Compromise Elephant: Implementing Healthcare Reform via The Operational Point of View

Can't help myself... Instructions to the Democratic majority: Management 101 strategy for success when it comes to "delivering" in real-time from a go-to manager...

The "everybody wins" scenario is totally achievable if you think "operations"
1. Edit existing legislation to include funding a study of workable, affordable, deficit neutral public option: open Medicare to those 50+ as your control group, paying a "righteous" monthly premium that will simultaneously address the "deficit" issue by creating an exclusive revenue stream to supplement Medicare by offering a "public", affordable healthcare option to those being laid off at the top of the food chain.
2. Set this research up via amendment that recommends Congress fund a "model" study of a the 50+ demographic workforce, and the single payer system, defining public option alternative as Medicare for this new group, saving money and gov expansion by using existing public program for study: with a start date of April 1, 2010 running through March 30, 2014 when other 'triggers" will benefit from this research as other public programs kick in (see current legislation launch dates)
3. Be transparent in your research and stay small i.e. focused on impact of medicare expansion on lowering prices and opening access to the financially challenged, top line and middle managers, large demographic of layouts today.

"Listening" is the key to "pleasing" all parties, which you absolutely can do, and actually will get things done.

Can't we all just get along?. Rodney King




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Global Challenges Call for Swift Transition

Pragmatic consensus is the key to global cooperation. President Obama's crisis management skills aligned with a collaborative Congress are the exact resources America needs to solve impending crisis.

"Chance favors the prepared mind."
Louis Pasteur

Main Street Elephant: Voters Call for FDR Revolution to Fix Economy

To hell with Wall Street, remember Hoover's Bank rescue attempts? They all went belly up within 12 months anyway. It wasn't until FDR called a bank holiday, took over homeowner loans and created millions of jobs via WPA infrastructure programs that we finally pulled out of the depression. It was jobs and debt relief for the average American then, and that's what we need now.

The time is ripe, folks. Democrats must start acting like Democrats, and take full advantage of a progressive majority in both houses. And Barack Obama should lead the charge.

Dems on a Role Elephant: Kennedy Staffing Group Facilitates Redeem Team of Obama & Biden

Pre-convention interview with Brokaw and Carolyn Kennedy on Meet the Press 8/24/08
PARTY on!

Impeach Now Elephant: Deja Vu Distortions Drive Bush Campaign Against Iran

Articles of Impeachment list numerous offenses.

Dems Must Stop Corporate Feeding Frenzy First to Shut Down Iraq War

3.28.08 From Real Time with Bill Maher: Writer/producer/actor John Cusack discusses neocon economics and private contracts gouging American taxpayers via this privatized war in Iraq. The open secret behind the war against terror, from outsourced interogations to Blackwater immunity, corporations have been the only ones profiting from Iraqi occupation.

Call for Citizen Action: Write to Congress and your local government officials today, and demand that the Democratic Congress initiate the pullout of private contractors and corporate profiteers in Iraq. This is a logical, measurable first step towards ending our involvement in Iraq. Demand that your candidates do something now because you can!

Ferraro Flap Flames Fake Fury Over the Obvious

Before you do another thing, or think another thought, check out this conversation broadcast in a free press environment, circa 1972.

Re: Woman Is The "N" Of The World

by John Lennon

Woman is the n... of the world
Yes, she is...think about it
Woman is the n... of the world
Think about it...do something about it

The Democratic Party's BIG Elephant: Be Careful What You Ask For

I'm having a love affair with the American voter. Before Ohio and Texas, Hillary was written off by the Party, the press, the pundits. Whenever Party leaders predict a final choice is close, another slam-dunk from the people. Not so fast, fellas... Large voter turn out, hands on commitment to historic change, the Voters are sending a clear message- this time, we are calling the shots. Taking back the "people's party" from the Party, every state deserves a voice in this historic choice, that is the other message.

Barack is certainly contributing to this unique, voter momentum, calling for the average person to get involved, to take back the government. But then again, so is Hillary. The voters are taking both candidates literally, calling for a historic, revolutionary ticket in response. Visualizing a "what if.." scenario, obviously, we want both candidates on the ticket, too; that is why the record-breaking voter turnout.

A coalition, "people's" ticket at the top is where we want to go, nothing less. Voters have had it with compromise, radically seeking the healthiest ego in the Presidential slot, the one willing to follow our lead, take our advice, walk your talk. Seeking a quick, abrupt change, the people are determined to win big, in a historic moment of change our way, with or without your blessing.

PARTY to the people!