Lets reform Social Security.

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Tuesday March 29, 2005 · 10:21 AM PST

2005/03/29 · 10:21

I know some of you are scared to death of falling into the "repulican frame" of reforming SS; however, aren't you a little afraid of falling into the frame of "do nothing dems???"

Perhaps what should be offered by Dems is a payroll tax cut and upping the amount of income that can be taxed for SS. Right now nearly 13% of labor is taxed to pay for SS. Yeah I count the amount the employer pays cause they're rolling that back onto the employee. That 13% is a pretty hefty tax for the lower and middle class. I'm not sure what type of cut would be feasible given all the different SS projections. Just throwing this out there. Have seen Robert Reich write about this in the past.

Jmo but since those under $90k would be getting a tax cut, it would probably be quite popular. The good ol ability to pay argument would be useful in such a debate and the facts that the SS surplus goes to pay services that aren't covered by the income tax should help.

If God wanted Schiavo to live

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Friday March 25, 2005 · 9:02 AM PST

2005/03/25 · 09:02

wouldn't God intervene and snap her out of this coma?? Perhaps God's plan is for her to be in heaven now? Perhaps human technology is interferring w/ God's intention?? Of course you'll never hear these question from the fundamentalist right, as this would get in the way of their agenda ~ burning the constitution.

Also, aren't the cons making the case for cryonics?? Perhaps the family should step in when a family member has Alzheimers. I mean the person isn't mentally competent and letting them die when a cure could be found 10 years from now is murder. Well at least according to some of the con lifers. Perhaps we should freeze the elderly because a fountain of youth drug could be found in ten year.

Just opening pandoras box.

Jeb's the 08 nominee

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Thursday March 24, 2005 · 4:24 PM PST

2005/03/24 · 16:24

Who thiks some of the fake outrage by the right over Schiavo is a way to start rallying the religious nut troops around Jeb Bush?? Look at the contenders Rudy, McCain, Arnold and Frist and they have some questions surrounding them. The party fanatics hate McCain. Rudy & Arnold are pro-choice. Frist's a Senator and Senator's tend not to fare well. Jebya seems like the one guy who can appease the GOP factions ~ religious nuts, corporate cons and democracy/liberal haters. Also, he has regional appeal, as he should be able to hold down a key swing state, Florida. Surely some cons would love to stick the hated libs w/ a 16 year Bush Dynasty.

Nationalizing the 2006 election

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Wednesday March 23, 2005 · 2:37 PM PST

2005/03/23 · 14:37

As some have pointed out this upcoming election can mirror 1994, as cons nationalized several big issues in 94, "Hillarycare," balanced budgets, gays in the millitary and Congressional corruption.

Dems have their equivalent of "Hillarycare" w/ Bush's SS plan, but can't just run for a year and half on opposition. Didn't cons at least throw Hmo's out there?? A couple of proposals, such as raising the retirment age by 1 year or raising the SS tax on upper income have been offered as solution. Dems should take a stand on something. Read More

What big name Dem pols didn't support going into Iraq?

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Friday March 11, 2005 · 2:35 PM PST

2005/03/11 · 14:35

Iraq could still be a big issue going into 2008. Yeah, yeah getting ahead of myself, but just trying to refresh my memory and am bored at work. Those who were highly skeptical of the President in 2002-03 could look quite good several years and several hundred billion later.

Ok Algore and Dean were against it. Kerry voted for, then against, then for... ;)
I'm assuming Hillary & Bayh voted for it.
Biden offered up legislation that would have made Chimp come back to Congress a second time correct, but probably voted for going in?
Clark bobbled Troll Nagourney's question. sigh.. and I really like Clark.
Did Warner or Richardson take a position on Iraq at the time?

Who are Hillary supporters??

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Thursday March 10, 2005 · 4:12 PM PST

2005/03/10 · 16:12

Just curious and am not posting this to be critical. Yeah I highly dobut she can win, as she doesn't have the regional appeal of her husband. I mean she grew up in Illinois and doesn't have a Southern twang and has never been an elected official of a southern state. But it will be interesting to see how she does.

Just curious why the appeal. Yeah I'd like to have a Dem female president someday, but I'll take the gov's of Michigan and AZ over Hill. I'm not too big on dynasties, so 12-16 years of Clinton's is a little much, and I doubt a voting record that's comparable to Kerry will help much.

What state should leadoff the primaries??

