Change we can believe in. That's what the Democrats offered in the latest 2008 presidential election. And I believe that is what could propel us into the future. However, in order to achieve the change that the Democrats offer, the party must become unified within itself. This is one of its major faults; the 'individual freedom' it offers has not helped to coalesce the party into a formidable political machine. Although I believe that the Democratic party needs to improve their cooperation and coordination for certain aspects of their campaign, for the most part, I think that they have good base of philosophies. For example, I very highly support their general stands on gay marriage, the death penalty, and abortion. Ironically, these stands tend to support a type of individualism, and a base in individual rights that is typically more republican-prone.
However, in a broader sense, I believe that the Democratic party has become a party that can in fact lead not only the united states, but the world into a state of change that will benefit everyone. As stated in their 2008 agenda:
We come together at a defining moment in the history of our nation –- the nation that led the 20th century, built a thriving middle class, defeated fascism and communism, and provided bountiful opportunity to many...But today, we are at a crossroads. As we meet, we are in the sixth year of a two-front war. Our economy is struggling. Our planet is in peril...We can do better.
Yes we can.
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