As for me, I am ready... I am proud to be a Democrat and our field blows the Republicans out of the water, and then some. Not that we never do in the first place, it's just that this is the strongest field of Democratic candidates in decades. And the Republican field is as weak as it has ever been. The media, as always, will be a much more formidable opponent and we must be ever vigilant when it comes to their aiding and abetting of the Republicans. Yes, there is Diebold and the spectre of another stolen election, but my optimism burns brightly and I firmly believe we will prevail.

We who have known the war was wrong all along.

We who have known the lack of affordable health care would reach epic proportions.

We who have known that environmental degradation would only worsen under Republican rule. The soft-pedaled term "climate change" is now being called for what it really is: Global Warming.

We who have watched with shame the abuses and damages to our civil liberties, including the cornerstone which is habeas corpus. The perpetuation of torture, spying, and warrantless searches and wiretapping have made a mockery of the Bill of Rights.

We who have watched America's standing and reputation deservedly take a beating world-wide, with the goodwill after 9/11 disappearing between the gap in Condi's teeth.

We have been right all along about all of this and more. For these reasons, we will be rewarded for our patience, perseverance, and persistence.

We have lost many fellow travelers who helped us in this Good Fight. Paul Wellstone. Scott Lowery. Andy Stephenson.

We have lost too many in Iraq. We have lost our way in Afghanistan.

We have also gained many new allies. We welcome them every day into the fold. We're stronger every day.

No matter whom you support for the next president of the United States, we all know too well what is at stake.


So in the face of all this, you should be proud of your choice, and be proud of how far we have come these past long and treacherous 6 years and counting. So much more to do, but we're almost there!