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The Democrats had two years of unobstructed power in Washington. They controlled the presidency and both houses of congress. They have no excuses for not at least attempting to deal with these issues. If we got progress on some of these, that would have been impressive. But not trying is beyond frustrating.
Before you criticise me about what is involved to do many of the following (e.g. more than mere legislation in many cases), why not just assume that I already know what is involved and actually dont care all that much. Yes, some of these are constitutional amendments, etc. As I say, I dont care. I have waited (we have waited ...) long enough.
1. Reform the federal and supreme courts. The supreme court is clearly controlled by partisan hacks and some of the federal appeals judiciary as well. As with item 11 below, incompetents or traitors or partisan hacks need to be removed. Term limits would make sense.
2. End the electoral college. Al Gore and Hillary Clinton won their respective elections by any reasonable, modern standard. Same thing for the House of Representatives and the Senate. No longer is the domination of the majority of Americans by a minority in rural states acceptable.
3. Investigate and indict Republicans for their crimes. Enforce the 14th amendment.
4. Put Trump in jail for trying to overthrow the US Government and for stealing classified documents.
5. Tax the rich and repeal the Republican tax giveaway.
6. See to it that we have a uniform voting code and end voter suppression.
7. End Citizens United and reduce the impact of big money on our elections.
8. Support abortion rights with federal legislation.
9. Support Ukraine against the Russians.
10. Support the creation of renewable energy.
11. Remove the other Trump and Republican swine from the mechanisms of government where they have been placed to destroy our republic. People like DeJoy of the USPS.
12. Articulate a vision for addressing crime, addressing institutional racism at local police departments and addressing the homeless problem.
Of all of these, the Biden administration and the Democrats have failed except possibly for item #9 which they have done in a half hearted manner and item 10 which is somewhat addressed by the inflation reduction act.
The Democrats seem to think that by spending two years passing an infrastructure bill that they deserve to be reelected. But why should we elect these people if all they do is fail the American people?
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