Fribur wrote:
If he didn't go to Tuscon, he would have been blasted for being "uncaring" and "out of touch".
There is no way he can win with some people.
Sorry, Fribur, but you are wrong. I clearly stated absolutely achievable items that would cause Obama to 'win' in my eyes. To refresh your memory:
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First Year:
1~ Close Guantanamo.
2~ Begin a process to solve the Israel/Palestinian issue that includes as a primary concern security for both countries within defined and logical borders.
3~ 0 as in NO signing statements that in ANY way negate the purpose/intent of the legislation.
4~ Revision of the Patriot Act towards constitutionality.
5~ 5 Breaks with Pelosi/Reid on an issue of importance and brings other Democrats across the aisle to join Republicans.
By 2012:
1~ Overhaul of Social Security & Medicare to make them viable into the future.
2~ Devise a path towards fiscal responsibility and debt repayment that is achievable.
3~ Make Education a national responsibility rather than state/local with funding per student equal or close to equal at each school.
4~ Promote the creation of more manufacturing jobs domestically with an aim to become a net exporter.
5~ Complete the peace process between Israel & Palestine.
6~ Withdraw from Iraq in a way that does not allow Iran to gain any more prestige and allies in the region, maintains the Kurdish semi-autonomy, and bring sunnis fully into the Iraqi government.
