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Rick Wagner’s diatribe bashing Senator Barack Obama’s candidacy for president deserves a reply. After reading both of Obama’s books, I am impressed by his style and substance. In contrast to the present occupant of the White House who has misled this country about the danger of Iraq and began an illegal and immoral invasion costing, by most assessments, 300, 000 deaths including the deaths of 3,000 Americans and a huge number of wounded and maimed. It is a “war” that is costing us upwards of 9 billion dollars a month and put our country into debt which will take decades to erase. Senator Obama opposed the invasion of Iraq from the beginning, recognizing that Iraq had nothing to do with the September 11 attack on America, which instead were led by Al Qaeda operatives from Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. Senator Obama offers real change by proposing a realistic solution to phasing out our occupation of Iraq and engaging the countries of the Middle East in a meaningful peace process.
It appears that the Republican’s alternative is a permanent occupation of Iraq by our troops and the creation of permanent Iraq “super bases.” Senator Obama’s foreign policies include specifics dealing with: Ending the War in Iraq, Iran, Renewing American Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, Building a 21st Century Military, Bipartisanship and Openness On Israel. His economic policies include the following detailed topics: Provide Middle Class Americans Tax Relief, Trade, Technology, Innovation and Creating Jobs, Labor, Protect Homeownership and Crack Down on Mortgage Fraud, Address Predatory Credit Card Practices, Reform Bankruptcy Laws, Work/Family Balance.
He offers real change in our broken health care system by providing universal health care of children and an affordable health insurance for those that do not have health insurance. His health care policies include the following topics: Quality, Affordable and Portable Coverage for All, Lower Costs by Modernizing The U.S. Health Care System, Fight for New Initiatives. He has a strong position on reducing global warming and our dependence on foreign energy sources: Reduce Carbon Emissions 80 Percent by 2050, Invest in a Clean Energy Future, Support Next Generation Biofuels, Set America on Path to Oil Independence, Improve Energy Efficiency 50 Percent by 2030, Restore U.S. Leadership on Climate Change All of these policies may be found on his web page: http://www.barackobama.com/issues. In short, Senator Barack Obama offers Americans a clear choice for change, change that we cannot afford to ignore.
BENNETT BOESCHENSTEIN
Grand Junction
11 Responses to “Barack Obama presidential platform”
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 11:48 am Login to Send PM Report this comment
Nicely done, Bennett.
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 8:31 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
Very well made points.
Colorado has already made it’s choices, at least in the early going, but it does seem Obama has some momentum.
The sad thing about today’s politics is the fact that voters don’t often vote their conscience or their heart when they ask who is the best person for the job.
Obama impressed me in 2004 when he won in the Illinois legislative races by his poise, his addressing the issues that affected me personally, and yes… his personality.
I don’t need or want a talking head leader who shows up at national crisis telling me his politics. I want someone who believes in the people, and can offer solutions to make it happen. Hopefully Obama can get over the hurdles of Washington and the remaining primary states of big money involvement and truly make his plans and vision happen.
Texas is key, and tonight’s rally was once again impressive. The talk is there. Let him walk the walk!!
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 7:10 am Login to Send PM Report this comment
When reading Mr. Wagner’s columns, it is necessary to remember that the gentleman does little or any research of study on issues or candidates. Anyone who has ever attempted to establish what lays at the bottom of his “opinions” and what are his sources, will find that he is most often operating solely with pre-interpreted information or, to put it another way, pre-digested fodder. He is a “member in good standing” of the new genre of opinion writers who believe that they are compelled to promote the party line, whatever it is. It is the new genre of opinion writer that, having some knowledge in one area, believe that they have knowledge and understanding in all, even those in which they have none. They are the real product of what we now call our “educational” system, individuals who are schooled, but unfortunately never educated.
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am Login to Send PM Report this comment
Robbie says:
“It is the new genre of opinion writer that, having some knowledge in one area, believe that they have knowledge and understanding in all, even those in which they have none.”
From reading his many letters over the last several years, this statement accurately describes himself very nicely.
Bennet, since you seem to be the district obama cheerleader, could you give us a list of bills sponsored by your hero?
Could you give us a list of bills he has voted on that are actually GOOD for this country?
