Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Eleanors38

(18,318 posts) Thu Nov 13, 2014, 10:10 AM Nov 2014

Some basic inaugural discussion about goals? [View all]

Projects we can start in no particular sequence:

1) Short concise statement of what we support for the betterment of this nation;

2) How do we do this? Exp.: Reform/takeover of the Democratic Party? New Party? Movement not based on a party?

3) The Big One: What is the best approach to massively legitimize ourselves to where the Movement is The thing to talk about & to be involved in.

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Some basic inaugural discussion about goals? [View all] Eleanors38 Nov 2014 OP

How about starting with your #1? MannyGoldstein Nov 2014 #1

Okay, here's one: Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #2

Right to a Roof, Right to Eat, Right to Health? grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #27

Another: Guaranteed liveable wage. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #3

Living wage is already in the vernacular. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #28

But, wait: Protection and conservation of all water. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #4

Order now: Renewed protection of All individual rights. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #5

Plus: Reduce college loan debt by 2/3, pay off balance by Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #6

Coming soon: Strengthen & protect right to unionize. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #7

A few ideas: Chathamization Nov 2014 #10

These are all great! ^^^^. Especially single payer. on point Nov 2014 #17

Good idea to promote small biz opportunity... Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #37

sigh.. annabanana Nov 2014 #24

Exactly. Segami Nov 2014 #43

Good gawd, I think i am in love with the the folks here at PRG! peacebird Nov 2014 #25

Roosevelt's 4 Freedonms is a great place to start. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #23

"Freedom from want", "Freedom from Fear" grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #32

FDR and his advisors knew economy of language... Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #38

A discussion about principles we support, not just tactical positions on point Nov 2014 #8

I strongly agree with the idea of your post. F4lconF16 Nov 2014 #20

#2 is very interesting. We should never use the term 'regulation' and innstead should use, say, grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #34

I think you are right about "rules" & "laws." Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #39

Every time the term 'regulation' is said, it should be met with the term 'rules', ex.: grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #45

Aren't you all gonna have to get simple? yallerdawg Nov 2014 #9

And what does Warren's ensconcement in a leadership position, as of this A.M. villager Nov 2014 #11

She does stay on message. yallerdawg Nov 2014 #12

It will be interesting to see if the Dem apparatus allows Warren to change *their* "message..." villager Nov 2014 #13

"Go rogue" was another populist message. yallerdawg Nov 2014 #15

Interesting thought -- that you need the "character" or personality to capture the "mindshare," villager Nov 2014 #16

I agree about simplicity, as in the 4 Freedoms Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #40

I think existing progressive groups like the DFA or WFP are a good place to start. Chathamization Nov 2014 #14

My thoughts demwing Nov 2014 #18

The big one is obvious jeepers Nov 2014 #44

Another goal: A national voter rights act that covers all federal elections on point Nov 2014 #19

A strong plank of any populist movement should be a fully educated and informed populace cascadiance Nov 2014 #21

Goals PADemD Nov 2014 #22

I like the Second Bill of Rights. EEO Nov 2014 #35

Just don't call it the Real Deal! Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #41

Use the term "Costly Trade Agreements" NEVER "Free Trade Agreements" grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #26

Good idea. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #36

Why don't we start at the beginning. Maedhros Nov 2014 #29

Everyone should watch George Lakoff, "Retaking Political Discourse" grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #30

maybe make some emails up fadedrose Nov 2014 #31

Progressives need to recapture the narrative starroute Nov 2014 #33

And what better way than to have a young man or woman Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #42

Here is a long list of what I basically support for the benefit of the people: Zorra Nov 2014 #46

Kicked & Rec'd /nt demwing Nov 2014 #47