A week has gone by since the federal election of 2012. What strikes me is the silence of Barack Obama. It is true the Romney-philes have quieted down. And like the author linked to below, I am glad Romney lost. My vote was less for someone than against another (Romney).
But as the author points out, Obama did not talk much about policy in his acceptance speech, certainly he offered very few specifics. He did, however, talk about fixing long lines at polling places and this was particularly laudable considering all the troubles with voting especially since 2000.
Yet the political structure cannot abide any discussion of a new stimulus package, so badly needed. The oligarchs cannot stand a policy of full employment, or fair taxes on the wealthy. Sure, there are exceptions, most among the privilege class want the same tax rate or lower rates on themselves, certainly not higher taxes.
It is now more of an opportunity than ever for those who want a better America, a different America. True change will require desire, knowledge, commitment, talent, and hard work. Seems to me that is a pretty good list of America's attributes.
Election, 2012: A View from an International Socialist
But as the author points out, Obama did not talk much about policy in his acceptance speech, certainly he offered very few specifics. He did, however, talk about fixing long lines at polling places and this was particularly laudable considering all the troubles with voting especially since 2000.
Yet the political structure cannot abide any discussion of a new stimulus package, so badly needed. The oligarchs cannot stand a policy of full employment, or fair taxes on the wealthy. Sure, there are exceptions, most among the privilege class want the same tax rate or lower rates on themselves, certainly not higher taxes.
It is now more of an opportunity than ever for those who want a better America, a different America. True change will require desire, knowledge, commitment, talent, and hard work. Seems to me that is a pretty good list of America's attributes.
Election, 2012: A View from an International Socialist
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