The Correct Candidate!

The Correct Candidate!
By Ryan Riell

If you haven’t figured it out, I don’t like a lot of politicians. They are the largest group of self-serving, power hungry, immoral and unethical people on the face of the earth. Whether they are a “republican” or a “democrat”, they are all, for the most part, cast in the same mold.

We can start with President Bush’s line “I am abandoning free market principles to save the free market” which has to be one of the stupidest things to have ever come out of that mans mouth. We can then transition to Senator McCain, whose political idol was Theodore Roosevelt, the first progressive president to sit in office. He is in favor of granting immunity to illegal aliens, which is ridiculous (why are we going to reward people who have BROKEN THE LAW?) AND supports the cap and trade legislation. If you’ve read any of the blog posting, I don’t really need to rehash the progressive, socialist agenda of the Obama administration.

That being said, Americans are getting fed up with the same old crap coming out of Washington DC. They are tired of politicians putting their careers ahead of what is right for the country. If you look at recent polling, any Tea party candidate (who believes the US Constitution is more than an expensive sheet of toilet paper) is polling at over 60% when put up against ANY republican or democrat.

I am going to do my best to highlight candidates that I feel are on the right track and will help break the self-serving cycle of politics that we have today. If you check out the candidates page, that is where you will be able to find a complete list, with links to their websites, of political contenders that I believe in.

Today, I would like to add Scott Brown to that list! He is running for the Senate Seat the was “Teddy Kennedy’s seat” to which he said “with all due respect, it’s not the Kennedy’s seat, it’s not the democrats seat, it’s the people’s seat… they have a chance to send someone down there who’s going to be an independent voter and independent thinker.” He is running against the current MA Attorney General, Martha Coakley, who is a big government, progressive that supports government run healthcare amongst many other items on the progressive agenda.

There are a few red flags that pop up with a rudimentary internet search:
1) She is NOT supported by the police unions in the state of MA. As the AG of a state, that is incredible.
2) She has a sketchy at best track record for judgment as a DA, which is highlighted by the 2005 “Curling-iron toddler rape case”, in which it took the toddlers mothers filing an application for criminal complaints to get Coakley out of her chair and win a grand jury indictment charging Keith Winfield with rape and assault and battery. Even after the ten (10) month delay, Coakley still recommended that Winfield be released without cash bail.
3) SEIU, the most frequent visitor to the Obama White House, has just dumped $687,000 into the Coakley coffers.
4) A couple of her thugs roughed up a reporter who asked “could you tell us if you stand behind your response that there are no terrorists in Afghanistan.”
5) It has been reported (not verified) that Coakley wanted to press charges against a father who physically assaulted an illegal alien who was either attempting to or was actually assaulting a minor in a public restroom. She apparently said “she discourages self-help.” To top that off, the illegal alien was released on his own recognizance.

So why is this special election so important? This special election is to fill the MA senate seat that was filled by the late Ted Kennedy. If Brown is to win this election, it will break the 60 vote supermajority that is currently held by the progressive regime in Congress.

As another sign of the political corruption, MA’s top election official, Secretary of State William Galvin, said it could take weeks to certify (count the votes) the results. This is they guy who controls the absentee ballots. This same Secretary of State who was accused of not opening or counting military absentee ballots.

I am curious if she is a part of the left-wing lunatic George Soros “Secretary of State Project.” Soros, who is a “hyperpolitical left-wing philanthropist who was quoted as in an interview with Der Spiegel last year, that European-style socialism "is exactly what we need now. I am against market fundamentalism. I think this propaganda that government involvement is always bad has been very successful -- but also very harmful to our society."

Soro’s group has the goal of installing left-wing Secretary’s of State across the country, which the American Spectator equated this policy to Joseph Stalin’s quote “the people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.”

This is the FRONT LINE of the battle against the progressive agenda, the FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS. It’s time to get smart, stand up and BE HEARD. If you are under the impression that your voice doesn’t matter… that apathy IS WHAT LEAD US DOWN THIS ROAD!


Here are some policy statements from State Senator Brown’s website1

Why I'm Running...
America is a great country but we also have some challenges that we need to solve if we're going to remain the world's superpower. The most important of our challenges is getting the U.S. economy moving again. People are hurting as they struggle to make ends meet. They're worried about their future, and that of their children and grandchildren. I want to ensure that we leave them an America that is financially stronger and independent: minus a national debt that we can never repay.

