So many diaries on this site and elsewhere do little but decry something about the Democratic Party, the 2016 election, devolve into (or start out as) sux/rox hate-fests, or offer little in the way of any ideas for a Democratic and Progressive way forward.
So here’s a chance to start a real discussion.
WHAT SHOULD THE DEMOCRATIC MESSAGE BE FOR 2018? (tag line ideas?)
NAME 1-5 THINGS THAT DEMOCRATS BRING TO THE TABLE THAT BENEFIT ALL AMERICANS.
WHAT DO DEMOCRATS DO FOR ALL AMERICANS THAT THE GOP FAILS TO DO?
WHAT SPECIFIC POLICIES SHOULD DEMOCRATS BE OFFERING TO AMERICA IN 2018?
WHAT DOES BEING A DEMOCRAT MEAN TO YOU? HOW WOULD YOU EXPRESS THAT TO A REPUBLICAN?
Rather than the perpetual circular firing squad that largely defines the Democratic Party (and DKos) these days, let’s hear some genuinely positive ideas and principles.
Moreover, what will we, as the DKos community come together and support in 2018? What is OUR message to voters and the Democratic Establishment for 2018? Where do we want to see America going in 19 short months?
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SOME RULES!
1. No sux/rox. If you are where to explain why Bernie’s/Hillary’s ideas are so much better/worse or Hillary/Bernie is an out of touch elitist/soclialist, or anything other than policy/platform ideas for 2018, please go away.
2. Present ideas as well as arguments, but don’t argue. Everyone should feel free to post without getting their ideas run through the wringer.
Brainstorming 101: There are no bad ideas. Everything goes on the board. Weed out and refine later.
3. Don’t tell us why republicans or conservatives are bad, tell us why Democrats are good.
4. Post as little or as much as you feel you need to, but try to avoid super long comments (Hard to define this, so it’s up to you). Maybe just try to be as concise as you can.
5. Don’t simply repost things that appear in other diaries or websites, unless they are your personal ideas or suggestions. Yes, there are lots and lots of good websites and posts that describe what the Democarts have done, are doing, and hope to do. Sure, drop a link. But this diary is about our ideas (YOUR ideas) and where we think the party should go. Put it in your own words. Words you think will energize and motivate others. Don’t just tell me, SELL me!
6. Be NICE! Seriously, this is a way to help define who we are as a community and a party. And as a family. Be excellent to each other.
So, if this takes off at all, I will gather the most common or popular ideas and suggestions into another diary in a few days and we can start to refine what we all seem to want to see in 2018.
OK, that’s it… Ready, set, BAKE!