Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive Path: mont!pencil.cs.missouri.edu!rich From: fyl@fylz.wa.com (Phil Hughes) Subject: Ron Daniels for President Message-ID: <1992Jun30.204524.25428@mont.cs.missouri.edu> Followup-To: alt.activism.d Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu Sender: news@mont.cs.missouri.edu Nntp-Posting-Host: pencil.cs.missouri.edu Organization: FYL Distribution: na Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1992 20:45:24 GMT Approved: map@pencil.cs.missouri.edu Lines: 103 Yesterday I went to the nominating convention for Ron Daniels in Seattle. He is running as an independent for President. I don't know which states he has gained ballot access in but Washington is one. A friend asked about him. Here is what I know so far. Figured it was worth passing on. In Washington State his campaign can be contacted at: Ron Daniels for President Washington State Campaign for a New Tomorrow P.O. Box 1182 Bothell, WA 98011 > Who is Ron Daniels? I'm not sure other than I like him. He is a very good speaker and fielded questions well. In particular, when he got a question about why not totally eliminate the military instead of calling for about a 2/3 cut he explained that you could explain to people how the 2/3 cut would work but a complete cut, even if possible, could not be explained. >From some other questions he seems very willing to listen and willing to change if you have real information -- but also willing to stand firm when the pressure is just pressure instead of a position with merit. Here is what I know so far (from a flyer I received): * President, National Black Political Assembly, 1974-1980 * National Co-Chair, National Black Independent Political Party, 1980-1985 * Executive Director, National Rainbow Coalition, 1987 * Southern Regional Coordinator and Deputy Campaign Manager, Jessee Jackson for President, 1988 * Political Scientist, Syndicated Columnist "We must tell the people that the purpose of government is not to promote and protect the interests of the rich and super-rich. The purpose of government and the economy must be to promote the human fulfillment of all the people who live in this society." -- Ron Daniels FRAMEWORK FOR A PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM FOR 1992 * Fight for the ELIMINATION OF RACISM AND ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION based on race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. * COMPLETE EQUALITY FOR WOMEN: protection of the reporductive rights of women, pay equity, adequate child care facilities, family leave/pregnancy leave with pay, and support for ERA. * The creation of a SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ECONOMY with SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: full employment with decent jobs with good wages and benefits as a basic human right; a national health system based on the Canadian model; a Housing Bill of Rights to make affordable housing accessible to all; Economic Democracy -- greater control by workers and communities over business, industry, finance and commerce; protection of worker's rights to organize and maintain unions; Environmental Justice -- universal protection from the production and disposal of poisions that threaten the fundamental right to clean air, land, water, and food; the promotion of economic alternatives which produce enviromentally safe jobs; progressive taxaction to close tax loopholes fo the wealthy and insure that everyone contributes to the general welfare of the nation on a fair and equitable basis. * The enactment of a DOMESTIC MARSHALL PLAN to invest in the revitalization of devastated rural and urban areas with an emphasis on community economic development. * DEMILITARIZATION OF THE ECONOMY and CONVERSION to a civilian/peace economy; reduce military spending by at least 50%. * Increased investment of resources to guarantee a QUALITY, EQUAL EDUCATION FOR ALL; incorporation of a curriculum of inclusion (African Centered and multicultural) at all levels; universal free higher education at public colleges and universities. * RESPECT FOR THE SOVEREIGNTY AND TREATY RIGHTS OF NATIVE AMERICANS; economic restoration and economic justice for all Native American peoples. * REPARATIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS for the spiritual, cultural, and physical damages and economic retardation resulting from the slave trade and slavery. * A PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT FOREIGN POLICY; respect for the right of self-determination of all peoples and nations; support for human rights and democracy; economic aid and technical assistance to promote economic restoration and development in third world countries; withdrawal of all U.S. troops from foreign soil; complete nuclear disarmament. -- Phil Hughes - FYL - 8315 Lk City Wy NE - Suite 207 - Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: 206-526-2919 x74 Fax: 526-0803 E-mail: fyl@fylz.com or nwnexus!fylz!fyl or cpac.washington.edu!fylz!fyl -- Phil Hughes - FYL - 8315 Lk City Wy NE - Suite 207 - Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: 206-526-2919 x74 Fax: 526-0803 E-mail: fyl@fylz.com or nwnexus!fylz!fyl or cpac.washington.edu!fylz!fyl