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Acknowledging the Pain: How Democrats Can Win Future Elections
“We feel left behind. Working two jobs and still, we can't make ends meet. Our jobs that we love are going away. We can't move to a big city. We feel ignored and criticized. We worry about our kids. Women feel devalued and underpaid. You say the economy is great, but we can't afford a home or even food. You think we don't exist. You don't even acknowledge our pain. We feel helpless and hopeless. The system is hurting us. Just burn it down.”
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Democrats must adapt their messaging and policies to address the concerns of working families who have experienced economic inequity over the last 50 years. While emphasizing social and human rights issues is important, acknowledging the real pain of those struggling to make ends meet is crucial to building a stronger connection with voters.
For too long, many working families have been left behind as the economy has grown, leaving them unable to afford the quality of life they once enjoyed. Jobs have been lost due to globalization and automation, wages have stagnated, and the cost of living has skyrocketed. This has led to a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the political system.
Rather than touting economic success stories or focusing solely on social issues, Democrats must listen to the voices of those experiencing economic hardship and offer tangible solutions to address their concerns. This includes implementing policies such as raising the minimum wage, strengthening unions, and investing in job training and education.
By acknowledging the pain of working families and offering real solutions, Democrats can demonstrate that they understand the struggles of everyday Americans. This will help build trust and foster a stronger connection with voters, ultimately leading to electoral success in future elections.
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ACTION STEPS
1. Use social media to attack social media. We are addicted to outlandish attention getting content which is used to control our behavior and endanger our mental health. Watch "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix. Cancel your X, Facebook and Instagram. Try BlueSky.
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2. Our message must honor and dignify work that elevates earning a living through labor rather than investment. Promote labor unions and wage increases. Corporations that can only earn a profit by paying unfair wages with no employee benefits deserve to go out of business.
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3. Promote an increase in the Expanded Child Tax Credit which made the greatest move of families with children out of poverty ever during Covid-19. See https://www.npr.org/2022/01/27/1075299510/the-expanded-child-tax-credit-briefly-slashed-child-poverty-heres-what-else-it-d
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4. Work with the US congress to promote bills that incentivize corporations to put people over profits. This is actually putting long-term profits over short-term profits. The first incentive should be a tax on data. Corporations make a fortune using our data for free. That is a capital asset which should have capital gains tax paid by corporations.
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5. Promote educational opportunities to retrain displaced workers due to the transition from fossil fuels. Use online training courses provided by future employers in the industry. Expand this educational project to include learning the pathway to citizenship. See https://www.ajs.org/understanding-the-paths-to-u-s-citizenship/
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In doing so, Democrats can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all Americans, not just those at the top. It's time for the party to embrace a bold vision that prioritizes the needs of working families and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Only then can we truly heal the divisions in our nation and create a more united, equitable society and an America that is no longer divided.
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Chuck Goode
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which someone intentionally and persistently denies, distorts, or minimizes the reality or experiences of another person with the intention of making them doubt their own perceptions, memories, or sanity.
