With three weeks to go ... this is the only hope for a renewal in America!
A second Economic Bill of Rights was added to FDR's 1944 State of the Union Address--it was filmed and added to his radio address. In Michael Moore's superb documentary, "Capitalism: A Love Story", he (MM) revealed that Japan, Italy, and Germany all have this Second Bill of Rights as part of their rebuilt governments' constitutions--all written after World War II.
Obviously we here in America are still waiting ...
I highly recommend the documentary--as I would any of Michael Moore's films over the past few years. I only saw this one this evening when I found it in a box of DVDs behind my bed. In any event, these are the highlights of Franklyn Roosevelt's "Second Bill Of Rights":
"A Second Bill of Rights"
Every citizen has the right to:
1. A job with a living wage (Universal Employment)
2. Freedom from unfair competition and monopolies (Universal Job and Wage Fairness)
3. A home (Universal Proper Habitation)
4. Medical care (Universal Health Care)
5. Training or Education (Universal Education)
6. One Month Vacation per Year (Universal Recreation)
A powerfully delivered speech by Barack Obama between now and November 2nd would end all talk of a Republican demolition of the Democrats on what I believe could very well be a historic date.
3 Comments:
Great idea, but no-drama Obama woudn't take the chance. How does it look for Patty Murray up your way?
I also agree that is a great idea, but so far Obama has not pulled through, because every time he gets a good idea they knock it down, we either have to let Obama be our President and see what he can really do or get him out of there. Hey! Joe how about you being President, because I know we could really get things done around here for the better and I would vote for you, you betcha.
It's my view that Mr. O. has the compassion and desire to turn America around and provide for its neediest. He only has to push the political "realities" (perceived) aside and say and do what has to be said and done.
It does look bleak for November 2 though.
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