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How and Why We Can Win:
Republicans+
Liberty Activists
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National Population = 307,006,550
Voters registered and not
Register MORE Republicanssay 20% of 33% = 3,944,226
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Registered Voters 2008 = 146,311,000
Registration vs. Votes 2008 = 131,254,328
Get Out The Vote:Republicans who did not vote =15,053,672 * (0.33) = 4,967,712
If we improve turnout by20% = 993,542
Colorado ratios are similar to national:D= 34.26% R = 34.54% U = 30.60%
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Actual Votes - 2008
What the heck happened?
57% ofUnaffiliated voters cast their ballotsfor the Democrat!
5.6 million more went D rather than R.
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Where the Unaffiliated Votes Went
BUT WHY?
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Has this ever happened before?
In 1992 Perot promised change, split thevote, and thereby handed the Whitehouse
to a stealthy Progressive . . . . . Bill Clinton
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Conventional political thinking pinnedthe blame on not getting enough votes
from a mythical Centrists group.
Guess what? Centrists do not exist as
a group. Oh they exist here and thereas individuals but not as a self-identifying
group. I have known only two people
who consistently, consciously split thebaby on most issues, and . . . . . . .
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. . . . both of them voted Democrat 99%
of the time.
Instead of mythical Centrists there are
Unaffiliated (Independent) voters.These people do NOT affiliate withEITHER party . . . . . . by choice!
A prudent person would ask Why?
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Interviews and surveys consistently show a
majority of Unaffiliated voters(as well as
large pluralities of party regulars) feel:
1. Distrustful of both parties
2. Betrayed by both parties
Why?
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Because many career politicians haveproven themselves to be . . . .
UNTRUSTWORTHY
Much of the legislation passed in the last 80 years addressesissues that are clearly not authorized by the Constitution.
Many members of Congress from both parties have collaboratedin passing Constitutionally unauthorized legislation in flagrant
violation of their sworn Oaths, thereby demonstrating they arenot worthy of the public trust.
Many politicians, especially career politicians, have frequently saidorpromised anything to get elected, but once in office haverepeatedly reversed themselves (e.g. Oh, that was just a campaignpledge.) again proving they are not trustworthy.
Legislators engage in deceitful practices including, but not limited to:1) earmarks; 2) amendments unrelated to the primary purpose of agiven bill; 3) closed door negotiations; 4) scheduling late night orcalendar inconvenient votes; 5) unrecorded votes; 6) hidden favorsfor special interests; 7) excluding members of Congress from theeffects of legislation. Such practices destroy trust and reinforce
the public perception that most career politicians considerthemselves ruling elites, above the law, and possessingsuperior knowledge of what is best for the ignorant masses.
Many politicians imply that the public shouldautomatically acknowledge that theiractions are justified
because political action is comprised of a series of difficult,time consuming negotiations punctuated by compromises,all of which demand great patience, stamina, and tact (i.e.
it is hard work, so shut up!). This is arrogant condescension.
Most politicians are formerlawyers, are wealthy, orboth.
Lawyers are the least trusted professionals in our society.
Basic human nature ensures that many people envy thewealthy and suspect them of being unworthy beneficiariesof unfair practices.
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Most citizens deeply believe these lines from the
Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to beself-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowedby their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among theseare Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure
these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their
just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever anyForm of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Rightof the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in
such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effecttheir Safety and Happiness.
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Most citizens also deeply believe there is an inviolable contract
between the people of the United States of America and thefederal government clearly spelled out by the Constitution.
All members of Congress and most officers in the executive andjudicial branches are required to swear Oaths or Affirmations
of Office to support and defend the Constitution.
Hence most citizens FEEL BETRAYED (as with a breach ofcontract) by those who undermine the Constitutions integrity
by passing legislation, by issuing executive orders, or byengaging in judicial activism contrary to, or outside of,
the common-sense, explicit limits defined by the Constitution.
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Why do so many reasonably intelligent individuals
go into politics only to wind up abrogating theirresponsibilities and colluding with others to
literally subvert the Constitution?
Are there really that many scoundrels?[Well, yes . . . . .but that does not explain everything]
Is there a better, more comprehensive explanation?[Yes there is . . . . . ]
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SYSTEM DRIVES BEHAVIOR
Lefts list + Rights list + a Constitution[without feedback controls]
produces an inexorable growth of Leviathan
government intruding into every individualslife, from the details of work and finances, to
an endless, irritating series of dictates to imposevarious notions of morality and conscience
How does it work? . . . . .
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Left-wingObsessed with preventing outcomes they
perceive to be unfair, they want:Forced redistributionForced speech/thought conformance
Forced union supportForced separation from religionForced racial quotasForced social changes (through judicialactivism &/or frivolous lawsuits)Forced acceptance of illegal immigrationForced victimhood / disarmament
Forced taxpayer funding (for thingsrejected by large pluralities; e.g. abortion ondemand; medical care on demand; unrestricted welfareon demand; daycare; legal services; extensive maternityand paternity leave; massive foreign aid; humanitarianinterventionism; onerous regulation of businesses and
organizations to achieve any of the foregoing)
Right-wing
Advocates of using theCoercive Power of Government
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System Drives Behavior whenever either the Left-wing or theRight-wing, get their way (Oh, its just this one time), then the
other wing responds to counteract. This ensures the ongoinggrowth and intrusiveness of extra-Constitutional government.
