The speculation about the 2008 election has been in a tailspin since perhaps the year 2000. Since then, the nation has seen its system of government and values all come under fire by the conflagration that is public liberal influence (closet socialism). While the candidates who will make up this historic election have yet to be definitively determined, the personal attacks on those involved and discussion of issues that practically no rational mind could have imagined us debating has so become the new norm.
Consider for a moment some of the ”critical” issues being debated; Illegal immigration, national health care, abolition of the death penalty, globalism in economic transactions, diplomacy in international affairs, defining whether the institute of marriage is between men and women, and taxation to name a few. Believe it or not, there actually some people who want all immigrants granted immunity, health care to be supplied to all, taxation to be increased, to export our decision making to the United Nations, and marriage to be between anyone who decides they want to be married. You might call the aforementioned Democrats. To listen to the media, you might think everyone in American other than yourself or myself wants these kinds of changes. Untrue!
Despite the fact that I feel there are no visionary leaders who are in the pool of potential candidates on either side there are definitely two differing sets of ideals regarding the party’s. But even more important than the Presidency is the vacancy in our nation for a true visionary leader who brings the actual feelings of the majority of Americans to the table. Such a candidate should surely walk away from the 2008 election (or any election for that matter) with an unprecedented landslide victory and political capital to spend. This country needs such leadership!
The outline to victory is hard-line conservatism on almost all topics. If a candidate should surface from either the current political arena or from the heartland strict adherence to the Constitution and the following issues would revitalize the American people who have become disenfranchised by contemporary political practices and disinterested because no one out there sends them the message they want to hear. The candidate with the following message is needed not only for 2008 but for the future of America.
This is The Platform: The vows to protect America at any and all costs from all enemy’s foreign and domestic. This includes funding our military with whatever is necessary to accomplish any type of tactical operation or preparation for conflict. Our preservation comes primarily from the strength of our military – so we should ensure to continue our military expertise. Financial support for municipalities throughout the country to increase police and other crime fighting organizations should be included. Far to many sheriffs and police chiefs throughout the country claim that our departments are lacking in funding, man power, and resources. They should have, if anything, too much. When I was a child the police were idolized and respected by children and parents. The nature of safety needs to be reinstituted into our lives. Just a suggestion – when was the last time you went to a neighborhood watch program or do you not even know if there is one? Keep reading to find out how I intend to pay for this…
The increased numbers of crime fighters will help accomplish another great goal of our country: to eradicate or greatly diminish drugs. The war on drugs has been going on for years but is clearly no being won. Whatever needs to be done to fight this problem plaguing society will be done and that includes punishing those who violate our laws.
I will support the death penalty and encourage its practice be less seldom employed. I recognize that our prisons and jails are over occupied and at the same time far to many assailants either go uncaught or are granted lesser sentencing. I will do all I can to ensure just punishment of crimes through legislation.
The borders in this country have been violated for far to long. Immediately, we should see to the construction of the borders between America and Mexico. This will cost us only minimal monetary sums. How? Because I would invite all Americans interested in volunteering their time and efforts or their own financial support to help erect it. From lay people to professional fencing installers, nothing would create a more safe and secure system of borders than the efforts of REAL American citizens. Additional border security will include laser sensors and increased border security who are supported instead of questioned by the government.
There are an estimated 12 million plus law-breaking illegal occupants within our nations walls and their intentions are not known, many have criminal backgrounds, and many just want to live here in America reaping the benefits of our society. In other words, some people who just want to be in America instead of being Americans. Since deportation IS an option I would recommend that illegal’s should have mandatory military service requirements of 2 years, a $5,000 fine, and the processing of all documents that legal immigrants need satisfy. Others should leave or be removed and sent back. How will we find them? We will ask American citizens to turn them in. This means that all immigration groups need to be empowered to do their jobs instead of having their abilities taken away from them. I will reevaluate all international trading policies including NAFTA and CAFTA to ensure that policy implemented is only to the benefit of America.
