tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post5496631747894010574..comments2024-03-13T09:26:30.351-04:00Comments on PunkPatriot.com: Hey Progressives! The DNC is crowd-sourcing. This is a good time to make demands.The Punk Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02671149620207872986noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-35254030078863898662011-05-02T01:55:47.369-04:002011-05-02T01:55:47.369-04:00Edward, I'm glad we see eye to eye for once.Edward, I'm glad we see eye to eye for once.The Punk Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671149620207872986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-79070251841555393752011-05-01T08:50:20.613-04:002011-05-01T08:50:20.613-04:00I agree with almost all of this. I also agree that...I agree with almost all of this. I also agree that we need to be more proactive and define our beliefs and policies in more positive terms. We're stuck doing damage control right now, but we have an extraordinary opportunity to go on the offensive next year. The Republicans have put themselves into a very vulnerable position by overreaching so horribly.<br /><br />I find it particularly interesting that you mention the WPA and that we both thought of it independently. It should be reinstated because of the tremendous amount of work that needs to be done on our national infrastructure, not just repair, but upgrades. We need high speed rail, the smart grid, renewable energy, and more.<br /><br />All of the work that needs to be done would cost trillions of dollars, but it would worth it because we need to put millions of people back to work and infrastructure is cheaper when you don't wait for critical failures.<br /><br />I had the idea that this massive effort could be financed in part voluntarily. In WW2 there were the "war bonds", so why not "infrastructure bonds"?<br /><br />Lastly, the WPA could be a political winner on the campaign trail. That's not being cynical, it's just practical. We need something positive that we can "sell" potently.Edward L Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261808281615177237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-1552001733785893602011-04-30T23:35:06.890-04:002011-04-30T23:35:06.890-04:00Marvin, how do you propose we do that, without any...Marvin, how do you propose we do that, without any policies to serve as an alternative?The Punk Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671149620207872986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-82299796405314059042011-04-30T23:33:51.794-04:002011-04-30T23:33:51.794-04:00We should be attacking the Republican Party's ...We should be attacking the Republican Party's policies and especially the Tea Party. WE NEED TO PUT THEM ON DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!! It's hard to strike back when you are trying to block punches.marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877409701392320913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-81988763016924246852011-04-30T21:19:00.888-04:002011-04-30T21:19:00.888-04:00I hope they listen too. And if they don't, do...I hope they listen too. And if they don't, don't vote for them. It's that simple.<br /><br />I strongly believe in punishing bad congressional candidates for having terrible policies.The Punk Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671149620207872986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5207550747227359267.post-60561964081783521782011-04-30T21:17:34.916-04:002011-04-30T21:17:34.916-04:00I pray they listen. I guess we can find out who...I pray they listen. I guess we can find out who's voice is louder to them, the Corporate Masters or We the People.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875581737607755213noreply@blogger.com