We can expect more DINOS...we need a Dino Filter

[opihimoimoi]

As America tires of the Pubs we can expect more DINOS to run under the DEM Banner.

We will see a few creeps creeping in thinking its the only way to get elected...why ... we might even see Supposed Post Republicans run under the Dem Party Banner.

We should be aware of more DINOs coming to us....and be ready WITH a DINO FILTER with tiny holes. We don need any more Zells...

[acmejack]

1. Wall Street Dems Unveil Plan to Undermine Progressives

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Here's a big shocker - the Wall Street wing of the Democratic Party today announced it would be beginning its new war in earnest on the grassroots elements of the party that are demanding serious public policy changes. As the Financial Times reports, Citigroup Chairman Bob Rubin held a press conference at the Brookings Institution to announce the formation of the so-called "Hamilton Project." After paying lip service to various economic problems afflicting the country, Rubin and his former Treasury colleague Roger Altman quickly let it be known exactly what they are up to.

Here's the key excerpt:

"At a time when Democrats have become more aggressive in voicing concerns about the foreign ownership of US assets, Roger Altman, former deputy Treasury secretary under Mr Clinton, added that more inclusive economic growth could also 'blunt the political demands for protectionism'... said it was willing to take on entrenched Democratic interests, such as teaching unions. Policy papers unveiled on Wednesday proposed vouchers for summer schools..."

There it all is. First there's the dishonest name-calling aimed at those courageous Democrats who are challenging the free trade orthodoxy that is destroying the lives of millions of American and foreign workers. Then there is the promise of an ensuing attack on the labor movement - a reflexive move, of course, for a bunch of corporate executives. And finally, the nod to efforts to defund public education through "vouchers."

None of this is surprising, of course. As head of Citigroup, Rubin has a financial interest in the agenda he's pushing. And he's made no apologies for the brazenness with which he pushes his corporatism. Remember, it was Rubin during the debate over the Central American Free Trade Agreement who demanded that congressional Democrats back off their efforts to include labor, human rights and environmental protections in the pact. He and his pals are the same people who rammed trade deals like NAFTA, WTO and China PNTR down the throats of Americans, and then left government service for the high life of the corporate boardroom. There, they reaped the rich financial rewards of the very sell-out policies they used public office to push, while millions of Americans saw their jobs outsourced, their wages frozen and their benefits slashed.

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[karynnj]

2. Wasn't Robert Altman involved with BCCI ?

although he claimed he was deceived by them? Could this be part of the reason that branch of the party sat on its hands in 2004? (So, they leave us and the world with Bush for another 4 years, then are rewarded with Hillary? - Life really is unfair.)

[opihimoimoi]

3. The Dem Party should have some sort of filter for the Members

running for Public Office...else we get more Zells.

[karynnj]

4. It clearly is a possiblity

The problem is that it's a tough problem. For example, I really don't trust one Senate candidate because he supported a very right wing candidate as recently as 2000. He is however against the war in Iraq. Because he never was a legislator, he has no positions on most issues. Some available comments on the record from the past, show him as very likely Republican.

I don't trust him - but I admit it is mostly because he still feels Vietnam was a justified war and (while touting his own anti-Iraq status) that anyone protesting was at best, wrong. That he trashed our Presidential nominee less than 2 years ago, it really really seems far too early to honor him with a Senate nomination (though he never ran for election before). i just hope that supporter will at least ask him his position on issues before they surrender to the euphoria of having a military candidate.

[opihimoimoi]

5. Yup, I seen it too and I wonder how many are taken in by some

anti war talk and actually back the dude with contributions/support....only to find out later...he is a DINO....hence the warning....

[opihimoimoi]

6. No more ZELLS No more Zells,