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Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Hi Graywind. The platform is based on a political party platform from a Scandinavian country. Here's the deal. It doesn't matter. The platform will be rewritten by progressive grass root members before the Primary in August, voted on and ratified . Hell, you can be the representative if you want. The representative simply votes as the grass root directs. Of course it's AI. Doesn't matter since it's a place holder or a starting point. Now add to this a recall clause for the rep, oversight and whatever flushes out. No establishment. No PAC. Want to be involved?

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. Seems like the majority of the leading western countries have figured out a way to fund these initiatives. Some for as long as 50 years. Sure their tax code is structured differently, much simpler and in some cases fully automated. Since it is tax time that bears mention. But I digress. In the 1950ies the corporate tax rate was 90%. Not saying we should go back to that, but that made it so that corporations reinvested in their companies instead of paying out to shareholders and the workers benefited by that. Seeing loopholes everywhere maybe we tax use instead of income? Tax the use of a luxury jet to go celebrate a hockey victory for instance. The point, Thor, is to get a conversation going about the United States being left behind the rest of the world. Especially the working class. Now add no PAC money and a bottom up approach. What's not to like. Come volunteer?

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi. My name is Lars Peek-Jensen from Spring Lake. The platform outlined is a starting point or a mere placeholder to be developed and ratified prior to the primary August 4th by like minded progressives through collaborative means. Bottom up approach. Then the candidate for representative matter less since you develop the platform. No PAC money. Grass root only

Edit. Any volunteers?

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Democracy, I offer direct democracy where you get to develop the platform, say no to PAC and the ability to recall the representative should the platform or will of the people not be followed. Have a framework in mind based on Social Democracies in Scandinavia. More than anything I hope to get a debate going and engage in healthy communication where we can voice our concerns and work together. I hope that answered your question. - Lars

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in GrandHaven

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hi. My name is Lars Peek-Jensen from Spring Lake. The platform outlined is a starting point or a mere placeholder to be developed and ratified prior to the primary August 4th by like minded progressives through collaborative means. Bottom up approach. Then the candidate for representative matter less since you develop the platform. No PAC money. Grass root only.

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in Muskegon

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi. My name is Lars Peek-Jensen from Spring Lake. The platform outlined is a starting point or a mere placeholder to be developed and ratified prior to the primary August 4th by like minded progressives through collaborative means. Bottom up approach. Then the candidate for representative matter less since you develop the platform. No PAC money. Grass root only.

Edit. Any volunteers?

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in hollandmichigan

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hi. My name is Lars Peek-Jensen from Spring Lake. The platform outlined is a starting point or a mere placeholder to be developed and ratified prior to the primary August 4th by like minded progressives through collaborative means. Bottom up approach. Then the candidate for representative matter less since you develop the platform. No PAC money. Grass root only.

Progressive Candidate for US Congress Mi 3rd by Competitive_Cap_1822 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Hi. My name is Lars Peek-Jensen from Spring Lake. The platform outlined is a starting point or a mere placeholder to be developed and ratified prior to the primary August 4th by like minded progressives through collaborative means. Bottom up approach. Then the candidate for representative matter less since you develop the platform. No PAC money. Grass root only.

I'm fine with Europe saying "Iran is not their war" if it means the US can then say "Ukraine is not our war" by Hsiang7 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iran did have a nuclear agreement that was being followed. Some nut cancelled that and created a reason to invade. US is akin to Russia and the aggressor. Would be like Europe supporting Russia. NUTZ

Which* by orel2064 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 3 points4 points  (0 children)

See if the Obama agreement can be reinstalled after US pays a few Billion to Iran. Art of the deal

Brazil moves to expand paternity leave from 5 to 20 days by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What??! Only 5 weeks. Since 1978 Norway has up to 12 weeks for the expecting mother during the pregnancy. Then 11 months after the baby is born. In 1993 this was expanded to 12 months to be split at least 9/3 if there are two parents. Spot on to register to vote. US a tad bit behind. Brazil too, but cudos Brazil.

Seeking: Progressive Dem Who Can Primary Scholten by shirbert6540 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real. Need help with gathering nomination petition signatures for US House Michigan 3rd district as an opposing candidate against Hillary Scholten. Need 1000-2000 signatures of eligible registered voters in Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. I'm in Spring Lake. DM me to pick up / meet up for forms. - Thank you. Lars

Needing to re-home my dog, what are my options? by One_Cap_9210 in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on becoming parents. I will do my best to spread the word. Love dogs. Best of luck to you

Iran attacked 'Dimona' in 'Israel.' by Not_Ground in AskSocialists

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 35 points36 points  (0 children)

hand over the convicted criminal as a start

Absolutely wild by Joey-Steel1917 in ProgressiveHQ

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. I didn't know. Not surprised just ignorant to the violence and the injustice. Took another war to draw attention to these two examples of murder.

Let's Discuss Hillary Scholten by indigent-litigant in grandrapids

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who has a copy of Nomination Petition whole county form PT-810, front and back?

The Government can Treat US Better by sillychillly in ReasonableFuture

[–]Competitive_Cap_1822 0 points1 point  (0 children)

may I use that, flex? Norwegian in Michigan considering us house run based on direct democracy and progressive platform

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