Don't Go Into The Light

Here's a press release from yesterday:

Ten-Point Plan For Democrats to Negate 'No Message' Urged by Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner, a former Clinton White House public affairs director, has urged Democrats to negate constant criticisms of "no message" with an "Urgent Ten-Point Plan" framing the issues the Party has been stating.

Odd that the Democratic party didn't issue the press release. I guess Weiner's doing a little pro bono work.

Says Weiner: "Democrats do have a clear message -— they have just not stated it in understandable terms. But it can be something like an 'Urgent Ten-Point Plan'

Personally, I think the Democrat's message has been as clear as it's ever been. Let's see what Mr. Weiner's "Urgent Ten-Point Plan" entails:

-- Build International support and funding for a democratic Iraq, unlike the current 90 percent U.S.-funded effort;

Back during the 2004 election, non-coalition governments were adamant that their desire not to participate would remain unchanged if Kerry was elected. Who does Weiner think is gonna chip in - France?

-- Fight al Qaeda where they are rooted, and do not create additional fronts or bypass human rights standards for detainees;

We're already fighting them where they are. I wonder where Mr. Weiner thinks they are? And as we find more terrorists, we should create whatever new fronts necessary to defeat them. That's how you win, Mr. Weiner. And the detainees, as a matter of fact, are getting 5-star treatment compared to what they would give any of us.

-- Protect, don't destroy, Social Security and Medicare;

In other words, pretend there's no problem. Obstruct every attempt to even discuss a fix, much less take action. And whatever you do, don't entertain any ideas about empowering folks with their own future. If they have control over their own future, after all, then they won't need the Democrats.

-- Ensure rapid, competent domestic natural disaster and terror response;

Is he suggesting a change in the Democratic leadership in Louisianna? Granted, Brownie didn't do a good job, but he would have come out smelling like a rose if local governments had not made so many stupid mistakes.

-- Corral the Oil companies, quit subsidizing their obscene profits from high gas prices, and build more refineries as we institute energy independence;

Tax, tax, tax the oil companies. That'll show 'em. And gain independence from foreign oil by blocking any domestic exploration. Yup, good plan. A quick business lesson for Mr. Weiner - when you increase taxes on business, they charge more for their products to make up for it. The Democrat's "plan" for the oil companies will guarantee higher gas prices, disproportionately affecting lower-income folks. So much for being for "working Americans".

-- Nominate moderate Supreme Court appointees;

Clone Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Repeat. Rinse.

-- Balance the newly skyrocketing budget deficit and retool tax cuts to help average Americans;

Tax, tax, tax.

-- Restore the quality of jobs for American workers at home, and reduce foreign outsourcing;

Capitalism is a wonderful thing. As the economy continues to expand, and unemployment continues to decrease, wages and benefits will also increase as the employers have to compete for workers. And it all happens in spite of the government, not because of it. And by the way, if all the jobs are going overseas, then why is the unemployment rate still falling?

-- Promote Ethics in Government and end cronyism’s incompetence;

I suggest Ted Kennedy head up this important cause.

-- Provide honesty to Americans in reasons for any war, and reduce selective use of intelligence with a reminder that the Constitution begins "We the People", not "We with Top Secret Clearances."

Here's a list of folks with security clearances and what they had to say about the war way back when. Of course, now they are saying something different, and it's purely for political gain. Remember, it's "We the People", not "We, the polically opportunistic", or "We, the desparate for power".

If more of the same is all he has to offer, then why is this plan so urgent?

All in all, Mr. Weiner's advice doesn't break any new ground. There's no suggestion for the Dems to change course, just frame it differently for the press and the public. Since they've already been following this plan for several years now, we don't have to listen to the talking points. We can judge their plan by what they have done. And folks, it's not much. Unless you count obstructionism, whining, rewriting history, pandering to special interest groups with communist and socialist ties, and helping the dead to vote...

Update: Added link above. Sorry.