A Democratic ‘Contract With America’ for 2022

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Eliminate the filibuster.
A national law guaranteeing a right to an abortion in the first trimester and in all cases of rape and incest.
A democracy reform law mandating independent commissions to draw state and congressional districts lines free of gerrymandering; vote-by-mail and two weeks of early voting; proportional representation through multi-member congressional districts; and measures to prevent election subversion.
A ban on the sale of military-style weapons such as AR-15 rifles and high-capacity magazines, along with universal background checks for gun sales.
A minimum income tax of at least 20 percent on billionaires.
A ban on members of Congress buying individual stocks.
National marijuana legalization.
A climate change plan that puts the United States on a path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
A required civics and life-skills course for high school seniors, with the same curriculum throughout the country.
Voluntary term limits of 12 years in Congress for all Democrats (six terms in the House, two in the Senate).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...s-2022-midterms-agenda-contract-with-america/
 
You couldn’t get the majority of Democrats running to support it, too generalized and idealistic, in fact, like the Green Deal, it would be distorted and demagogued to the advantage of Republicans
 
archives said:
You couldn’t get the majority of Democrats running to support it, too generalized and idealistic, in fact, like the Green Deal, it would be distorted and demagogued to the advantage of Republicans
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There are some good suggestions. I don't agree with all.
 
Flat tax on EVERYONE. Zero write offs for anyone or anything. Everyone pays no matter what the income level is. Lets say its 15% just to use a number. The burger flipper pays 15% and the heart surgeon the same. Its the only fair way.
 
BidenPresident said:
They have not been trying to. Not a current bill.
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Obama had a super majority in the senate and still didn't end the filibuster. Instead he gave us the Heritage Foundation plan for healthcare. Dems are paid to lose, they are the Washington Generals of politics.
 
Stone said:
Flat tax on EVERYONE. Zero write offs for anyone or anything. Everyone pays no matter what the income level is. Lets say its 15% just to use a number. The burger flipper pays 15% and the heart surgeon the same. Its the only fair way.
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the drug dealer still pays nothing so not totally fair.
Consumption tax (Fair Tax) is the only way to insure everyone is chipping in.
 
goat said:
Obama had a super majority in the senate and still didn't end the filibuster. Instead he gave us the Heritage Foundation plan for healthcare. Dems are paid to lose, they are the Washington Generals of politics.
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LOL !

thank you, I needed a good joke !
 
archives said:
You couldn’t get the majority of Democrats running to support it, too generalized and idealistic, in fact, like the Green Deal, it would be distorted and demagogued to the advantage of Republicans
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For once, you are right, Anchovies.
 
Stone said:
Flat tax on EVERYONE. Zero write offs for anyone or anything. Everyone pays no matter what the income level is. Lets say its 15% just to use a number. The burger flipper pays 15% and the heart surgeon the same. Its the only fair way.
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Stone, a flat tax would be better than what we now have but a consumption tax is the most fair.

Everyone consumes and the wealthy consumes more so would pay more.

It is the most fair tax...and for that reason, will never become tax law.


Everyone should pay their fair share, even the poor...no free rides.
 
Celticguy said:
the drug dealer still pays nothing so not totally fair.
Consumption tax (Fair Tax) is the only way to insure everyone is chipping in.
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Sanders proposal would levy a 0.5% tax on stock trades, a 0.1% tax on bond trades, and a 0.005% fee on derivatives trades.
 
BidenPresident said:
Eliminate the filibuster.
A national law guaranteeing a right to an abortion in the first trimester and in all cases of rape and incest.
A democracy reform law mandating independent commissions to draw state and congressional districts lines free of gerrymandering; vote-by-mail and two weeks of early voting; proportional representation through multi-member congressional districts; and measures to prevent election subversion.
A ban on the sale of military-style weapons such as AR-15 rifles and high-capacity magazines, along with universal background checks for gun sales.
A minimum income tax of at least 20 percent on billionaires.
A ban on members of Congress buying individual stocks.
National marijuana legalization.
A climate change plan that puts the United States on a path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
A required civics and life-skills course for high school seniors, with the same curriculum throughout the country.
Voluntary term limits of 12 years in Congress for all Democrats (six terms in the House, two in the Senate).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...s-2022-midterms-agenda-contract-with-america/
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voluntary term limits?

ok. you're not a serious person.
 
BidenPresident said:
Eliminate the filibuster.
A national law guaranteeing a right to an abortion in the first trimester and in all cases of rape and incest.
A democracy reform law mandating independent commissions to draw state and congressional districts lines free of gerrymandering; vote-by-mail and two weeks of early voting; proportional representation through multi-member congressional districts; and measures to prevent election subversion.
A ban on the sale of military-style weapons such as AR-15 rifles and high-capacity magazines, along with universal background checks for gun sales.
A minimum income tax of at least 20 percent on billionaires.
A ban on members of Congress buying individual stocks.
National marijuana legalization.
A climate change plan that puts the United States on a path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
A required civics and life-skills course for high school seniors, with the same curriculum throughout the country.
Voluntary term limits of 12 years in Congress for all Democrats (six terms in the House, two in the Senate).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...s-2022-midterms-agenda-contract-with-america/
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Well no one in their right mind will sign up for 50%+ of that bullshit. Wow. Their cheese done slid off'n their cracker. :eek:

Is this for real? Wow..nobody's gonna vote for a Democrat in November. Nobody.
 
goat said:
Sanders proposal would levy a 0.5% tax on stock trades, a 0.1% tax on bond trades, and a 0.005% fee on derivatives trades.
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Yes he certainly did. Didnt get too far. Trouble was the intent was to get more revenue in areas involving capital gains as the wealthy mainly see their wealth grow in this way. But what about everyone wit IRAs 401k's insurance policies or just casual investors ? It hits them as well and they're alrady getting nailed with income taxes.
 
Celticguy said:
Yes he certainly did. Didnt get too far. Trouble was the intent was to get more revenue in areas involving capital gains as the wealthy mainly see their wealth grow in this way. But what about everyone wit IRAs 401k's insurance policies or just casual investors ? It hits them as well and they're alrady getting nailed with income taxes.
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What is a 401K insurance policy?
 
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