What ISSUES do Clinton and Obama stand for??? Sick of spin.

by hamsterbait 16 Replies latest jw experiences

  • hamsterbait
    hamsterbait

    "Love her Hate him"

    "Hate her Love him"

    Both keep screaming how America is ready for change.

    What kind of change?

    What do they plan to do in power?

    I am sooo sick of just hearing how one or the other is so many points ahead in the opinion polls.

    The whole election thing is now just a glorified horse race. No matter who wins the election, its not really the president who runs the country anymore.

    Would Osama take a strong lead? At least Hilary has a proven track record. What she did for education and other causes was a real move forward.

    Just because somebody is a talented performer photogenic and hunky doesn't make them a good candidate.

    HB

  • FlyingHighNow
    FlyingHighNow

    I really like Hillary. I hope she gets the nomination. I will vote for Obama if he gets elected.

    Hillary's Issues:http://www.hillaryclinton.com/issues/

    Strengthening the Middle Class

    America's middle class is under siege and ready for change. People are working harder and longer for less and less. For six long years, America's middle class and working families have been invisible to our president. When Hillary is in the White House, no American will be invisible to the president of the United States.

    Providing Affordable and Accessible Health Care

    Nearly 47 million Americans -- including 9 million children -- don't have health insurance. America is ready for universal health care. Hillary has the vision and the experience to make it a reality. This is a battle Hillary has fought before -- and she has the scars to prove it. She knows better than anyone how to fight and build the political support to get the job done.

    Ending the War in Iraq

    America is ready for a leader who will end the war in Iraq. Hillary's roadmap out of Iraq, the Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 2007, is a plan to end the war before the next president takes the oath of office. But if the Bush administration won't end the war, as president and commander in chief, Hillary will.

    Promoting Energy Independence and Fighting Global Warming

    The choices we make about energy touch nearly every aspect of our lives. Our economy, our national security, our health, and the future of our planet are all at stake as we make a choice between energy independence and dependence on foreign sources of oil. Hillary has proposed an Apollo Project-like program dedicated to achieving energy independence.

    Improving Our Schools

    Hillary has long been a passionate advocate for providing greater educational opportunities to all children. She knows that parents are our children's first teachers, and the early years have a tremendous impact on their lives. She also knows that we have to improve our K-12 system in order to ensure that every child is prepared to compete, and has a plan to make college affordable for all.

    Fulfilling Our Promises to Veterans

    Hillary will ensure that all those who sacrifice on behalf of our country receive the help and care they need. They not only deserve our country's gratitude and support; they deserve the gold standard in health care and benefits when they return home. That is our most solemn obligation to those who have put their lives on the line for our country.

    Supporting Parents and Caring for Children

    America is ready for a president who fights for our children. From her first job out of law school at the Children's Defense Fund to her time as First Lady of Arkansas and of the United States to her service in the Senate, helping children has been at the center of Hillary's public life.

    Restoring America's Standing in the World

    The next president's most urgent task will be to restore America's standing in the world to promote our interests, ensure our security, and advance our values. America is stronger when we lead the world through alliances. As president, Hillary will lead by the words of the Declaration of Independence, which pledged "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind."

    A Champion for Women

    Hillary's historic statement in 1995 that "women's rights are human rights" still echoes worldwide. As a lawyer, advocate, First Lady, and senator, Hillary has fought for issues important to women here at home and around the world for decades. Hillary will continue her lifelong fight to ensure that all Americans are treated with respect and dignity.

    Comprehensive Government Reform

    Americans are ready for a government that puts competency ahead of cronyism. For the past six years, we've had an administration that has contempt for government. And because they view it with contempt, they treat it with contempt. We need a return to transparency and a system of checks and balances, and a 21st century government to meet our 21st century challenges.

    Strengthening Our Democracy

    Fair and honest elections are the bedrock of a successful democracy. Yet we have seen abuses in national elections since 2000 that have undermined our democracy and Americans' faith in our electoral system. Hillary is a leading champion of election reform. She has introduced the Count Every Vote Act to avoid repeating the problems of the past and ensure the integrity of our elections.

    Reforming Our Immigration System

    Our immigration system is in crisis. The laws we currently have on the books are inadequate and no longer serve our best interests. As a nation, we place a premium on compassion, respect, and policies that help families, but our immigration laws don't reflect that. Hillary has consistently called for comprehensive immigration reform that respects our immigrant heritage and honors the rule of law.

    An Innovation Agenda

    At a time when workers are anxious about the challenges of globalization and there is growing concern that America is losing its competitive edge, Hillary offered her views on how innovation can be the key for creating new jobs, stimulating economic growth, and ensuring American leadership of 21st century industries.

    Creating Opportunity for Rural America

    Hillary has a vision for rebuilding rural communities to ensure that opportunities are available and people can still achieve the American dream. At the core of Hillary's vision is her strong support for family farms. She believes that there are many opportunities to create good jobs and improve key services in rural areas.

  • SixofNine
    SixofNine

    To me, this hasn't been a horse race for about 3 months. It was a horse race on Super Tues, Feb 5. Obama won by a nose that day. But it wasn't as close as it looked even then; Hillary had said, months previous, that it would be over that day, she'd be the nominee... and that was the prevailing wisdom at the start of primary season. Then Obama won like ten or eleven states in a row.

    After that, if it looked close, it was only in the same way that two race cars can look neck-and-neck until you realize that one car is on lap 500, and the other car is on lap 498.

    I think the way the two ran their campaigns says a lot about the way they'd run the country.

    Quote: What kind of change? What do they plan to do in power?

    If you have a specific subject you're curious about, I'm sure it's adressed in relative depth on Obama's website.

  • VoidEater
    VoidEater

    No, the president isn't the Kind or Queen of England - but then they don't have all that much power, either.

    But they set a tone.

    I think we have reaped the rewards of that tone - in civil rights, economic health, and social services - for too long.

    The issues of improved civil rights and health care are enough to get my attention. And maybe one or the other can get us out of the quagmire of Iraq.

    That's enough for me.

    I do agree that the dogfight the two Dems are engaged in is embarrassing, off-putting and wasteful.

  • Nathan Natas
    Nathan Natas

    Socialism Plan A with eggroll

    or

    Socialism Plan B with egg drop soup.

  • Bring_the_Light
    Bring_the_Light

    Who cares? They aren't Bush.

    Hillary needs to be killed so she can't molest our candidates like this again. I suggest burning at the stake, its been the traditional way to deal with B(w)itches.

  • Nathan Natas
    Nathan Natas

    I will vote for Obama if he gets elected.

    I think the word you want is "nominated."

    Unless the Chicago machine has been re-activated.

  • HB
    HB

    I don't know a lot about US politics but the meaning behind the sign on this septic truck may be worth keeping in mind..........

    alt

  • roybatty
    roybatty

    I do like Clinton's speeches on keeping manufacturing here in the U.S.

  • FlyingHighNow
    FlyingHighNow

    I will vote for Obama if he gets elected.

    I think the word you want is "nominated."

    Unless the Chicago machine has been re-activated.

    Yes, as you can see, I am working up my daily quota of typos. Sometimes I typo entire words. But you're right, I mean nominated. I'll vote for Obama to get the Republicans out of the White House.

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