From the Democratic debate the other night, which I didn’t watch, but caught up on the general theme this morning.
At the conclusion of the two-hour debate, the candidates were asked what their top priority would be for their first 100 days in office:
—Edwards: "travel the world" and "re-establish America's moral authority."
Moral authority? This sounds like we’re going to go out to the world and force our views on the world. And this would be his top priority??
—Clinton: bring home U.S. troops from Iraq.
I think the troops should be pressed to finish the job in Iraq before coming home. Is this what she’s talking about, or just up and leave Iraq? Regardless, I do believe that Iraq is doomed. It’s a cultural issue and we’re probably not going to solve it (unless maybe we push our Moral Authority?)
—Obama: bring home U.S. troops and push for national health care.
HUGE red flag. I would ABSOLUTELY NOT vote for anyone for a national health care program. Why does he think Andrew Speaker was trying so hard to get home? Because our healthcare is one of the best in the world!
—New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: upgrade U.S. schools and push a $40,000-a-year minimum wage for teachers.
Ok, a good idea in theory. Wonder how he proposes to upgrade the schools? Is this really a top priority at this moment?
—Delaware Sen. Joe Biden: end the war in Iraq and defuse tensions with Iran and North Korea.
Wonder how he proposes to “defuse tensions?”
—Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich: help "reshape the world for peace" and end all nuclear weapons.
Ok, he sounds like a hippy. I wouldn’t vote for him.
—Former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel: Remind Congressional leaders they can end the war in Iraq now.
Well that’s original.
—Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd: "Restore constitutional rights in this country."
Such as?
Debates are great but I sure would like to hear details about how they are going to do what they say.
