5 Things I'd Like Obama to Say

Here's what I'd like to hear Obama say during the inauguration (or do soon after):

1.  If Robert Gates tries to talk me into continuing W.'s Iraq misadventure, I'll fire him on the spot.

2.  I won't be suckered into an Afghan adventure, no matter what the pundit chicken hawks say.

3.  I will work for true Israeli-Palestinian peace, one that both sides can live with.

4.  I will ensure that there is full accountability for the Bush administration's crimes and misdeeds.

5.  I'll provide true climate change leadership, and put up the investments needed to create the 5 million green jobs I promised during the campaign (many more dollars than I indicated then).