On January 20, 2001 Bill Clinton handed George W. Bush a solvent government with an economy that distributed resources at its best levels ever. The country had the currency of trust and admiration, a full military force, and a positive attitude towards the environment. The five issues below are the results of Bush's policies and that John McCain intends to continue.
Not getting off oil:
No leverage in dealing with Russia
Stuck in the Middle East
An economy exposed to a global demand and speculation about oil
Oh...and a melting planet
Weakening dollar:
More foreign control of our economy
Lack of buying power for Americans
Lack of moral credibility:
The Russian UN Ambassador retorting our UN Ambassador over Georgia "I'd like to say straightaway that regime change is an American expression" [very embarrassing as a proud American]
Tying down the Army and Marines in Iraq:
Little leverage in other hot spots
Higher deficit (see below)
Losing a grip on Afghanistan, the heart of the al-Queda movement
Putting back American defense years
Lack of Fiscal Responsibility:
Borrowing from other governments and losing leverage
Weaker bargaining position for trade deals
Weakening American businesses vis-a-vis their competition
pssst, vote Obama
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