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garthranzz Donating Member (983 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:50 PM
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When we win, what should we do first?
Let's assume that, somehow, despite the attempt once again by Rove and Bush and Cheney to steal the election - through voter suppression and intimidation, through hacking of machines, through all the methods *irrefutably* proven to have been used to steal the election of 2004 (and tested in the selection of 2000) - let us assume that the numbers are just too big and that we take over the House of Representatives by, say, 30 seats and the Senate by 1 (51 Democratic Senators).

What should we do?

I know that Nancy Pelosi has proposed a 100-hour legislative spree. But even if it all passes the House and it all passes the Senate and there are no parliamentry delays - and should we doubt that throwbacks and bigots won't filibuster? - Bush, or more honestly perhaps Cheney, in pique and Nixonian desperation will surely veto much of it. We cannot legislate our way out of Iraq, short of cutting off funds; the battle for health care, minimum wage, in short all domestic issues, will require negotiation, debate and a winning of the media that, whatever its herd mentality, will turn slowly to the truth.

And, as has been posted here, we still must be cautious of a "president" in pique, one growing increasingly desperate to salvage his self-worth, one already delusional. Nixon gains credit for this much - however manipulative, criminal and despicable, he recognized the rules and played - or rather was forced to play by Barry Goldwater and Hugh Scott, as some pundit noted - to play by the rules. Unsupported by "his" Supreme Court and being the architect, though not the contractor, of his power, he had no spite of last resort. Those that supported, even idolized, Nixon, while they villified the anti-war protestors, did not see Nixon as their only "salvation." He had no oxymoronic doughboy and his imitators that fed off the detritus of presidential defiance.

So we must be wary of Bush/Cheney attempts to seize power, to weigh the scales by claiming a level playing field.

We must in effect neutralize - neuter - Bush/Cheney, create an environment, despite not because of the media, which renders them ineffective, irrelevant.

Our first order of business, I contend, is to demonstrate - irrefutably - that Bush and Cheney seized power and hold office illegitimately.

Exposure of election fraud, of the theft of 2004, the attempted theft of 2006, of the theft of 2000, must become the cause celebre'. Having won, we can't be accused of "sour grapes." Yes, it will raise the specter of impeachment - a risk since we don't have the votes in the Senate, until the hurricane (Katrina's revenge, how sweet from here in New Orleans) begins to storm ashore - but the underlying thread will be, must be, transparency and accountability.

Democrats who cheat or steal (shall I look at my own district?) must be held to the same standards as Republicans. The first, the most important step in eliminating the 'culture of corruption' is restoring trust in government. And the first step in restoring trust in government is restoring trust in the election process. All else - cleaning up Congress, the lobbyists, etc. - follows as a matter of course.

And once the facts are revealed and the people see that not only did Bush, Cheney, etc. lie us into war, they lied themselves into power - no one will believe or obey them.

And that justice, that irrelevance, that consignment to the hell of their making - that they are neither saviors nor savants, but betrayers, abusers and self-deceivers, will be but the natural consequence of their actions.
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hippiechick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:52 PM
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1. Breathe deeply, thank everyone who worked and voted for Dems
... then get busy with the 100 hour agenda !!!! :party:
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gfnrob Donating Member (551 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:52 PM
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2. Drink heavily
:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :party: :party: :party: :toast: :toast: :party:
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longship Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:35 PM
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15. And if we lose?
(BTW, I don't think we'll lose.)

If we lose, drink *very* heavily and stay drunk for two more years.
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Ohio Joe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:53 PM
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3. Let the Trials begin - nt
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HereSince1628 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:55 PM
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4. Ummmmm... Stop and Think, maybe?
Take a deep breath--Slip into the committee chairs--go to work as the CO-EQUAL branch of government the Founders intended.

All good things will stem from that root.
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:57 PM
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5. get rid of the machines.
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ashling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:57 PM
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6. eat a pint of Benn & Jerry's ice cream
I wish they still had their American Pie ice cream .... it was so gooooooood!
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:58 PM
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7. Hold our leaders accountable.
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Subdivisions Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 03:58 PM
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8. Repeal the tax cut for the rich, then
raise the minimum wage.
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Nicholas D Wolfwood Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:02 PM
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9. Let them veto to their pulsing heart's content.
It will be the end of the GOP for another 40 years if they do.
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HCE SuiGeneris Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:06 PM
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10. This thread is too quiet.....
Edited on Fri Nov-03-06 04:08 PM by BushDespiser12
Very well stated garth. It will be great to dance in the streets after this election, but transparency in the election process, and the exposing of those that have conspired to affect voter outcomes, is our first priority. The illegitimate power that resides in our gov't must be exposed before we are able to rescue the soldiers stationed in Iraq and re-install a foreign policy that is viable.

keep up the excellent writing :kick:
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PoiBoy Donating Member (842 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:09 PM
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11. Excellent points...
good post..!!
:hi:
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:10 PM
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12. start addressing the vets and troops needs, cut repug spending ear
Edited on Fri Nov-03-06 04:11 PM by caligirl
marks(cut all pork projects and remove tax cuts for the wealthiest) stem cell research leg. vote, health care issues for 43 million americans, address unemployment, reverse Pell grant cut offs and reduce student loan interest rates. Enforce royalties owed the government by chevron and other oil companies enforce environmental laws bush is breaking all across the country. stop the government selling of mineral rights to privately owned land in Montana.

after serious issues now impacting health and safety of americans, and a dangerously high deficit should the house and senate then investigate the theivery of the administration.

those are my priorities
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Poiuyt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:12 PM
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13. Restore freedom of the press
We need to do away with consolidation of the media and bring back equal air time for both parties
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MamaBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:18 PM
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14. Repeal legislation!
The U.S.A. Patriot Act i, ii, iii, iv whatever ...
The legislation that permits wiretapping without a warrant
The torture bill
Other Constitution ripping obscenities I've missed.

Repeal the tax cuts
Reinstate the estate tax

Repeal the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Repeal NAFTA, and similar trade agreements.

For a start.
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Hubert Flottz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:35 PM
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16. Start the investigations.
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DUyellow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 04:49 PM
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17. lets win first
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irislake Donating Member (967 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 05:17 PM
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18. Hold your breath
and wait to see what they have up their sleeve. They are so predictable and at the same time full of surprises.
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-03-06 05:20 PM
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19. dance in the street
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