1. Change the course in Iraq. Democrats must pressure George W. Bush to listen to the generals on the ground and the whole range of experts -- not just the GOP -- on how to change the course in Iraq. We must work with regional powers, promote gradual transformation and stability, and regain the 'strategic consent' for the long-term U.S. influence in the region. We must use the situation in Iraq to propel us toward this larger goal, and in doing so, we will also find the right way to wind down our deployment there.
2. Rebuilding alliances to address the real national security threats. We must bring our allies into the reconstruction of Iraq to ensure shared responsibility for the ongoing stability of Iraq itself and the region as a whole. We must provide real oversight on government contracts in Iraq; we cannot continue to allow no-bid contracts to Halliburton. And by bringing our allies together, we can finish the job in Afghanistan, and more effectively hunt down Osama Bin Laden and contain Iran and North Korea.
3. Address energy independence and global warming as national security issues. We must put a policy in place to lead us to energy independence and away from the volatile and conflict-ridden regions where, today, the "geostrategic risk premium" is adding billions of dollars to the costs imposed on the American people. Our reliance on oil also impacts global climate change. As I have stated before, global warming has serious national security risks: stretching our military resources to deal with catastrophes (like Katrina) and increasing the potential for conflicts due to the displacement of people, competition for scarce resources, and adverse effects on agriculture.
As we contemplate 2008, there is one candidate I can see who can put it all together. Above is this potential candidates plan for Iraq.
* Son of a single mom and who grew up in the South in Arkansas.
* Honor graduate from West Point.
* Former Supreme Allied Commander for N.A.T.O.
* Only Commander to go into a full scale campaign against the enemy and emerge with no fatalities.
* As a Commander, he was in charge not just of military, but the staff, personnel, their families, and dependents, which included schools and businesses.
* As a previous candidate for President in 2004, the only one drafted by the people.
* As a candidate for President, he courageously spoke up about defending a woman's right to choose as well as being the most progressive candidate on equal rights for the GLBT Community.
* The first Presidential candidate to advance an alternative fuel plan for America.
* After withdrawing from the race, he has fought for Democrats at all levels, from the eventual Kerry-Edwards ticket down to City Councilman. He's logged in hundreds of thousands of miles.
I was honored enough to work alongside this man. He's honest, independent, progressive, intelligent, and truly has a heart to see the best for everyone. He is the best choice we could name for President in 2008.
His name is Wesley K. Clark. Watch the American Son below and discover why I believe Wes Clark is the best potential next President for us in 2008.
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Wes Clark needs your support in 2008! He helped to elect the Democrats who won nationwide. He'll be there for our country. Lets be there for him now!