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Michael Moore’s Suggestions to Avoid November Dem Crash

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Posted by Melanie Nathan – October 01, 2010
On Today’s OpenMike blog the
“The election is one month from tomorrow and, yes, it looks hopeless.  November 2nd — the day the Dems are expected to crash and burn.

Sadly, it’s a situation the Democrats have brought upon themselves — even though the majority of them didn’t create the mess we’re in. But they’ve had over a year and a half to start getting the job done to fix it. Instead, they’ve run scared ever since they took power. To many, the shellacking they’re about to receive is one they deserve.

But if you’re of a mindset that believes a return to 2001-2008 would be sheer insanity, then you probably agree we’ve got no choice but to save the Democrats from themselves.

Memo To: President Obama and the Democratic Party Leadership

From: Michael Moore

Subject: 5 Things Dems Can Do to Turn It Around by November 2nd

1. Immediate Wall-to-Wall TV Ads, Internet Videos, and Appearances Hammering Who the Hell Put Us in the Misery We’re In.
We Americans have very short attention spans (Quick: Who Won the Oscar for Best Picture last year? The World Series? Exactly.). People need to be reminded over and over that it was the REPUBLICANS who concocted and led the unnecessary invasion of two countries, putting us in our longest war ever, wars that will eventually cost us over $3 trillion. Bush and Co. also caused the biggest collapse of our economy since the Great Depression. I don’t know a single person in Hollywood who wouldn’t shoot and produce those spots for you for FREE. Dems: Do not pull a single punch on this. Quit being a bunch of wusses and let the bastards have it! The public will be astonished that you’ve found your courage and your spine. We expect you to be Muhammad Ali, not Ally McBeal.

2. Indict the Criminals.
Announce that the Justice Department will seek indictments against both those who caused the economic collapse and those who became war profiteers. Call it for what it is: organized crime. Use the RICO statutes. Use the basic laws that make fraud of any kind a crime. Get in the face of those who stole the billions, make them pay for it — and the people will love you. We want Dirty Harry, not Dirty Dancing.

3. Announce a Moratorium on All Family Home Foreclosures.
Last month (August) there were more home foreclosures than in any month in U.S. history. Worse than any month in the worst year ever, 2009. The bleeding hasn’t stopped — it’s only gotten worse. And now, this week, two of the largest crime organizations who are throwing hundreds of thousands of people out of their homes (GMAC and JPMorgan Chase) have been forced to momentarily stop doing this. It turns out, they don’t really have the paperwork to prove they actually own these houses! It’s madness. So if you do one thing for the middle class this week, do this. It will take an hour of your time to draw up the decree and issue it. We’d rather watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” than “Poltergeist.”

4. Announce a New 21st Century WPA.
“Who’s hiring? THE GOVERNMENT IS HIRING!” Put together a simple plan to hire enough people to repair our roads, fix up our aging schools, and rebuild our infrastructure. Fund this by taxing the richest 1% who have more financial wealth than 95% of Americans combined! Unemployment will drop to 5%. Can you pass it? Well, you sure can’t unless you try! And as you’re trying, announce that you will force the Republican senators (who until now simply have had to say they “intended” to filibuster in order to kill a bill) to have to actually filibuster! Make them stand on the floor of the Senate and read from the phone book 24/7. They won’t last a day. And America will see them for who they really are.

5. Declare That No Democrat Will Accept ANY Wall Street Money in the Next Election Cycle.
Pick a day in the coming week. Have all your fellow Democrats in Congress stand in front of the Capitol (with President Obama) and pledge that if America allows you to retain control of Congress, none of you will take a penny from Wall Street for the 2012 election. Instead, promise to accept donations of only $2, $5 and $10. You will also pledge not to take a job as a lobbyist or lawyer for ANY corporation for ten years after you leave Congress. The message will be a powerful one to the average American fed up with corrupt political hacks. Act like Honest Abe, not Fast Freddie — and see what happens.

And here are two bonus suggestions: Use what sense of humor you have and go after these candidates and their agenda with all the hilarious ridicule they deserve. And quit complaining about “the base” not doing enough to help you. You want help? Do something this week to earn it. I’ve offered five suggestions. I’m sure the rest of “the base” has a few more.

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4 Responses to Michael Moore’s Suggestions to Avoid November Dem Crash

  1. Anthony Reply

    October 4, 2010 at 2:53 am

    The President needs to wake up if he intends to serve a second term. He is losing people who voted for him the first time left and right. I voted for him the first time thinking that there would be real change and that he stood behind his “promises”. He will not get my vote again unless I see some real change and ONLY if UAFA is passed and I get to come home!!!

  2. Janice Reply

    October 3, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I hope he listens. Obama needs to bring back the passion and energy he put into his presidential campaign. Come out and tell the people what they’re in for if they vote Republican. Put the fear of God into them of how this country will go backwards and sink further into the pit if they do.
    It’s time to talk to the people. We should be seeing Obama again and again ramming home his message.

  3. dan Reply

    October 1, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    i wish this time they listen to michael moore. it is time to touch the people’s hearts and work on issues close to them. the 5 clues moore shared hit home. i think the administration should work on the people’s level, not purely intelligentsia level which appears to be detached.
    talk to people and address them directly, not pure white house rhetoric and long speeches that sound like music and that’s it. more aggressive and relevant campaigning is needed not bookish rhetoric or passive “correctness”. TELL THE VOTING PEOPLE…..

  4. Keith Reply

    October 1, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    Dear Mr. President,  

    Thanks for getting health care through (even if you had to sacrifice a few important parts, which I don’t hold you too responsible for), but I can’t vote for you until I can stop living in exile.  Get UAFA through, and take your other campaign promises seriously (I don’t really know that you have, so far).  Moore’s point #4 may be among the most valuable parts of a potential economic policy (think about FDR’s 4 terms), but you have to push equality front forward, too.  It’s a tough issue, but you’ve done little more than throw us in front of the bus (DADT, DOMA, Prop 8… where are you?).  Demonstrate that you have the principles for which we elected you!

    Keith

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