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In reply to the discussion: As a Bernie guy [View all]pat_k
(13,220 posts)That reaches people.
No more triangulating that which we perceive as "doable."
Step 1: Build political will for Big Goals
Step 2: Get down to the hard work of hammering out legislation that moves the ball.
For too long we've forgotten about Step 1 and jumped right to advocating half measures that completely fail to energize.
Kamala and Waltz are focused on the bold vision. We must be laser focused on that vision. That's the only way we'll have a snowball's chance of getting there.
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And the answer to their knee jerk "whose gonna pay for this?"
One obvious message of American history is that when we have the political will, a way is found. Don't tell us that America isn't strong enough to provide the kind of safety nets so many countries do as a matter of course. Will it be easy. No way. Is it doable. Yes, way.
It is only those who have no confidence in the real power of the American people who are out there proclaiming "Can't be done!" "Too expensive" or "If the wealthiest pay their fair share they will close shop."
Let's get back to that American Can Do spirit!