George Bush:
- Misled U.S. into war by spreading false fear of weapons
of mass destruction and inventing a connection between Osama and
Saddam.
- Has created unrest and terrorism in Iraq -our Iraq
occupation is galvanizing terrorists.
- Shirked his National Guard duty. Got special treatment
during Vietnam.
- Lost American Jobs: Put 2 million Americans out of work
(but claims that he has created jobs)
- Increased the Deficit: Turned Clinton's $300+ billion
surplus into a $300 billion deficit much of it through tax cuts to the
rich.
- Undermined our most basic freedoms with the Patriot Act.
Increased surveillance on Americans.
- Sold America out to his corporate friends; Appointed
campaign contributors to ambassadorships & cabinet positions; Gave
military contracts in Iraq to Haliburton without putting them out for
bids.
- Ruined America's standing in the world; Broke many
International treaties: International Test Ban Treaty, the Geneva
Convention; Wouldn't sign Kyoto Protocols to address global climate
change.
- Shows disdain for science; Pressured scientists to
change/weaken/ lie about findings to deny protection for endangered
species & ecosystems.
- Has done irreparable environmental damage: Paid back his
polluter contributers. Threatened Alaska wilderness for 6-mo supply
of oil. Opened up National Forests to drilling & mining.
- Supported legislation threatening children's health
including allowing more mercury in fish and more arsenic in drinking
water.
- Provided inadequate funding for education. His "No Child
Left Behind" is an UNFUNDED mandate causing many states to sue the
administration.
- Stole the 2000 election in Florida and won't
support paper ballots in the 2004 election.
- Does not support a woman's right to choose, blocked
doctors from discussing reproductive issues.
Tearing down barriers
between church & state.
- Does not understand complexities or have the moral
integrity or capability to be a world leader. Cheyney, Rove &
Ashcroft run the country.
More info: http://www.fred.net/tds/bushfail2004.html
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John Kerry:
- Is a Team Player and will work with our allies to make
the most of a difficult situation.
- Will use the force of the International Community to fight the war
on terrorism. Will mend relationships with our allies who do not
respect Bush.
- Fought with honor and valor for our country in Vietnam,
then spoke
out against that unjust, misguided war.
- Has a plan to put people back to work
with a jobs corps approach
(similar to the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression).
- Believes in a balanced budget;
Criticizes tax cuts for the rich;
Understands problems of working people; Endorsed by most of the
unions.
- Is concerned about the loss of American's civil liberties
and
constitutional rights that are threatened under the Patriot Act.
- Will not be in the pocket of Big Oil ; Committed to developing
renewable energy and reducing our dependence on foreign oil
- Has spoken out about the importance of addressing global climate
change and abiding by international treaties.
- Respects science and understands the importance of basing decisions
on sound science.
- Has a 93% positive rating from the League of Conservation Voters
(LCV) for his support of environmental record.
Has voted for
protection of Ancient Forests. Supports no roads in roadless area;
Supports protection of national parks from drilling & mining.
- Has an excellent voting record on children's health issues;
Understands the relationship between health and environmental
contamination.
- Has supported funding of education,
teaching science. Will raise
teachers' salaries to insure American's strength as a world economic
power.
- Has called for paper ballots to ensure fair elections.
- Supports a woman's right to choose;
Supports the right of women
internationally to have access to information about reproductive
health.
- Has proven himself to be a thoughtful, intelligent, wise,
capable, moral, strong leader.
More info: JohnKerry.com
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