Change You Can Believe In!

Change Who Can Believe In?

Can we all agree that change and a commitment to change means nothing without some definition of what changes are envisioned? Saying the change will be “for the good” or “positive” is of no help. Most people rarely make changes they think are bad.

So what does Senator Obama mean when he says he is about change and that he is an agent of change? What kind of change has he accomplished in the past?

Here are a few observations:

He was definitely committed to taking public financing and restricting the spending of his campaign. Then, when the money was right for him, HE CHANGED his position and will now run the most expensive campaign in the history of this country.

He was in favor of unconditional talks with Iran. Then when he realized what a ridiculous idea that was, HE CHANGED his mind and now favors talks with preconditions.

He insisted on a definite “timeline” for withdrawal in Iraq. Then when the tide changed and he realized some of the consequences of that foolish position, HE CHANGED his agenda to include a “refined” strategy for reduction in force following the advice of commanders on the ground.

He was going to filibuster the FISA Bill until he realized the citizens would not forgive him for risking their security. Predictably, HE CHANGED his mind and voted for the bill.

He stated he supported the renegotiation of NAFTA. Now, HE CHANGED and does not want to renegotiate NAFTA.

He was opposed to welfare reform. Feeling the political winds blowing, HE CHANGED his position there, also.

The most troubling thing about these changes is that they do not appear to be based on any growth in his political views. Rather, they seem as flexible as an Olympic gymnast. So, we shouldn’t be surprised if he changes again.

One thing seems clear, however. When he says he is about change and committed to change, he means it . . . until he changes.

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The state of our economy is one of the top issues on the minds of Americans, and as president, I'm prepared to address our economic challenges head-on. I am traveling across the country meeting with Americans at town hall meetings to listen to their concerns, answer their questions and share my plan to get America moving again.

On Monday at a town hall in Denver, I laid out my 'Jobs for America' plan to grow our economy and create jobs. I'm asking you to take a few minutes today to learn more about this plan by watching this special online briefing put together by my chief economic policy advisor, Doug Holtz-Eakin, and his team.

www.JohnMcCain.com/economicbriefing

Unlike my opponent, Senator Barack Obama, I have a plan to create millions of good jobs for hard-working Americans, to ensure our nation's energy security, and to stop out-of-control government spending in order to regain the trust of American taxpayers.

As an informed and invested American, I ask you to take a few minutes today to watch this special briefing to learn more.

INAUGURAL MEETING THURSDAY

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DRIVING THE HEADLINES

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"Oil prices advance after government report shows oil supplies fell more than expected" Canadian Business

"Oil prices rising as supplies fall more than expected" Houston Chronicle