I was just thinking what would I do if I was a Democrat? What are some of the things that would ensure the party continued success in the future?
Here are some of the things that I have come up with. Not entirely on my own of course, some have been refined and added on to by conversations with Art Pedroza and former blogger Ryan Gene Willams Trabuco. For anyone who cares Ryan is now on the Executive Board of the Republican Central Committe down in San Diego. Way to go Ryan! He also told me that he is considering another run at public office soon.
This recipe is free of course, the Dems don’t have to thank me or pay me for this.
DEMOCRAT RECIPE FOR VICTORY IN THE FUTURE:
1 – Re-introduce the Fairness Doctrine: This would bring talk radio’s numbers down which in turn would help Democrats; it will put Fox News’ slogan to the test. “Fair and Balanced”
2 – Appoint Bill Richardson Secretary of State: This helps with the Hispanic/Latino vote.
3 – Amnesty for illegal Aliens: This is a move that would ensure Democrats dominate the Hispanic/Latino vote for the forseeable future even more than they did in this election.
4 – Make a Federal Law that all states have to implement Same Day Voter Registration (including Oregon): Make a bill that gives states money to fund this effort if necessary. Who cares if the taxpayers are footing the bill?: Does anyone need an explanation on why this would help Democrat candidates?
I want to hear some input on this from Vern “Super Dem” Nelson. I also want to know what the Conservative readers think about this as well.
I voted for Bush twice and as a Conservative voter the only conservative things that I can really point to that he accomplished are: the Bush Tax Cuts and Bankruptcy Reform. (Please no feedback on Bush, that’s not what this post is about.)
In any event, this post is not just about how to ensure future victory by changing the rules, but what do the Democrats want and hope that the Democrat controlled government will accomplish? Healthcare Reform? Gun Laws? Environmental Protection? I want some feedback!
Take care of yourselves and each other…oh and go ahead and raise my taxes to do that if you need to,
El Luchador
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El Luchador,
I just read that Hillary is now in the running to be Obama’s Secretary of State. No bueno!
No bueno? I’ve been calling this one for MONTHS as everyone was crying that she would be Attorney General! I hope it happens.
SMS
I’m still happy about the 66% voter turnout in OC. Lets make motor voter the rule and register everyone who gets a drivers license or auto license. This is not a new idea but lets make voting mandatory and a requirement to renew a driver’s license and VLF is you have to have voted in the last election – no vote no license!
Also lets get rid of that urban myth that voting is connected to Jury service. Getting a Drivers License is connected to Jury Duty not voting or registering to vote.
Art, whats wrong with Hillary for Secretary of State? I think he should keep Condoleeza but that might cause her some problems with message consistency.
Your recipe of “issues” is really quite peripheral to the most pressing matters facing this country. Namely;
1. Economic Recovery
2. Get us out of Iraq and stem the billions being spent on that misadventure.
3. Stem the influence of corporate and special interests in our government so that we can actually get something done on an issue like healthcare.
4. Repair our standing in the world by renouncing the doctrine of preemption.
Anon at 9:32,
Your 4 points are excellent and I would hope that a majority of Americans would agree with you, unfortunately #3 is just a sad pipe dream.
Like I said I want to hear what the Dems hope the Dems accomplish now that they are in control of the Executive and Legislative Branches of Government.
Look closely at that flask of purple fluid the mad scientist is holding in Luchador’s first image, and you will see what the Democrats need to maintain power: BALLS.
Yeats’ famous line from “The Second Coming” is more apropos in recent years than ever: “The best lack all conviction while the worst are filled with a passionate intensity.”
I’m with anon #4’s priorities, and still hoping for Bill Richardson for State. More comments later from the Super-Dem (I’m in between GGHS choir classes)