Posted on 05/11/2008 3:07:06 PM PDT by TBP
Thank you Guenevere...
Could you describe the platform of such a party? That would be an interesting exercise, IMO.
I like a lot of what the Independents have to say, except the lack of explicit support for the WOT. Given the ‘aged’ positions they’ve outlined, I’d be interested in what you might propose.
Thanks...
Could you be so kind to answer some of the concerns listed by Doughty One and others.
Fraid I’d have to join you on that count. I didn’t want to go into that, but you’re right from my point of view.
So, the federal government should be the arbiter of morals? Isn't the (correct) argument re Roe v Wade that the federal government has no business legislating morality? Isn't that a matter to be left (sink or swim) to the states? Isn't that what federalism is all about? Isn't that how we got into this mess in the first place? And now the Independent Party wants to use the same force of the federal government to enforce its version of morality?
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If I may be so bold, DoughtyOne I don't think Cindy meant...'Never mind it's Alan Keyes'....
..I think she meant 'Never mind answering the question, I know it's Alan Keyes.
Between now and then if a legitimate individual who is actually capable of serving as President of the United States (has the necessary free market, government or military leadership credentials over the years, and/or in managing huge budgets and/or leading tens of thousands of people in a large organization with consistently good results), gains ballot access in enough states to signify an Electoral Victory were he/she to take all those states, and his/her party had a solid, conservative platform, has significant name-brand national conservative endorsements, and is noted, hated and most importantly feared or ridiculed by the MSM, then I will switch the Duncan Hunter write-in vote in to an actual vote for such a Conservative Alternative for President. As usual, loyal conservative Republicans for state and local officies will get my vote from there on down, on the ballot.
I will be NOT be voting for ANY socialists or RINOs/liberal-lovers this year for President, take that to the bank! My vote will be on principle and principle alone. That (upon many other choices and subsequent actions in my lifetime) is what I will stand and face my Creator with when that judgement day comes. When I raised my voice, speaking for myself, under oath (which is what a signed ballot actually is) did I tell the truth and say that the names I checked or wrote in represent the best choices for our nation as well as the closest thinking to mine?
Some may do otherwise, but as for me, I am not going to LIE UNDER OATH when that moment comes. I know I can live with my conscience afterward.
What do yall know about him. He seems like a good man but the reparations issue bugs me. He seems very conservative otherwise though.
Find out the facts on the 'reparations' question.
I don't believe he said it & think some folks are twisting the story.....there are more than a few naysayers on FR who rush to discredit whenever Keyes name is mentioned.
Goes without saying ......:o)
No harm in learning more about where he stands. Maybe he could come here and talk to us:’)
ping
As Ronald Reagan opposed and defeated the designs and desire of the Soviet Union to dominate the world and place it under the tyranny of their Evil Empire, we oppose the Islamic extremists. This opposition is not based in opposition to their religion, but in a complete rejection of their political ideology and actions. Since the first principle of America is the protection of innocent human life, an ongoing state of war exists between us and any who would use acts of terrorism targeted at innocent civilians to forward their political aims.
Just wanted to make sure you saw these paragraphs.
This platform is a work in progress, as the new party gears up. The final product will not be completed until the national convention, which will take place soon.
That's why it's labeled as a "provisional platform." This is just a starting place. A pretty good one, I think.
Suggested revisions, subtractions, or additions are sought and needed. I won't say we'll follow every suggestion, but I guarantee that every suggestion will be thoroughly considered.
For the record, I'm the founder and provisional chairman.
Dr. Keyes is running as an independent. The party is preparing for the future.
By the way: America's Independent Party will endorse candidates based on proven adherence to the American principles, not based on party label.
We believe that the Republican Party, under John Judas McCain, is a dead letter. But that doesn't mean that we think republicanism, or conservatism, or constitutionalism, are. Quite the contrary. They're our only hope.
Thanks Guenevere!
We aspire to having the best platform of any American political party ever.
With your help, that can happen.
There’s an email address you can send your ideas to at http://www.selfgovernment.us .
Stay tuned!
If anyone wants on or off the Keyes ping list, send me a FReepmail.
All laws “legislate morality.” The only question is whose morals are going to be enforced.
The traditional family was given to us by God, is part of the natural order, and is the foundational institution of our entire civilization.
Congress has always had the power to protect it.
I would remind you that several states would not have been allowed into the Union unless they forever forsook plural marriage.
The leaders of America's Independent Party have always fully supported the War on Terror, and still do.
And the man we endorse for President, Alan Keyes, had the job of fighting state-sponsored terrorism for Ronald Reagan.
I appologize CindyDawg. I had thought we agreed on this, but it seems we didn’t. You take care.
Thank you Guenevere. I appreciate you pointing that out.
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