I'd like to hear

[andrewducker]

What the various democratic candidates have to say about these 10 proposals...

2. That we would match defense dollars with peace dollars to promote democracy abroad, and that we would conduct our foreign affairs in such a manner that other nations would wish to emulate our example and need not be bludgeoned into accepting our leadership.

3. That deficit financing is bad business, and that taxes must be fairly imposed, with the heavier burden placed on those most able to contribute.

4. That our Social Security and health services would be reformed so that no American need fear that mismanagement in Washington will bankrupt his or her pension funds, and equally that every American is guaranteed not just adequate health care but care worthy of this nation's medical profession.

6. That we realize that the success, indeed the preservation, of a democracy depends on an educated citizenry, and that teachers, on education's front lines, must be paid commensurate with their responsibilities.

7. That "no child must be left behind" is a commitment, not a campaign slogan.

9. That in the pursuit of a cleaner environment and a more rational economy, the government will undertake the massive program required to develop substitute fuels that will relieve our dependence on foreign oil and diminish the environmental danger from the byproducts of fossil fuels.

Comments

[nickys.livejournal.com]

> would wish to emulate our example and need not be bludgeoned into accepting our leadership.

Is definitely something I'll be pointing out to the loony anonymous poster next time (s)he tries to tell me we should be grateful for Dubya...

[heron61.livejournal.com]

I completely agree, but most of the candidates are conservative enough that they are unlikely to say anything honest about these positions that any liberal wishes to hear. Kunich and Dean at least have the advantage of not having positions almost indistinguishable from those of most Republicans.

[missedith01.livejournal.com]

I'd say, "Sir, do you realise you're in danger of being locked up as a dangerous radical? Do vote democrat if you're still considered mentally capable. Have a nice day."

[andrewducker]

Fortunately I live in Scotland, a dangerously radical country a long way away from the US...

[missedith01.livejournal.com]

And I live in Shropshire. Not half radical enough for my tastes. :-)