What the Democratic Party stands for -- in 10 words or less

[dolstein]

Everyone knows what the Republican Party stands for (or rather CLAIMS to stand for): smaller government, lower taxes, a strong military and moral values.

Here's the challenge --describe what the Democratic Party stands for (or ought to stand for) in ten words or less.

Here's my description:

Honest government.
Higher wages.
Strong alliances.
Equal opportunity.
Social security.

[ClassWarrior]

1. According to Lakoff's 10-word philosophy...

Broad prosperity
Mutual responsibility
Effective government
Better future
Stronger America

NGU.

[bluedawg12]

31. Freedom, hard work, success and strength for America. n/t

[MrModerate]

2. My ten

Justice, compassion, evenhandedness, prudence, earth, security, honesty, innovation, generosity, and most important of all, hope

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. My ten words

Universal Health Care
Fair Elections
Strong Economy
Well-Funded Schools
Honest Government

[DainBramaged]

4. The chance to join together to make our country whole.

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. The things the GOP doesn't stand for - We Americans

[Lena inRI]

6. REAL Democrats don't. . .

let class stand in the way of equal opportunity and justice.
:kick:

[don954]

7. more than 10 words, but check out my sig image

[fooj]

8. Don't forget...

Defending and protecting THE U. S. Constitution and The Bill of Rights!

Peace.

[gulliver]

9. A square deal for all citizens.

[sundancekid]

10. my offering

civic service

equal opportunity

global alliance

national strength

wellness imperative

[phillysuse]

11. What the Democratic party stands for in three words

The common good

[dolstein]

17. Unfortunately, that doesn't tell the typical voter much

Everyone has their own idea of what the common good means.

[DLnyc]

12. Honest and open government serving ordinary people, not wealthy elites

This requires, it seems to me:

Limiting the power of corporations and banning their influence over government.
Breaking up monopolies that distort the market and harm the economy.
A return to a progressive tax structure that limits extreme concentration of wealth and lessens the burden on the poor.
An honest electoral mechanism not controlled by partisans or corporate entities.
A free and independent press not intimidated by government.
Effective action against racist and other hate groups that advocate violation of the civil rights of others.
Limiting the power of the Executive branch, and in particular the power to make war without the consent of Congress and the people.

(among other things)

[Leilani]

13. Higher Wages?

Tell that to all the people whose jobs have been outsourced by "Free Trade" Lovers in the Dem party.

Also, please tell the economically depressed workers whose jobs have been taken by illegal immigrants.

If you're against illegal migration, according to the Dems, you're a racist.

IMO, the Dems are no different than the Repugs, & that is why they have lost elections...they have deserted the working people of this country.

[dolstein]

16. Well, if the Republicans can claim to stand for smaller government . . .

then the Democrats have every right to claim to stand for higher wages.

The fact is, that if it weren't for the Democrats, we wouldn't even have a mimimun wage. The current president believes the minimum wage should be voluntary. It's also the case that the Republicans have consistently blocked increases in the minimum wage by insisting that any increase be tied to far larger tax breaks for businesses.

Personally, I think the Democrats need to talk more about wages, because the contrast between the two parties is very clear. The Republicans tax about cutting taxes, but the truth (as anyone who saw Edwards campaign in 2004) is that the Republican really want to shift the tax burden from the wealthiest taxpayers, who earn investment income, to middle class taxpayers, who earn wages.

[Leilani]

18. I agree with every word you have cited

to describe Republican beliefs & actions, or lack there of.

But the Dems have changed...sorry, they are no longer seen as the party of the working man.

CAFTA was the latest insult, with too many Dems backing this abomination.

[dolstein]

21. Only 15 Democrats voted for CAFTA in the House

The House Democrats were as united against CAFTA as the House Republicans were united in favor of CAFTA. You seem to be applying a double standard.

[Leilani]

34. True, there was a good fight in the House

but in the Senate, 10 Dems voted Yes for CAFTA.

The final vote was 54-45.

In both Houses, some Repubs crossed over. If the Dems had voted as a solid block, perhaps CAFTA could have been defeated in either the Senate or the House.

[European Socialist]

14. As of now? Take no chances-be Repuke lite.

[bluedawg12]

15. A government of the people and for the people. n/t

[Muddy Waters Guitar]

19. Saving Mother Nature

The poor and unfortunate.
For the world.

[laureloak]

20. Fiscal prudence

[Armstead]

22. Representing the interests of the majority against the powerful

If I added "economic" that'd be an even ten, but it applies to otehr things too.

[trillian]

23. "The Common Good!" n/t

[buddysmellgood]

24. Democrats: The party that cares about people.

[orwell]

25. My Three

Liberty and Justice

[Nancy Waterman]

26. The Democratic Party stands for Democracy

the Republicans are moving us toward Fascism. IMO that says it all.

[dpbrown]

27. Common Good, Common Sense, and Common Decency for Common People

If it ever wanted to be an opposition party, it could also stand for an end to corporate dominance of government and pandering to the effete rich.

[Writer]

28. I like to drink lemonade while standing in the shade.

That's 10 words, I believe.

Wait - what was this about again?

;)

[LiberalPersona]

29. 5 words: The will of our forefathers. n/t

[bluedawg12]

30. Individual rghts over corporate rights. n/t

[leanin_green]

32. You mean the current Dems? Hard to stand without a backbone.

Now, don't get me wrong, there's still a lot of Democrats that are trying to take a stand on something, anything. But the current crop? We could do better.

[burrowowl]

33. So far

except for the Black Caucus, Conyers, Dennis, Waxman and a few others in the Senate: Cocksucking the Repug agenda.

[obreaslan]

35. In One Word...AMERICA

In 10 words...

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE


Hopefully they can "spread" democracy in this country.

[IndianaGreen]

36. Beltway Democrats: Appeasement

My local Democrats: Champions of working men and women.

[PurityOfEssence]

37. Okay, here goes:

Inclusiveness
sharing of responsibility
flexibility
respect for work
fairness
transparency

[Neil Lisst]

38. Now, or used to be?

The Democratic party used to stand for ...

Freedom, liberty, opportunity, compassion, reason, patriotism, equality, charity, and honor.

Now?

Now it's too caught up in thought Nazis, who want every Democrat to believe as they believe. We will never be the majority party again as long as we have so many political snobs.

[UrbScotty]

39. Truth and hope (nt)

[Celeborn Skywalker]

40. Fairness, Equality, and Compassion