All I want is for young people to have the same opportunities I had when I was young. That should not be seen as a radical leftie position. What are now seen as radical left issues are considered moderate policies in most European countries & should be seen that way here as well.
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Universal healthcare, free college, no college loan debt, no medical bankruptcy, fair minimum wage…those should be seen as basics provided by government to allow people a reasonable opportunity to thrive. PERIOD.
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these should be the things *allowed* by government to thrive... our constitution doesn't think it should be providing them
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I think it does: “to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare & secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the US...”

Aug 6, 2021 · 2:01 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson @teragramus
Of course it seems that way when presentism is used to understand its meaning instead original intent.
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look closely at the words...promote, not provide, for example...secure, not provide safety
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Outstanding Marianne..you nailed it. It never occurred to me until I saw the Constitution. There it is for all of us to see. Thank you. This is what our country is all about.This is the vision for all the people of America. It is way past time to honor it. Here is our Blueprint.
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Promote =/= provide
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Trumpster are ya?
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