The rationalizations of either camp followed to their logicalconclusions inevitably lead to VERY BAD ENDS. On topic after
topic, relatively few (20% to 30%) FORCE the majority (70% to 80%)to comply with their schemes. Eventually the majority begin to
resent both parties!
Advocates of using theCoercive Power of Government
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Declarationof
Independence+
Constitution
Bigger Government =Smaller Individual
Left-wing Right-wing
redistribution
speech/thought conformancecoerced unionization
separation from religion
racial quotas
radical social changes
embrace of illegal immigration
victimhood / disarmament
coerced taxpayer funding
criminalization of abortion
unauthorized definition of marriage
discrimination against homosexuals
criminalization of drug use
taxes to religious institutions
prayer in schools
coerced teaching of creationism
abridgement of civil rights protections
etc.
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The SYSTEM as it currently functions BETRAYS
the majority and rewards do-nothings and ideologues!
That is why many on the Left (10%+ of Liberty Activists), more
on the Right(30%)
, and even more Unaffiliated(60%)
peopleincreasingly fear their government and have become desperateto find someone they TRUST . . . . . to behave honorably withinthe terms of our fundamental CONTRACT. In other words,
someone with the consistent integrity to demand and ensure the
restoration of genuine Constitutionally Limited Governance.
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TRUST MUST BE EARNED
ESPECIALLY AMONGUNAFFILIATED VOTERS
How? Actually lets start with
How to NOT Earn Trust
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HOW TO NOT EARN TRUST:
PARANOIAGENIC(the opposite of Trust-Inducing)CANDIDATE BEHAVIORS:
1. Tip-toe through the minefields of special interests to try to
pick the winning lottery number of narrow issues dujour in a desperate attempt to avoid alienating anyone
2. Try to be all things to all special interests, which really meansbecoming a nothing to everybody
3. Pound the narrow issues and send out negative messages
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TRUST-INDUCING
CANDIDATE BEHAVIORS (basic):
1. Visionary, uplifting, positive messages
2. Clearly articulated principles
3. Genuine, consistent beliefs projected by living them
4. Commitment to truth-telling, especially when politically risky
What else? . . . . .
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TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR(higher level1):
Endorse three Federal-level resolutions crafted to produce transformativechanges to reclaim control and ensure responsible, accountable behavior.Finish what the Founders started by implementing common sensemethodsto achieve the clear intent of the Constitution:
1. Require a Balanced Budget with Explicit Tax and Expenditure Limits
2. Adhere to Enumerated Powers in all legislative, executive, & judicial acts
3. Require every Bill/Act to address one, and only one, topic, allow nounrelated amendments, riders, or earmarks, clearly cite Constitutionalauthority, and submit the final form for public review not less thanseven days prior to vote
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TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR(higher level2):
Endorse the five State-level resolutions crafted tore-assert State sovereigntyper the 10th Amendment, altogether or separately:
1. Demand cessation of federal programs, mandates, agencies, andobligations that are clearly not authorized by the Constitution.
2. a) intrastate manufacture and use of firearms not subject to federal control;b) no foreign deployment of Colorado National Guard; c) intrastate controlof drugs by Colorado, not federal entities; d) end federal interference andtaxation related to mineral, oil and gas resources not under the original
Constitutional meaning of interstate commerce
3. a) divest local, county and state asset funds of all US Treasury Bills, Bondsand other US financial instruments within 3 years; b) replace with reliableassets independently audited, including at least 25% Precious Metals, plus (continued on next slide)
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TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR(higher level2):
Endorse State-level resolutions crafted to re-assert State sovereigntyperthe 10th Amendment (continued):
3. (continued) Colorado-based equities and some out-of-state or foreign assetsand equities per competent asset management; c) establish a Colorado State-
owned Bank for all state assets, self-insured and NOT a member of theFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
4. Implement private Digital Gold Currency (DGC) Exchange and its use within3 years by State Treasurer, county, & city financial directors for tax refunds
5. a) divest city, county and state reserve, pension and PERA asset funds frombanks and financial institutions; b) replace with reliable assets independentlyaudited, including at least 25% Precious Metals, plus Colorado-based equities
plus out-of-state equities/assets per competent management within 3 years
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SUMMARY EARN TRUST BYSELECTING CANDIDATES WHO:
Quit trying to pick the right mix of issues to appeal to enough voters
Avoid debating all the narrow issues (the Lefts favorite game)
Boldly tell the truth, even when it might seem risky
Clearly articulate the visionary and uplifting message of absolute commitmentto protecting and enhancing Constitutional limits on government
(the Left is vulnerable on this --- and they know it)
Likewise articulate the common-sense necessity of demanding that governmentlive within a budget --- just like families --- starting with spendingreductions instead of tax increases in order to be jobs friendly
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We must Earn the TRUST of amajority of Unaffiliated voters
because:
There are only 3 places to get more votes