There is still a choice between Obama and Clinton. At least Obama can beat McCain. I myself could never vote for Clinton for the following reasons.
Hillary Clinton voted for the USA Patriot Act in October 2001, and for it’s renewal in 2006.
She voted in favor of the October 2002 Iraq War Resolution and still supported the war until late 2005.
Also I believe she would just continue the Clinton dynasty and we all should remember what Bill gave us.
Such as:
NAFTA
The Communications Decency Act of 1996, that tried to censor the internet.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 that eliminated major ownership restrictions for radio and television groups.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 that ended what was then commonly known as welfare, the Aid Families with Dependant Children (AFDC) and the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) programs.
The Line Item Veto Act of 1996. That was found to be unconstitutional and a grab for more power for the “Imperial Presidency”.
The Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (also known as AEDPA) is a series of laws in the United States signed into law on April 24, 1996 to "deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, provide for an effective death penalty, and for other purposes." It was passed by a Republican-controlled Congress (91-8-1 in the United States Senate, 293-133-7 in the House of Representatives) following the Oklahoma City bombing and signed into law by Democratic President Bill Clinton.
The Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act had a tremendous impact on the law of habeas corpus in the United States. One provision of the AEDPA limits the power of federal judges to grant relief unless the state court's adjudication of the claim resulted in a decision that was: 1. contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of clearly established federal law as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States; or 2. based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the state court proceeding. While critics have charged that this limitation effectively forecloses the power of federal courts to remedy unjust convictions, federal judges have found ways to grant relief to prisoners in habeas cases despite the limitation. After all, some interpretations of federal law can be not merely incorrect but actually unreasonable, thereby allowing federal courts to grant relief under the first prong of AEDPA's limitation. Other provisions of the AEDPA created entirely new statutory law. For example, before AEDPA the judicially created abuse of the writ doctrine restricted the presentation of new claims through subsequent habeas petitions. The AEDPA replaced this doctrine with an absolute bar on second or successive petitions. Petitioners who attempted to bring claims in federal habeas proceedings that have already been decided in a previous habeas petition would find those claims barred. Petitioners who had already filed a federal habeas petition were required to first secure authorization from the appropriate federal court of appeals. Furthermore, AEDPA took away from the Supreme Court the power to review a court of appeals's denial of that permission, thus placing final authority for the filing of second petitions in the hands of the federal courts of appeals. (from Wikepidia). The first real threat against the Writ of Habeas Corpus!
The Defense of Marriage Act, that allowed states to refuse recognition of certain same-sex marriages, and defined marriage as between a male and female for purposes of federal law.The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, that lowered the top capitol gains rate from 28% to 20%. Just like Dub-ya!
The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998, a congressional statement of policy calling for regime change in Iraq. (Precursor for the Iraq War).
Initiated the Don’t ask, don’t tell policy toward gays in the military, 1993. A stab in the back after many campaign promises.
Extraordinary rendition got approval for the first time in the USA from the Clinton administration. The kidnapping and extra-judicial transfer of a person from one state to another for the purpose of torture. (Thought that Bush started one, didn’t you!)
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, violating our 2nd amendment rights as free citizens.
Criminalization of desecration of the flag.
http://www.mydd.com/story/2005/12/5/211436/972 It seems to me that we have a choice between McCain (Republican), Hillary (Republican light, also owned my the Corporatist's) and Obama (a Democrat)! At this time, getting Obama in is more important than making a statement about our displeasure.
My 3 cents worth (adjusted for inflation)
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