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Netroots 2.0 – Toolbox for the progressive majority

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I am crossposting a link to a diary on MyDD.com where this discussion has started. Continuing and expanding on the campaign web sites, like my.barackobama.com (which looks amazingly like devalpatrick.com) to organize, fundraise, and lobby for the change we’re all working so hard to bring about next Tuesday.

Have no doubt that the Republicans and conservatives are already plotting their response to the election. Already organizing themselves to continue their fight, by fair or unfair tactics.

We need to be ready from day one to support the new Democratic majorities and President. To lobby and push them when they falter.

Call it Netroots 2.0, whatever. The discussion is starting, your thoughts appreciated.

The link is:

http://www.mydd.com/story/2008…

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  1. and help end the cynicism of the american people. If we could get real universal health care over the next 8 years, starting with something akin to Obama’s plan (but not ending there), then I think that could help foster a fundamental shift in American politics. Same with the environment, etc.

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    p>I wouldn’t be so arrogant as to start to talk about permanent majorities and dead parties as Karl Rove and his ilk did 6 and 8 years ago, but that shouldn’t be the goal either. The goal should be to fundamentally change the landscape so that both parties have to adapt to finding those real solutions and being far more populist in nature. That shift won’t take place until we have two parties that would never betray a national health care system, public transportation and renewable, clean energy, etc.  

    • that we need to permanently change the terms of the discussion. What will do the most to win the argument are recognizable results. My hope is that the cautiousness of Democrats over the last 20 years is replaced with a renewed confidence in our party’s values. This will mean, along with creative ideas, spending money to make this work… and let the naysayers say what they will.

  2. The “permanent campaign”, staying together between cycles, is key.  Bob, your and your colleagues are off to a great start with your regional group.  The in person connections are so key.  Kate

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