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My business partner once said to me: "If you always agree with me, then there's only need for one of us!" How true! (I couldn't work that one with my wife, however.)
So...by logic, we should just go ahead and disolve the democratic party. It obvious they can't offer anything different in power and policy than that of the Republican/Tea Party. So why is there a need for it? Let's get rid of it entirely, save the stress, and call it a day. The D party can't seem to counter the R party and there's no indication that it will.
My point is: If we can't counter them, we're useless and a waste of effort, time and money. It's time for action! I'm done following, I'm done trying to get out of the way. It's time to lead.
So, any question about who is in charge in DC? We have a solution...shutupvotethebill.org
The biggest reason we know where caves are in North America and Europe is that bat guano is a superior source of saltpeter . . . It is also the reason that the Rock of Gibraltar is a British national treasure as sea gull pooage is high in saltpeter.
Before humans figured out how to manufacture potassium nitrate, they need natural sources to make the death-dealing power of gunpower.
Now ask why Cathedrals all across Europe are built on top of the vaginas of Mother Earth (caves) . . .
Kathy Nickolaus, the serial election fraudster, is not in jail and still has a job miscounting ballots in Wisconsin: http://www.bradblog.com/?p=8616
Have you noticed that THE BIG SEVEN problems this country has can trace their roots back to who owns the legislature...multinationals and the gazillionaires...10 million marchers in DC, HEY THOM AND LOUISE, can we stop by your place for a quick potty break? We have another way...shutupvotethebill.org...Let us know what you think
You know how the dogshits in your backyard dry out and eventually turn white? That's largely saltpeter. But don't tell anyone!
No legislators in DC on labor day weekend, try our idea...shutupvotethebill.org
Potassium nitrate, also called "saltpeter" . . . It is the oxidizer in the fire triangle or the explosion tetrahedron for gunpowder.
Due to its availability in military situations, various militaries over the years have used it as a food additive to lower/weaken the sexual libidos in males (traditional soldiers) . . . Something that does not actually happen . . . Potassium nitrate affects vasodilatation and interrupts the ability to form an erection. SO you get a bunch of horny, frustrated dudes with guns instead of an in-focus fighting force.
A more relevant question for these dark times: Will I be able to make a living in something other than food testing of this type?
For a quick reverse, put a section into the revised FAA legislation that reads "Employers can treat employees any way they damn well please." Run that one up the MSM flagpole and see how long it lasts when the real agenda is put out there without makeup, costumes, smiles, handshakes and kiss-your-baby concern for the baby's next meal.
Republicans always act as if regulations of business are enacted for no reason. Of course, regulations have always been put in place reactively--in response to something horrible that an under-regulated corporation did.
Meanwhile, Republicans come up with simplistic ideas to "fix" things, such as a flat tax, as if no one had ever thought of that. I'm pretty sure a flat tax was the problem in the story of Robin Hood--poor people couldn't afford to pay the tax because they had to spend all their money on survival.
For every complex problem, there is a simple, easy-to-understand, incorrect answer.
I agree totally with Phil... We are dealing with internal terrorism. These people don't want a government; they just want the benefits the government can hand to them, like life-term health care, retirement, etc., while they happily make sure that no one else gets it -- Does anybody get it? When will we get it? We go around the world sticking our noses in everyone else's elections to "supposedly" make sure there is no hanky-panky... And right here under our noses the Koch Brothers are helping to send out phony ballots. Is there no law against this? Or has the Democratic Republic of the United States of America become so degraded that the fundamental premise on which it is built: Free elections -- no longer exists???
Might work, but how long can people camp out on their lawns...we have an idea too...shutupvotethebill.org
The Republicans have made very clear their agenda . . . shut the government down is all they know how to do. They are not interested in governing. They only want to find ways to help their billionaire friends and international corporations. They have become an active terrorist organization. There is no integrity in their ranks.
It's painfully obvious that all the phonecalls, emails, and internet clicks won't get anything done.
I strongly agree with Thom that we need to follow the example of the Tebaggers and either form or join local commitees
to get more liberal Democrats in office. It won't be as easy as the Tea Party had it though. They've had the backing of corporate sponsored entities like "FreedomWorks" and other types of media outlets such as FOX, but somehow it must get done!
Executive orders? Appt. Cordray... when the republicans did not get their way, they always figured a way around it
(some legit, some not), why can't that creative process apply here in the obama administration?
Yes, I bet Inhof had a lot to do with the FAA, getting revenge for his landing problem.
