The numbers are in????

I just noticed that Iowa conducted a survey of voters to see whom they would support for the GOP nomination and it is still up in the air. It does look like Mitt and Michelle are duking it out for the eastern states and I do understand that I have a long way to go.
I did see a very important thing right at the end of the story. It states that most voters are still up in the air as to whom they might support for the Presidential election as the numbers are very early in the campaign. As Jeff Daniels character said in Dumb and Dumber, having a chance in a million, is "I still have a chance".
I am still gathering signatures and getting an article ready for SLUG Magazine. I should be having an article coming out soon in Salt Lake City Weekly.
Please check them out and give me any feedback you might have. I really do want to do the best I can for America and all Americans.

Only in America

I spent the weekend enjoying the freedoms that we have in this country. I went to 2 different car shows and attended the 15th Anniversary celebration at the local drag strip.
It is wonderful to see the patriotic celebration that accompanies these type of events.
There are so many countries that do not have the freedom to enjoy such an activity and it is certainly taken for granted by so many.
Freedom isn't free, is more than a slogan. We need to appreciate the freedoms we have here every day and really appreciate the sacrifices borne by those before us that have enabled us to do the things we do.
I never fail to be inspired when I hear the national anthem and see our flag raised over these events. It is our responsibility to be respectful and reverent when the colors are presented as well as to understand that America is the greatest nation on the globe.
Be happy to be an American, and always be proud.

Motivation and success

Yesterday, just as I was seriously starting to doubt my ability to succeed in this immense task, I suddenly recieved and email from Motivateus.com.
Funny how when you need something to spark you to do things and suddenly it is right under your nose.
I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful and supportive family and the other basic necessities of life, even in these very difficult times.
I needed a kick in the pants and suddenly there it was. I truly feel that this is the time for a totally different perspective in Washington. It is really time to "take it back", our country, from the political stonewalling and stagnation that strangles the American public and spirit.
It is truly about "attitude", whether you succeed or fail. I refuse to admit failure in this task.
The time is right, and the American spirit needs a real motivational chit chat.
Keep your heads up, and never quit. Failure is not an option, I think I heard that somewhere before. It makes sense.

The Pledge of Allegiance and being an American

There has been alot of controversy in the press lately about the Pledge of Allegiance and having the words "under God" in the refrain.
I personally don't see any sort of an issue there, it does not specify the particulars of the God, it could mean, the catholic version, protestant version, budda, or any other number of supreme entity you may choose.
There are those that use this little refrain to complain that there is no seperation of church and State and that as a Nation we are hypocritical, as we also have the word God on our currency.
Here in this country you have many choices, unlike many other nations on the globe. If you choose not to say the words "under God" , don't. I don't see how this equates into an epidemic of hypocrisy.
Our founding fathers did their collective best in setting up and structuring this world class democracy. They believed that there was a greater being at work in helping them accomplish this task. Not to say that they all believed in the same version of God, but the humility of understanding they were not all powerful kept them firmly on track and allowed them the open mindedness to achieve a leadership structure that has stood the tests of time and numerous conflicts and wars, both here on our shores and world wide.
Freedom of speech, freedom of expression, the freedom from oppression, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievences.
If you are an American you should be very proud, if not, you should want to be one and please accept our collective value system and join us as a Nation.

Wisdom from the past

So this morning I received an email from my boss and included was a video featuring Archie Bunker.
Some of you may remember him from the early 70's as a working class guy that lived in the suburbs. He was very opinionated and worked hard for a living. The reason the show was so popular was his version of what he perceived as the truth of the way of the world.
He was prejudicial, judgemental and actually a very grumpy sort of fellow, but his way of expression spoke directly to the situation in the country at the time.
I just noticed that the thoughts of that time have some real similarities to now. I understand that things are very difficult, but. as Americans we still have the power to make a difference.
Do so, do not just sit idly by and let things go to hell in a handbasket.
I started my campaign on the belief that we have all had enough of the shenanigans going on in the Government right now.
Stand up and be counted, I will do my best to help you all be heard.

