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Slogans that Teach

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This is a participatory "article".  I invite readers to respond w/ one or two line slogans, with or without an associated website, that make a "nutshell" point about one or more changes that have to be made to restore democracy in the U.S.  Clever, inspirational, or emotionally moving wording is nice but definitely not required.  The emphasis is on what might open the eyes of the politically naive.

Think of the slogans as a figurative political graffiti.

I'm sure others will be much better than mine, but I'll start w/ a few clunky examples:

"Who asks the shareholders which candidate to support?  Corporate speech is commercial speech, not free speech.  Move to Amend the Constitution."

"Who wins an election is not a secret in a democracy.  You can't see a computer count votes.  Demand hand counting."

"This street is Constitution Restoration Way."

"Demanding self-government and civil liberties is not terrorism."

"Organized unions are the antidote to servitude."

"Public campaign financing for public servants.  They dance w/ them who brung 'em."

Quotations, if they are to the point, are also welcome.

Now it's your turn:

 

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I Love This! by Paul Roden on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:33:27 AM
political sign by Patricia Gray on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 11:59:54 AM
slogans by tim mcghie on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 12:00:07 PM
One-word slogan by Marilyn Noyes on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 1:16:29 PM
Slogans that Teach by Sharon Bivens on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 2:50:20 PM
Slogan by Diane Cadonau on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:04:39 PM
We are ruled by a hangable treason. by Mike Preston on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:26:30 PM
Beware the Purple Reign. by Mike Preston on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:31:23 PM
Two variations on one basic thought.. by E. T. SIMON on Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:37:36 PM
Slogans that teach by emily horswill on Sunday, Mar 6, 2011 at 1:59:56 AM
Slogan by Robert Cogan on Sunday, Mar 6, 2011 at 6:56:06 AM
slogans I'd buy by liberalsrock on Sunday, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:39:47 AM
slogans that teach by ramon Puga on Monday, Mar 7, 2011 at 3:31:48 PM