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Wednesday March 09, 2005 · 11:09 AM PST

2005/03/09 · 11:09

Just my 2 cents and my apologies to all residents of Iowa, but that state is not a good representative of the country or Democratic voters. The state's not diverse and not metropolitan. Also, it's a low growth state and not the future. My pick would be Arizona.

I know some will argue that it's too expensive, as it's nearly twice the size of Iowa and advertising in Phoenix will be expensive. However, Dems raised quite a bit of money in 2004 and raising money will be key in 2008, so might as well find someone who can raise vast amounts and energize certain factions in the party. Further the southwest will be key in 2008, and in the future due to it's growth. Read More

Mandate: Cons want to raise debt limit by a mere $800 bil.

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Thursday November 18, 2004 · 10:58 AM PST

2004/11/18 · 10:58

In regard to framing, the cons need to be painted as the party of irresponsibility and debt and dems need to mock the hell out of this.

Essentially, the right cons the country into endless tax cuts by continually blaiming Clinton and those dark skinned terrorists. Hell terrorism may be the number reason for a flat tax. If they want to cut spending to balance things, while cutting taxes again, fine! They can start w/ red state subsidies. Since the reds are a bunch of boot strappers w/ entreprenuerial spirit, they should be able to fend without aid from the blue's. It's time to get a lot more farm products from third world countries. Probably a lot cheaper in the long run.

Ok enough venting, here's the article...

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=564&ncid=703&e=8&u=/nm/20041118/ts_n m/economy_debtlimit_dc

Bush won because he had a lot more balls.

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Wednesday November 17, 2004 · 4:39 PM PST

2004/11/17 · 16:39

W's significant lack of competency was made up for in balls. He just took a position and didn't give an f if the facts added up. Essentially, W's boldness got him the votes of the purple state necks, WWE generation and security mom's.

Kerry in contrast had the facts and competency on his side, but not the "balls." For example, he sat back and saw how things shook out in Iraq until giving a definitive speech on Iraq late in the campaign. Coincidentally, Kerry become more bold when the Clintonistas jumped onboard.

In all, the swing voters didn't give an f if Kerry fought in Nam 35 years ago. The swing voters were looking at what have you done for me lately? Oh windsurf..... Elitist pussy. Altogether, we live in dangerous times when "attitude" trumps facts and competency.

Hillary early favorite over Edwards.

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Tuesday November 16, 2004 · 3:27 PM PST

2004/11/16 · 15:27

Read it and weep.

Asked who they wanted on the top spot of the 2008 Democratic ticket, 25 percent of the Democrats surveyed cited New York Senator Clinton, Gallup said.

Fifteen percent chose Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, who lost the November 2 US presidential election to George Bush, while seven percent opted for Kerry's running-mate, John Edwards. Asked to choose between Clinton or Edwards, 55 percent chose Clinton while 39 percent opted for Edwards, it said.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20041116/pl_afp/us_vote_2008_clinton

Why is Indiana so red??

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Wednesday November 10, 2004 · 9:56 AM PST

2004/11/10 · 09:56

I know Bayh is their senator, but iirc Bush won the state by 20 points. (I'm too lazy to lookup the results, but am pretty sure I'm close.) :)

I grew up in east central Illinois and visited Indiana many times, especially Indianapolis. I know there's a large redneck contingent just like there is in Illinois. However, I figured Indianapolis would counter some of the redneck factor. Obvioulsy it's not Chicago, but it's a rather big city. Also, isn't the northeast Indiana with Gary quite blue? And what about Lafayette, South Bend and Bloomington w/ Purdue, ND and IU??

In all I'm surprised that Iowa is blue than Indiana. Is that due to the farm industry in Iowa?? With Indianapolis, northeast Indiana, South Bend, Lafayette and Bloomington, Dems should put more emphasis on the state. Can Larry Bird run for Senate?? Kidding about Larry Bird. ;)

Courting Libertarian voters.

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Tuesday November 09, 2004 · 1:00 PM PST

2004/11/09 · 13:00

Just my opinion, but I think libertarian voters are ripe for the pickings, as they do not like the Iraq war, the republican's fiscal irresponsibility or all the bible thumping. So rather than bending over backwards to court rednecks and bible thumpers, this could be the group that helps swing the electoral back in the Dems favor, as the Dems could pick-up Ohio, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Iowa.

How do Dems reach out to this large group of people?? I think one way is going from caretaker government to smaller, more responsible government, with an emphasis on community is an option. Essentially, take more of an anti-Washington stance. Another is to paint the leaders of the right as fundamentalists. Of course, this will make James Dobson cry.

Thoughts??

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