We need a Plan B - Democratic Underground

Joanne98

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Sun Sep-06-09 08:02 AM
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We need a Plan B

I've been thinking about this all week...

I think we should work on putting our agenda in the Constitution. I know it's hard but it will give us something to fight for even if our pols let us down.

Suggestions...

Net Neutrality.. The corps are going to astroturf it.

A constitutional amendment for that would be very popular.

Healthcare is a right!

Stop the war on drugs.

Term limits for Federal judges.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM.. NO MORE CORPORATE MONEY!

just a thought

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chimpymustgo

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Sun Sep-06-09 08:06 AM
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1. But the SCOTUS says Corps are PEOPLE! I fear we have lost our country. I appreciate your idealism.

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NoPasaran

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Sun Sep-06-09 08:08 AM
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2. I hate to mention it, but constitutional amendments go through Congress first

Edited on Sun Sep-06-09 08:08 AM by NoPasaran

Then they need the approval of 3/4 of the states.

If you can't get a simple health care bill through Congress, how do you get a health care constitutional amendment?

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Joanne98

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Sun Sep-06-09 01:14 PM
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5. It's something to rally around. I know it's hard but if we start now...

We can have in done in 30 years.

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Motown_Johnny

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Sun Sep-06-09 08:09 AM
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3. it isn't just hard it is impossible in this political environment. no way to get 3/4 majority on any

Edited on Sun Sep-06-09 08:11 AM by Motown_Johnny

of that much less all of it

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dtotire

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Sun Sep-06-09 10:41 AM
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4. Rewrite the Constitution

Switch to a Parliamentary form similar to Canada. That way, the party in power can enact laws more easily. My guess is that the Democratic party would be in power most of the time.

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