Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

F4lconF16

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16. Point taken.

Thu Feb 26, 2015, 02:40 PM

Feb 2015

I get that a dream represents what we wish to achieve at some point in the future. I just don't like the language, personally. It feels as if we've been dreaming for a long time. I'd rather the emphasis now be on waking up.

Though the language shift may seem inconsequential to you, it makes a big difference in what I hear from politicians. I want none of the disappointment associated with Obama's "hope and change". I've been told too many times about recharging the American Dream. I've heard those lies enough to know that that's exactly what they are: lies.

I want concrete plans, policies, and actions. Those may be part of a "dream" to many, but I simply view it as my life.

I saw that OP, and I think it's an excellent step forward. Same goes for Sander's plan (I knew he had one, just making the point that we need a clear agenda. He has provided one).

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What could work for Bernie would be for him to activate [View all] Jackpine Radical Feb 2015 OP

I like it! Have you signed the credo petition to get him to run yet? Link here peacebird Feb 2015 #1

Good question, JR! Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #2

Someone plugged into pop culture, who knows the current variants of the archetypes. Jackpine Radical Feb 2015 #3

The hardest problem to overcome with the youth of today is that lying, cheating, stealing, bullying Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #4

I agree and disagree. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #5

Well said. pangaia Feb 2015 #6

Heh--Lots of people get a little help from their employers Jackpine Radical Feb 2015 #7

We all must reject "the system" the oligarchs have put in place, at the same time create a new Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #8

Appreciate your perspectives, very helpful. It's true that things are dog eat dog, cutthroat now appalachiablue Feb 2015 #10

Sages and heros are sometimes untouchable aspirant Feb 2015 #9

Good ideas, the re-discovery dream theme & making things personal, the reality of regular folks. appalachiablue Feb 2015 #11

I think a focus on the people and the emotions is better. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #12

If the American Dream has been limiting aspirant Feb 2015 #13

The American Dream is by its nature non-inclusive. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #14

A platform is a DREAM aspirant Feb 2015 #15

Point taken. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #16