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kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 12:25 PM Jun 2015

We need to go bigger!

Bernie is drawing bigger and bigger crowds and we are working to make sure he is the candidate. We have to step beyond this though and start talking about the Senate and House and our local politicians as well!

We need to make sure that we press everyone who is running to the progressive side. We need to make sure that wealth disparity, the minimum wage, social security, education, and Wall Street and the banks are front and center in the debate! We must demand people be open and honest and specific about what policies they support. No weasel words, no generalized platitudes, no glittering generalities. We want numbers! We want policy!

What minimum wage increase do you support, and how much?

How do you think education should be funded and should it be free?

Do you support removing the caps on social security? What sort of improvements would you make?

etc.

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We need to go bigger! (Original Post) kenfrequed Jun 2015 OP
In short RobertEarl Jun 2015 #1
err kenfrequed Jun 2015 #3
As compared to baddies RobertEarl Jun 2015 #4
I know... and I know you mean well too! kenfrequed Jun 2015 #5
Goodies are government at its best RobertEarl Jun 2015 #6
I don't trust you. kenfrequed Jun 2015 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author RobertEarl Jun 2015 #8
That's why we support Bernie, no weasel words. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #2
 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
1. In short
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 12:36 PM
Jun 2015

We need more socialists in government.

Too many capitalists and corporatist officials now.

Socialism means more public facilities and programs, more health care, a cleaner environment and a peaceful future. A candidate that does not support more public 'goodies', and isn't a Bernie supporter should be shunned.

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
3. err
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 12:43 PM
Jun 2015

I am unsure about your use of the word 'goodies.' I would never frame healthcare, education, and opportunity as 'goodies.' Not even sarcastically.

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
4. As compared to baddies
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 12:49 PM
Jun 2015

Like war, pollution, global warming... all things now well supported by the corporatist and capitalist.

Don't let the spoiled brat RW make you think goodies are somehow dirty.

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
5. I know... and I know you mean well too!
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 12:53 PM
Jun 2015

I don't think that those things are dirty, I think calling things that should be rights "goodies" actually cheapens them a bit. I don't mean to offend you or anything, I just think words are important.

To me universal healthcare and free education should be rights.

Could I please beg you on my hands and knees to not call them 'goodies.'

Please, please, please... pleeease.

 

RobertEarl

(13,685 posts)
6. Goodies are government at its best
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 01:12 PM
Jun 2015

Versus the bad things government under the RW, the good things are what make the US great. It is a factor of socialism that brings good things to lives from sea-to-shining sea, and makes us productive and have healthy lives.

Don't tell me you think socialism is unclean?

kenfrequed

(7,865 posts)
7. I don't trust you.
Wed Jun 17, 2015, 03:39 PM
Jun 2015

I asked you kindly to stop using that term because it seems like a right-wing contectual frame. You seem intent on continuing to do so. I really have to question your motivations now and I feel bad that I have to do so.

Response to kenfrequed (Reply #7)

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