Posted on 03/05/2010 9:05:48 AM PST by D. Brian Carter
So much discussion today revolves around the Republican's efforts to seize upon the opportunity of the moment, and put forth a candidate who can not only unseat Obama, but advance a conservative agenda in the mold of Reagan. This discussion always leads to "where is that candidate?" or "who is this person?"
To me, it seems that conservatives are "looking for love in all the wrong places". What if there were a candidate who was completely unknown, someone completely removed from the Beltway and even the local city council, a person who holds your ideals but has no designs on power or even being elected?
My question to you, and I would appreciate feedback and discourse, is this: if a candidate, regardless of party affiliation, regardless of name recognition or charisma, regardless of educational or occupational background, advanced the following agenda and you could trust that this person would follow the platform to the letter, would you support this person?
PHILOSOPHY
-I REFUSE, NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, TO TAKE A SINGLE PENNY OF MONEY OR ANY OTHER COMPENSATION, TO ADVANCE AN EFFORT TO BE ELECTED. EITHER THE CITIZENRY AGREES WITH MY PRINCIPLES, OR THEY DO NOT. EITHER BUSINESS IS SATISFIED WITH THE PHILOSOPHIES OR THEY DO NOT. EITHER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS SUPPORT THE AGENDA I ENDORSE, OR THEY DO NOT. MY BELIEFS ARE NOT, AND SHALL NEVER BE, DICTATED BY THE AMOUNT OF MONEY A GROUP, PERSON, ENTITY OR CORPORATION PROVIDES TO ME.
-IT IS MY SOLEMN OATH AND DUTY TO ONLY ADVANCE LEGISLATION AND POLICIES THAT ARE EXPLICITLY AND SPECIFICALLY OUTLINED IN THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY OF OUR LAND, THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. FOR NO REASON, WHETHER JUSTIFIED OR NOT, WOULD I EVER ENDORSE OR ATTEMPT TO CIRCUMVENT CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
-THE OVERRIDING IMPETUS BEHIND MY GOVERNANCE WOULD BE TO RESTORE THE REPUBLIC TO THE CONCEPTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL RULE, WHERE NO MAN OR GROUP OF MEN ARE ABLE TO ADVANCE THEIR OWN AGENDAS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO SUCH PRINCIPLES. I WOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO REVERSE THE CENTURY OF ASSAULT ON OBVIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL CONCEPTS THAT HAVE BEEN PERVERTED OR EVEN BLATANTLY IGNORED BY LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND JUDICIAL ACTIVISM.
-THE ONLY AUTHORITY I WOULD FEEL THE NEED TO ANSWER TO ARE THE SPECIFIC AND QUITE CLEAR CONCEPTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW THAT WERE EXPLICITLY STATED TO BE DERIVED FROM PROVIDENTIAL ENDOWMENT. EVEN THOSE WHO WOULD ELECT ME COULD NOT THREATEN ME WITH ANY SANCTIONS TO VEER ME FROM THE RULE OF DIVINE LAW.
-I DO NOT WISH TO EVEN EMBARK ON THIS INITIAL EFFORT; NOTHING I WOULD PURSUE IN THIS HIGHEST OF OFFICES WOULD BE IN VIOLATION OF THE PRINCIPLES I OUTLINED ABOVE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, NOTHING WOULD BE DONE FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSURING FURTHER ELECTED OFFICE OR OTHER SELFISH MOTIVATION.
POLICY
-I pledge that I will not run for reelection in this office, nor for any other office higher than local school board, after one four-year term is complete. I do not strive for power or influence; I only wish to serve as our founders intended, and return to a normal life.
-I will sign no piece of legislation that is not specifically, explicitly within the bounds of a strict interpretation of the US Constitution.
-I will veto every piece of legislation that proposes deficit spending and/or expands the federal deficit.
-I will reduce every department under the purview of the Executive Branch (other than Defense) by at least 50% within four years, by Executive Order if necessary.
-I will veto any piece of legislation that proposes an increase in any form of taxes.
-I will work towards advancement of permanent legislative requirements to insure a balanced budget and a yearly effort to pay off the federal deficit that extends beyond my four-year term.
-I will strive for a reduction in personal and business taxes and fees, and a decrease in unnecessary regulation of the former, in order to stimulate economic growth and Individual determination.
-I will seek an end to the Social Security system, and allow citizens to decide their own economic futures, without confiscating their income against their will.
-I will attempt to return as much power, authority and decision-making that has been seized by all three branches of the federal government to the States and the People as prescribed by our Founders, and as is possible in the office of President without violating the restraints put on the Executive authority.
-I will seek to secure our National borders, in cooperation with the individual States. The rule of law throughout the land includes the laws meant to maintain an orderly immigration policy. We welcome new citizens who are productive and subscribe to the concepts of Liberty and Individual responsibility; those that would circumvent procedures to enter our country under orderly procedures already violate the concept of personal determination and responsibility that are requirements for citizenship.
-I will support free-market principles. This includes refusing to interfere when companies or entities fail – regardless of their size – or intervening when such reach overwhelming successes.
-I will strive for implementation of a flat-tax, where all citizens and businesses truly pay their “fair share” as a percentage of their earnings. Such a system is not only equitable, it also limits the amount the government may seize from the citizenry, and requires the government to promote wealth creation as a means to increase its own income.
-I will reform our military structure by promoting policies that attract the brightest and best into our Services, extracts those that provide a “drag” on performance and productivity, and remove restraints from those who know best how to execute our military maneuvers.
-I will seek a full accounting of our monetary system and the entities that have a role in shaping it; I will demand full transparency in the future execution of economic policy that belongs to the People!
-I will strive for removal of the United States from any World government structure, including the United Nations, and the removal of any World government structure, including the Untied Nations, from United States soil.
-I will not subscribe to or support any treaty, legislation or other policy based on suspect scientific, philosophical or political theory.
Is this something you would support? Where is the candidate putting forth such information? What else would you add?
This is going to be interesting.
ADD
I will vote to repeal the congressional pension system for all elective and appointed positions within the three branches of government.
You forgot the one that is the underpinnings of corruption.....namely that congresscritters send tax money back to their districts.
Prevent congress from taking state money and dividing it up for the purposes of sending it back as a means of getting re-elected and currying favor with voters and you solve all sorts of corruption.
What? Require that laws conform to the Constitution???
That’s crazy talk!
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