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(42,641 posts) Tue Apr 24, 2018, 05:36 PM Apr 2018

Embracing 'the Sort of Bold Thinking We Need,' Sanders to Introduce Plan: [View all]

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Embracing 'the Sort of Bold Thinking We Need,' Sanders to Introduce Plan to Guarantee Every American a Job...

With the goal of eliminating "working poverty and involuntary unemployment," driving up wages, and curtailing income inequality, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is reportedly planning to introduce a federal jobs guarantee that would provide decent-paying employment to every American "who wants or needs" it.

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/04/23/embracing-sort-bold-thinking-we-need-sanders-introduce-plan-guarantee-every-american?

The Democrats need a bold agenda. This is one part of a bold agenda.

Being anti-Trump is intuitive, but there is a need for solutions as well. When FDR rolled out his plans, the GOP opposed everything as unworkable and unrealistic. But the New Deal ushered in an era of remarkable prosperity that only stopped when Reagan started the roll back of the New Deal.

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Embracing 'the Sort of Bold Thinking We Need,' Sanders to Introduce Plan: [View all] guillaumeb Apr 2018 OP

He should become a Democrat then. Kingofalldems Apr 2018 #1

Manchin is a Democrat. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #2

Whats your point? Adrahil Apr 2018 #31

That is your view of Sanders and his motivation. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #41

Mine differs too. The funny thing is, Bernie IS a Democrat for all intents and purposes... InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #62

Many reasons perhaps? guillaumeb Apr 2018 #70

It's the new logic on here.... vi5 Apr 2018 #74

It does seem that way at times. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #77

This is of course impossible at this time, minimum 6 years before you could even think Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #54

But Will The Plan Actually Work Me. Apr 2018 #3

Will the ACA actually work, or is it Romneycare? guillaumeb Apr 2018 #5

And What Does That Have To Do With BS Me. Apr 2018 #7

It was a response to your post. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #9

It won't work because if we tried it and raised taxes enough to pay for it...we would be tossed out Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #16

Any increase in taxes would be more than offset by decreases in insurance premiums. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #18

Most Americans still get insurance through work...same thing that derailed Clinton....the Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #32

To your last point, guillaumeb Apr 2018 #43

You have to consider the number of jobs in the insurance companies...and insurance companies are Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #61

Capitalists rarely surrender an opportunity to profit. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #69

We are not close to making that happen...so why not get what we can while talking about what we hope Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #85

As I said, to someone, we can do both. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #88

But Other Plans Were Well Thought Out Me. Apr 2018 #20

My comment in #11. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #21

Pie in the Sky peggysue2 Apr 2018 #12

Dare I Say It Me. Apr 2018 #19

LOL!! peggysue2 Apr 2018 #22

PLUS (dont you love how I start in the middle of a sentence) there are up to one million Eliot Rosewater Apr 2018 #60

No..They Don't Care Me. Apr 2018 #68

Sanders AND Common Dreams. OilemFirchen Apr 2018 #4

I understand your position. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #6

Gillibrand & Booker have already announced similar plans. TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #8

Have Gillibrand and Booker been doing so? guillaumeb Apr 2018 #11

As I Understand It Me. Apr 2018 #25

The same objections of unworkable and unaffordable will be raised. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #27

But Not Mindlessly Me. Apr 2018 #30

And drawing that line is what we are doing. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #40

Bernie's plan is more broad based. But, kudos to Booker and Gillibrand for InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #73

But the bottom line is none of these plans will pass Congress. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #14

Presenting a united front against the GOP fascists would be an accomplishment. TheSmarterDog Apr 2018 #17

Yeah...I like all the plans. Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #33

Embracing the sort of bold thinking we need, Sanders offers Fresh_Start Apr 2018 #10

+1000 smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #42

DITTO!!!! nt jrthin Apr 2018 #82

And do you seriously believe that Americans will support this? Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #13

I disagree. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #15

We can't do that between now and 18...and 20. Realistically, it will take years...in the meantime we Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #36

We must do all of it. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #44

We have to concentrate on what is achievable. And build a demand for what I call the good stuff... Demsrule86 Apr 2018 #55

We should. sheshe2 Apr 2018 #78

Dreams do happen. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #81

Hmmm sheshe2 Apr 2018 #87

Very true. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #89

Quite the spring offensive Sanders followers have mounted today BannonsLiver Apr 2018 #23

Better to play offense than defense. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #26

Well at least you acknowledge its all coordinated BannonsLiver Apr 2018 #37

I am not a member. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #45

I agree, but I'm sure you realize whathehell Apr 2018 #38

Heh heh. Crutchez_CuiBono Apr 2018 #79

... LexVegas Apr 2018 #24

... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #28

I expect that from some responders. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #29

Lol, yes, they're quite predictable whathehell Apr 2018 #57

... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #65

Riiiiight! whathehell Apr 2018 #83

Predictable at times. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #71

... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #63

Just how the young, new voters feel about the Democratic Party. OnionPatch Apr 2018 #72

... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #84

Above being criticized? Seriously? OnionPatch Apr 2018 #86

... NurseJackie Apr 2018 #90

How the hell? Loki Liesmith Apr 2018 #34

That is the question. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #47

Changing the debate is not a mechanism Loki Liesmith Apr 2018 #59

Not quite the same. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #67

Preemptive 2020 shit stirring using unattainable pipe dreams instead of a spoon. NightWatcher Apr 2018 #35

Gillibrand/Booker DeminPennswoods Apr 2018 #39

The big question to all of these ideas is "how?" guillaumeb Apr 2018 #46

This a radical solution, but DeminPennswoods Apr 2018 #53

That would effectively repeal Taft-Hartley. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #64

I think dollars to donuts if DeminPennswoods Apr 2018 #94

We already have someone running on a more bold platform in this area. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #48

Please say more. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #49

Andrew Yang. Nt NCTraveler Apr 2018 #52

Pretty good article from about five years ago. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #58

FDR had a jobs plan. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #66

Carter signed a federal jobs plan. NCTraveler Apr 2018 #75

Sounds great, Eko Apr 2018 #50

Nor will I. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #51

We have offense. Eko Apr 2018 #56

He is not a Democrat! redstatebluegirl Apr 2018 #76

I know. guillaumeb Apr 2018 #80

... mcar Apr 2018 #91

Would you like a blanket and pillow? guillaumeb Apr 2018 #92

That would be lovely mcar Apr 2018 #93