Sir,
I watched with some distress last night the announcement that you will not challenge Orrin Hatch for his Senate seat.
I heard that your decision not to do so was for reasons that I personally can not understand.
It seems that your decision not to challenge him is purely economical. I do understand this to a point. I personally do not agree with your decision though.
I am sure that you do not know that I am in the process of trying to get on the Western states General Ballot for the position of President of the United States.
I am not politically connected, wealthy, or someone of the elitist self entitled sort that seems to reach this lofty position in the country.
I am just an ordinary citizen, that meets all the Constitutionally required conditions and feels that I can make a difference in Washington.
I do not understand sir, how you go from wanting to be a person with exceptional ideals, goals and aspriations, to belittling yourself and only thinking it is about money.
I do understand that the electoral process and the marketing that it takes to reach the people is very expensive, but you must not lose sight of your ideals and goals.
If I were to go by your statement last evening that it was purely about the money that it costs to run I certainly would not have any aspiration to pursue this goal I have.
I understand sir, that my goal is lofty, but not unattainable. I feel that I, as a regular individual, have something to offer the American public that has been sorely lacking in the political arena for some time now. I will not back down, I will not surrender, I will prevail even in the face of certain defeat.
There are opportunities that only infrequently present themselves to us in this journey of life, and the choice to take a chance or not is purely individual.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and discuss things if you are available sometime in the near future.
I work for a large construction contractor and usually at this time, have fridays free.
If it is possible I would like to meet with you to discuss this matter and others further.
Do not dismiss this opportunity, the failure to excell is only a matter of choice and circumstance.
Failure is difficult, even more so when the opponent is yourself.
Thank you for your time,
Barte P. Hess
Candidate for President of the United States
and ordinary citizen.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Americans are the best
I spent the weekend with some of the most giving people in the entire world. Americans!!
Saturday was at a car show for charity for the local Shriners Hospital and Sunday on a motorcycle ride for the Fallen Officers Memorial.
The attendance at these events was fantastic and the giving that all these people show for others was very humbling. There will always be those in need, but there will also always be those that will step up and give till their pockets are empty to help.
It truly is a pleasure to be associated with this type of group and be able to help those less fortunate.
Never mind that the economy is in the tank, the real hearts and giving spirit never lets silly things get in the way.
Keep your heads up and keep on giving to those in need. You never know, you may be one of those someday and Karma will take care of you. No kidding.......
Saturday was at a car show for charity for the local Shriners Hospital and Sunday on a motorcycle ride for the Fallen Officers Memorial.
The attendance at these events was fantastic and the giving that all these people show for others was very humbling. There will always be those in need, but there will also always be those that will step up and give till their pockets are empty to help.
It truly is a pleasure to be associated with this type of group and be able to help those less fortunate.
Never mind that the economy is in the tank, the real hearts and giving spirit never lets silly things get in the way.
Keep your heads up and keep on giving to those in need. You never know, you may be one of those someday and Karma will take care of you. No kidding.......
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Friendly dialogue and an RV
Listening to President Obama trying to justify the remarks of Vice President Biden when he called the tea party members, terrorists, was really funny.
I did notice that he really didn't say that Biden said it, he just tried to justify the context. How do you justify that sort of remark. You make that sort of remark in an airport and you will definately miss your flight. You will be locked up faster than an old lady driving to bingo.
I don't have anything against old ladies and bingo, but I do have an issue with all the rhetoric and hostility from our country leadership. How are we supposed to respect this bunch of children? They really do act like little children. Maybe it is time for them to get a spanking, or maybe just the modern way of a "time out", hell, I don't know.
I get tired of listening to it, and see it every night on the news. I for one have had enough. It is about time for these people to learn that they need to act like adults and just get to work doing the business of the country. They were selected and sent there by their respective states and townships with the expectation that they could do something. Yeah, all they are doing right now is acting like stupid spoiled children.
They get entitlements and benefits for their public service, and still act like someone is trying to take their toys away.
I agree with Warren Buffett about his thinking that the ultra wealthy need to pay a proportional percentage just like the rest of us. This theory of the "trickle down economics" hasn't trickled down to me......
Now onto the new Obama super bus!
What a piece of work. I understand the secret service wants to protect him and they need to get him around, but, who commissioned these things? We are in the midst of the worst economic crisis in modern history and we can spend over a million dollars each for a couple of tour buses? How much does it cost for a "few good men" to protect Obama? I think less than a million dollars.
This is more of the same irresponsible spending that this administration has done since day one. I see the world looking at us like fools for the oversized diesel hungry behemoth that he took to the G6 summit and got stuck in Ireland, now this crap.
I would love to just use my hot rods for transportation and maybe the secret service would have to just keep an eye out for me like they used to do for past Presidents.
