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Common Sense
Common Sense,
I title this post "Common Sense" based on my initial classification of this blog. It is also the Title of a great writing by Thomas Paine, which he wrote anonymously and boldly calling for a declaration of independence. We now have a party called "Modern Whig Party" that echoes Common Sense in our political discourse. I find myself very excited about this party, which stands for the beliefs I have and the need for our country to bring common sense back to the American people.
The Modern Whig Party was created by war veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts in 2008, as a veterans advocacy group. It has expanded into a moderate party that has a basic common sense platform on the issues.
I know it is hard, because I feel the emotional tug inside myself about stepping away from our two party system and supporting something totally new and different, even something called "Whig". Believe it or not we have so much power to make this happen, power in numbers, power in common sense platform. All we need is the individual power to ACT NOW without fear or hesitation.
NOW is the time, do not fear what will happen if the "other" party wins because I voted for a third party. We need to be strong and broaden our shoulders and take the step away from R & D, and vote for ourselves.
Common Sense is the answer not the same old nonsense.
Steve
I title this post "Common Sense" based on my initial classification of this blog. It is also the Title of a great writing by Thomas Paine, which he wrote anonymously and boldly calling for a declaration of independence. We now have a party called "Modern Whig Party" that echoes Common Sense in our political discourse. I find myself very excited about this party, which stands for the beliefs I have and the need for our country to bring common sense back to the American people.
The Modern Whig Party was created by war veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts in 2008, as a veterans advocacy group. It has expanded into a moderate party that has a basic common sense platform on the issues.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Espouse public accountability and fiscal responsibility, with a focus on State government directing the spending in their State. With less spending directives from the federal government
- Energy Independence: Reduce dependence on foreign energy sources, with expediting more funding and research into viable green resources. They believe in limiting the ability of Oil Companies to own other energy sources, such as coal, which is a viable alternative with the clean coal plants. Also supports the "Pickens Plan" to support natural gas, wind and solar power.
- State's Responsibilities: State determine their own actions based on local values and unique needs.
- Social Acceptance: Every citizen treated as equal. Sexual orientation of individual has no bearing on anyone else's life. Race based affirmative action should be eliminated and replaced with economic criteria for education benefits
- Education / Scientific Advancement: Increase public and private emphasis on math and science. Supports NASA and NOAA, and at the same time tasking with mission of taking away government monopoly on exploration and allow capitalism in, which will expand technology and the further growth of mankind
- Veterans Affairs: Vigilant advocacy of medical, financial and general well being of military families and veterans.
- National Security: Support pulling out of Iraq except for a small base in the Kurdish part of the country. Focus on fighting the terrorist in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Continue dialogue with Pakistan, with the hope that they will end the defacto terrorist safe haven in their country. We will act if Pakistan fails to act.
- Immigration: If someone is illegal in our country they should be deported. Not realistic to hunt down with manpower and resources limitations. To offer the illegal immigrants the opportunity for citizenship if they join the military for an initial term and serve out their term honorably. Will not be allowed in security clearance jobs.
- Foreign Aid: Supports tiered subsidies and tax breaks to US corporations that remove their manufacturing operations from China. Steer companies in creating jobs in Iraq, West Bank and Latin America. Steer jobs into our hemisphere in Latin America
- Separation of Church and State: Government must not fund religious activities. Government to not favor one religion over another. See's no reason for Christmas trees and reindeer ornaments off of city hall property.
- Second Amendment: Supports right to bear arms, with the State governments being able to regulate to their local values as long as it does not violate the constitutional right.
- Abortion: Does not feel this closely divided issue should define a party. Believes the States should handle as any other health issue. Federal government should not get involved. Supports policies providing other options besides abortion.
I know it is hard, because I feel the emotional tug inside myself about stepping away from our two party system and supporting something totally new and different, even something called "Whig". Believe it or not we have so much power to make this happen, power in numbers, power in common sense platform. All we need is the individual power to ACT NOW without fear or hesitation.
NOW is the time, do not fear what will happen if the "other" party wins because I voted for a third party. We need to be strong and broaden our shoulders and take the step away from R & D, and vote for ourselves.
