Posted on 07/20/2004 5:50:12 AM PDT by presidio9
Edited on 07/20/2004 7:22:21 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
As a first-generation American I care passionately for this country and I fear for its future. And as an active Democrat, I support the Kerry-Edwards ticket for two fundamental reasons: First, I believe that their view of America and of our domestic economic and social priorities will improve the prospects of a better future for all Americans; and second, I believe that their view of America's position in the world and its relationship to our allies will make us safer in today's dangerous global environment.
The Bush administration came into office with a wealth of experience and a radical view of our domestic as well as of our foreign policy. Their domestic economic policies consisted of large transfers of wealth to upper-income Americans through tax cuts, of large deficits, a cheap dollar and high levels of debt. Significant increases in defense, a recession and the war in Iraq added hundreds of billions of dollars to the deficit. Internationally, the administration took an equally radical approach, jeopardizing 50 years of American leadership on a whole range of international institutions and agreements.
The initial reaction of the Bush administration to the events of 9/11 was thoroughly effective and professional. It assembled a broad international coalition, under a U.N. resolution, and won a quick military victory in Afghanistan. And then it was diverted to Iraq, ignoring the objections of key allies and the U.N. and ending up in the morass we see today.
Four years into its term, both the domestic and foreign policies of the Bush administration have, in many respects, failed. Our budget, currency, debt and trade balance, have all deteriorated dramatically; our deficits and sagging dollar have raised the potential of an eventual financial crisis. What is more, I believe that Americans are less safe -- despite the capture of Saddam Hussein -- and less well off, despite the rise in the stock market.
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Oh, geez, sorry for the triple post.
We murdered 2 million people in Sudan?
I must have missed the front page that day.
Does this guy also mention that we are now in a BUDGET SURPLUS??
Probably due to all those tax cuts and lack of income redistribution for those fat cats.
Judging by her grammar and adamant defense of Chirac and all things Surrender Monkey, I'd say there's a very good chance she is French and either living in America, or secretly wishing that she did.
"This is what it's all about: A Kerry administration, I believe, would get a more positive reaction from Europe's leaders than is the case now... "
"In other words, its more about satisfying the Europeans than about satisfying the Americans."
Yep. Whats hilarious about that viewpoint is the Europeans viewpoint isn't going to change based upon who wins this election. Our election isn't going to change the huge jump in Arab's within France's borders, nor Germany's.
Its these delusional statements that undermine the Democrats day after day after day.
Because either he is ignorant or wants a handout
The title should have been, "Why I'm Stupid"!
Democrats are gonna get us all killed!
Because you're a drooling idiot ????
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