What Do We Stand For, In Broad Themes?

[ruggerson]

Someone posted a similar question the other night, and I can't find it to kick it, so maybe we can start the discussion again.

I don't mean individual issues, like affordable healthcare or raising the minimum wage.

But, thematically, what underlies those positions?

The press pushes the Republican propoganda that American conservatives stand for strong national security, less government and lower taxes.

So what do we stand for? In one line, what are our core beliefs?

[MercutioATC]

1. Providing a safe environment conducive to prosperity for ALL.

(even those evil gays)

;)

[NMDemDist2]

2. equal rights, equal pay for equal work, equal protection under the law

starting to see a pattern there....

:rofl:

[thoughtanarchist]

3. fiscal discipline, universal health care, and free beer!

:evilgrin:

:beer:

[Lithos]

4. People

...

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. The greater good for the greatest number eom

[Atman]

6. Commie!

;-)

[Vincardog]

7. How about these? The Rule of LAW as embodied in

<http://www.law.indiana.edu/uslawdocs/declaration.html >
and
< http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/features/netporn/amndmnts.htm >
and defined in
< http://www.midnightbeach.com/jon/US-Constitution.htm >

I am just saying

[Kierkegaard]

8. I think we have a pretty good handle on whimpering.

Maybe we should go with that...

:sarcasm:

[ruggerson]

9. lol n/t

[BillZBubb]

10. We stand for nothing if you go by our elected representatives.

It is every man/woman for themselves. The one time our Democrats in congress did well was fighting Bush's Social Security scam, but that only happened because the public was already solidly against it.

About all you can say is they're not Republicans (well not totally anyway). We won't win national elections if this keeps up.

[OneBlueSky]

11. what we SHOULD stand for is . . .

Truth, the Rule of Law, and Government Of, By, and For the People . . .

[inthebrain]

12. I can't speak for others. Only my self

I stand for Social and Economic justice.

I belive everyone has a RIGHT TO;

A roof over their head.

Food on thier plate.

Healthcare.

Living Wage.

To live in peace (War should be ended)

These are just a few off of the top of my head.

[More Than A Feeling]

13. Government in the Boardroom, not the Bedroom.

[FormerDittoHead]

14. Five words: Civility. Maturity. Balance. Honesty. Love.

I guess it will be a hard sell, but it would be a great place to start.