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Der Blaue Engel

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Wed May-02-07 02:49 AM
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I like Edwards

Edited on Wed May-02-07 03:01 AM by Der Blaue Engel

He stands for...

...immediate troop withdrawal, with complete withdrawal in 12-18 months
...guaranteeing affordable, quality health care for every American
...eliminating poverty in America within 30 years
...strengthening the middle class
...investing in clean, renewable energies

I like Obama.

He stands for...

...immediate redeployment of troops, ending all combat by March 31, 2008
...affordable, accessible, high-quality health care
...energy independence and renewable fuels
...rewarding high-performing teachers and increasing Federal college loans
...protecting the right to vote

I like Richardson.

He stands for...

...getting us out of Iraq
...reproductive choice
...building diplomatic alliances
...commitment to renewable energy sources
...access to quality, affordable health care

I like Kucinich.

He stands for...

...universal, single-payer, not-for-profit health care
...getting the U.S. out of Iraq
...repealing the Patriot Act
...reducing abortions by encouraging family planning, with a full economic and health care plan
...using U.S. leadership in sustainable energy production to provide jobs and increase independence from foreign oil

I like Clinton.

She stands for...

...ending the war in Iraq
...bringing broadband Internet access to rural America
...expanding quality, affordable health care to more Americans and expanding access to child care
...ensuring rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade and access to family planning
...making sure that every American has the right to vote in fair, accessible, and credible elections

I like Biden.

He stands for...

...withdrawing most troops by end of 2007
...expanding the use of renewable energy and increasing investment in energy and climate change research
...increasing tax deduction for tuition and expanding Pell Grants
...rolling back tax cuts for richest Americans and putting money into dedicated Homeland Security and Public Safety Trust Fund
...restoring $2 billion cut from state and local law enforcement

I like Dodd.

He stands for...

...reducing dependence on foreign oil
...aggressive diplomatic efforts
...increasing Pell Grant amounts and cutting interest rates on student loans
...ending open-ended commitment in Iraq
...budget reform

I like Gravel.

He stands for...

...immediate and orderly withdrawal of troops followed by aggressive diplomacy
...fully financing the VA
...enacting a national, universal, single-payer, not-for-profit U.S. health care system
...properly funding education while raising the overall standard of living in America
...offering substance abuse treatment in lieu of prison sentences and elimination of mandatory minimum sentencing laws

Sure, there are things I don't like about each of them, but there are more things that I like. I like Democrats.

edited for grammar