignoring us for far too long. Decades! We didn't lose our buying power over night or even one term. This could be a situation of, Too little, too late. Stay in bed with your corporate and wall street interests. If we can get a third party going for the working class Americans it's gonna get very cold for you.
Thank you for writing this. I featured it in this week's round-up: https://michelleteheux.substack.com/p/this-week-in-income-inequality-jan-17f
Gwinnet county is a suburb of Atlanta. So not exactly an expert on how to convert rural racist voters. Nice try.
I'm in Dekalb and they aren't fighting for us either. Private equity is eating our neighborhoods.
Thank you for this common sense editorial. It went a long way towards explaining to me why so many went for Trump even knowing what a scumbag he is. They were convinced by Republican lies that it would be better for them economically, and as you said, voters prioritize economic stability for their families above all else. Whether we as Dems like it or not, the "big important issues" such as climate change, genocide, reproductive rights, etc. --which, yes, are indeed important--don't move the needle for most voters as much as the promise of more economic security.
Who cares
Not a word about the Biden financed Genocide. You know how the Dems can win again? By stopping being hypocrites. And two, stop supporting immigration abuses by the current administration. Your party is useless and spineless. Hey heard Pelosi made a killing investing on Ai. Party
of the working class. Right…
We need to do this. It has to be a top priority!
Completely agree.
Good post.
I sent you an email with songs.
The Democrats need to stand together in the House and the Senate. They should have a solid NO for Trump’s unqualified Cabinet picks. I read where 6 Democratic Senators voted to confirm Kristi Noem. One of them was my Senator. He will hear from me.
Agreed. I'm flabbergasted anyone voted for her.
So am I.
It's true Dems should ideally have had a primary. But there wasn't much time after Biden dropped out. His late withdrawal was one problem. Another was Harris' public comments that she wouldn't do anything different from Biden. (I always say Biden has always been a stuffed shirt who keeps being in the right place at the right time.) And the third problem was that neither Obama nor Biden re-raised the taxes on the rich and corporations that caused such a massive deficit. The act of lowering taxes on people and companies that had no use for the money also gave them the idea that they could simply have whatever they wanted. So even during a pandemic, when a proportion of people couldn't work, they raised prices. Obama's and Biden's not correcting the tax imbalance is very much like Ossoff and Warnock voting with Reps.
I think there are multiple reasons Dems lost. But, right now, the only one's I'm paying attention to are the fighters, such as AOC and Jasmine Crocket. They're the ones who aren't saying "common ground." They are fighting Nazis, because this is exactly what we've got. I also think the Dems need to start going on podcasts, and not just exclusively on corporate media channels. I personally think the Dems had plans and communicated those plans on how they were going to help the working class. But, the corporate media wouldn't report it. An example: When the price of eggs was high under Biden, it was because of inflation. Now, suddenly it's because of the bird flu. How are we supposed to fight this?
Exactly. Her policies laid out help for working class.
"Working class" should include Black, white, brown, all races. "Working class" all too often means "white."
Certain demographics face additional burdens because of their identities. White, male IDENTITY is the most coddled, protected demographic. The poorest but abled white males do NOT experience racism, misogyny, ableism on top of poverty.