We need to stand FOR things, not simply AGAINST them

[FrodosNewPet]

I am scared. I am frustrated.

We have a terrifying man residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20050. This man represents my worst fears of who could occupy this powerful post.

He is a bully. He is arrogant, uncouth, illiterate of history and disdainful of the less fortunate.

And he is worshiped by some, and tolerated by many more who are seeing a temporary increase in their financial status. People frightened to look down the road at the long term effects of the "hotshotting" of the economy.

The natural reaction is to oppose him in every way conceivable.

Alas, we are stuck in a quandary. We can protest, we can shun, we can yell in public and throw his enablers out of restaurants. But when we do, for some reason, THEY score the moral victory. THEY successfully portray themselves as the victims and soak up the sympathy that belongs to the genuinely oppressed.

As things stand, we MAY be able to squeak through a slim House majority. I cannot see us recapturing the Senate.

We have to get busy explaining to people what we can do FOR them that is better than the deal we have now. Just running on the negative, on what is wrong with them will NOT restore the Democratic party.

[manor321]

1. We do that everyday

But there is a massive right wing conservative media that sets the narrative and takes all the oxygen.

[spanone]

2. I believe the greatest thing we can do is save our Democracy. It is under assault daily.

[emulatorloo]

3. 'What We Believe' from Democrats.org

This is what Democrats stand for. This is what our candidates have been campaigning on in special elections and winning.



https://democrats.org/page/2682?source=homepage

WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Democratic Party represents a future together for all Americans.


Our full party platform is available here — but for the sake of time, here’s a condensed version of what you’ll find on the platform page:

Raising wages, closing the wealth gap, strengthening Social Security
Lowering health care costs; ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care; stabilizing Medicare and Medicaid
Sensible immigration reform that keeps America's promise
Defending our borders, our ideals, and our institutions
Supporting our veterans and military families
Fixing our criminal justice system to eliminate systemic racism
Guaranteeing rights for minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and all Americans
Acting to advance women’s rights, protect access to reproductive care, fight for equal pay, stop violence against women, and elect more women to public office
Protecting and promoting every American's fundamental right to vote
Advancing clean energy and climate change action
Common-sense gun reforms
Smarter infrastructure investments
Advancing access to liberty and equality for all
Investing in modern education and jobs programs that prepare our kids for tomorrow's challenges

[Phentex]

5. This should be pinned at the top!

I realize you condensed it but it’s an excellent summary.

[renate]

4. Anyone with a pulse knows what Trump is like by now

I agree that the message needs to be more about hope this time. People would rather vote out of inspiration than fear.

[NY_20th]

6. You need to tune out the Republicans

They are trying to sell you on that notion because they are desperate and they know that people have had enough.

There is a great source a few posts up that details what we stand for.

[NewJeffCT]

7. In 2010, Republicans picked up 60 seats in the House

running on just on extreme anger at Obama and Obamacare.

[Initech]

8. Actually Sean Hannity laid out what should be our plan perfectly!