Reviving the Tea Party

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The “Tea Party” has helped educate the American people on many of the key issues we face but today it needs a little jolt to regain it’s strength in the political world.   Here are a few ways this can occur.

(1)  Have a Tea Party Convention to adopt 10 Principles that are broad enough to gain the support of most American’s but narrow enough to keep the support of their current supporters.

(2) Promote those key points through various media, social networking and other forms of communications.

(3) Have surrogates reach out to communities that have been kept in the dark on these points. For example the African American community, Single Men and Women, Latino, Jewish Americans, Young People, Artists, etc.  Even though we might still lose a battle here and there it’s important to show that we are in the fight and aren’t afraid to reach further out.

(4) Endorse and support candidates from various ways of life and cultures that are willing to adopt these points of view.

(5) Organize or support small local fun events.

Safe Act Registration

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Let it be known that I’ve completed an act that I believe goes against the 2nd Amendment just because I don’t want the government that represents me to deem me a  criminal. This act was to fulfill the registration for a gun that I purchased legal and now the government wants to know about it.  Please note that this is the same government power that totalitarian regimes have used to insure their power over the people. I fear the consequences of acts like this not for me but the land that I love.

Let Soldiers be soldiers!

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These attacks on our bravest must and can end by allowing them to utilize the skills they have as defenders of our nation. It makes absolutely no sense that the say young man and woman that are trusted with firearms around the world aren’t trusted to have firearms on military bases in their own country! Stop this insanity and demand that are protectors have their 2nd Amendment rights defended on their homeland.  Our prayers go out to the families that have suffered from this senseless violence

Defacto Amnesty

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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

 

Many of my friends are against “Immigration Reform” because they don’t want to reward those who came here illegally but that is what is occurring here now and we are all losing from it.  Today millions of illegal immigrants are working in this country at below minimum wages which takes those jobs away from naturalized citizens. Today illegal immigrants are going to our schools, hospitals and driving on our roads all without paying the same taxes or ussuary fees  as our citizens. The truth of the matter no politician is going to go ahead and have them kicked out of the country. If you  found a politician that took such a stance and could actually do something about it  they would have to find a new job before the next political cycle. We need to find common ground on this issue or we will continue to have this same policy enduring to the determent of our all citizens legal and  illegal. I HAVE A SOLUTION BUT I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU FIRST.

HOW WOULD YOU SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?

Legalized Prostitution?

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legalized prostitution

I am torn with this issue because morally I consider prostitution wrong and I never would want a loved one to be involved in this disgusting trade but at the same time it’s the oldest profession in the world and it doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon.  How can I think that prostitution should be illegal yet believe porno and topless dancing should be legal? I could claim that these are art forms but then all a prostitute and their John would have to do is film the act or do it front of a group of adoring fans and then would it be considered art?  I believe it might be time to allow localities to permit prostitution with strict guidance from the state. Here is a way I believe it could work. PLEASE SHARE YOUR VIEWS!

(1)  All prostitutes would be licensed in which they would be required to take a test to understand the different ways they can leave the business, the dangers involved and be required to practice safe sex.

(2) Prostitutes would be tested on a regular basis to avoid any sexual transmitted diseases from spreading.

(3) The industry would be heavily taxed in which monies would go to support clinics to help prostitutes who want to leave the business, drug treatment facilities and pay for the expense of the state regulation of this industry

(4) Prostitutes would be drug tested to insure that they are not addicts and would receive treatment if they are.

 

If they are the first

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I believe we must judge each individual as a separate person and not give them “extra benefits” because they are the first but reality tells me that society sees it differently. We bend out backwards to give breaks and ignore faults to those who are the “first” . What is most remarkable is the group that this individual belongs to could be the one to suffer the most detrimental effects from their leadership but they will continue to be this person’s biggest supporter.  Maybe it’s a feeling of standing by your team when things get rough but this isn’t sports this is reality.  So the next time someone runs as the first “Hispanic President”, “Jewish President”, “Woman President” or a combination of the above let’s make sure we the entire American family are the first in this individuals heart and soul instead of a group he/she belongs to.

Politically In

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HE RELATES TO HIS PAIN

I believe those that seek office must also be in on the current trends and cultural of the society that they seek to serve. I’m sorry to say that’s it not only about having great creative ideas and background that wins their vote but that they can actually relate to you as a person. If you’re into fancy wines and ballet while the society drinks beer and listens to Bruno Mars they may believe unfairly that you are a “snob” and have no idea how they live. It’s equally important that you don’t fake your interest because it’s obvious when that comes through but you should understand what others enjoy and more importantly why.  Politicians that truly understand the culture understand the people that they are serving and how best to meet their needs.

Running for office

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BUT IF MY UNCLE ….

Don’t worry I haven’t  decided to seek public service… yet.  Many conditions would have to be just right for me to make such an important decision including I would have to have at least one other supporter and it can’t be the four legged type.  What this post concerns is how I would actually run if those conditions were met. I don’t mean do disparage the political consultant because they have the expertise and knowledge that I lack but I believe it’s more important to get you’re message  out and truly be a public servant then worrying about winning the race at all cost.

If I sought public service I would truly run and expect everyone on the campaign team to keep up with me.  That means this would be my full time job in which every moment would be utilized for this goal and I would expect my core staff to agree. I would also need a staff that told it like they saw it but when a decision was made act like it was their idea no matter what. Here are a few more key factors (below) that would belong to my campaign.

(1) Thank even the smallest contributor or even those that just support the campaign regularly and personally by me or a core member of my staff. Insure that I keep a list of each one of those supporters and get them involved in the campaign as much as they are capable of doing.

(2) Visit various locations in one community then move to next community making sure that I stop by the “hot spots” and listen.

(3) Every Saturday visit a Shul/Synagogue and every Sunday visit a Church followed by a volunteer activity in that community.

(4) Insure that I take the time not only with the friendly press but those that oppose my views and try to find some common ground without changing my philosophy.

(5) On Thursday night visit a local bar and share a beer or wine with those attending.

(6) Have fun and show it. It’s important to take the position seriously without putting yourself to high on the pedestal.

(7) Pull out not only the skeletons but the bodies from the closet early so people can see me for who I am not the character the opposition media might betray.

(8) Have honest answers to the problems people are facing be empathetic  with their pain  and  most important always listen.

Could the President resign and still win?

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Here is a political scenario that G-D willing would never come to fruition but is it possible?

Obama 3rd term

It’s 2015 and the Republicans have won control of the House and the Senate, the effects of Obama care have finally had their devastating  impact on the economy, Russia has took over the entire Ukraine and now is looking to Estonia, while China has taken over the Senakaku Islands at this time the Obama Administration decides to resign and Speaker Boehner becomes President.  The situation is so dire that no administration could get a handle on it until the Presidential election of 2016. The public turns on the Republican Party because they are the Party in Control and therefore former President Obama seeks to run in 2016 which is  determined to be legal because the Supreme Court decides  he didn’t complete his 2nd term.  The media jumps to his side and ….