Posted on 07/28/2019 2:56:26 PM PDT by SMGFan
Establish a U.S. Department of Peace
A U.S. Department of Peace is a major step in dismantling America's systemically entrenched culture of violence. I want to talk to you about waging peace.
From millions of chronically traumatized children to mass incarceration to family separation at the border, the United States has no more serious problem than the problem of violence itself.
And yet, even as the current administration starves the international peace-building capacities of the State Department, we have no federal platform from which to seriously wage peace domestically.
We need both.
Through support of my candidacy for president of the United States, you can help alter the course of our nation and model peace for our world.When I become president, I will establish a U.S. Department of Peace.
This campaign to establish a U.S. Department of Peace is the first step in dismantling our systemically entrenched perpetuation of violence. And it is critical.
Our current administration actively cuts peace-building programs that are statistically proven to increase the incidence of peace and reduce conflict, despite their efficacy. These programs represent expanded economic opportunities for women, expanded educational opportunities for children, reduction of violence against women, and the amelioration of unnecessary human suffering wherever possible.
We should see large groups of desperate people as a national security risk. In doing right by our fellow human beings, we will pave the way to a better world.
I believe Americans are ready to do the right thing.
This is why I will make peace-creation a signature of my presidency. Sign today if you agree that there should be a US Department of Peace.
Our country's priorities are clearly reflected in our budget. The Defense Department has a military budget of $718 billion – almost larger than that of all other nations combined – while our State Department budget – including all peace-creation agencies – is $40 billion. The independent U.S. Institute of Peace has a budget of only $36.8 million.
As president, I will make the relationship between the State Department and the Department of Defense a robust partnership. And I will build up the peace-building agencies within the State Department in a major way.
Domestically, we need to similarly disrupt patterns of violence. Join me in support for building a U.S. Department of Peace to address issues of peace-building here at home – trauma-informed education, community wrap-around services, restorative justice, conflict resolution, mindfulness in the schools, violence prevention programs, and more.
When I am president, the world will know that America's greatest ally is humanity itself. Let us restore our position as a moral leader both here and abroad. Far more Americans love than hate, but we must display our love with a renewed commitment and serious conviction. Together, we can and we will.
With love for all, Marianne
Why didn’t WE think of it?
What we need is a Dept. of Crusade.
No. Let’s revert it back to from te mampy-pamby Dept of “Defense” to the non-pc Dept. of War back during WW2.
Wasn’t she in the movie “Dirty Dancing”? “World Peace”. I could be wrong.
She’s nuts, Jim.
Dennis Kucinich proposed a department of peace years ago. This is hardly a new idea on the lunatic fringe left.
We need a Department of Enforce the Laws, Throw Thugs in Jail and Don’t Have a Baby Without a Dad.
Our massive and increasing government does not need yet another worthless department.
She do?
She call for that?
This is truly laughable, considering what a nasty venomous b*tch she is.
She even outb*tched Skanka in the first debates—that’s not easy to do.
Oh my God, it *is* 1969 all over again!
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
Marianne you are running for office in a party that rips children from the womb by the millions. STFU
It’s called the Department of Defense, Marianne. It’s for people who live in the world of not pretending it is The USA versus all the nice people. AKA the Real World
Greg G refers to these people as Can’t-idates. Not for nothing
What is the State Department supposed to be, if not a Dept of Peace?
Once during the 2012 campaign season, Newt once sarcastically mentioned a “Department of Happy.” This sounds like the same thing. Another useless money pit.
I am surprised she didn’t ask for Dept. of Love.
If she wanted a Department of Piece, I’d be all for it!
I want a Department Of Love, too.
And a Department Of Lawn Mowing.
The Department of Defense used to be called the War Department.
Marianne should feel peacier already.
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