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Bluetus

(1,932 posts)
Tue Nov 18, 2025, 01:17 AM 8 hrs ago

My daily DNC ask-for-money text

I am more confused than ever. Today's fund-raiser said:

Here’s the latest:

FIRST: The New York Times reported that our resistance to Donald Trump is “TIRED.”
THEN: Hakeem Jeffries announced a major 10-POINT PLAN to fight back against Trump – and Democrats SURGED in the polls!
NOW: Hakeem Jeffries isn't backing down – he SUED Donald Trump for his attempts to undermine our elections and overturn our Democracy!
So now, Democrats are coming up with a plan and agreed to 600% MATCH every gift to this text to SHOWCASE our Democratic strength! >> hmpac.org/a9?t=ESufDr


So I am thinking, "Great. We have been begging for a bold plan that Democrats can get behind, clearly explaining to Americans what we stand for and what we will fight for if they allow us back into the government. That's great news."

Naturally, I was very curious what was in this 10-point plan. I searched and I searched. The only thing I could come up with was a wonky set of legislative ideas for slowing down Trump's wreckage. This was dated Feb 23, 2025. I am glad they were at least thinking about things they could do to throw some sand in the gears, but none of that stuff actually worked. And nowhere in that 10-point plan were any ideas we could present to voters to show WHY they should be voting for Democrats and what we were willing to commit to fight for. Not one word. See for yourself.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/democrats-reveal-10-step-game-020213239.html

If this 10-month old plan that never worked is what the DNC is trying to sell me today, all I can say is WTF?

Where is the 10-point plan that says who we are and what we are going to do if the people will give us one more chance? Who is working on that plan? Evidently nobody in Congress and nobody at the DNC. But here are some ideas I have seen floating around. I beg the DNC, Jeffries, and whomever to take some of these ideas and make a real plan we can give to the voters. I'm not saying these are all the best ideas or the best way to state the ideas. I just offer these as examples of how to talk to voters in language they can understand and appreciate.

• Overturn the Citizens United decision that allows corporations to openly bribe politicians
• No personal use of PAC money, even after retiring
• Codify Women's Right to Choose
• Term Limits and highest code of ethics for SCOTUS
• Get Rid of the Electoral College
• Eliminate the Jim Crow filibuster rule in the Senate entirely
• Outlaw Gerrymandering Nationwide
• Return Fairness Doctrine in Media
• Universal Healthcare for ALL
• Ban Stock Trading While in Congress
• 5 year wait before taking jobs in industries overseen/regulated when in office
• Cap Congress Salary at 1.5x Median Income of Their District
• Tax Billionaire wealth at a level that encourages philanthropy and investment in American innovation
• Eliminate billionaire tax loopholes such as using untaxed gains as loan collateral
• Tax Mega-Churches involved in political activity
• Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $20/hr
• Eliminate the Presidential pardon privilege
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