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Posted: Mar 11, 2010
and to refer the resolution to the Ethics Committee reached the required simple majority. The vote breakdown is very interesting. Bipartisan support on first vote is 402 (dems 240, pubs 162), 1 nay, 15 present and the 14 no votes. Dems overwhelmingly supported this resoluton with only 1 dissent vote.
This would indicate a high level of confidence among house party members that the process has been fair and above board. Looks like they are all to eager to call Boehner's bluff on this. Thankfully, this should put this media blitz and speculation to rest for the time being, at least to some degree. Personally, I resent the uproar and flame-stoking that is going on in the media and from the GOP and the distraction away from HCR, house consideration of the extension of unemployment benefits and the remainder of the tax extenders bill that cleared the Senate yesterday, jobs creation and financial reform initiatives.
Especially pertinent to the jobless is the looming March 27th deadline designated by the 30-day stop-gap measure that passed despite Bunning's debaucle and Obama's planned absence after March 18th. Until the house measure is resolved, the content remains a mystery and a few reports yesterday said that "some" unemployment benefits were extended, based on whether or not the state unemployment rate is above 8.5%. My state does not qualify (8.2%) but my city does (8.8%). I will be out of business if that info is true. It's a real nail-biter for someone who has been pounding the pavement for nearly 4 months to no avail.
It's just a single anecdotal instance showing how callous and out-of-touch the purveyors of distraction and obstruction can be and suggestive of the devasting toll it takes behind the scenes.
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republican platform - Rodan
[ In Reply To ..]bread and circuses baby.
What would you call the Democrat platform? - Its called "chaos"...total mess.nm
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This may be a foreign concept for you, but - this is what a party platform looks like...
[ In Reply To ..]Political parties set goals, agendas and initiatives and members are able to articulate what they stand for. Party behavior reflects alignment with its platform. It is not intended to create monolithic mindset and does not necessarily enjoy 100% support from all members. The platform, like the Constitution, is a dynamic and fluid concept that adapts to change and aims toward progress and mutual benefit.
1. Affordable quality health care for all Americans, empowerment of middle class through jobs creation, fair pay, retirement security, alleviation of poverty and tax relief.
2. Investment in green renewable and sustainable energy, improvement of educational standards, higher education, science, technology, small business, entrepreneurship, innovation, manufacturing, infrastructure, connectivity and rural America.
3. Fair tax codes, affordable housing, home ownership, financial reform, corporate regulation, consumer protection, fair trade, fiscal responsibility.
4. Ending the war in Iraq, combating terrorism, success in Afghanistan, improved relations with Pakistan, homeland security, and intelligence reform.
5. Preventing nuclear proliferation (with emphasis on Iran and North Korea), WMDs, biological and chemical weapons and strengthen cyber-security.
6. Support military and veterans services, expand the armed forces, rebuild and modernize military, promote global stability, improve emergency response, reform contractor practices and hold contractors accountable and allow ALL Americans to serve with pride.
7. Support development in Africa, Alliance of the Americas, strengthen Transatlantic ties, pursue diplomatic relations in the Middle East and emerging powers and revitalize global institutions.
8. Advance democracy, development and human rights, common humanity and global health. Annihilate human trafficking.
9. Establish energy security and combat climate change.
10. American community renewal through service, immigration reform the promotes preservation of family unity, prevention and response to natural disasters, responsible stewardship of natural resources, improved metropolitan and urban policy, firearms regulation, empowerment of disabled Americans, promote family unity and security for seniors, preserve reproductive choice, criminal justice reform.
11. Renew American democracy, restoration of Constitution and liberties, government transparency, accountability, ethics reform, enforcement of voting rights, and partnership with states.
http://www.democrats.org/a/party/platform.html
just words - anon
[ In Reply To ..]it's just words and it's just words from politicians at that. their actions speak so much louder. their platform looks good; their actions -not so much. they all lie for a living so why would we want to put our beliefs in a written platform? it's no different from the deceit pouring from their lips.
Your response indicates a lack of awareness of - US participatory democratic process.
[ In Reply To ..]Platforms are not top-to-bottom dictums, dear. Quite the opposite. Platform building starts at the most parochial local levels imaginable; churches, schools, town halls, special interests meetings, unions, professional groups and the like. The process is ongoing year by year and does not simply occur in the months leading up to a campaign or election.
Motivated participants from each and all groups contribute their input to the local party headquarters on an ongoing basis. In my county, there are quarterly headquarters meetings for those who wish to attend. The party also monitors political events, media infomation, ongoing governments process, etc. and records their findings.