Health Care
I believe that all Americans deserve health care coverage, but I am opposed to the health care legislation that is under consideration in Congress and will vote against it. It will raise taxes, increase government spending and lower the quality of care, especially for elders on Medicare. I support strengthening the existing private market system with policies that will drive down costs and make it easier for people to purchase affordable insurance. In Massachusetts, I support the 2006 healthcare law that was successful in expanding coverage, but I also recognize that the state must now turn its attention to controlling costs.

Economy 

I am a free enterprise advocate who believes that lower taxes can encourage economic growth. Raising taxes stifles growth, weakens the economy and puts more people out of work. Our economy works best when individuals have more of their income to spend, and businesses have money to invest and add jobs. I have been a fiscal watchdog in the state legislature fighting bigger government, higher taxes and wasteful spending.

Energy and Environment 

I support common-sense environment policy that will help to reduce pollution and preserve our precious open spaces. I realize that without action now, future generations will be left to clean up the mess we leave. In order to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, I support reasonable and appropriate development of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal and improved hydroelectric facilities. I oppose a national cap and trade program because of the higher costs that families and businesses would incur.

Education 

I am passionate about improving the quality of our public schools. Accountability and high standards are paramount. I support choice through charter schools, as well as the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement. I have worked to ensure that all children have access to a quality education. I am a strong advocate for the METCO program, which provides lower income students with broader educational opportunities.

Immigration

I recognize that our strength as a nation is built on the immigrant experience in America. I welcome legal immigration to this country. However, we are also a nation of laws and government should not adopt policies that encourage illegal immigration. Providing driver’s licenses and in-state tuition to illegal immigrant families will act as a magnet in drawing more people here in violation of the law and it will impose new costs on taxpayers. I oppose amnesty, and I believe we ought to strengthen our border enforcement and institute an employment verification system with penalties for companies that hire illegal immigrants.

Veterans 

As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, I am uniquely aware of the importance and sacrifice of our men and women serving in the military. I have been a vigorous supporter of legislation providing benefits to returning service members, as well as, benefits for the families of those killed in action. I believe we need to recognize the sacrifice of all of our service members by keeping better track of returning military personnel so they get the services they deserve. That includes providing them with first-class medical care and other benefits to which they are entitled. I am known as a leader on veterans' issues through my work on the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee, the Hidden Wounds of War Commission, and the Governor's Task Force on Returning Veterans.

Gun issues

I support the Second Amendment and believe that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms as a basic constitutional liberty. I support safe and responsible gun ownership.

Death penalty 
I believe there are some crimes that are so heinous that they deserve capital punishment. Our Government should have the ability to impose the death penalty in cases where it is justified.

Abortion 
While this decision should ultimately be made by the woman in consultation with her doctor, I believe we need to reduce the number of abortions in America. I believe government has the responsibility to regulate in this area and I support parental consent and notification requirements and I oppose partial birth abortion. I also believe there are people of good will on both sides of the issue and we ought to work together to support and promote adoption as an alternative to abortion.

Marriage 
I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. States should be free to make their own laws in this area, so long as they reflect the people's will as expressed through them directly, or as expressed through their elected representatives.

Israel
Israel has made enormous sacrifices in an attempt to secure peace – including unilateral withdrawal from Gaza. I support a two-state solution that reaffirms Israel’s right to exist and provides the Palestinians with a place of their own where both sides can live in peace and security. As our closest ally in the Middle East, Israel lives every day under the threat of terror yet shares with America a dedication to democratic ideals, a respect for faith, and a commitment to peace in the region. Until a lasting peace is achieved, I support the security barrier erected by Israel which has proven successful in protecting Israeli civilians from terrorist attacks.

Iran
I support the bi-partisan Iran sanctions bill and believe that until Ahmadinejad gives up his nuclear ambitions he should be isolated from the rest of the world. With its reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons, Iran represents the biggest threat to Israel. Ahmadinejad is a Holocaust denier who has threatened to wipe Israel off the map. Meeting with him confers legitimacy when the only correct response is to treat him as an outcast. A personal meeting with Ahmadinejad, as suggested by my opponent, would embolden him and be used as a propaganda tool to strengthen his position.


1. http://www.brownforussenate.com/issues