I'll be in and out today, but I found this and put it in the comments a few nights back, and somebody asked me to put it into a diary. So it's over the orange whangdoodle we go ...
"The Democratic Party is not a collection of diverse interests brought together only to win elections. We are united instead by a common heritage - by a respect for the
deeds of the past and a recognition of the needs of the future."
– John F. Kennedy, from a speech he was to deliver in Austin on November 22, 1963
What does it mean to be a Democrat?
What does it mean to be a Democrat? We believe in equal opportunity for all citizens.
We believe in rewarding honest hard work with a living wage, and in a tax system that is fair. We believe in family values that are more than a political slogan.
We believe in a quality public education system enabling all citizens to reach maximum potential. We believe in freedom from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions. We believe that our nation benefits from individual strengths in our diverse population.
We believe in security in our homes and safety on our streets. We believe criminals should face swift and certain punishment.
We believe in separation of Church and State to preserve the freedom to pursue our beliefs. We believe in a strong United States - morally, economically, and militarily. We believe in common-sense reforms that give us cleaner and safer air and water.
We Stand for Hope, Equal Opportunity, and Justice.
¿Qué significa ser Demócrato?
Creemos en la igualdad de oportunidades para todos los ciudadanos.
Creemos en premiar al trabajo honesto y bien cumplido con un salario justo y con un sistema de impuestos equitativo. Creemos que los valores de familia son más que meros “pronunciamentos” de politicos.
Creemos en un sistema educativo de alta cualidad que ofrece a cada cuidadano la oportunidad de llegar a su maximo potencial. Creemos en la libertad contra la interferencia del gobierno en nuestras vidas privadas y decisiones personales.
Creemos que nuestro pais sea beneficiario de las contribuciones individuales de nuestro pueblo diverso.
Creemos en la proteccion para nuestros hogares y la seguridad en nuestras calles.
Creemos que los criminales deben recibir el castigo merecido sin demoras innecesarias.
Creemos en separar los asuntos de la iglesia con los asuntos del estado, para conservar el derecho de gozar libremente de las creencias personales. Creemos en que nuestro pais, Los Estados Unidos de America, se mantenga fuerte – moralmente, economicamente, y militarmente. Creemos en las reformas administrivas sensatas, que protegan el medioambiente con agua pura y aire limpio.
Creemos esperanza, igualdad de oportunidades, y justicia.