missing a few hours the final decision. A few hours separate us from the news of what will be the next U.S. President: Obama or McCain?
We really hope Obama! The world and not only does America need a real leader who rekindled the hope of a future and a better present. A man in a position to implement new ideas. A man who believes in the possibility of changing things that do not work starting from the contribution that each of us can put forward.
During this election day ... a short list of what are the differences between the two candidates on the issues that have characterized the election campaign:
themes of the campaign
IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
McCain
He supported the war and sending more troops. Do not want to set a date for withdrawal. In Afghanistan, wants to send reinforcements and the creation of an 'outbreak' on Iraqi model.
Obama opposed the war in Iraq. Promises a full withdrawal within 16 months after his election. In Afghanistan supports the sending of reinforcements. Pressures on Pakistan where Al Qaeda infiltrates.
FIGHT TERRORISM
McCain has proposed a new military-civilian agency with the dispatch of experts in the world's trouble spots. He wants to close the prison at Guantanamo and criticized the inhuman methods of interrogation.
Obama wants to concentrate funding for security in areas most at risk. Opposed the Patriot Act wants to close Guantanamo and the right process for suspected terrorists.
FOREIGN POLICY
McCain On Iran wants more sanctions and does not exclude a military solution. Critical attitude toward Putin's Russia. On the Middle East crisis, says the two-state solution, pressure on Saudi Arabia because they aid the Palestinians, cutting the flow of arms and money to Hezbollah, support for Lebanese moderates.
Obama does not rule out direct negotiations with the Iranian leader Ahmadinejad. Harsh criticism of Russia. Middle East: support for "two states", isolation of Hamas in the Territories until they recognize Israel's right to exist, diplomacy towards the Arab countries because they normalized relations with Israel and support the Palestinian National Authority.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRISIS
McCain promises tax cuts to middle class. Would keep the Bush tax cuts but by reducing public expenditure. Promised welfare reform and health care. He supported the bailout for Wall Street 700 billion dollars. It promises to cover the Federal bank accounts up to $ 250,000
Obama promises tax cuts targeted to help the middle class. Abolish the Bush tax cuts for high income groups. Wants to reform healthcare and renegotiate international trade agreements. He claimed the support plan for Wall Street and proposed financial sector reforms, with more government controls on financial institutions and banks.
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
McCain recognizes that climate change is real and devastating. Promises the U.S. commitment in programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if China and India adhere. Refuses to support or alternative tariff plans that penalize U.S. competitiveness. It supports the resumption of ocean drilling, except in the natural reserve of the Arctic.
Obama wants to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 and lead the U.S. in the fight against climate change. Promises for 150 investments billion dollars over 10 years in alternative energy. Do not rule out the resumption of drilling, while his deputy Biden is totally opposed.
ABORTION
McCain wants to revise the 1973 Constitutional Court ruling that legalized abortion, although in the past had supported. Promises state aid for adoptions. His deputy is radically contrary to Palin's right to abortion, including cases of rape or incest.
Obama supports the right choice for women, made "with doctors, family and spiritual advisers." He criticized the recent Supreme Court decisions which reduced the time limit where you can practice on abortion.
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