Reply #30: I understand your cynicism. [View All]

[bvar22]

On many levels I share it. I'm just not ready to give up yet. We also have no choice (intelligent design?) but to fight for Kerry/Edwards, and there are some old style Democrats left and I support them.

Some things you can do:

I've stopped sending contributions directly to the DNC/DLC.
All my money goes directly to Mark Dayton (Senator, MN) or Dennis Kucinich. Requests from the DNC/DLC are returned with a note stating that they will need to see DK or Mark Dayton to get their money. I don't suffer from the delusion that the Party will miss my few dollars, but I sleep better knowing I am not directly supporting politicians that work against my economic interests.

There are organizations within the Democratic Party that do fight for Economic Justice.
You just NEVER HEAR about these organizations because their voices are DROWNED OUT by the Corporate sponsored megaphones of the DLC.

Visit and support the following:

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (Paul Wellstone worked with this group before his murder)
http://bernie.house.gov/pc/

I haven't fully checked out this group, but so far, I like what I see:
http://www.progressivevote.org/


I support and vote almost exclusively GREEN or Alternative on a LOCAL level.
I live in Minnesota, and we have viable candidates that are beginning to win local elections.

No body should vote for Nader or Green (this time).
I think it is important to win this election by an overwhelming landslide. This will help to drive a stake through the Black Heart of the Conservative Doctrine. Unfortunately, it will give the DLC the appearance of a mandate to continue their Anti-Labor economic policies. We will have to deal with this after the election.

Listen to Ralph Nader, but don't vote for him.
Nader is a brilliant man. He has forced some issues into the national dialog that both parties would rather ignore. He tells the truth about the take over of our government by Big Money. Buy and read his books. Attend his public appearances. You won't be disappointed.( I really, really pray he drops out before the election and endorses Kerry/Edwards.)