PROOF THAT DEMOCRATS = SOCIALISM / COMMUNISM

Jaysun | 12/11/03 | Jaysun

[Jaysun]

I took some time to examine the stance taken by the Democratic Party on a variety of issues in comparison to the stance taken by the Socialist Party USA. I was looking for a confirmation to what most of us already believe - what I found sent chills down my spine. I’ve listed the issues separately below so as to avoid being monotonous to those who may only be interested in select issues. The direct link to each individual statement is also provided. Also note the Communist Party USA goals at the end of this article.

ABORTION - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party recognizes that a struggle against habitual male dominance and patriarchy must go hand in hand with any struggle against capitalism. Therefore, we pledge our opposition to all forms of sexism, and demand equality for women in all aspects of life. We support the rights of all women to birth control information and supplies, and to all reproductive health services -- including abortion. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20021116-roevwade.html

ANTI-WAR (Iraq) - Socialist Party USA They cynically expect that you will put your morals aside and let war crimes be committed in your name. They think you're scared and ignorant enough to go along with anti-Arab racism. They think you can be hoodwinked into giving up your Constitutional rights for the illusion of security. Prove them wrong. Join us in resisting the war. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20020921-iraq.html

ANTI-WAR (Afghanistan) - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party USA stands in complete outrage at the actions of the U.S. Government to bomb Kabul and other cities and towns in Afghanistan. This retribution is not and cannot be just. Instead this military aggression will only lead to more violence; endless cycles of retribution and war will again be in all our lives; innocent people will die; and we will be no better than the September 11 hijackers. Never in history has peace been obtained through war. We join socialists, anti-war and peace organizations, labor unions and all others worldwide in declaring our firm and passionate opposition to policies and actions that lead to war. The people of Afghanistan have never been, and will never be, our enemy. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20011007-afghanistan.html

DEATH PENELTY - Socialist Party USA The death penalty is wrong. It is no less wrong, now that convicted terrorist Timothy McVeigh is about to be executed. The Socialist Party USA stands against the death penalty, no matter to whom it is applied. This is not a new position. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20010417-mcveigh.html

MIDDLE EAST (against Israel) - Socialist Party USA The new wave of bloodshed in the Middle East has its starting point in Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands. The Socialist Party calls for the immediate cessation of all aid to Israel, including the sale of military equipment of any kind. U.S. aid has been used by Israel to fashion one of the most powerful military machines in the world. The U.S. government's complicity with the Israeli occupations should end now. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20001022-middleeast.html

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS - Socialist Party USA WHEREAS in the same document our party states clearly that “We defend the rights of immigrants to housing, education, health care, jobs, and civil, legal, and political rights. http://sp-usa.org/statements/20030817-iwfr.html

HEALTH CARE - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party stands for socialized medicine-- a health care system based on universal coverage, salaried doctors and health care workers, and revenues derived from a graduated income tax. http://www.votesocialist.org/platform/plat2.html

HOUSING - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party recognizes the right of all people to high quality, low cost housing. We call for large scale public investment in the construction of low cost, scattered site, community-based, high-quality housing. We call for rent control for all rental units, and the right of tenants to organize. We support the formation of housing cooperatives and nonprofit land trusts, the adoption of advanced and cost-cutting technology in building, and the rehabilitation and weatherization of existing housing. http://www.votesocialist.org/platform/plat2.html

PUBLIC EDUCATION - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party recognizes the right of students of all ages to a free, quality education in a safe and supportive environment, and of all school employees to good wages, benefits, and working conditions. We call for full and equal funding of public education, for free tuition at the post-secondary level, and for an end to all public funding and subsidizing of private schools. We call for fewer students per teacher. We call for vigorous affirmative action programs so that each public institution of higher education reflects the community at large in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, and economic background. http://www.votesocialist.org/platform/plat2.html

ENVIRONMENT - Socialist Party USA The Socialist Party recognizes that the mechanisms in capitalism that oppress and alienate humans are the same mechanisms that destroy the environment. We support a policy of no clear cutting in commercial forestry, a ban on commercial cutting in old-growth forests, and an environmentally sound timber policy that takes into account the historical ecology of the region. We oppose nuclear power projects and call for the immediate decommissioning of all nuclear power plants, a ban on the export of nuclear technology, and any efforts to use nuclear technology in space. http://sp-usa.org/about/platform/environment.html

ANIMAL RIGHTS - Socialist Party USA We call for the banning of the fur trade. We support greater inclusion and enforcement of the Endangered Species Act. We call for a ban on animal experimentation for product development, and support products that are not tested on animals. We oppose factory-farming practices of over-crowding, drugging, and otherwise cruelly treating animals, practices that are inhumane and that impair the quality of the food thus produced. http://sp-usa.org/about/platform/animal-rights.html

