From New Democrat corruption to progressive populist ideals - Edwards takes the high road to the White House.

A lot can change in 3 years. When John Edwards and John Kerry failed to win the election in 2004, I felt it was vindication of the failed DLC's "New Democrat" propaganda and a direct indictment of corporate-owned politicians in the Democratic party. As part of the failed Kerry campaign, John Edwards was not my kind of Democrat.

When Howard Dean wrested control of the party chairmanship away from the DLC, it gave me hope that progressive populism would make a re-appearance on the national political stage. Sure enough, in 2006 progressive candidates won critical elections all across the country. They ran campaigns based on populism, which I believe is a message that concerned, conscientious voters can understand and support.

With Republicans at their lowest approval in decades, I looked forward to the '08 presidential elections as a great chance to change the balance of power in America by putting a progressive Democrat in office and ending the 28 year reign of corporate sell-outs. I didn't expect John Edwards to be that candidate, but a lot can change in 3 years.  Whatever the reason, Edwards is clearly the leading progressive in the race -and he needs our activism and support now, before its too late!

Our current corporate masters are not weak and they are certainly not stupid. This election is a rare opportunity to change the power structure in America and get our government back in the hands of the people. At this moment, people of all political persuasions are feeling the oppression of our American government squeezing us for every last dollar of profit for its corporate masters. Repubicans, Democrats, Greens and Libertarians are all asking why our government doesn't work for anybody, and we're all coming to similar conclusions: Its working against us because it's been hijacked by corporate profiteers! 

Although people may be finding common ground on what's wrong, the incessant blaring of mis-information from the corporate masters is sowing the seeds of confusion and distrust daily, and its not going to stop as long as they are in power.  Their strategy is simple:  Divide and dissuade.  Our political enemies are not the opposing parties - its America's silent Third Party - The Corporate Party. With an army of lobbyists, well-funded think-tanks, and paid-off politicians willing to enact their legislation and rule in favor of their lawyers, Corporate interests have taken over our government. The losers in this takeover are the 90% of us who make up the American middle and lower classes! This truth can be agreed upon by citizens from all political parties, and we need a President who will not continue to sellout our interests to the Corporate Party.

John Edwards must have had an epiphany. For whatever reason, he is clearly the most progressive candidate in the race from either party, and he is making promises based on his populist campaign to listen to and protect us from corporate tyranny. For a guy who started out as a "New Democrat", John Edwards has come a long way. This presidential primary is a rare opportunity for real change.

We must work together to elect a non-corporate sell-out to be President.  John Edwards is the only Democratic candidate who fits the bill.  Hillary is clearly the Corporate party's candidate this year, and she is the odds-on favorite to continue the special interest's reign of power.  Obama is not far behind, although his allegiance is more cleverly masked in his propaganda.  For example, Hillary and Obama both came out in support of NAFTA and CAFTA - both corporate sponsored pieces of legislation that squeeze Americans and enrich multi-national corporations.  On healtcare, both Obama and Clinton favor schemes that will enrich insurance and drug companies before providing any better care for our citizens.  On every issue, these candidates side with the corporations who stand to benefit, and put the screws to the 90% of us who will directly pay the price of their greed and corruption.

In the Democratic Party, Hillary is still the leading face (along with Joe Lieberman) of the DLC and "New Democrats" - which is nothing but a front group for Corporate party lobbyists.  Despite progressive gains, "New Democrats" in the US House and Senate are still one of the largest voting blocks, which explains why our newly elected majority party has done virtually nothing for the Americans who voted them into power on the promise of change.  

This primary election is our chance to send a real progressive, populist candidate to the White House, and unite the country to fight back against the greed and corruption that are ruining America. John Edward's campaign is running in direct opposition to the silent third party of corporate lobbyists and special interests.  Please support me in voting for our national interests as fellow Americans:  Vote John Edwards for President.