Wanted: A Democratic Party with a Vision for America's Future

Finally, someone in the Democratic party gets it! Howard Dean dares to speak what the toothless DLC cannot imagine! It's been circling around the 'net since the election that a new strategy and bold leadership is needed. Pathetic attempts to pass as GOP-lite won't cut it. Apparently I'm not alone in thinking that the Democratic party lacks a vision. Democrats have never been without purpose or passion but a movement is nothing without a vision. In order to win, the Democratic party must present our vision of what we want for America and how we propose to answer the problems that face our nation.

FDR brought the New Deal and the '60s brought the fight against poverty. The current Democratic party does not offer a compelling message other than to say that they can do better than George W Bush - well, any idiot can do better than this administration! What America needs is a vision that can stir our collective soul, move us to move mountains, reach the moon, and dare I say it, provide the wisdom to remind us of the radical mission proposed in the Declaration of Independence and our Bill of Rights!

The question is not whether we move left or right. It's not about our direction. What we need to start focusing on... is the destination. There are some practical elements to the destination …

The destination of the Democratic Party requires that it be financially viable, able to raise money not only from big donors but small contributors, not only through dinners and telephone solicitations and direct mail, but also through the Internet and person-to-person outreach.

… There is a Party of fiscal responsibility... economic responsibility.... social responsibility... civic responsibility... personal responsibility... and moral responsibility. It's the Democratic Party.

We need to be able to say strongly, firmly, and proudly what we believe. Because we are what we believe.