My Fellow Americans,

In his Nomination Acceptance Address before the 1968 Republican National Convention, Richard Nixon proclaimed: "My fellow Americans, I believe that historians will recall that 1968 marked the beginning of the American generation in world history. Just to be alive in America, just to be alive at this time is an experience unparalleled in history. Here's where the nation is." These inspiring words, which were uttered forty years ago, are as true in the present as they were in the past.

Like 1968, 2008 will be remembered as a pivotal year in the history of our country. Ever-mindful of the grave state of the union, let us author a future of progress, peace, and prosperity, by means of fulfilling our common civic duty. May we translate our words and voices into votes for the presidential candidate who can bring about true change. Indeed, we know where the nation is, but we have the power to radically transform it for the better.

If we are truly desirous of lasting, substantive change in our country, this transformation must first be realized on the level of thought, before it can be actualized in the realm of reality. Instead of centering attention on battling one another for personal gain, our elected officials ought to labor in common mission for the benefit of this great nation. Because hyper-partisan politics, Clintonian triangulation, and an "ideological gridlock" have rendered our federal government completely impotent on the issues that matter, we must elect a president who can effectively facilitate and lead a tri-partisan coalition government.

Obviously, a conservative Republican president would be a continuation of the status quo, and such is intolerable to the average American. Only a charismatic Democrat can unite fellow Democrats, like-minded Independents, and sympathetic Republicans around a progressive agenda for America's future. May this year come to be regarded as the defining moment that America chose peace over war, people over lobbyists, and fair trade over free trade, among other possible achievements. Before we pass the cherished torch of freedom to the next generation, let us be sure to kindle that fire. Be part of history! Vote Democratic!

Strength Through Peace - Peace To All Beings!

James