Revisiting “What it means to be a Democrat”
I was rummaging through some older campaign materials and I found this nifty little handout from the Texas Democratic Party about “What it means to be a Democrat” that was floating around last election cycle. Let’s have a look:
Democrats stand for hope, equal opportunity and fair play. These are the values Texans share in our personal lives and the values we expect to define our economic and social policies. Texas Democrats are building a better state and a stronger nation where those who work hard and play by the rules can achieve their American dream.
We believe:
- In equal opportunity for all citizens.
- In rewarding honest, hard work with a living wage and in a tax system that is fair.
- In family values that are more than a political slogan.
- In quality education that gives all citizens the opportunity to reach their potential.
- In freedom from government interference in our private lives and personal decisions.
- That individual strengths in our diverse population are a benefit.
- In security in our homes and safety on our streets. Criminals should face swift and certain punishment.
- In separation of Church and State to preserve the freedom to pursue our beliefs.
- In a strong United States — morally, economically and military.
- In common-sense reforms that give us cleaner and safer air and water.
Looks good to me!
As a Party builder, I look for these big-picture issues that bring us together in our “big tent’ Party. It makes me proud to read this list 2 years after I first encountered it and say, “Yes, this is still the essence of what I believe!”
What would you add to this list?
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February 12th, 2008 at 8:52 am
“What It Means To Be A Democrat” in Lubbock county is
A.Having very few candidates on a ballot with(D)beside name
B.Never having to worry about having friends who are(R)or(L)-being shunned is that result
C.Knowing that winning an election in Lubbock is “highly unlikely” since Lubbock voters would vote for a “bad republican” before they’d consider a (D).
D.You’ll never see men like me(Tex Slim) attend your functions since women like Susan Barrick made them UNWELCOME.
E.Last but not least being a democrat in Lubbock gets “My Candidate Lost Again” T-shirt with a new year underneath saying every 2 years.
F.Being a democrat in Lubbock means one must memorize words to Beatles song,”I’m A Loser”
February 12th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
We have been working hard to find good candidates here in Lubbock. It’s not easy.
February 15th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
John Miller is “good” Democrat running against Bill McCay for County Commissioner. I personally will have a John Miller bumper sticker as soon as I can find one and if he were to upset McCay that would dissolve the County “Gang of 4″ republican and force the remaining 3 to maintain their power with a slim majority. John Miller is “good conservative” and may not be as to the left as democrats lean nationally. He’s owner of WesTex Documents at old Reese Airbase complex.I can’t vote for him since he’s not in my precinct but hopefully local republican voters will split their ticket and not vote for McCay. McCay was even absent at the last commissioner’s court session and they only meet twice a month so he must have been ill.Cameras are at all commissioners court sessions and McCay is a known camerahound since his wife is a camera personality at KCBD(Karen).