Progress and Politics

A recent blog post by Steve Perez made me consider the future of the election of 2006 and beyond. Steve asked the question "What would you ask Schumer and Emanuel?"

I would ask them to work more closely with Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean. Dean's 50-State strategy will give us victory now, AND in the years to come. This will benefit us tremendously by building a progressive infrastructure to counter the right-wing noise machine around the nation. It was the first progressive movement that turned back the tide against greed and put this nation on a path to social justice. The Neo Robber Barons of the 21st century have been peeling away the gains made by the movements for labor and social justice and weakening our defenses with a radical international agenda.

...ah guess I was supposed to ask a question somewhere in there right?

...ok

"How will you better combine your efforts with Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean to unite the public in a return to greatness for this nation and regain control of our Congress in November?"

I have at times been strongly critical of some of the actions of both these men, but at the same time I know that we share a common goal. This nation stands at a critical crossroads that no one should underestimate. Will we tell the children of the future that we had this chance to make a difference in our world and stop the Bush rubber-stamp congress, and didn't?

Will we tell them:

I had the power to slow down or stop global warming by electing a congress that worked to preserve our world, but the game was on TV...

I had the power to ensure our civil rights and constitution was protected by electing a Congress committed to open government, but I forgot it was election day... (NOVEMBER 7 2006!)

I had the power to defend America by electing a more honest congress not beholden to a radical foreign policy agenda of a failed President, but I just don't vote...

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You have the power, now stand up and use it.

Volunteer for a progressive political campaign, speak out for real American values, and vote for candidates that will bring a new direction for America - in the Democratic Primary (September 12) and with Row E on November 7!