Common Sense is the answer not the same old nonsense.
Steve
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Alternative Political Parties in America
Alternative Political Parties in America
We presently have quite a few alternative political parties in America. Why have they not taken off and flourished when there is such a need for political alternatives in America? I'd like to list a few of the parties here and discuss what we can do as voters and citizens to support the party that represents us, and look for alternatives to our present two dominate parties.
Major Parties
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Minor Parties
Constitution Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
You can find the list of our Political Parties at Wikipedia "Political Parties". You will notice that there are a large number of third parties. Why then do we still cling to our present two party system?
If you look through the majority of these parties what you find are a "extreme" views that has caused them to be created. Obviously that is my opinion and I'm open to debate that. As you review these micro parties as they are called you will notice that one stands out to me. The "Modern Whig Party" which was created in 2008 by war veterans that experienced the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They appear to represent a Moderate third party, their platform is:
As a open minded citizen I will be reviewing this parties platform and others closer to see if this party is a Moderate third party that I have been looking for. They presently have close to 30,000 members from 27 states.
With our present swings in national programs based on our two party system, it behooves us to look for a alternative voice to deal with our complicated problems. If you are one of the millions of Americans that call themselves Moderate, please be open to voting for alternative candidates. Also, let us stop being concerned with "what if" that candidate wins because I voted for third party. We need to boldly express who represents us just as our founding citizens did in the creation of this country.
Steve
We presently have quite a few alternative political parties in America. Why have they not taken off and flourished when there is such a need for political alternatives in America? I'd like to list a few of the parties here and discuss what we can do as voters and citizens to support the party that represents us, and look for alternatives to our present two dominate parties.
Major Parties
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Minor Parties
Constitution Party
Green Party
Libertarian Party
You can find the list of our Political Parties at Wikipedia "Political Parties". You will notice that there are a large number of third parties. Why then do we still cling to our present two party system?
If you look through the majority of these parties what you find are a "extreme" views that has caused them to be created. Obviously that is my opinion and I'm open to debate that. As you review these micro parties as they are called you will notice that one stands out to me. The "Modern Whig Party" which was created in 2008 by war veterans that experienced the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. They appear to represent a Moderate third party, their platform is:
- Fiscal responsibility
- Energy Independence
- Education / Scientific advancement
- States Rights
- Social progression
- Veteran Affairs
As a open minded citizen I will be reviewing this parties platform and others closer to see if this party is a Moderate third party that I have been looking for. They presently have close to 30,000 members from 27 states.
With our present swings in national programs based on our two party system, it behooves us to look for a alternative voice to deal with our complicated problems. If you are one of the millions of Americans that call themselves Moderate, please be open to voting for alternative candidates. Also, let us stop being concerned with "what if" that candidate wins because I voted for third party. We need to boldly express who represents us just as our founding citizens did in the creation of this country.
Steve
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Moderate Third Party
America needs Moderate Third Party,
It's been awhile since I posted, but wanted to remind everyone not to get complacent and discouraged with our present political climate. I believe that we create the world around us. We have the ability to change what happens in our immediate life more quickly then something that involves the whole country. It takes strong will and character to stand strong, while it appears nothing seems to change. We have the ability to make changes with the elections that are coming up this year. I'm not going to endorse anyone here on this post, but did want to express that we should not vote based on party. Our two party system needs some major changes with new blood, preferable a Moderate Third Party with a platform on the issue's. I imagine and visualize that reality happening in my life time.
Right now we have some independent candidates that are on the ballot that we need to seriously look at and not just go up to the political trough as usual. When you vote don't worry if your vote doesn't end up being for the person that wins, VOTE for the person that represents you and your views and let it be.
Here are some of the Independent Texas candidates that have filed in 2010.
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2010ind.shtml
If you need reminder of who your Texas elected officials are, you can key in your address on this web site.
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
We need to send both parties out of town and replace with fresh perspective and outlook.
