[Dialogue] Framing and Immigration from the Rockridge Institute

[Dave Thomas]

We have proposed forming a study and action group concerning Supporting our
Seniors, but so far, no one has volunteered.  I hope we can activate this
group.  Dave Thomas

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From: dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net
[mailto:dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Suzanne Heilman
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 8:20 AM
To: dialogue at wedgeblade.net
Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Framing and Immigration from the Rockridge Institute



Does your organization recognize the work being done in support of
independent living for persons with disabilities as well? I hope so.
Regards,






  <http://graphics.hotmail.com/emrose.gif> Suzanne K. Heilman 
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From: "Dave Thomas" <DavThom at att.net>
Reply-To: Colleague Dialogue <dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
To: "'Colleague Dialogue'" <dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Framing and Immigration from the Rockridge Institute
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:29:00 -0700


I find the Rock Ridge Institute's promises quite inadequate.  They ruin the
miracle value of any proposals concerning values by making promises before
they have a product.  They indicate an ahistorical approach which ignores
the long and successful struggles that liberals have led based upon values
which have defined them for several centuries. The following is an outline
which I will use in a 5 minute presentation to a large audience tomorrow
night.  It clearly indicates our liberal values, our struggles and their
contemporary application.
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                                    Lake Hills Liberals

 

Our Liberal Values

            Values consistent since John Lock published Treatise on
Government in 1890

            As Liberals, we believe:

                    All members of our American community should have the
same freedoms and opportunities.

                    We each have the responsibility to protect the freedoms
and opportunities of all other Americans.  
                    We and our government should be competent and
compassionate, 
                        helping those who have fewer freedoms and
opportunities than the rest of us.
                    Our United States should be a cooperative member of our
worlds community of nations. 
             Good Values arent Enough. We Must Act to Realize Our Values.

 

Our Historically Victorious Struggles against Conservative Opposition

            Colonialism, slavery, trust-busting, labor & consumer
protection, womens rights

            Safety net (social security), poverty, legal discrimination
against blacks, 

            Environmental protection, unjustified war, equal rights gays &
lesbians, 

            now for legal rights (freedoms and opportunities) for immigrants

            We support extending freedoms and opportunities for all

            We oppose Bush and Republican Deception, Incompetence, and
Corruption

 

Our Group

            Began 8 months ago in mid-October 2006

            450 members, half in Lake Hills, half throughout Puget Sound

 

Our Activities

            Demonstration project in Lake Hills  neighborhood enhancement

                        - block parties, welcome newcomers, support schools,
low rent apt tenants

            Political Action  comprehensive canvassing to increase liberal
voting turnout

            Network of educated liberal activists 

                        - applying liberal values to produce policies and
action

                        - reconciling secular and religious liberals

            No regular meetings, No dues, Weekly Newsletter, Website, Action
Teams 

 

Sign Up to receive our weekly Lake Hills Liberals Newsletters by emailing to
DavThom at att.net (name, address, phone number)

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I believe a national network of liberal neighborhood groups can counter the
network of Christian Conservatives with churches near virtually every
precinct.  Dave Thomas
 
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From: dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net
[mailto:dialogue-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Harry Wainwright
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 1:25 PM
To: Dialogue @ Wedgeblade
Subject: [Dialogue] Framing and Immigration from the Rockridge Institute



Colleagues,

 

Please go to

 

http://www.rockridgeinstitute.org/ 

 

Peace,

Harry

 


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