I guess I don't have to worry though, I have no intention of getting my butt shot off and I think the public would actually like me, (well, not every one, but more than him).
I remember that Kennedy took his inaugural procession in a convertible, and I would do the same. I do know though, that the secret service would have a cow, but they need to just do their jobs. Sometimes you need to take the high road and stand for the average citizen.You can still have some sort of interaction with the people and it is about time for someone to be an approachable, middle class, sensible President.
I AM THE GUY!!!
I did notice that he really didn't say that Biden said it, he just tried to justify the context. How do you justify that sort of remark. You make that sort of remark in an airport and you will definately miss your flight. You will be locked up faster than an old lady driving to bingo.
I don't have anything against old ladies and bingo, but I do have an issue with all the rhetoric and hostility from our country leadership. How are we supposed to respect this bunch of children? They really do act like little children. Maybe it is time for them to get a spanking, or maybe just the modern way of a "time out", hell, I don't know.
I get tired of listening to it, and see it every night on the news. I for one have had enough. It is about time for these people to learn that they need to act like adults and just get to work doing the business of the country. They were selected and sent there by their respective states and townships with the expectation that they could do something. Yeah, all they are doing right now is acting like stupid spoiled children.
They get entitlements and benefits for their public service, and still act like someone is trying to take their toys away.
I agree with Warren Buffett about his thinking that the ultra wealthy need to pay a proportional percentage just like the rest of us. This theory of the "trickle down economics" hasn't trickled down to me......
Now onto the new Obama super bus!
What a piece of work. I understand the secret service wants to protect him and they need to get him around, but, who commissioned these things? We are in the midst of the worst economic crisis in modern history and we can spend over a million dollars each for a couple of tour buses? How much does it cost for a "few good men" to protect Obama? I think less than a million dollars.
This is more of the same irresponsible spending that this administration has done since day one. I see the world looking at us like fools for the oversized diesel hungry behemoth that he took to the G6 summit and got stuck in Ireland, now this crap.
I would love to just use my hot rods for transportation and maybe the secret service would have to just keep an eye out for me like they used to do for past Presidents.
I guess I don't have to worry though, I have no intention of getting my butt shot off and I think the public would actually like me, (well, not every one, but more than him).
I remember that Kennedy took his inaugural procession in a convertible, and I would do the same. I do know though, that the secret service would have a cow, but they need to just do their jobs. Sometimes you need to take the high road and stand for the average citizen.You can still have some sort of interaction with the people and it is about time for someone to be an approachable, middle class, sensible President.
I AM THE GUY!!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The day after........
So here we all are the day after our Congress saved our country from total and utter financial meltdown.
I hate to sound so negative about it, but they had months to do this and instead concentrated on being a bunch of children looking for TV time.
I guess that there had to be some sort of deal made, but I didn't see any real significance to this package. The real cuts and responsibility still have to be served up by the Super Congress?????
I have to agree with Judge Napolitano with the regards to as to the legality of this special commission. I see that there will be some Senators and Congressmen that won't like having their rights and abilities to do their jobs (or not) away from them.
Just what we need down the road. The legal fighting will only escalate and our World market compadres will just keep laughing at us for so much fighting going on within our own government.
China and apparently several other world powers don't think too much of our system and certainly think we all look like a bunch of dip sh*** for the fiasco that this all turned out to be.
States are already freaking out as well as the Pentagon over the perceived loss of revenue that is coming. I say we should have been more responsible prior to this matter and there are a few states that are still in fine shape. Utah is one of those.
The sensationalistic manner that Congress handled this only serves as a reminder that they are mostly just there for themselves and their special programs. They really have forgotten who put them there, and why.......
I really think it is time for a non-partisan approach and I really don't care how many toes get stepped on, the PEOPLE have had enough of this crap.
It is time for someone to give them a big smack upside the head and remind them to stop the grandstanding and get to work!!! Do your jobs and no one gets hurt, ha, ha, ha.......
Really, this is the time. If not now........when?
I hate to sound so negative about it, but they had months to do this and instead concentrated on being a bunch of children looking for TV time.
I guess that there had to be some sort of deal made, but I didn't see any real significance to this package. The real cuts and responsibility still have to be served up by the Super Congress?????
I have to agree with Judge Napolitano with the regards to as to the legality of this special commission. I see that there will be some Senators and Congressmen that won't like having their rights and abilities to do their jobs (or not) away from them.
Just what we need down the road. The legal fighting will only escalate and our World market compadres will just keep laughing at us for so much fighting going on within our own government.
China and apparently several other world powers don't think too much of our system and certainly think we all look like a bunch of dip sh*** for the fiasco that this all turned out to be.