ALSO ---Don't forget about ALEC
Start developing -- as soon as humanly possible -- an extensive "August to September Constitutional Campaign for the People" (or something else, with whatever name, along these same lines).
I think a number of commenters have made excellent suggestions. I wish their suggestions could all be combined into what might be characterized as an "August to September Constitutional Campaign for The People." That is, a social movement to fight back -- with all of our inventiveness and resources -- against the selfish and the greedy. This would be a political and social movement against: the greedy and insensitive wealthy who refuse to contribute their fair share to our society and its difficult problems; and the selfish, insensitive, and greedy politicians who are apparently happy to carry out the will and philosophy of these greedy wealthy people.
This "August to September Constitutional Campaign for The People" might consist of all, or some, of the following elements (ALL of them taken from, or inspired by, thoughtful comments by my fellow listeners above):
1) Organize a very well-publicized March on Washington over the Labor Day Weekend (and perhapsmore than one day of marching, since some people making the trip to Washington can then stay for more than a single day, and others can march on either day -- i.e., a day when they can make the trip to DC).
2) Firmly "insist" that Democratic Party "leaders" in Congress join the already courageous Senator Bernie Sanders in his efforts, and work with him directly to fight back against this inhumane insanity (I don't know what else to call it) that has infected so many of the public officials in Congress, the US Supreme Court, and as well, I regret to say, the President and the Presidential advisors he apparently listens to.
3) Firmly "insist" that the current leadership of the Democratic (National) Party (i.e., the Democratic National Committee, et al.) either explicitly and overtly fight this inhumane insanity, or else move aside and let more progressive Democrats take over the reins of the party -- now.
4) Develop digital educational/messaging material, and have Internet-hosted teach-ins by teleconference or webinar, where the Campaign can remind, or teach, people all across the country what happened in the 1920s and 1930s (and which politicians, appointed officials, and Presidents took constructive action in that era and helped the country maintain or rebuild its democratic humanity -- and which people in Washington, with what economic or political philosophies, during that era did NOT help rebuild the society in this way).
5) In conjunction with #4) above, develop a Campaign "speakers bureau" of the best (i.e., most gifted) public speakers and/or teachers on the subject of how, why, and where this country has made huge democratic and economic mistakes, and how the society could possibly correct these mistakes. This bureau should not discriminate against those without the "ideal" meritocratic credentials. In other words, it doesn't matter whether they are economic professors, articulate and intelligent media hosts, knowledgeable and seasoned union leaders, or very active but "ordinary" middle-class citizens who have a sense of history and who understand most of the current problems. What should matter above all is: can they communicate with various elements of the the public about this inhumane insanity, and help them/us understand what can be done about it.
6) Flood the mainstream (and otherwise most influential) media, by whatever means, with true and unexaggerated stories of how this current federal government (i.e., any or all of the 3 federal branches) is ruining or painfully affecting so many people's lives with these inhumanely insane laws and broad court rulings, and these destructive and obstructive "parliamentary" or legal procedures.
This is my (spontaneous) contribution for the moment. I welcome others to suggest additional elements for this kind of Campaign. It is already August 3rd; time is running short, it seems to me.
I know I'm an Obamapologist, but my feeling is he should just make the appointment, stating the procedural sham is bogus, and let them squeal about it. It probably wouldn't work, but it would focus attention on this ridiculous setup. Right now, I'm thinking the GOP is ripe for the picking as far as highlighting their callousness. Thousands of FAA-related people out of jobs because these government saboteurs have left town. Now, will the corporate media report such a story? That is another question.
Recall
Throw a poo in their pool.
We should take a page from the Tea Party's book. Thom spoke if this today. Let's all work to become district captains for the progressive movement. We can do just as the TPers have done!
This is all so sad. Obama is not the man I thought he was , "Man" being the operative word.
March on DC... Labor day weekend. What better day for working people to stand up and be counted? Scrap the trade deals NOW!!!! Put working people back to work. End outsourcing, kill the incentives that PAY BIG BUSINESS to move jobs off our shores. When will blue collar people wake up?
How can Congress be on vacation and still be ion session? Why are we as Americans putting up with all the tricks and cons from the Republicans and Teabaggers? They hold up appointments and do everything in their power to make President Obama look bad so he will lose the next election. Will Amerians get wise to this and say Enough is enough. Can't poeple see that Rich money and wealth will be controlling the US openly instead of behind the scenes. When are we going to starting putting a stop to this?