At the prescribed time, precinct conventions are held, typically at the local voting station after a primary. Either you show up or not. These ae informal gatherins where proportional representation is determined, on the order of 1 delegate and 1 alternate for every 25 votes cast in the given primary. Precinct delegates are selected to attend senate district or county conventions.
At that level, caucus is held to adopt platform planks based on representation of local interests. Proportionate delegate selection takes place again and resolutions are adopted. This level is a bit more formal than precinct conventions where prescribed rules and protocols are observed. It is at this level that party leadership begins to materialize. The delegates that will emerge from this level are nominated. Committees are formed, nominations confirmed, platform resolutoins are considered and adopted. The delegates proceed on to the state convention where similar processes take place on a much larger scale, producing the delegates that will attend the national convention.
At every stage, discussions are recorded, considered and reconsidered. It is during this process that the platform begins to take shape. It usually represents a very broad spectrum of special regional interests that eventually encompass every corner of the country's geography. The final product is a priortized wish list of sorts that contains recommendations and specific executive and administrative plans for implementation. The party adopts the platform that the candidate is expected to represent.
Staged participation. I am sure you have plenty of cynical observations to offer. You may not like the process or choose not to believe in it, but it's the best we have to offer. If you don't like it, choose to participate, bring your ideas to the table and be a part of the process...or not. You can stay out of it and criticize it to your heart's content, but at least understand that this system is only as good as its citizens make it.
Yeah, and the system is only as good as the dems make it. - Which is why it currently stinks.nm
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well.... - anon
[ In Reply To ..]aren't we a condescending know it all! in case you haven't noticed, dear, the citizenry is being completely ignored by the administration so your statement that the system is only as good as the citizens make it may be the goal but it sure ain't the reality. nothing about your post refutes the fact that the politicians who are SUPPOSED to represent us are all liars.
Breaking news here. - sm
[ In Reply To ..]This administration is representing the interests detailed above in the democratic party platform just fine. Platform and the process of participation is all about building majority. Dems had a better platform, they worked harder and more of them turned out. That's how they got 53% of the vote and that's why they get to call the shots during this term. That's just how it works, dear.
By sharp contrast, pubs weren't and aren't able to articulate a platform, because there is none. They have done nothing but beach and moan, criticize, complain, obstruct, throw fits and make utter fools of themselves. The party is a wreck, split into Lord nows how many factions with no leadership in sight, yet they continue to fixate on hatred and halting progress rather than the problems that got them to this point that will continue to plague them until they grow up, take responsibility for themselves and get their act together.
It isn't condescending to understand political process and to take part in it. Buzz words are juvenile and ineffective in garnering credibility or gaining support. Personally, I have no problem with this attitude. All you are doing is digging yourself in deeper and spinning your wheels. Good luck with that.
Want to thank you for your post. Totally agree - with every word. nm
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Wrong. The Obama admin. and his dem friends FOOLED - the people. Their approval is plummeting
[ In Reply To ..]as more Americans find out they were lied to.
You are confusing Obama and dem approval ratings - with those of Congress...
[ In Reply To ..]but Congressional pub approval ratings are the lowest of all. Congrats.
Obama's approval now in the 40s. So, congrats to YOU.nm - TX
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Now pay attention. You need an update. Os approval exceeds - Congressional dems, who exceed....
[ In Reply To ..]overall Congress, all of whom exceed approval ratings of pubs. Now how hard was that to understand? Pubs are on the bottom of the heap. They have only managed to claw their way up to 33% from a nadir last April of 20%! BTW, latest overall approval rating for Obama is 53%.
O should stop with his PROMISES and DO something! - empty talk
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OMG.. you are so wrong its funny.. pathetic - HopToIt
[ In Reply To ..]Look at what is happening. You dont see signs of how unhappy Americans overall are with the Obama admin? Obama, Peloser, Reid, and friends are all looked at like incompetent snobs at this point. Obama's approval IS in the 40s overall. Also, look at what happened in several Governor's races...and the Scott Brown win. Dream on all you like. Americans are sick to death of the current crooks. Times are a changin, thank God!
why do you waste your breath - harbinger
[ In Reply To ..]for the most part all I see here is low-brows speaking hate and ignorance. Then the intelligent, informed people respond with accurate information. No one changes their mind. This should be titled emotional politic thoughts rather than politics.
Unfortunately - harbinger
[ In Reply To ..]"just words" - so are your comments. And way, way too many of them. Redundant. Over and over. Repetition.
Takes one to know one. ..and everyone is allowed to post - their opinion here..not just you.nm
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