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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Orcastraiter who wrote (2688)	2/16/2004 9:24:07 PM
From: rrufff	Respond to of 81568

If you compare his page to Edwards', it pales in comparison. That's my point and I believe the way the "common" voter will view his talking points, just more political BS. ================================================= John Kerry on the Issues "I'm running for President to make the country we love safer, stronger, and more secure. I'm asking every American to be a Citizen Soldier again committed to leaving no American behind." What the heck does that mean? It says nothing. Restoring Jobs and Rebuilding Our Economy George W. Bush has chosen tax cuts for the wealthy and special favors for special interests over our economic future. John Kerry has a plan to rebuild our future, starting with 3 million jobs in his first 500 days – and a plan to ensure that workers can achieve the American Dream in our changing economy. This is just as bad as Bush claiming his tax cuts would bring in a million jobs. This is what I'm saying. It's more of the same crap. Why vote for another politician who will promise you the moon? Winning the Peace in Iraq What does it gain America to win a war and lose a peace? The Bush failures will cost us dearly in the months ahead, in an Iraq consumed with suspicion, resentment and continued violence. What’s needed now is leadership – to finish the job in Iraq the right way – because America can and must do better. Again doesn't say anything. Kerry supported the war. The war was waged well. The post war waged poorly but I feel that Kerry and Clinton would be exactly where Bush is. The "intelligence" and the interpretation has been consistent throughout the Clinton and Bush adminstrations. Access to Affordable Health Care John Kerry believes that your family’s health is just as important as any politician's in Washington. Our nation needs a leader who has the courage to take on the big insurance and drug companies to make that same health care plan affordable for every American. I'm interested in the details here and I'm hoping it starts with cutting the red tape and insurance company profits. Kerry can make some good points here, but the history doesn't say that they can do it. He can't be another version of Hillary on this. Defending the American Homeland We shouldn’t be opening firehouses in Baghdad and closing them in Brooklyn. America’s homeland security needs to take steps as big as the threats we face – and give our front lines the resources they need. John Kerry has a six-point plan to ensure that we are safer, stronger, and more secure on our own soil. Admit it sounds good but do the numbers support it? Good beginning and I like the approach here. Creating a New Era for America's Schools We need a president who will roll up his sleeves and get things done for America’s schools. By supporting teachers, reducing class sizes, rebuilding crumbling schools, and standing up for high standards in our public education system, John Kerry has the courage to fight for our children’s future every day. same points as both candidates did in 2000 and basically both parties voted for in the "no child left behind" supported by Kerry. A Cleaner and Greener America We owe it to our families, our communities, and to our planet to elect a president who will unapologetically pursue our environmental values. Unlike the Bush Administration, where special interest rule and the environment suffers, a Kerry Administration will build its policies around citizens’ needs and aspirations. Another area where Kerry can shine. Hire Gore and get his points clarified. One area where Americans loved Gore. Let's see if Kerry can follow through on this one. A Principled Foreign Policy Americans deserve a principled foreign policy backed by an enlightened self-interest and undoubted military might – a diplomacy shaped by our own national security. John Kerry will pursue a bold, progressive internationalism that commits America to lead the world toward liberty and prosperity. a lot of BS just my opinion, doesn't say much of substance Making College Affordable for All Americans Today’s young people need a president who will take on the Bush tax cuts and stand up for their future – a leader with the courage to help them pay for, prepare for, and complete college. In a Kerry Administration, if you believe in yourself enough to work hard and do what’s right, your country will invest in you. a huge pile of BS here - start with making colleges efficient - throwing more taxpayer money at an extremely wasteful institution, where profs teach 8 hours, make fortunes consulting, use TA's and pay them zilch, is not the way to use taxpayer money. It's not his fault but his plan is not a solution that will go anywhere.