LABOR UNIONS - Socialist Party USA We support efforts to organize all workers, particularly workers in the service industries, enlisted personnel in the Armed Forces, and the difficult to organize (including students, home workers, homeless people, prison inmates, and the unemployed). We support militant, united labor action including secondary strikes and boycotts. We support the right of first-time and part-time workers to full benefits. We call for the repeal of all repressive labor legislation such as the Hatch Act, the Taft-Hartley Act, the Landrum-Griffin Act, and all the so-called "right-to-work" laws. http://sp-usa.org/about/platform/labor.html

ECONOMICS - We oppose balancing the federal budget at the expense of funding basic human services. We call for a National Pension Authority to hold the assets of private pension funds, and a levy against corporate assets for any pension fund deficits. We call for increased unemployment compensation. We support a program of massive federal investment in both urban and rural areas for infrastructure reconstruction and economic development. We call for the elimination of subsidies and tax breaks that benefit corporations and wealthy households at the expense of working people. We support the use of any federal budget surplus on human services rather than tax cuts that will only benefit the rich. (one of my personal favorites). http://sp-usa.org/about/platform/economics.html

COMMUNIST PARTY USA. I’d like to end with some of the stated goals of the Communist Party USA. Once again, the Communist and the Democrats are virtually impossible to tell apart: *Raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour. *No privatization of Social Security. Increase benefits. *Universal health care system. *Restore social safety net. Welfare reform that includes job training, supports and living wages. *Full funding for equal, quality, bi-lingual public education. No vouchers. *Repeal tax cuts to the rich and corporations. *Strong regulation of financial industry. *Prosecute corporate polluters. Public works program to clean our air, water and land. *Aid to cities and states. Federally funded infrastructure repair and social service programs. *No to war with Iraq - End military interventions. *Cut military budget and fund human needs. *End racial profiling. *Repeal the death penalty. *Enforce civil rights laws and affirmative action. *Repeal USA Patriot Act. *Legalization and protection of immigrant’s rights. http://www.cpusa.org/article/static/511/#question29

I won’t bore you with a lot of unsolicited commentary about what I’ve just posted. However, I will say that I am literally astounded at how the Democrats mirror the Socialist on every single issue that comes to mind. This further enforces why we must eliminate the current agenda of the Democratic Party. Let us return to debating reasonable things with reasonable people - and not debating on issues that decide whether or not America and freedom will even continue to exist. Please feel free to distribute this as you wish. Thanks - Jaysun

[Jaysun]

Perhaps this will help you convert someone over the Christmas Holidays?

[leadpenny]

"Breaking News" abuse.

[William McKinley]

*Repeal USA Patriot Act

There you go, Rusty! I've found your mates!

[pau1f0rd]

Never in history has peace been obtained through war.

I love stuff like that - makes them look like the ignorant clowns they are. LOL :)

[Jaysun]

? Abuse? Look, I've not been here long - cut me some slack.

[Sir Gawain]

The party of big spenders

[The Mayor]

Bump!

[leadpenny]

I've not been here long

All the more reason to pay attention. And, it's not up to me. If the mods leave it up, it reflects on FR.

[Jaysun]

I agree that they're spending like maniacs, and that they need to get it under control - but I'm talking about socialism / communism here. You have to admit that the similarities between the Communist and the Democrats are uncanny!

[Doohickey]

You'll get no slack around here sonny. (Welcome to FR)

[nicmarlo]

Wow! Great compilation on the issues and the Socialist Party USA ......adding link to my thread on Socialism in America's Congress: A Primer

[PGalt]

Thanks for your post, reminder. Good work.

[IronJack]

One item in the agenda and that means we're colleagues? Heck, I agreed with Bill Clinton on more than ONE thing.

In the child's world of "wit' us or agin' us," I guess that's enough.

Republicans can do no wrong.
Republicans can do no wrong.
Republicans can do no wrong.

[G.Mason]

Well done, and welcome to FR.

[jmaroneps37]

This is an excellent piece of work, thanks.

[Jaysun]

All the more reason to pay attention. And, it's not up to me. If the mods leave it up, it reflects on FR.

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What do you mean "reflects on FR" - was there something out of line in my post? Look - calm down spanky. If I'd known that I was going to have to battle "Rain Man" to post something I might have reconsidered. Shall I alert you before my next post to make sure that everything is to your liking? Is there anything that I can do to avoid such a catastrophe in the future? Pray tell oh ye of infinite posting wisdom.....

[William McKinley]

Good to see you are as creative and substantive as ever, Rusty. Keep up the good work! You're winning!

[Jaysun]

One of my favorites was the Communist statement that advocated "Federally funded infrastructure repair." I had been wondering why the Democrats were screaming "infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure!" Now I know (they'd gotten their new marching orders from the Soviets).

[Sir Gawain]

As a rule, editorials don't go in Breaking News. No biggie.

[Rebelbase]

Looks like the posting-police are up early this morning.