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Weekend Music Thread – Living in America

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Weekend Music Thread – In the Summertime

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Sorry, the other video did not appear to open. – Time for fun in the sun!

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» Posted By Aquarius 1027 On June 18, 2016 @ 3:40 pm

As Constant As The Weather

Hi, KT – Great article!! It is utterly despicable when GOP Senators care more about getting votes from their constituents than about the lives of those constituents. And they put getting re-elected first before the safety of all citizens.

I will never forget the NRA letter prior to the defeat of federal gun legislation after Sandy Hook. The NRA sent a letter to each Senator, just a few days before the vote, informing them that their NRA rating would be “reviewed” if they voted for the bill to pass. – It is time to turn the tables and “review” the NRA, to expose their inhumane disregard the for the loss of lives and injuries from gun violence. The NRA hides behind their fraudulent Second Amendment proclamations not to defend the Constitution but to increase NRA funding and the corporative profits for gun manufacturers.

We do indeed desperately need more elected representatives like Senator Murphy to stand tall against those who refuse to legislate for the reduction of gun violence in this nation.

» Posted By Aquarius 1027 On June 18, 2016 @ 3:31 pm

If Superdelegates Weren’t a Fraud, Could they Help the Dems Win the White House?

Hi, Ad lib – As mentioned, I was actually undecided for quite some time. I looked for even more information than usual this time to be an informed voter. – And yes, it was a quandary between Clinton and Obama; I ultimately voted for Obama as well. Yet much has transpired in the last eight years to alter the political arena. Most significantly, there have been the adverse ramifications of the GOP/TP in local, state and federal legislation. And the resultant blame game that transpired across the political spectrum.

With splintering of the Democratic party, I meant between progressives and liberals and whoever else besides that status quo. I was not as involved with these intra-party labels and the subsequent negativity. Too busy working, raising kids and completing grad school. 😉 Yet I do think at some point one has to realize that one does not get 100% of everything they want all the time. – For me, the political battle to win is against the GOP/extremist agendas and not against any so-called segment within the Democratic party.

This phenomenon of all or nothing is unrealistic to me. There has to be compromise at some point for our government to function. And to declare any attempt at compromise as somehow negative is just as unrealistic. – My vote for Hillary does not mean that I would not like to see changes in that status quo segment or changes in banking and finance systems, it is more a matter of who has the most realistic approach to implementing changes and actually getting things done. – And I would have to say that my supporting Hillary should not be interpreted as somehow I have not “had it” with social and economic injustices. Quite the opposite!!

As a Hillary supporter, I am not one of those who proclaim Sanders should end his campaign, that should be his own decision. Nor do I think that Sanders had created any new path for the Democratic party. – As an example, it has been a continuous battle since 2009 to raise the federal minimum wage and even longer to decrease federal legislation that protects corporative profits. These have been and remain cornerstone issues of the Democratic fight for We the People against the GOP.

As for another long standing economic inequality, I experienced first hand that gender pay difference for decades. No, this isn’t about Hillary being a woman – it’s about what she has accomplished. During the 31 years in my professional career, my pay compared to men on the dollar increased from 74 cent to 77 cents. Three little pennies!!- Hillary co-sponsored the Lily Ledbetter Act, Sanders voted in support for this as well. She also introduced her own bill, the Paycheck Fairness Act, in both 2005 and 2007 under Bush. For me, there is a difference between actively writing and introducing legislation and although important, simply voting in support after the work to implement real change has been completed.

I would respectfully disagree with your projections for this election. With that “paper thin” support, there is an even greater concern than GOP agendas or status-quo this election for Democrats as well as for the rest of that public. IMHO, there will most likely be more than enough unified support from most demographics – against the possibility of a completely unqualified Trump sitting in the oval office as President of this nation.

The opportunity to discuss different points of view with equanimity here at the Planet is greatly appreciated. 🙂

» Posted By Aquarius 1027 On June 5, 2016 @ 5:29 pm

Hi, AdLib – For the first time in my life, I found myself to be an undecided Democratic voter this election year. It was not until the end of March going into April that I finally just had to make a list of pros and cons for each candidate. My state primary was coming up on April 26th in PA. – I am not a single issue voter and I delved into the platforms and backgrounds of each candidate, minus the social and news media hyperbole and denigration. It was quite simply my list and my own decision.

I completely agree with the glaring flaws in our election processes for the Democratic party that you described so well. – For me, these campaigns have emerged as both contentious and pretentious; aided and abetted by the social and news media. The truth has been hidden behind vitriolic hatred and opinionated persuasions of deception.

The poll you referenced is but one example of finding that truth. When I first saw that poll, I had a natural concern as I had made my final decision to support Hillary. – As with many conclusions based upon a small sample size, the NBC/WSJ poll gives an inaccurate impression using the results from a random sample of 1000 registered voters. A similar ABC/WSJ poll was from a random sample of 829 registered voters. From the U.S. Census Bureau statistics August 26, 2015 – there are 146,311,000 registered voters in the U.S. For a Presidential election year, that number is quite likely already increased. – That “virtual dead heat” between Hillary and Trump that was proclaimed as “BREAKING NEWS” 24/7 by the corporative news media is only spurious speculation to increase their profits.

One other aspect of this election for the Democratic nominee is of concern to me. I dislike the splintering of the Democratic party. No candidate is absolute perfection and no candidate will be able to enact laws without Congressional support to get a bill to his/her desk. And ultimately, the agendas for the Democratic party remain the same. Democrats are working for good changes that truly represent We the People while the GOP seek to destroy the progress that has already been made in this nation. – For me, the strongest on my pro list for Hillary was her experience and her education.

Not sure about that inevitable part, yet I have hope that once the convention is over, the Democratic party – and probably many Independents and even some GOP – will be united as well against that “monstrous” prospect.

» Posted By Aquarius 1027 On May 31, 2016 @ 6:07 pm

Weekend Music Thread – Favorite TV Theme Songs

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Weekend Music Thread – Gimmie Some Truth

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» Posted By Aquarius 1027 On May 15, 2016 @ 2:49 am

Thanks, KT – This song is in the top ten of my favorite oldies list, good to see you. 🙂

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