[inspired by litero's comment earlier today]
To set a clear example, and send a strong message for the rest of Dem congressional and senatorial representatives, to always line up 100% on Core Democratic issues.
And since it is not fair to punish anyone for 'violating' a vague or undefined code or law, I have attempted,as part of this diary, to simply define, enunciate and enumerate my personal version of what I view to be the core set of Democratic issues and values below.
I'm in favor of Dem bosses having the power (and using it) to make examples of blatant serial violaters (such as [add your favorite suspect here] a 'Zeller', an L'man , a B*den etc.) of the Democratic code of core issues and values.
I'm in favor of Dems making an example of a blatent repeat offenders (such as
[add your favorite suspect here] a 'Zeller', an L'man , a B*den etc.) of the Democratic code of core issues and values.
Under such a system, Dem bosses would have the power to give formal notice to the DINO repeat offender. IF the DINO did not straighten up after the formal warning, then Dem bosses would have the teeth to declare the DINO as a convicted "traitor" to core principles and rules, and apply firm disipline to the individual, up to and including drumming the DINO offender out of the party. These DINO complete discretion of the Dem bosses, who would be expected to used at all times only to the strategic advantage of the party. For example, one would never "execute" a Lieberman without a certain, more true to principles Democrat successor, or if only brown-shirted Ron Coleman Republicans were Lieberman's likely successors as far as the eye could see.
Having a clear and functional system for disciplining wayward Democrats who don't toe the line would be helpful for the Democratic party. And one or two strategic "convictions" or "executions" of flagrant DINO serial offenders might serve as useful object lessons to firm up the rest of Democrats and keep them focused and unified to act effectively together on basic Democratic core issues. It is time that Democrats wake up and stop falling for the 'divide and conquer' tactics of the Dark Side.
Core Democratic issues (IMO)
- REALLY Fix our fatally rigged and corrupt voting system. Work effectively to expose and punish the election riggers crimes, and totally break their capacity to do it again.
- Put a priority on John Q. Citizen-people power/quality of life over corporation power and domination of American life/culture/laws
- Opposed on basic prinipals, to discretionary wars, War for profit/War for Israel policies and mentalities
- Demand that our country set and adhere to a sincere and equitable "Golden Rule based" (as opposed to a Me-First/I'll kick your ass before you can even think about kicking me) forward-looking foreign policy that treats all nations with the same ethical yardstick. No double standards are to be applied to selectively benefit the interests of a few special and influential nations, to the detriment of this country's own resources and best longterm interest, as judged from the voters' (not the corporations')viewpoint.
IMO, the "capital punishment" option for DINOs would have a very healthy cleansing and empowering effect, in the long- AND short-run, for the Democratic party, and all parts of America except for the Bushco Dark Side currently subverting this Nation for undemocratic purposes not for the public good.
Questions for possible Discussion:
- What Core Democratic issues or principles would you add to or Subtract from the list?
- Is DINO public "execution" a helpful or conterproductive idea for revitalyzing/strengthening the Democratic Party?
- If yes, What form of "execution" would be most effective?