Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Support Ballot Access Reform in Connecticut

A statement by Socialist Party of Connecticut Chairperson Todd Vachon

18 February 2009


Please take a moment to support this incredibly important measure in CT.

The CT General Assembly's Committee on Government Administration and Elections (GAE) is currently reviewing HB6436. This bill proposes to reduce the number of petition signatures required for minor parties to gain ballot access from 7,500 for President to 1,000 and from 2,500 for congress also to 1,000. Furthermore this bill will allow petitioning parties to turn in their signatures to the Secretary of State's office as opposed to the town clerks of 170 different townships...

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Socialist spars with free-market jihadist: All Hail Comrade Lindsey Graham

17 February 2009

By John Nichols
The Nation


"Noting that Social Security, unemployment insurance and child labor laws were all socialist ideas that were embraced by Democrats -- and Republicans -- and are now cherished by the American people, Moore turned the tables on Varney, reminding the host that, 'Capitalism has sapped our economy. We are on the verge of collapse...'"


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Friday, February 6, 2009

Donald Trump and the Socialists Versus the CEOs

06 February 2009

By John Nichols
The Nation


Moore says that Socialism stands for 'a fundamental transformation of the economy,' and that only a "global" transformation from capitalism to democratic socialism will provide the conditions for international peace, justice and economic cooperation.

Moore argues that Socialism is seeking a 'classless society,' one that is fairer and more egalitarian, and where the majority of citizens can benefit from a more democratic economic system, instead of rewarding only the select few at the top. 'An executive salary cap, as a bailout condition, is a good start, in our direction toward socialism,' Moore happily stated..."

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