Kerry Presidential and Competent in First Debate

"I've never wilted or wavered in my life." John Kerry



John Kerry did an excellent job of showing his strengths and assuring the American people that he has what it takes to be commander in Chief. Kerry was confident, in command of his facts, presidential and strong. President Bush was defensive, rambling, unable to complete coherent thoughts, and ran out of talking points. After four years in the Oval Office, one would hope that he could speak with more ease about his own record, but alas . . .It only goes to show that he doesn't run things and is simply unaware of what is actually going on.

John Kerry highlighted again that there is a choice, a fresh start or four years of more of the same.

George Bush's more of the same is:

• 1000s more troops dead in a quagmire that is Iraq with no political objective or exit strategy.
• More pre-emptive wars possibly with Iran and Syria
• Continuance of the current back-door draft in the Guard and military
• Reinstatement of the draft
• Deficits as far as the eye can see
• no help for health care
• Lower air and water quality standards
• negative job growth
• a stalled economy
• no energy policy
• lack of funding for public education
• a pushing away of our allies

I'll stop there.

John Kerry offers a new direction and a fresh start. I'll say it now and have always said that John Kerry will be, not just a good or great president, he'll be an exceptional president. As a generation, this is our moment, we can stick with Bush and continue on the wrong track and send us in the wrong direction for years to come, or we can vote for John Kerry and open up a new horizon, with blue skies, hope, a fresh start, a solid foundation and vision for the 21st century. The choice is ours. We need to vote for John Kerry, our world depends on it.