I'd like to announce my candidacy for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination....

[marmar]

:) I pledge....

Universal health care.
- The nationalization of the petroleum, power and steel industries.
- The end of marriage as a function of state. Civil unions for everyone - if you wanna get married, consult your religious institution.
- The legalization of marijuana and huge government subsidies for farmers who grow hemp, to encourage the manufacture of more products from hemp.
- Massive investments in public transit and tax breaks for commuters who purchase transit passes. A massive cut in funds for the development of highways.
- A huge cut in the defense budget and the creation of a Department of Peace. Paid college tuition for those who enter into community service, not just the military.
- I will douse every one of our ridiculous unrestricted trade agreements in gasoline and burn them in a public ceremony. I'll increase tariffs on imports, and subsidize American development of products that haven't been made here (i.e. TVs, electronics, clothing) in decades.
- I promise to not only join the other nations in supporting the Kyoto accord, but taking the lead in pushing it even further.
- The creation of a Department of Multiculturalism and Humanity, to bolster programs to encourage tolerance and acceptance in schools and communities across the country.
- I'll tear down the White House and replace it with a smaller, solar-powered home surrounded by an organic garden.
- My running mate will be Susan Sarandon. My cabinet members will include the likes of Howard Zinn, Harry Belafonte, Barbara Lee, Ray Suarez, Eric Liu and Cheryl Jacques.

I hope you're excited. We certainly are.

BTW, I only need to raise about $100 million for the campaign. Every penny helps! :silly:

[illinoisprogressive]

1. I'll vote for you but, I'm flat broke.

[marmar]

2. Moral support is just as important....

:thumbsup:

[Hippo_Tron]

3. Don't agree with you on trade, but the other issues outweight it, so I'd definitely vote for you

Of course I hope pulling the troops out of Iraq the moment after you give your inaugural address goes without saying. Because chances are we'll still be there in January 2009.

[marmar]

4. "Of course I hope pulling the troops out of Iraq the moment after you give your inaugural address.."

Naturally.

[StClone]

5. Communist! Socialist!

Probably a "fiery Leftist" too, next you'll call me Gringo!

But you have my moral support! :hi:

P.S. Love the Zinn

[crispini]

6. Got my vote.

:thumbsup:

[election_2004]

7. How dare you...!!!!

There's only room for one token Socialist in this primary, and his name's Dennis Kucinich. ;-)