I refer of course to “For the People,” that appalling new slogan with which my party pretends to challenge a feckless creeping fascism.
Yeah, that’ll stop Trump’s tweet machine in its tracks.
We now know what “A Better Deal” was all about: to lower our expectations so that this essay into measured, mushy, focus-group-tested exhortation would look good.
So, here is my challenge: Can’t we do better than that here at BMG? In maybe 30 seconds? But take your time to make it better than just “better” if you like.
I’ll share my 30-second alternative in comments if at least 3 of you do likewise.
What rallying cry would actually get a better deal for the people?
Photo: John Mosbaugh (CC BY 2.0), cropped.
jconway says
Make America Fair Again
johntmay says
Agreed, “A Better Deal” was weak. “For the People” is weak as well, empty, no action words.
I’ve been trying to come up with a slogan, a bumper sticker sized message that sums it up and I’ve been striking out.
What I think we could do is go a new direction and simply come up with powerful words that resonate with all Americans.
I’ll start with this:
Liberty and Justice for All.
jpdvyjpqj8dl says
OK. I’m curious what your new Democratic slogan is.
So let me be the third contributor which will allow you to keep your promise.
My suggestion for new Democratic slogan is:
“We really DO have testicles. Now where did we put them?”
Trickle up says
heh
SomervilleTom says
“In your heart, you know we’re right.”
Trickle up says
Very clever, Mr Tom. How many here will catch the reference?
jconway says
Truly we offer a choice, not an echo
Christopher says
And in your gut, you know Trump’s nuts!:)
Trickle up says
“Fight for America.”
“Fight” is both a noun and a verb. It makes the phrase both an event and an imperative call to action.
“America” because why should the treasonators get all the patriotism? Why should they get any of it?
Fight for America!
Trickle up says
Here’s a slightly different take on this from Bill Maher
and a few other possible slogans, including “He’s Not On Our Side.”
Problems with that but still 100% better than “For the People.”
Trickle up says
Looks like we’re not doing embeds again, here’s the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi5OPJ98laE