When asked by Ed Shultz what he thought of Bill Daley (Wall St/Chamber of Commerce) as Chief of Staff and Gene Spurling who helped repeal Glass-Steagal as Chief Economic Advisor, Congressman Alan Grayson had this to say . . .
Alan Grayson: I think the current (WH) economic team gives the President advice that runs the span from one end of Wall Street to the other. There is NOBODY who is giving the President economic advise that can be called a Progressive. There is NOBODY who's giving the President advice on the military that can be called a Progressive. . . .
The White House is packed, the executive branch is now packed with blue dogs and other people who just aren't comfortable in taking steps to help with a conscience.
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Crossposted at The Progressive Electorate.com
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Our economy still sucks for 98% of America. Jobs are STILL being outsourced. Wall Street is now riding a hooker and cocaine driven surge. Labor has been ignored by the Democratic Party for the last two years. Americans want JOBS and HIGHER TAXES FOR THE RICH, not cuts to social security and more war.
The last thing Obama needs to hear from is MORE banksters.
And in my honest opinion, Blue Dogs are just Republicans who can trick Democrats into voting for them.
Now, I would like to ask a question to the members of this community, and though I know this community on the whole is far to the left of America's body politic, I would be interested to see the opinions of the people here whom I respect.
The question is
If the Democratic Party is dominated by Blue Dog/DLC banker friendly conservatives who use Republican frames
And
If the Republican Party is dominated by total freaking nut jobs who use racism, xenophobia and hate to perpetuate a class war on behalf of their billionaire masters while using Republican frames
Then
How do we have a REAL choice in our Representative Democracy?
And, if so
How do we fix it?
4 out of 5 banksters advising the President can't be wrong, can they?
Or does it not count if you are a Democrat?
Peace and love to all.
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