States are already freaking out as well as the Pentagon over the perceived loss of revenue that is coming. I say we should have been more responsible prior to this matter and there are a few states that are still in fine shape. Utah is one of those.
The sensationalistic manner that Congress handled this only serves as a reminder that they are mostly just there for themselves and their special programs. They really have forgotten who put them there, and why.......
I really think it is time for a non-partisan approach and I really don't care how many toes get stepped on, the PEOPLE have had enough of this crap.
It is time for someone to give them a big smack upside the head and remind them to stop the grandstanding and get to work!!! Do your jobs and no one gets hurt, ha, ha, ha.......
Really, this is the time. If not now........when?
Monday, August 1, 2011
All about the BIG SHOW !!!!!
Seems to me that the recent debt ceiling fiasco wasn't really about settling anything. It was more about getting TV time and the opportunity to publicly bash each other just for the sake of partisan politics.
It looks more and more that these silly fools in Washington are merely just playing all of us and getting quite a laugh out of it too.
They screw around so long to get the job done, and imagine this.......they get it done in the nick of time. Wow what a crock. If you goof off till the last minute then shove it onto the desk of the President, hopefully he won't have time or inclination to read what he is signing. Sounds like our legislature here in Utah. Same silly crap, rush things then just say, "Oh yeah, it's all good. Just sign it."
I don't know about you, but I think that this sort of political wrangling is a joke, and we are the punch line. I have had enough of this 2 party system and the road blocks that come out of this system. People elected to do a job, but they spend weeks fighting just because of party affiliation.
There are too many career politicians that expect all of us to keep swallowing this bitter pill of self aggrandizing their jobs and in the same light trying to portray them as our saviours in these desperate economic times.
They fight and bicker for weeks, act like children in the sandbox and somehow still get something done? I still see they left a loophole for a special committee to be appointed and do the real dirty work. What a bunch of crap. They still ducked out of the responsibility to do the good and the bad work that MUST be done!!!
If this is what we as Americans expect from our political machine, we are sure getting it. I am one that expects results, not promises and the ability to dump the REAL work on someone else. See how this crap works?????
Accountability, responsibility and integrity. Is this so much to ask from the citizens that represent us in Washington?
I may not be perfect, (and I most certainly am not) but, I do offer a sensible and old fashioned approach to this process. I will demand accountability and the need for someone to take responsibility for everything. The mistakes as well as the successes.
I have become so disgusted with politics and all the posturing and posing that goes on there.
DO SOME WORK AND QUIT ACTING LIKE THE BARNYARD ROOSTER.
It looks more and more that these silly fools in Washington are merely just playing all of us and getting quite a laugh out of it too.
They screw around so long to get the job done, and imagine this.......they get it done in the nick of time. Wow what a crock. If you goof off till the last minute then shove it onto the desk of the President, hopefully he won't have time or inclination to read what he is signing. Sounds like our legislature here in Utah. Same silly crap, rush things then just say, "Oh yeah, it's all good. Just sign it."
I don't know about you, but I think that this sort of political wrangling is a joke, and we are the punch line. I have had enough of this 2 party system and the road blocks that come out of this system. People elected to do a job, but they spend weeks fighting just because of party affiliation.
There are too many career politicians that expect all of us to keep swallowing this bitter pill of self aggrandizing their jobs and in the same light trying to portray them as our saviours in these desperate economic times.
They fight and bicker for weeks, act like children in the sandbox and somehow still get something done? I still see they left a loophole for a special committee to be appointed and do the real dirty work. What a bunch of crap. They still ducked out of the responsibility to do the good and the bad work that MUST be done!!!
If this is what we as Americans expect from our political machine, we are sure getting it. I am one that expects results, not promises and the ability to dump the REAL work on someone else. See how this crap works?????
Accountability, responsibility and integrity. Is this so much to ask from the citizens that represent us in Washington?
I may not be perfect, (and I most certainly am not) but, I do offer a sensible and old fashioned approach to this process. I will demand accountability and the need for someone to take responsibility for everything. The mistakes as well as the successes.
I have become so disgusted with politics and all the posturing and posing that goes on there.
DO SOME WORK AND QUIT ACTING LIKE THE BARNYARD ROOSTER.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Political roadblocks
Watching the tv coverage from the budget non-progress and I see one very pertinent thing, Probably the same thing that everyone else sees.
Politicians only are in the office to take care of themselves and their own special interest groups and perks.
I firmly believe in term limits for ALL political offices. This would foster a new crop of ideas, and independant thinking every few years.
I just noticed a poll that says that 63 percent of Americans have decided that it is time for a change in the current crop of political boneheads running things into the ground around here.
Think about this for a minute. There are some old school guys out there, that say changing representatives and senators every few years would disrupt the political process and make it harder to get things done. Well, how is that working right now with the current crop of lifetime politicians?
