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Now Filling the United State's Plates


Issues that should be in the news, instead of Russia-Gate
Some thoughts about important issues, these I hope people are thinking about.  This is a major bridge to cross, thinking.


Support for medicare for all, similar to what Europeans have.

Negotiation of drug prices, similar to what Europeans have.

Corporations pay no taxes, why not get rid of the loopholes?

Super massive increases in military spending
Continuation of wars.  What have we gained?
Cease the building of a huge drone base in Africa costing billions of dollars
No funding for formation of military in space.  We already have lasers that can shoot down any satellite in space.  

Stop slashing of medicare and social security while giving the rich big tax breaks and the pentagon a huge raise

Stop funding military regimes around the world


Stop all support for more fracking, we cannot waste clean water for future generations

Condemn Israel's shooting Palestinian demonstrators throwing rocks and rolling tires at the fence protecting Israeli soldiers at the border

Climate change is real

Jailing of children at border when people arrive to ask for asylum

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' wealth has increased by $260 million every single day in 2018. Meanwhile, Amazon workers have to rely on food stamps and public assistance just to survive.  Taxpayers then have to support employees eligible for foodstamps 

Close private prisons with slave wages for prisoners

Why do the Democrats support huge tax cuts for the rich?

Who are the donors for the politicians and how much is the funding?
Stop allowing lobbyists, etc. to fund politician’s campaigns by changing the law

Light A Fire
If your politician is not discussing these issues, it is time to challenge them.  Now is the time to speak up.  


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Unknown said…
Is this the same Dave I got groceries for back in 2009?! My husband Steven and I were stationed in Vicenza! Orietta made us an amazing lasagna and almond cake! My email: blissgoodloe@gmail.com
September 10, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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