First, let me dispense of the opposition. The bankruptcy of the Republican ideology has been evident with the financial meltdown. The claim that government is the problem, as espoused by Ronald Reagan, was made ridiculous. It is the only remaining entity to prevent a national (or global) disaster. Government was the solution and the rescuer.
Then there is this administration, with their aggressive pursuit of failure at every level of government, because that gives them a stronger argument for cutting regulations and taxes. Why would anyone want to pay taxes to, or have any confidence in such a rotted mess?
I believe the Democratic Party has a better guide for good governance.
I think that the Preamble to United States Constitution provides an overview:
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
But how can this be translated into a Democratic ideal, and rule for governance?
I offer these twelve words: Fair wages, fair markets, health security, retirement security, equal justice…for all.
The Democrats believe that each American should have the chance to get a good education, to work at a good job with good wages, to raise and provide for a family, to live in safe surrounding, and to retire with dignity and security. We believe that quality and affordable health care is a basic right. We believe that each succeeding generation should have the opportunity, though hard work, service and sacrifice, to enjoy a brighter future than the last.
Why would any rational American have any other view?
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