Andrew Hagen

I’ve struggled with this for a long time. I now follow my conscience.

Earlier I had unequivocally endorsed John Kerry for President. (*) I based my decision on Kerry’s strong support for energy independence. Since then, however, Kerry has all but ignored the issue of energy independence. Furthermore, George W Bush has paid lip service to the idea. Neither candidate stands above the other on this critical issue. Neither strikes me as a true believer. Consequently, I must rethink my endorsement of Kerry.

Kerry’s switching of positions on numerous issues indicates to me that he is both a liar and a person who does not think seriously about the present war. I doubt that John Kerry truly believes that the Global War on Terrorism is a real war upon the outcome of which hangs the future of our country. Kerry doesn’t have a position on the war so much as he has an attitude on it. It isn’t that he’s antiwar. It’s that he has no well-thought, consistent, articulable position. Kerry’s is an unserious mind.

I agree with much of John Kerry’s platform as written, but I do not believe he believes in his platform as written.

I withdraw my endorsement of Kerry.

I would endorse much of John Kerry’s domestic policy as it is stated in the Democratic Party written platform, especially on the economy and the environment.

I would endorse most of George W Bush’s foreign policy, even though the White House’s execution of it has often failed significantly.

I endorse no candidate for President.

Regardless of who wins, Bush or Kerry, our country is in for a very difficult four years. Neither man is a great leader. Neither man will be able to unite the country. The national challenges pending are great.

Unity is what the USA needs now. There is one union under one flag. Since 9/11 we have spent more time fighting each other than fighting the Enemy.

The vicious partisan attacks between the Republicans and Democrats began with Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. Since then we have had fights over impeachment, Kosovo, Florida 2000, 9/11, and Iraq. The list just keeps growing.

I disagree that this is a 50/50 nation. Once the American people really start paying attention, they will see that both the Republicans and Democrats are lying about their plans for the future, and neither has the best ideas to lead our nation.

This election must not become a turning point in our nation’s history, because if it does we will be dragged down by Bush or Kerry, whomever is the winner.

We need a new majority political party, not based on either the Democrats or Republicans. Until then, we the American people must do whatever we can to preserve our country under attack from abroad and at home, and we must do it without the benefit of excellent political leadership.

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