As Democracylover in NYC explained today in Netroots Platform Unveiled: The Mothership, members of the online progressive community - including many Kossaks! - worked together to collectively and democratically craft a Netroots Platform. (Democracylover in NYC's dairy is serving as the 'Mothership' as the planks are individually rolled out today, so please recommend that diary.)
Below the fold is the General Principles plank, which was created by 31 people using the collaborative writing tools at MixedInk.com. The plank below emerged from 19 original and remixed versions of the plank, which received 134 ratings
The American Dream: prosperity, liberty, security for all.
The American Dream begins with every American's right to be healthy, educated, and to live in a safe community and a clean environment. We believe vibrant economy is built with American jobs, well-paid productive workers, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit. We believe responsibility, honesty, and compassion are fundamental to a successful nation and that efficient government, effective public investments, and fiscal responsibility serve our citizens best.
We believe protecting personal liberty begins with the right of every citizen to enjoy their full civil liberties with equal access to opportunity and justice,. We believe in the values of freedom, fairness, and respect. We believe the cornerstone of democracy is honest elections, transparent government and a deep commitment to our nations' Constitution and Bill of Rights.
We believe leadership with global cooperation is the best way to secure peace and acting on environmental challenges strengthens our nation and protects the Earth. We believe the power of the United States must be used honestly and wisely.
We believe America's promise of prosperity, liberty and security belongs to all Americans and that our nation's strength lies in a shared commitment to these ideals.
What do we think?
How does it compare to the preamble of the official DNC draft platform? Check out 'Something the Dog Said's diary about the preamble for background.
You can go to the Netroots Platform site page for the General Principles plank and 'browse' the alternate versions submitted.
The final Netroots General Principles platform is short and sweet, but there were big variations among the submitted versions . . . check out "Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness" for a fleshed out version or "Redefining fundamental concepts" to see it through a different lens.
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Watch the Netroots Platform Unveiled: The Mothership diary for the roll out of the next plank, Electoral Reform.
Related Links:
See the whole Netroots Platform (with stats and history!) online
Netroots Platform Press Release
Know Your Platform! Or There Will Be Wedggies For All! Something the Dog Said's dairy discussing the preamble of the Democratic Party Platform
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Links for the Netroots Platform series:
Netroots Platform Unveiled: The Mothership
Netroots Platform: Electoral Reform
Netroots Platform Unveiled: Education Plank
Netroots Platform: Food & Agriculture
Netroots Platform: Science & Technology
Netroots Platform: Civil and Human Rights