Today's headline at Huffingtonpost.com is "Obama: Eliminate World's Nuclear Weapons".
"Senator Barack Obama will propose on Tuesday setting a goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons in the world, saying the United States should greatly reduce its stockpiles to lower the threat of nuclear terrorism, aides say"
In 2009, we will have a window of opportunity to renew our global leadership and bring our nation together," Mr. Obama is planning to say, according to an excerpt of remarks provided by his aides. "If we don’t seize that moment, we may not get another."
So, over the fold I'll tell you why, even though I am currently and Edwards supporter, and DO like Hillary, Obama is impressing me.
First off, the Democrats can not run on not being Republicans. They must be LEADERS. They must draw a sharp contrast between what life will be like for the average American if they are elected, versus a Republican being elected. When they point out how Republicans have created many problems, they must show how we will fix those problems. And they must ask Americans to sacrifice to reach common goals, such as energy independence.
The solution to the Republicans failed war in Iraq is to focus on the real issues. Finding Osama, and rooting out Al Quaeda in Pakistan is Obama's stated goal.
The solution to Cubas oppresive regime is NOT to limit the dollar ammount that Cubans living in America can send to their relatives in Cuba. 40 years of the "stick" approach has failed. Time to introduce some "carrots"
The drastic wealth disparities that have risen drastically over the last 7 years must be addressed. Obama's tax plan will make the federal income tax more progressive.
As someone who supported Ross Perot and Howard Dean, I LOVE people who challenge the status quo. I want bold radical change. I want healthcare for all. I want an economy that rewards the workers, not just the owners. I want a country where all citizens have the same rights, which are guarenteed under the constitution. I want a country that doesn't use torture as standard operating procedure. I want a country where the president is put under oath, under penalty of perjury, for lying to the public about the war. I want a 180 degree turn, and more!
Since it looks like it is a two person race, how can you show your presidency will be radically different than a Hillary Presidency? Will you model yourself after FDR? Or Johnson and his Great Society? Tell us where you think Bill Clinton went wrong, and what he did right. What mistakes have you made, and what have you learned from them?