I think these same guys are the ones that are afraid that if we get some new ideas in there and they actually know how to think, that their cushy little side deals will go out the window and they actually might have to accomplish something.
I say it is about time to set term limits on these career guys. We need to change the thought process in Washington and if it takes throwing all the bums out, then lets do it.
If they had to have a benefits package that gave them benefits equal to years of service, and their healthcare plan that was similar to those offered by business or medicare, I can almost bet that they would step it up some when it comes to reform.
I saw an item the other day about secret political offices for senior senators. It was such a proud moment for Orrin Hatch to get the coveted office of former senior Senator Edward Kennedy.
Wow, great to have been a career politician as mister Hatch has, but, a little too much on the celebratory side all over an office space.
I know they have to have a place to reflect and study the reports and bills before them, but, a totally seperate secret office space?
Lots of corporate people do this by taking their work home, or working on it outside of the office without having to have a seperate second office paid for.
Look, this isn't all just about second offices. It is really about career politicians that are afraid that if we set term limits it might upset the apple cart. So be it, we need to really change this set of roadblocks in Washington and make them remember how and why they got there, and why we allow them to stay.
Do something or get the hell out. I for one have had enough of political party garbage.
Politicians only are in the office to take care of themselves and their own special interest groups and perks.
I firmly believe in term limits for ALL political offices. This would foster a new crop of ideas, and independant thinking every few years.
I just noticed a poll that says that 63 percent of Americans have decided that it is time for a change in the current crop of political boneheads running things into the ground around here.
Think about this for a minute. There are some old school guys out there, that say changing representatives and senators every few years would disrupt the political process and make it harder to get things done. Well, how is that working right now with the current crop of lifetime politicians?
I think these same guys are the ones that are afraid that if we get some new ideas in there and they actually know how to think, that their cushy little side deals will go out the window and they actually might have to accomplish something.
I say it is about time to set term limits on these career guys. We need to change the thought process in Washington and if it takes throwing all the bums out, then lets do it.
If they had to have a benefits package that gave them benefits equal to years of service, and their healthcare plan that was similar to those offered by business or medicare, I can almost bet that they would step it up some when it comes to reform.
I saw an item the other day about secret political offices for senior senators. It was such a proud moment for Orrin Hatch to get the coveted office of former senior Senator Edward Kennedy.
Wow, great to have been a career politician as mister Hatch has, but, a little too much on the celebratory side all over an office space.
I know they have to have a place to reflect and study the reports and bills before them, but, a totally seperate secret office space?
Lots of corporate people do this by taking their work home, or working on it outside of the office without having to have a seperate second office paid for.
Look, this isn't all just about second offices. It is really about career politicians that are afraid that if we set term limits it might upset the apple cart. So be it, we need to really change this set of roadblocks in Washington and make them remember how and why they got there, and why we allow them to stay.
Do something or get the hell out. I for one have had enough of political party garbage.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Marriage and happiness
Today is a big day for me and my sweetie. Today we celebrate 28 years of marriage. Yes, the traditional form of marriage, a man and a woman. Not the new buzz type of a marriage contract for members of the same sex.
I don't know what my life would have been like without Tina, but I know that I can't imagine a day without her by me for the rest of my life. She is truly my soulmate and we get better each and every day.
She and I have had numerous challenges in our lives together, everything from how are we gonna eat, to how are we going to pay the rent. The challenges are so much easier when you have someone to work through them with. I have learned so much about myself and had to learn so much about her over these last many years and I am sure there is so much more to learn in the future.
We are only referred to as Barte and Tina, no one knows us without the other. I guess that is a testament to how inseperable we are in all settings.
We did not know each other for long prior to getting married, only a few weeks and it is no matter that there were those that didn't give our marriage a chance at all. We have really spent the last 28 years learning about each other and learning how to be good to each other.
As Bill and Ted say, "Be excellent to each other" and we both really try nearly every day.
I don't know what my life would have been like without Tina, but I know that I can't imagine a day without her by me for the rest of my life. She is truly my soulmate and we get better each and every day.
She and I have had numerous challenges in our lives together, everything from how are we gonna eat, to how are we going to pay the rent. The challenges are so much easier when you have someone to work through them with. I have learned so much about myself and had to learn so much about her over these last many years and I am sure there is so much more to learn in the future.
We are only referred to as Barte and Tina, no one knows us without the other. I guess that is a testament to how inseperable we are in all settings.
We did not know each other for long prior to getting married, only a few weeks and it is no matter that there were those that didn't give our marriage a chance at all. We have really spent the last 28 years learning about each other and learning how to be good to each other.
As Bill and Ted say, "Be excellent to each other" and we both really try nearly every day.
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