BLAST FROM THE PAST, 7/10/2018: MESSAGE TO ALL PROGRESSIVES: 2008-2016, A PROGRESSIVE LEGACY HANDED TO DONALD TRUMP WITHOUT A FIGHT. PART 1. (UPDATED)

2008-2016

A PROGRESSIVE LEGACY
Over the last Eight Years we have seen Progressive Democrats support
an Economic Policy that included;

-  An increase in the Federal Minimum Wage of 7.25/ hr.
Which was opposed, and killed, by Congressional Republicans.
( However, on the State Level, there are examples of Minimum Wage
Guidelines that the Republican Party couldn't stop).

-  Expanding the Time Period for receiving Unemployment Benefits, to
   Temporarily Relieve Financial Distress associated with Job loss.

-  Financial Relief for crippling costs incurred through Higher Education.

-  Consumer Laws protecting Americans from predatory practices by
    Dishonest Marketers.

    Of course, this list does not include the AFFORDABLE CARE ACT,
    which resulted in Millions of Americans obtaining Medical Care
    Insurance that would not result in Crippling Debt, or a Dramatic
    Decrease in Their Quality of Life. 

The Republicans, besides attempting to stop all of the above, stuck with
the old "TRICKLE DOWN THEORY" OF ECONOMICS. Let's see what
that included:

TAX BREAK INCENTIVES, WHICH ALLOWED CORPORATIONS, AND WEALTHIEST 

AMERICANS, TO RETAIN MORE OF THEIR WEALTH, WITH THE HOPE THAT THEY WILL
PUMP THAT MONEY BACK INTO THE ECONOMY.

TO RECEIVE THIS INCENTIVE, ARE THEY
REQUIRED TO:

-  INVEST IN SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES THAT ARE STRUGGLING?- NO.

-  FINANCIALLY SUPPORT, OR RESTRUCTURE CORPORATIONS TO PROVIDE A LIVING
   WAGE, OR A MEDICAL PLAN FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES?- NO.

-  ONLY SUPPORT AMERICAN BUSINESSES, INSTEAD OF TAKING THE
    FINANCIAL WINDFALL OVERSEAS?-  NO.

THESE TAX BREAKS ARE BASED ON THE "HOPE" THAT THEY WILL BE USED
TO BENEFIT THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE.

However, don't worry. If these incentives are used unwisely, and the MONEY DISAPPEARS,
ALL IS NOT LOST. CORPORATIONS FORMED ARE PLACED INTO BANKRUPTCY,
MEANING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE FOOTING THE BILL FOR POOR MONEY
MANAGEMENT.  AS FOR THE WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED THE
TAX BREAK BENEFITS, AND LOST THE MONEY? THEY WILL JUST DECLARE THESE
LOSSES ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS, AND BASICALLY GET IT ALL BACK.

THE REPUBLICANS- WHO ARE THEY FIGHTING FOR AGAIN?

NOT LETTING UP. ALEXANDRA OCASIO-CORTEZ.

David, we’re not letting up.

In just a few days since ProPublica released their exposé on Senators Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler’s alleged insider trading, our movement has gathered nearly 75,000 signatures to demand their resignations.

We’re not going to let them get away with it. That’s why we’re doubling down and pushing for a goal of 100,000 signatures by 11:59 PM TONIGHT.

Sign your name to demand their resignations. If you’re already signed the petition, do us a favor and forward it to three friends or family members right now:

Demand they resign

Imagine this: Richard Burr in a room of wealthy donors, just days after receiving non-public information about COVID-19, warning them about how bad this crisis was going to get.

Just think about what working families could’ve done with that information. Think about how blindsided you were with how quickly our lives changed, and now know that a group of people who paid $10,000 each to attend a lunch got advance notice from a sitting Senator — someone who’s supposed to be a public servant.

Those were their priorities: Selling stock to benefit themselves, and then making sure their wealthy donors got out okay. Not us. Not the people.

If that makes you outraged, then take action today. Sign our petition, and then share it with three friends or family members as soon as you can.

It’s time to send a clear message: Just because you’re rich and powerful doesn’t mean you can sell out the working people of this nation and get away with it.

Pa’lante,

Team AOC

Demand they resign

URGENT: Take Action RIGHT NOW (Yes, Sunday)! PETA.

Dear David,

At this very moment, Congress is finalizing plans to help those hurt financially by the growing COVID-19 crisis, including nonprofits like PETA. We—and every other animal protection group you may support—need you to voice your support for these plans RIGHT NOW!

The impact of the pandemic is already being felt across PETA, making our vital advocacy and campaign work more challenging than ever. We're doing all that we can to help as many animals as possible during the current situation, but the widespread belt-tightening is certain to hit our budget hard during the weeks and months ahead.

Among the emergency measures EXPECTED TO BE VOTED ON SHORTLY is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

If passed, this act would offer grants to nonprofits providing a variety of important services, unlock more giving with a short-term charitable tax deduction, and ensure that nonprofit organizations of all stripes have access to loans now made available to for-profit businesses.

PLEASE DON'T WAIT—CONTACT YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS RIGHT NOW!

And once you've taken action, be sure to share this e-mail with your family and friends. We need the support of every person as quickly as possible to ensure that this critically important measure passes Congress with complete consideration for nonprofits.

Thank you for keeping PETA's work for animals going strong during this crisis.

Sincerely,

Ingrid E. Newkirk
President

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