Can you help us understand why mr obama is listed as the top liberal senator, and his positions are destructive to US Sovereignty?
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 10:16 am Login to Send PM Report this comment
Willis johnson is what’s now known as a “troll” for these web logs. His purpose in posting is to stir up controversy, as he has vehement disagreement with any one not of the far-right pursuasion. His idea of what’s “good” for this country has to fit his right-wing parameters, and I suspect it never will. Also, he chastises someone for insulting him, when he is the one who started the discussion about the “looney” left. A far-right “cheerleader” he is, but his rhetoric is over-used and pathetic!
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 10:48 am Login to Send PM Report this comment
Rick Wagner has spent the last decade, it seems, trying to make a name for himself, in any way, shape, or form. He tried the D.A.’s office….Tried to run for Sheriff…parlayed his political points into a made-up job at the Sheriff’s Department (that was a hoot), dumbed up the airwaves at KNZZ (motto: “We’ll give anyone a microphone”!) then spewed his drivel at the Free Press before getting booted and landing at the Sentinel, where apparently his job is to make Gary Harmon look smart by comparison. (Note: I may have some errors in the timeline, But it’s always been the same Rick) Lucky, lucky us.
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 1:10 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
Golly, roland called me a troll.
More name calling? Based on rolands reading and comprehension deficiency?
Here’s a copy from the original post in another topic.
“Willis Leon Johnson Says:
February 26th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Dear e u, your last sentence says:
“The sane R’s are now realizing it and rightly figure if they want to remain a viable party in America they will defiantly have to tack to the center and isolate the looney extremists of the Republican Party.”
Do you have the same requirement for the looney extremists on the far left in your party?”
roland, yer bestest buddy eu first used the “looney” word.
As far as using this as a way of stirring things up.
No, this is a debate of ideas and philosophies.
If you have FACTS, and care to present them in a rational manner, then we can have a “debate”
If you need to resort to name calling to bolster your position….
You need to go back to school and take a debate class. Check if they have a “how to be a grown up” course while you’re there. It would help.
And, since you’re going back for higher education, read the Constitution while you’re there. it will improve your mind, and maybe you can be smarter too.
If you continue to feel the need to play the name calling game, expect to be belittled.
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 2:09 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
“troll” is the accepted term now being used by all other newspapers web “blogs / discussions” . Web monitors do recommend that if you are responding to a troll, to think about it before submitting (Read another paper, now and then).
Also, you might take time to open your mind to other positions beside “right, right-wing” You have no “discussions” or debate, you’re approach is to let your position be known, and the if the rest of us are not “educated” or “intelligent” enought to agree, then we need to “go back to school”? I’ve read the constitution, done my time being educated, and am a grown up. You do confirm my thoughts about your being closed minded, though, and your comments are irrelevent.
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 2:33 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
Awww, golly…
“-“troll” is the accepted term-”
So, “troll” is acceptable name calling?
Sure beats the heck out of using facts doesn’t it?
If your position is based on political correctness, or what some politician told you, or worse yet, what you were indoctrinated with in the public system of dumbing down the populace, then there is no “discussion”.
However, if you want to base your position on real, provable FACT, then state your position.
For instance, where in the Constitution is it stated that anybody has a “right” to health care, or a “right” to health insurance?
Then read the 10th Amendment, and justify the federal government pushing for the concept.
Now, that is a simple enough project for somebody as “close minded” as yourself. And yes, roland, now that you asked, “close minded” is in quotes because that’s the label you stuck on me. Deal with it.
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 2:44 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
Proved my point again, thanks.
Your ramblings aren’t worth my time, but glad to see that it got you thinking.
Oh, and I didn’t “ask”
Posted February 27th, 2008 at 3:27 pm Login to Send PM Report this comment
Proved MY point also.
You have nothing of value.
I guess, using your definition, all you are doing is using this forum to “stir up controversy”.
I quote:
“-Willis johnson is what’s now known as a “troll” for these web logs. His purpose in posting is to stir up controversy,-”
That would make you the “troll”?
So far you have offered nothing, besides personal attacks on me. Not my ideas. Not my positions.
Just so you can call somebody names and feel good about how “wonderful” you are.
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