"Together, America can do better."....pshh.

[BREMPRO]

I support the DNC's neigborhood outreach plan and they appear to be better organized and positioned to be succesful this year, BUT I don't know about you, but this slogan does NOT work for me!!

Email sent to DNC after solicitation for donation for their plan:

"I'm a progressive and local Democratic delegate in my town, and I/we want Texapublicans out before they further ruin this country too- OK, SO regarding the flyer- great list of goals/ vision- but HORRIBLE slogan!!!

I won't attach my name or money to a lame "America can do better" slogan. This makes it sound like things are OK now and just need a little tweaking - THEY ARE NOT OK!!!!

If they are OK now, why would anyone go out of their way/ or get excited enough to make things a little better? Is that what the slogan is suggesting, or are we going to throw out the Republicans before they morally and fiscally bankrupt the nation?

The America I believe in and envision does not: instill fear and xenophobia in its citizens, perform illegal wiretapping , snub its nose at international law and civility, ignore warnings about global warming and decimate environmental protections, out CIA agents for political gain, threaten and carry out preemptive war and thereby encourage others to follow our example , go to war (killing thousands) based on a string of lies and exaggerations, indefinitely imprison and torture innocent dirt farmers calling them “enemy combatants” to avoid the Geneva convention protections, encourage and allow runaway war profiteering, oil company windfall profits and give tax cuts that benefit the super wealthy at the expense of long term solvency, health care, education, infrastructure, the environment, working wages and social justice. Yes, now that you mention it, I do believe we can do better (with a hint of sarcasm)

Call it like it is. Trying to placate independents/moderates didn't work in the past two elections and it won't work now. What will work is to bring them along with a BOLD vision, REAL security (as opposed to fake political posturing about security), and not just complaints as the above list, but an honest assessment of our circumstances, and concrete actions on how to fix this mess, standing up with passion for what is right, real values (as opposed to faux mythical nostalgic family values), The America we progressive all hold as a vision in our hearts, not divisive issue politics, but uniting vision- in other words-REAL LEADERSHIP!!!

PLEEEEEEASE CHANGE THE SLOGAN TO REFLECT THE REAL STATE OF AMERICA AND YOUR BOLD VISION!!!!"

[MadMaddie]

1. I hate the Slogan!! f or crying out loud how elementary is the slogan

If they have to break down and get an Advertising company to help then do it.. then please, please get professional help!!

[Atman]

2. Together...America can run the entire Bush family out of town for good!

A little long and clunky. Won't fit on a bumper sticker. But I like it.

[AndyA]

3. I agree - the Dems need a better slogan. What's the message?

We're tired of other countries coming first.

We're tired of crippling deficits.

We're tired of corrupt politicians.

We're tired of being lied to.

We're sick of the war in Iraq.

We don't want any more wars.

We want our outsourced jobs back.

We need health insurance.

We need honest representation.

Somewhere, there's gotta be a message in there.

[Atman]

5. Respect America's History. Protect America's Future.

It's pretty straight forward, and less wordy than these...


"Our children's children won't remember W...why should they foot his bills?"

"You don't have to be a wealthy defense contractor to love your country."

[MadMaddie]

6. oooh...I like this one!!

[melissinha]

4. I agree! How about a slogan with the word "restore"

Restoring America ... its more proactive... restore the Gulf Coast, restore Environmental Regulations, Restore the middle class, restore our Image to foreign nations....


Man, there was a better slogan suggested a year ago, but I can't remember....


I've got one message to the DNC, first, UNITE.... join together and support each other, support Russ Feingold, Support John Murtha, don't disagree with them, try and help them refine their message to include your position...

[BREMPRO]

11. Ya, i like restore...

it implies that something has been lost, neglected...

How about: Together, we can RESTORE AMERICA

or

Together, we can transplant a new heart in AMERICA

or

Apart, we can fight like ideologically rigid lawyers from hell for opposing visions, and let America die..

[Atman]

13. "Together..." is a touchy-feely wimpy term

Marketing-wise. It won't sell to grunts and farmers and on-the-fence independents. Together? Fuck together! This is America. We don't do "together!"

Those aren't my thoughts, just many years of marketing wisdom. Anything starting with "Together, we can..." just sounds like a schmaltzy Hallmark card.

[BREMPRO]

15. good point.. right

how about:

Fuck Republicans, The Democrats will restore America.. sort of...

truthful, bold, family friendly....


or

Republicans screwed us, We will unscrew you... just a bit...

[melissinha]

17. Yeah! ....."Democrats will restore America, come join the Party!"

How about that? Its Randi's message, we can make room for everyone!

[BREMPRO]

18. LIKE IT!!! hopeful, upbeat, inclusive

[JeffR]

7. Thought I'd post a poll about this

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x737252

[BREMPRO]

9. good idea- interested in seeing the results n/t

[JeffR]

14. 15 negative, 3 positive so far

No surprise.

[melissinha]

8. also check DailyKos and weigh in

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/10/30/19292/208

take the poll for above post too...

I put this poll on DU:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x737390

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[Ino]

12. I like "restore"!

Great idea, melissinha!

Restore our jobs, restore pride, restore our reputation... RESTORE TRUST!

[walldude]

16. How about:

WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY DO ANY WORSE!!!!!