Style and Goals

Hello again, hopefully my introduction caught the interest of a few people.  Today I want to talk about two things. The first is the style of my posting and  political organization. The second is a list of goals that I want to accomplish with this project.

Now in regards to style, I prefer direct and straight forward communication.  As such I think a lot my posts might come across as dry.  I’m afraid this can also be chalked up to my training in philosophy. Good philosophy like wine is very dry. In any case, if at times it seems like I am being didactic, please forgive me.  I want this project to be as much of a dialog as possible. This brings me to my second point, I am not looking for perfect agreement on everything policy position I take. I’m looking for people in the “ballpark” of the type of public policy I would prefer.  It should be noted that I think the quest for ideological purity is one of the reason I think Libertarians Party people can be tone deaf at times. (Again this is a constructive criticism, hardcore supporters of any ideology can fall into this trap.)   Now this raises the question of the type of public policy I prefer; over the next week or so I will be posting 12 statements of principle that will lay out the core of my political and social beliefs. Like I said they are largely classical liberal.

After that point, I will be posting analysis of each of the current crop of presidential candidates, minus Newt Gingrich (I don’t think he has a chance of being the Republican nominee) and the general blog habit of finding news stories I find interesting and commenting on them. I may very occasionally post some personal news.  If there is anything you think this blog needs feel free to let me know.

This brings me to my goals. My goals are as follows:

The DLCaucus' blog and social media:

1) Post and tweet at least once per day

2) Be interesting and entertaining enough to attract a significant number of people using these media sites

3) Develop connections to people and activists that are interested in this project.

The DLCausus:

1) Formally establish the DLCaucus as a 501(c)(4) and/or 527 PAC

2) Develop a nationwide network of people and activists willing to work with the DLCaucus

3) Have the DLCaucus play a role in the 2016 Democratic Primary by supporting Libertarian Democrats and pro-liberty policies within the Democratic Party

Yes, I am dreaming big for one person in Milwaukee, WI but good things have to start one person at a time.  Let’s make America free!