Fathers Day

What else can I say today, except Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there. I do miss my dad sometimes. We did have alot of fun from time to time.
Nice to have kids, they tell you just how much difference you can make in the life of someone else.
I love my kids, and being a grandpa isn't such a bad thing either.........

I have a past, imagine that......

I almost forgot to tell all of you. I have a past, imagine that.
I had an interview yesterday with a writer from Salt Lake City Weekly. It didn't take him long to find out that I have a past that had some issues.
I used to drink, (there are so many of you that do not know this). My behaviour at the time (almost 22 years ago) that I used to behave badly.
I had run-in's with the court and had to pay some fines and spent some time in a courtroom.
I am not sure how he is going to approach this issue (as it shouldn't be an issue because of how long ago) but I thought it best I tell you all up front.
I would believe that my behaviour as a young man and an alcoholic will not change the way you all look at me now. I have been sober for nearly 22 years and that behaviour was something that I knew would come up eventually.
Many of you have no idea as to my past as you see me for how I am now. I do not forget for a minute how I used to be, but, as most of you know, I am quite different now as you can see.
There are those that will try to use my past against me and if there are those that can not look past the way I used to act and the way I conduct myself now, I will not hold it against you. I merely ask you to see what I do, see how I conduct myself and how I act toward my friends and family without the prejudices of my past.
It certainly is quite a different way of thinking when you see that I am not like all other politicians (I certainly am not a politician). They want to hide the past and try to portray themselves as angels who never had any sort of past issues. Look at the Clinton era, where he never inhaled.......ha, ha.....
I never said I was an angel, I never deny my past. I say that my past makes me human and I have learned much from my mistakes. Just ask my family.
Realize this truth, I am a human being that has used my life experiences to sculpt the person you see on a daily basis. I am not perfect, nor did I ever say I was.
Experience is necessary for the growth of all people. Life teaches you much everyday. It is what you do after you make those choices that define how you live the rest of your life.

It's just funny

It seems to me that it is just funny how sometimes the dregs suddenly come out of the woodwork. I understand that, while I may have an antiquated sense of values, I guess i just miss the boat when it comes to joining modern society.
I see how politicians act while in office and am appalled as to their conduct. Not all of them mind you, just a few.
We all need to remind them that they are there to take care of all of us and our collective needs, not just their own special interests or line their pockets. While I appreciate the need to make money, I feel that they have a bigger job to do and with partisan politics, they are failing miserably.
I pursue this goal for election to remind them of that and to provide a neutral voice to encourage them to do so.
The time of party politics is coming to an end hopefully. It is time for the public to stand up and demand for them to do the job we have all selected them to do on our behalf.

What was he thinking?

Heard about Mitt Romney making light of the unemployment situation in the country? How could you not? Sounds like his comments just reinforce my assertion and position that the elitist and entitled still think they are better than the rest of us in America.
He makes a joke about how "he is unemployed too".
Wow, guess that just goes to show how far out of touch the current batch of candidates really are with those of us that live that way everyday.
Keep me in your sights, I am gathering the signatures necessary to get on the ballot. We really need representation that truly understands how middle class America lives everyday. This is not a joke, no matter what the other candidates say.
Keep on trying, leadership is only a vote away.

Presidential Campaign

Just found out that I can get federal funding for my campaign if I raise at least 5k in 20 states. Guess I may have to go on the road and meet you all!!! Looking forward to it, not the road trip, but meeting you all and getting a feel for what I can do to help you.

Just read something interesting

Trying to get the ball rolling and using the social media to convey my message.
I just was looking at the site of Rush Limbaugh, and found out that we both have the same view on the stonewalling and stagnation in the current political arena.
I have put this as my number one priority if elected. I want to get the House and Senate together and give them a little positive reinforcement and coaching.
They have all been selected by their respective states and jurisdictions to do a job. This does not include using the us versus them mentality that has become the way of things.
They need to see that there is a nation of people out there that depend on them doing their jobs and doing it in a effective and efficient manner.
Get it together ladies and gentlemen, stop the party fighting and stonewalling. Work for the people that elected you and not for your own selfish interests.