Support Moderate Third Party
Steve
It's been awhile since I posted, but wanted to remind everyone not to get complacent and discouraged with our present political climate. I believe that we create the world around us. We have the ability to change what happens in our immediate life more quickly then something that involves the whole country. It takes strong will and character to stand strong, while it appears nothing seems to change. We have the ability to make changes with the elections that are coming up this year. I'm not going to endorse anyone here on this post, but did want to express that we should not vote based on party. Our two party system needs some major changes with new blood, preferable a Moderate Third Party with a platform on the issue's. I imagine and visualize that reality happening in my life time.
Right now we have some independent candidates that are on the ballot that we need to seriously look at and not just go up to the political trough as usual. When you vote don't worry if your vote doesn't end up being for the person that wins, VOTE for the person that represents you and your views and let it be.
Here are some of the Independent Texas candidates that have filed in 2010.
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2010ind.shtml
If you need reminder of who your Texas elected officials are, you can key in your address on this web site.
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
We need to send both parties out of town and replace with fresh perspective and outlook.
Support Moderate Third Party
Steve
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Moderate Third party
Hello America,
I'm moderately relaxing at home in Hurst, Texas and need to express the need for our country to have a truly Moderate Third Party. Our two party system is dominated by the extreme wings of both the parties that we end up with two inadequate choices for the Presidency. I truly feel that most individuals in America are Moderate in their views on many different issue's. In the democratic republic that we live in, wouldn't you think that the majority of people would have a Moderate Third Party that represents them instead of having only extreme parties to choose from. We have the Democratic party that would not endorse a true moderate for national office because they are controlled by the liberal wing of the party. It's the same for the Republican party, with the right-wing controlling that party. We have the Green Party, extreme environmentalist. The Libertarian party, not wanting any government at all. I don't see a true Moderate Third Party out there.
How can that be in America, the true Democracy in the world? The majority of people do not have someone representing them. We have to sacrifice our views and swing back and forth between parties. The Independent party does not have a specific platform. We need a strong well known leader to leave his/her party and create a Moderate Third Party that has a platform on the different issue's. Personally I would like Rudy Guiliani to be that leader, who strikes out and pulls true moderates that are presently members of both parties and let the right wing and the liberals hang out on the fringe where they belong.
I believe both the Democratic and Republican members would be scared if that were to happen, because they know Americans are fed up with the same old garbage. We Moderates should stand together and no matter how long it takes get the entrenched members of Congress voted out and replace them with new blood. They couldn't do any worse then what is happening now with the financial crisis were in.
Let's all do our part and not forget the way our "leaders" have betrayed us and if it takes 2, 4, 10 years, replace them. They do not deserve to be reelected. NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM.
Support a Moderate Third Party.
I'm moderately relaxing at home in Hurst, Texas and need to express the need for our country to have a truly Moderate Third Party. Our two party system is dominated by the extreme wings of both the parties that we end up with two inadequate choices for the Presidency. I truly feel that most individuals in America are Moderate in their views on many different issue's. In the democratic republic that we live in, wouldn't you think that the majority of people would have a Moderate Third Party that represents them instead of having only extreme parties to choose from. We have the Democratic party that would not endorse a true moderate for national office because they are controlled by the liberal wing of the party. It's the same for the Republican party, with the right-wing controlling that party. We have the Green Party, extreme environmentalist. The Libertarian party, not wanting any government at all. I don't see a true Moderate Third Party out there.
How can that be in America, the true Democracy in the world? The majority of people do not have someone representing them. We have to sacrifice our views and swing back and forth between parties. The Independent party does not have a specific platform. We need a strong well known leader to leave his/her party and create a Moderate Third Party that has a platform on the different issue's. Personally I would like Rudy Guiliani to be that leader, who strikes out and pulls true moderates that are presently members of both parties and let the right wing and the liberals hang out on the fringe where they belong.
I believe both the Democratic and Republican members would be scared if that were to happen, because they know Americans are fed up with the same old garbage. We Moderates should stand together and no matter how long it takes get the entrenched members of Congress voted out and replace them with new blood. They couldn't do any worse then what is happening now with the financial crisis were in.
Let's all do our part and not forget the way our "leaders" have betrayed us and if it takes 2, 4, 10 years, replace them. They do not deserve to be reelected. NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THEM.
Support a Moderate Third Party.
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