Mayor Pete is proposing a program of national service to get one million....

[RussellCattle]

....people involved in solving national issues, like climate change and elder care.
Great idea. How will the right attack this I wonder?
https://thinkprogress.org/buttigieg-national-service-programs-209d4b3ceb95/

[onecaliberal]

1. This is an epic idea. I hope it can somehow come to fruition.

[Skittles]

2. can we PLEASE start calling him Pete Buttigieg?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Ah, my dear Skittles........

I think it's OK. He is still the Mayor. Even I call him Pete sometimes.

[Skittles]

4. he's running for PRESIDENT and he is VERY ACCOMPLISHED

"Mayor Pete" sounds so freaking juvenile - yes I know some people cannot be bothered to learn how to pronounce or spell his name but WTF

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. You're right, of course! But for now, it's way easier to call him Mayor Pete.

After all, he is the one who said to call him that.

[RussellCattle]

12. WTF you say? I don't share your opinion that it sounds juvenile.

I know how to both pronounce and spell his name and it really wasn't a bother to learn either one. Why would you assume otherwise?

[Skittles]

14. then why call him Mayor Pete at all?

sorry, I think it sounds ridiculous

[RussellCattle]

16. Like I said, I don't share your opinion and if you look at his campaign rallies....

....where he has distributed signs that say "PETE" to his supporters, you will find evidence that he doesn't find it either juvenile or ridiculous. We all have opinions and yours will be considered.

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Do you remember seeing his name listed among the first dozen or so candidates that had declared their candidacy? This would be before anyone had heard of him or seen his face. My first reaction to the name Buttigieg was that it may be something of a liability for him in that some people might find it too odd. His campaign, and Pete himself in his interviews, seem to acknowledge that when he says "just call me "Mayor Pete".

[UniteFightBack]

18. I think people are calling him Mayor Pete because he's a mayor. I'm not 100% sure though.

[RussellCattle]

19. Well, sure, there is that too. Thanks for keeping it light. Your emoji is one of my favorites.

Call me inept but I don't know how to add an emoji from this "Post a Reply" page.

[UniteFightBack]

20. Hit "smiles" and the emojis pop up!!!

[RussellCattle]

21. Ask and you shall receive. Thanks. Pardon me while I go nuts...

....with my new toy.

[Kaleva]

23. Buttigieg. I added the name to my Spell Check dictionary.

I can spell Mayor Pete but if i did make a post and mention his last name, I'd cut and paste it from the Democrats 2020 group.

[TreasonousBastard]

6. Americorps/VISTA, Peace Corps, Boy/Girl Scouts, Rotary Club, Red Cross...

and so many others.

What does this new one bring to the table?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Here's the proposal; have a look.

I looked for a condensed version but couldn't find it. But this is the official announcement from the campaign.

https://peteforamerica.com/national-service-plan?fbclid=IwAR09Fe343lF6p7qnOas5HQ8MurloH6R7te9fwsfF4sDP3CJEJxD-VzZMZak

[TreasonousBastard]

8. Looks good-- he could be building on existing programs, and...

at least he admits they exist.

It's an old meme, but still a good one-- "service" does not necessarily mean military service

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. He knows there are good programs; the problem is funding so more people can sign up.

And you're exactly right--"service" does not necessarily mean military service.

I think it's a terrific idea.

[druidity33]

13. Does the Peace Corps do work in the US? nt.

[TreasonousBastard]

15. No, but service is service, innit?

[leftofcool]

22. Listen to the video then you will know

It's as simple as that really

[littlemissmartypants]

10. Here's the video.

[RussellCattle]

17. Miss Pants - Thank you, well done.

[Duppers]

24. K & R