John Edwards has the Backbone to Fight for Our Party

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Friday December 14, 2007 · 6:05 PM PST

2007/12/14 · 18:05

We have been hearing a lot about which candidate is the agent of change in this Democratic primary. I know we have heard a lot of big talk from all of the candidates, but who is the real agent of change for our party? Personally, I think change requires a lot more than rhetoric and rock-star status, it takes substance. It takes not only speaking out on what is wrong, but coming up with solid, concrete plans to solve the problems that beset millions of everyday Americans.

Big talk is just big talk. The question is, which candidate has the backbone to fight? Which candidate is not too afraid to offend and not only speaks out but converts his/her beliefs into policy proposals for all Americans to examine? Most importantly, which candidate believes in a Progressive/Democratic vision of the world and is not so timid as to tip-toe around it?

A lot of people see Hillary and Obama as agents of change. However, to truly change things takes vision, and courage. How can someone be an agent of change if they are so scared to offend that they will not lay their vision out for all Americans to see and judge?

The media hails Obama and Hillary as the frontrunners, and likely nominees, but what exactly have they done to deserve it? What exactly have they proposed to the myriad of problems that face this country. They are right that we need change, but why can't we see their total vision on just how they propose to do it? Are we to just trust them? I hope we have learned the lessons about trust.

The only candidate who is not afraid to let us all know exactly where he stands is John Edwards. He has not only spoken out on the many wrongs in our country right now, but he has led the way with Progressive policy proposals to fix those wrongs. He has not shied away from the principles of our party out of timidity, but is courageously addressing problems and offering solutions. John Edwards offers us a party with a backbone, with him as leader, that will no longer capitulate in cowardice at the thought of fighting for what it believes.

However, you don't merely have to take my word for it. For all the doubters and naysayers, I would just like to present a few of the things Edwards has led on, offered real vision on, and most of all, proudly fought for.

One of the first detailed plans the Edwards campaign released is one of the most pressing problems that face America. The need for a new Energy Economy. Not only do we need to end our dependence on foreign fuels, but we must begin working to halt Global Warming. Edwards offered an excellent plan for both:

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Investing in the fuels of the future is essential, could revive our economy and provide high paying jobs in places they are needed most. However to do this we need a real leader who will take on entrenched interests. To do this also means leading by example:

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Changing this country will also mean standing up against powerful interests and for the average American. Edwards pays this much more than lip service:

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A lot of Democrats believe we can't win in the south, or with rural voters. However, A real leader reaches out to all Americans and offers them a stake in One America, not writes them off:

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A real leader lets them know their rights will be preserved, and asks for their help in solving problems by being responsible with their rights:

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Real leaders speak the truth, even when one might be blacklisted to do so:

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Real leaders keep the Sacred Trust that once existed between our military and its civilian leadership. They show respect for our troops and veterans with more than talking points:

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Real leaders fight greedy corporations that dishonestly fleece American consumers:

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Real leaders also find reality based ways to deal with our enemies in the world:

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A real leader believes anyone who works hard in our country should be able to get ahead:

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For years, the conventional wisdom has maintained that you cannot talk about poverty and those who are victim to it and win. However, a real leader can take an issue nobody thought existed and make it his own. He/she can stimulate debate on an issue most Americans choose to ignore:

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Real leaders propose innovative new ways to strenghten America:

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A real leader fights for his country's industries and workers:

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A real leader, of vision and hope should always strive to preserve our Democracy and ensure that the real power in Washington D.C. should lay in the hands of us, the American citizen:

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No matter what anyone thinks about John Edwards and his career up to this point, noone has to wonder what John Edwards will do as President of the United States. If you are undecided please look around the Press Releases at his site and the volumes of Progressive vision it outlines. Every issue that is urgent in this country is not only addressed, but a plan to solve it with Progressive vision is outlined.

This election is so important. I am tired of timid, DLC leadership poisoning our party and watering down our values. I have been a Democrat my whole life because Democrats have fought for the average, working American every since Thomas Jefferson envisioned a nation of farmers and fought against the elitist Federalist Party.

John Edwards wants to fight with not only vision and compassion, but with a backbone. He wants to lead our party into fighting for our ideals instead of constantly rolling over when the Republicans bluff. Edwards has made mistakes, but he has learned from them and matured, and they have made him into a stronger leader. I want to fight for what I believe in once more instead of constantly disappointing those we are supposed to be fighting for and making independent voters view us as cowards.

The time has come for all true patriots to come to the aid of their country!! I want to fight for Democratic principles in our country once more!! John Edwards is the candidate who is not afraid to stand with us on every issue and has laid his vision for our country out for all to see. Please join me in nominating a Democratic fighter to change this country!!

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