July 26, 2017

My niece entered a school computer art competition

My sister and her wife's daughter, Penelope, entered an art contest at school. Here is her submission:



Whether she wins or loses, she will always be a treasure in our heart. She's only 14 now, but her future is limitless IF we can prevent Trump and the GOP from destroying our planet. Bring Back President Obama!

July 14, 2017

Best way to introduce intra-Democratic discussion issues

I am an unabashed progressive, and I would like tips on how to improve Democratic Party discussions to include promoting the ideas of one Democrat over those of another. I am fully aware that "attacks" on sitting Democrats are not allowed in the forum, and am very aware that Republicans would like nothing better than to highlight those differences to denigrate BOTH Democrats. Sometimes, when we have ideals that need to be met, we select our candidates and representation based upon those ideals, and in the pursuit of those ideals we unwittingly ruffle the wrong feathers.

I'm relatively new here, but I did want to remain in everyone's good graces while putting out my opinions. So rather than argue specifically my ideals, which may not be OTHER Democrat's ideals (for instance, I want to progress to a globally-enforced progressive society that transcends borders, enforces race and ethnic equalization, environmental protectionism, etc.), what would be the best way to respectfully disagree with someone who is a Democrat?

Probably the best way would be to refer me to threads with such discussions. Thanks to all for making my experience here among friends a wonderful experience. I appreciate any other recommendations as well.

EDIT: I forgot that I had ad-blocking. Until I can afford to pay for a membership here, I will unblock all ads for Democratic Underground, and recommend others do the same.

July 12, 2017

Great pre-school book: A is for Activist!

What a find! I was looking for material I could recommend to my nephew who just turned 4 years old and is showing a lot of intelligence, already doing math! After seeing how horrifically popular Rush Limbaugh's talking horse / white oppressionist-based children's book series with his ugly mug on every cover was, I searched a bit more and found this gem: A is for Activist!

Here is a great review: http://www.aisforactivist.com/nyt-childrens-primers-court-the-littlest-radicals/



We NEED to approach EVERY teacher and EVERY preschool administrator to order as many books as possible. If you can get government grants to pay for them all the better! If we can get all our kids reading this book by the time they are in school, everything would be so much better.

July 3, 2017

Let's get behind Kamala Harris for President now!

Without a doubt, Kamala Harris is the most qualified person in America to be our next president. The freshman senator from California has already proven her political acumen, her progressive bonafides, and her refreshing outlook that brings out the dynamic presence that only Barack Obama has shown, along with the ability to complete the interrupted transformation of this country from its capitalist oppression to the fully progressive, global integrating society that is necessary for the total harmony and the elimination of the GOP as a force for all time.

Kamala is all the right attributes: Female, progressive, person of color, and a representative of our most progressive state in the nation: California. She resonates positively across all factions, is someone that the media can promote with conscience-free exhilaration, and work well with all Democrats and even progressive-leaning Republicans (at least the ones that will be left).

Kamala will have the ability, ALONG with the popular agenda to turn back all of Trump's (or Pence's) executive orders, reinstating Obama's executive orders, and working with a definite 2020 Democratic-majority Senate and House to finally get single-payer off the ground, restore fair and sustantial tax hikes not just on income, but also on dividends, enact a 90% estate tax, reduce the size of the military, and most importantly, reinstate our immigration policies that will facilitate the population trend to reduce whites to a true minority.

I realize we are two years away from the start of the presidential primary season, but lets start NOW and promote her here. If you all think it's too early, then let me remind you: Had Bernie Sanders basically started HIS presidential campaign a year earlier, he would have been president as he would have easily overcome the oppressive Super Delegate system that the Democrats have stupidly kept in place, and would not have had the (admittedly overhyped) problems that Hillary Clinton brought. And lets face it: WHO is more qualified, more photogenic, more youthful, more experienced, and more progressive than Kamala at the national level? In short, getting behind Kamala now will SEND A MESSAGE to the DNC that WE NEED REAL DIVERSITY, and REAL PROGRESSIVE VALUES.

Kamala Harris, President-Elect, 2020... MAKE IT SO!!