How The Democrats Will Still Lose

PureX · Jul 27, 2024

Evangelicalhumanist said:
For the same reason that I responded to @PureX's OP -- the America that wants to "take care of its own" before dealing with "the problems of others" is, in doing so, forgetting that those "others" are right there among you, they are part of the America with the problems.

And on that score, Biden is correct -- there's nothing you can't solve if you work at it together. But the corollary is there's nothing that you can't screw up if you try to have some of you win at the expense of others.

I agree with all of that. But it’s not how people think in the land of capitalist greed, stupidity and selfishness. The more ruthless the economy becomes, the more it drives an “every man for himself” culture. Because capitalism has everyone competing with everyone else for everything.

Spice · Jul 27, 2024

tytlyf said:
Simple.
Democrats support the following

-Wage increases
-Lower worker taxes
-Longer breaks
-Shorter hours
-Health care coverage
-Unions
-Paid time off

Republicans are against these policies. The hispanic/black voters who switched sides don't understand the policy differences.
They're influenced by social media.

Not all of these are welcomed by the working class. Some only with boundaries.

If you want it simple and to the point, they want to be treated FAIR.

Fair wages (no minimum wage increases that diminish the merit raises of dedicated employees)

Fair taxes (cut those loopholes and deductions that are only known how to be fully utilized by CPAs that wirking stiffs don't have)

Fair breaks (if those salaried managers can take two hour lunches without monetary deductions, then the line workers should be able, too, as well, and if a line worker is asked to bypass their break due to a production issue -- it should be compensated and voluntary)

Fair hours (If overtime is a standard, it should be clear in the hiring process and fairly paid)

Fair health care options (not everyone needs certain coverages, so the plan options should be set up for personal tailoring)

Fair treatment without constant fighting (In all fairness to the worker, Unions should not be necessary)

Fair time earnings for PTOs & VAC (time earnings for dedicated workers should shadow management)

We Never Know · Jul 27, 2024

tytlyf said:
Simple.
Democrats support the following

-Wage increases
-Lower worker taxes
-Longer breaks
-Shorter hours
-Health care coverage
-Unions
-Paid time off

Republicans are against these policies. The hispanic/black voters who switched sides don't understand the policy differences.
They're influenced by social media.

How many, if any of those things they support were used as promises in the 2020 campaign and what have they done to them since?

Evangelicalhumanist · Jul 27, 2024

PureX said:
I agree with all of that. But it’s not how people think in the land of capitalist greed, stupidity and selfishness. The more ruthless the economy becomes, the more it drives an “every man for himself” culture. Because capitalism has everyone competing with everyone else for everything.

That's why other capitalist nations (mine is one) have more regulations around how corporations must do business -- regulations that reflect the interests of the communities within which they do business. But ever since Reagan, "regulations" has become a dirty word in the U.S., when in fact, they exist only to protect the broader interests of everyone, not just wealthy business owners.

Pogo · Jul 27, 2024

We Never Know said:
How many, if any of those things they support were used as promises in the 2020 campaign and what have they done to them since?

Yes we know you like to play the equivocation game, so here is your opening. Don't worry we don't expect any evidence.

WE’VE DELIVERED ON OUR PROMISES

THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

Just six weeks into his presidency, Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart our economy and change the course of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan funded our national vaccination campaign and helped safely reopen America’s schools.

THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW

President Biden worked across the aisle to deliver what decades of presidents promised and failed to do: rebuild our nation’s roads and bridges, upgrade our public transit, clean up pollution, and provide high-speed internet to every American.

CONFIRMATION OF JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

President Biden appointed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court. She is also the first public defender to serve on our nation’s highest court.

THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation in 30 years. It will help keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, narrow the “boyfriend loophole,” and expand mental health and safety services in schools.

THE CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT

The CHIPS Act will bring back manufacturing from overseas and create good-paying union jobs here at home. Since President Biden signed it into law, companies have already announced almost $300 billion in new American manufacturing investments.

EXPANDING HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS THROUGH THE PACT ACT

President Biden signed into law the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic-exposed veterans in more than 30 years.

SIGNED MARRIAGE EQUALITY INTO LAW

President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples into federal law.

THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

President Biden signed landmark legislation to bring down costs for families, lower prescription drug prices, and make historic investments in American clean energy jobs and manufacturing. Every single Republican in Congress voted against it.

CHANGING OUR FAILED APPROACH ON MARIJUANA

President Biden pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, removing a burden to employment, housing, and educational opportunities for thousands of Americans

PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and strip a constitutional right from the American people, President Biden issued executive orders to preserve access to reproductive care and protect the right to travel across state lines to receive care.

HISTORIC CLIMATE ACTION

President Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Accords on his first day in office. He is delivering on the most aggressive climate agenda in American history through historic investments in clean energy.

RALLYING THE WORLD IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE

Since the start of Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, President Biden has rallied the world to stand with Ukraine, defend democracy, and stand up to autocracy.

PROTECTING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

President Biden has worked to protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act. Now, millions of Americans are saving $800 per year on their health insurance and 4-in-5 Americans can find coverage for $10 a month or less through the ACA.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

President Biden signed a landmark executive order to promote safe and accountable policing, ban chokeholds, restrict no-knock entries by police, create a national police accountability database, and prohibit the transfer of military equipment to local police departments.

STUDENT DEBT RELIEF

President Biden has approved the cancellation of billions in student loan debt for millions of Americans, as well as the la

We Never Know · Jul 27, 2024

Pogo said:
Yes we know you like to play the equivocation game, so here is your opening. Don't worry we don't expect any evidence.

WE’VE DELIVERED ON OUR PROMISES
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
Just six weeks into his presidency, Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart our economy and change the course of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan funded our national vaccination campaign and helped safely reopen America’s schools.