What I want from my Democratic Majority
Lou Dobbs, who I think could qualify as Atrios' "Wanker of the Day" everyday, wrote an interesting op-ed piece just before Thanksgiving. He wants the New Congress to show courage.He wants the new Congress to junk free-trade. He's wrong, of course, but I'm inspired to list my desires from the new Congress.
To truly represent me, the Democratic majority should:
- Increase the wall between legislator and lobbyist. Clean up the remains of the K-Street Project
- Increase the federal minimum wage to $5.50/hour
- Avoid any and all scandals - be above reproach
- Launch strong oversight of Iraq war contractors and Iraq war spending
- When possible, work with the Republicans and always be gracious
- Avoid all stupid talk about presidential impeachment or investigating the intelligence leading to the Iraq War
- Clean up the Medicare Prescription Bill to allow governmental bargaining with pharmaceutical companies
- Roll-back some of the more egregious problems with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
- Do not confirm any judge that President Bush nominates
- Don't try to do everything. Do a few things and do them well.
What do you want from the Democratic Majority?
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posted by Expat Teacher @ 8:10 PM
