Reply #4: why not a "peace and prosperity" bill instead? [View All]

[0rganism]

It could do substantially the same things with a positive message association. Imagine the fun you could have campaigning against a GOP rep who voted against "peace and prosperity"! That'd be nearly as juicy as voting against the PATRIOT act. With "war is making you poor", all the naysayers have to do for a counter is say, "war is keeping you safe." It may seem weak, but they've used it before and beaten us.

I'm very much in favor of a straight 100% deduction up to the median income level, advocated it on this forum before - this bill is a great start in that respect. I hope the proponents fix the messaging so it gets some momentum.