Clinton to Call for POVERTY CZAR

[NYDem Observer]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/04/858829.aspx

From NBC's Andrea Mitchell
NBC News has learned that in her remarks today, Clinton will call for a cabinet-level "poverty czar," apparantly similar to what the King family has been requesting.

Here's an excerpt from Clinton's expected remarks:
"When I say solutions, I mean finally addressing the scourge of poverty that continues to afflict so many of our families in this country. I mean appointing a cabinet level position that will be solely and fully devoted to ending poverty as we know it in America, a position that will focus the attention of our nation on this issue. That's the kind of solution I'm talking about, a solution for which Dr. King's son, Martin, has been such a passionate and effective advocate."



Interesting..

I'm sure this has nothing at all to do with gaining Edwards endorsement. :sarcasm:

[BattyDem]

1. If the economy continues to tank ...

there won't be any need for a cabinet-level official - the President will be a poverty czar! :-(


On edit: I should mention that I think it's a good idea, no matter who is president. :-) It's about time the government started paying attention to poverty in this country.

[splat]

2. Sounds like Edwards' influence

[shadowknows69]

3. Why do we have to call everything a Czar?

[lapfog_1]

9. Russian for "Cesar"

or ruler. Also gave us Persian "shah" which also gave us the phrase "Shah Mat" or "the king is dead" which, in turn, is the english "Checkmate".

Totally inappropriate title for someone who is not absolute ruler... Drug Czar, Poverty Czar, etc... as those people are answerable to the President, who is (at least until Bush) answerable to the people.

[4themind]

14. Maybe it's more like a

Czar Nicholas II post-revolution czar...awaiting details from her speech

[Raven]

12. God, I know! Exactly what I was thinking. Old and tired and not

exactly democratic. :boring:

[GodlessBiker]

18. I was thinking the same thing. Very old world. How about "Poverty Maven," or something?

[ellacott]

4. It's not totally because she's seeking Edward's supporters

MLK III has contacted each campaign and requested that they create a cabinet position that addresses poverty. Obama has also said he would address this.

[lumberjack_jeff]

5. Excellent. Edwards was wise to be coy with his endorsement. n/t

[goldcanyonaz]

6. Had Obama done this you would think him a Saint.

[mkultra]

10. and you would think he was whoring to edwards.

same difference. both sides of the knife cut.

[goldcanyonaz]

16. Just gotta get that "whore" word in their, don't ya? Classy.

[mkultra]

23. heh, im adult enough that it doesnt bother me.

It happens ot be the subject of the converstaion.
If it bothers you, that would be your problem. Perhaps you should avoid the thread.

Are you one of these people who likes to kid cus by swapping real vulgarity with substitutes and believing it somehow makes it better?


Instead of ass do you say heiny or bottom?


Speaking of which, Ive have noticed that every time you open your mouth, out pours some kind of retarded divisiveness. Since you have nothing of substance to add, you are the new ignore member. Congratulations!

[Coexist]

7. How very Edwardian.

[ellacott]

21. This was also influence by Martin Luther King III

Speaking truth to poverty
Cabinet post could at last spur measurable results

By Martin Luther King III
For the Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/03/08

It has been 40 years since the last sermon my father gave at the National Cathedral in Washington, when he called upon our nation's leaders to eradicate poverty once and for all, explaining that, "There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is that we now have the techniques and the resources to get rid of poverty. The real question is whether we have the will."

Today, as our nation continues to be plagued by a poverty that is inexcusable when coupled with record riches amassed by the wealthy, the challenge that consumed my father toward the end of his life has remained comfortably entrenched within the realm of rhetoric and not action.

I therefore call upon all our presidential candidates to take a vow that, within the first 100 days in office as commander in chief, he or she will appoint a cabinet-level officer whose responsibility will be to make a measurable impact on eradicating poverty and allow more Americans to move up into our middle class.
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/opinion/stories/2008/04/03/mlked0403.html

[stevietheman]

8. How will she be able to do that while Obama is President? n/t

n/t

[mkultra]

11. i think shes going to set up here own administration

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

13. at 3AM?

[whatchamacallit]

15. The Clintons will end up running a POTTERY BARN.

[u2spirit]

17. Will she choose Greenspan?

NT

[NoFederales]

19. Czars, Homeland, Motherland, Fuehurs, OberSchwamis--WTF has

happened to America? What's next? Movie styles: Dark Lord, Master, Comrades, Enlightened One, Sun God, Goa'uld, Ferris Buehler, ad nauseum................? Talk about INVASIVE psy-ops, this word-play shit is it!

NoFederales

[olkaz]

20. A DLC'er calling for a Poverty Czar?

Man, the irony is just lost on people these days, I swear.

[VolcanoJen]

22. Speaking of Czars, didn't Chimpy appoint a "War Czar" over a year ago?

How's that working out? Has anyone heard from that dude? Can anyone remember his name? Are we actually paying this guy?

[SoCalDem]

24. NO MORE Czars or Tzars or Tsars or Csars

We KNOW why people are poor.. We don't need to waste another dime "studying it".

I'll save them some time & money..


Poor people are poor because they have no MONEY..

To GET money, they must have JOBS.. REAL jobs..

To get JOBS, they need education..

The schools in poor areas tend to be SHITTY..

Fix the schools
Hire the adults & teens
Pay them a living wage


Problem solved


sincerely,

The Tsarina

[NightWatcher]

25. could it be Bill, he's the one who signed NAFTA and started the jobs leaving the country

[book_worm]

26. She is going all out for that all-important Edwards endorsment.

[cooolandrew]

27. Maybe not withdrawing welfare (which is really humanitarian aid) might of helped.

[JohnnyLib2]

28. I hope the cabinet-level idea isn't discarded because it came from her.

The problem itself certainly isn't going away.....

[Adelante]

29. I think it is a good thing nt