We have been in a war on terror for some time now. This is a war that will never end and requires our continued vigilance as citizens. However, there are things we ca do to combat the war. Starting with the apprehending of terrorists including Osama bin Laden regardless of his location. Actionable intelligence or not, if our intelligence believes to have located his whereabouts, we will stop at nothing to ensure that he is brought to justice. I consider the fact that he is still at large a failure on the part of our government and I will not tolerate failure.
To accomplish such a goal requires the approval of our people only and no one else’s. For this reason, America will immediately defund the United Nations and request that it be immediately moved off of our soil to another country. With those savings, we will provide for our civilian protections.
To end our dependence on foreign oil I will authorize the construction of oil refineries in America for the first time since the 1970’s. I will authorize the exploration for these refineries where oil is located off the coast of Florida and in Alaska. I will also double our government surplus of oil. Oil is not our only resource. I will also encourage the construction of more energy facilities like nuclear plants. I will make the changes necessary to ensure this happens without having to meet crazy environmental demands. And for companies who invest in, discover, or utilize new and alternative fuel sources we will offer tax credits and financial rewards. I intend to bring back incentive into American business culture.
To keep jobs in America I will create one new tax: the deportation tax. This expensive tax will be levied against any company deciding to export their goods and services from domestic soil. It will also be held against companies who have recently moved out of America to other countries as incentive to return. The revenue from this tax will go to college education programs for workers seeking skills and education.
Other taxes will be cut and evenly distributed regardless of wealth. No longer will only the top 10 percent of Americans pay the majority of taxes in our country. The lost finances will be offset by the cuts in government which will be vast and necessary. I believe in limited government and only necessary programs. All others, especially those yielding lackluster results will either be overhauled or simply eliminated. The taxes, which we do have will be less than they are now, however, the tax returns will be eliminated because this will be the primary means of revenue for the government.
I will have an imbalanced budget. Imbalanced because I will work surpluses into our financial policies and systems. Should Congress oppose my cuts, I will shut down the government.
I am a health care employee and recognize the importance of health care in society, however, I do not feel it is a right. Health care woes that exist only do so because of a system which has its values mixed up. I will resolve health care issues by cutting lawsuit benefits filed against health care workers and cap frivolous lawsuit sums as to ensure that insurance companies are not playing catch up by increasing costs to providers. America also has an emergency health care system in which these services are rendered regardless of status. Your ability to maintain health and provide for health care coverage are solely your responsibility. More so, the choices you make including your lifestyle (obesity, smoking) are not the burdens of all Americans but are your own choices. I strongly advocate against socialized medicine as it is an abject failure in all countries where it has been established and I would not subject my fellow citizens to its failures.
I will reform Social Security! No longer will the money you pay be garnered by the government and spent on things other than your Social Security. When you put money into social security it will go into an account with your name on it and only be able to be spent by you. This will begin immediately for all Americans who begin working for the first time under my administration. Those of you currently paying in fear not! I will ensure for you that your social security stays exactly as is.
If I should be needed to appoint a justice to the Supreme Court while in office I will appoint a strict constructionist judge with a record consistent with that of an American Supreme Court Justice. I will ensure that our Constitution will be preserved and that legislation from the bench will not happen so as to jeopardize our country.
I am fully in support of the second Amendment without reservation.
I support marriage between men and women, the Patriot Act, and will fight against the Fairness Doctrine. I will repeal the Estate tax. I will do whatever is necessary to accomplish EVERY goal I have outlined and I will address the nation as often as possible - naming names – of any individuals in government who are trying to keep us from accomplishing these goals. I will bring leadership and respect back the Presidency and keep you informed of what we do in the government to bridge the disconnect to the people. I will be honest and just. I will return decency and honesty to the White House and expose scandal and corruption in the government. I stand for preservation of our history, American culture, capitalism, and the English language. I pledge to the flag under God, and respect the Constitution. I am an American and I so solemnly swear to her forever my allegiance.
Finally, I consider this opportunity a privilege and a duty. As your American President, I will forfeit 25% of my salary to charity.
God bless America and may I lead you with the clarity and wisdom shared by our Forefathers who established this great nation.
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