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Six Good Reasons to Vote Democrat
1. I want to live in an America where economic success is available to all, not just the already-rich.
Historically, wealth has been concentrated in a select few rich people. The United States for the past century has been an exception to this rule. When the rich are exceptionally rich, the poor can't afford the luxuries of things like education that allow them the opportunity to become rich. We need Democrats to tax the rich so the American Dream isn't bartered away.
2. I want fair health care.
I believe that no American should be denied affordable health care for reasons that are out of their control, such as gender, age, or preexisting medical conditions. "Obamacare" protects us, at least to some degree, from insurance companies that would rather get rid of expensive clients than negotiate with providers to lower costs.
3. I want the federal government to reverse its metastatic growth.
Yes, we all want the same thing. Sure, since 2006, federal spending has increased by nearly a trillion dollars. Because of irresponsible, simultaneous tax cuts and spending increases by Republicans, it was necessary for Republicans and Democrats to work together on the bailout and stimulus to avert another great depression. We absolutely need to cut spending, but I don't trust Republicans to do so, at least not responsibly. I also want to see taxes increased, to stop our spiraling debt to China.
4. I want a House and Senate that can compromise and get things done.
Politics has become so polarized that the two parties have stopped compromising. Once they did that, they found it's a great way to get reelected after a loss. The only way I see to break this cycle is to vote for centrists. Tea Partiers don't just toe the party line on the right, they tow the party line to the right, away from the center. Many of their opponents are blue-dog democrats, who also "tow" their party line, but towards the center. Vote for a blue-dog democrat if you want a functional government.
5. I want to be able to disagree with Republicans without being berated with nonsense.
In recent years, Republicans have decided to appeal to the lowest common IQ. Eloquent orators spout nonsense that is contrary to all rational, scientific analysis, precisely to be contrary. Science is the best way we know of to discover truth. Fraud in science is rare and absolutely scandalous when discovered. Don't give up on science and scientists so quickly!
6. I want to be keep the American Dream alive.
America no longer has the luxury of believing in its own exceptionalism. While we squabble over who gets to hold a gavel, countries like China are grasping the lead in virtually every area, from manufacturing to finance to the high-tech sector. We can't just believe in our exceptionalism, we need to work harder than ever to earn it! And we need a government that will turn the ship of state toward that goal.
Vote tomorrow for a more rational, more functional, and more prosperous America. Vote Democrat.
1. I want to live in an America where economic success is available to all, not just the already-rich.
Historically, wealth has been concentrated in a select few rich people. The United States for the past century has been an exception to this rule. When the rich are exceptionally rich, the poor can't afford the luxuries of things like education that allow them the opportunity to become rich. We need Democrats to tax the rich so the American Dream isn't bartered away.
2. I want fair health care.
I believe that no American should be denied affordable health care for reasons that are out of their control, such as gender, age, or preexisting medical conditions. "Obamacare" protects us, at least to some degree, from insurance companies that would rather get rid of expensive clients than negotiate with providers to lower costs.
3. I want the federal government to reverse its metastatic growth.
Yes, we all want the same thing. Sure, since 2006, federal spending has increased by nearly a trillion dollars. Because of irresponsible, simultaneous tax cuts and spending increases by Republicans, it was necessary for Republicans and Democrats to work together on the bailout and stimulus to avert another great depression. We absolutely need to cut spending, but I don't trust Republicans to do so, at least not responsibly. I also want to see taxes increased, to stop our spiraling debt to China.
4. I want a House and Senate that can compromise and get things done.
Politics has become so polarized that the two parties have stopped compromising. Once they did that, they found it's a great way to get reelected after a loss. The only way I see to break this cycle is to vote for centrists. Tea Partiers don't just toe the party line on the right, they tow the party line to the right, away from the center. Many of their opponents are blue-dog democrats, who also "tow" their party line, but towards the center. Vote for a blue-dog democrat if you want a functional government.
5. I want to be able to disagree with Republicans without being berated with nonsense.
In recent years, Republicans have decided to appeal to the lowest common IQ. Eloquent orators spout nonsense that is contrary to all rational, scientific analysis, precisely to be contrary. Science is the best way we know of to discover truth. Fraud in science is rare and absolutely scandalous when discovered. Don't give up on science and scientists so quickly!
6. I want to be keep the American Dream alive.
America no longer has the luxury of believing in its own exceptionalism. While we squabble over who gets to hold a gavel, countries like China are grasping the lead in virtually every area, from manufacturing to finance to the high-tech sector. We can't just believe in our exceptionalism, we need to work harder than ever to earn it! And we need a government that will turn the ship of state toward that goal.
Vote tomorrow for a more rational, more functional, and more prosperous America. Vote Democrat.
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