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Gearing Up for 2016
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Gearing Up for 2016
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Libertarian Presidential Candidate Governor Gary Johnson, is already up and at it for 2016. He hasn't made a formal statement on running for president yet, but in his last newsletter he did say.... "
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Gearing Up for 2016
posted at January 7, 2013 1:42 AM EST
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Libertarian Presidential Candidate Governor Gary Johnson, is already up and at it for 2016. He hasn't made a formal statement on running for president yet, but in his last newsletter he did say.... "I will be hitting the road again – visiting college campuses, media outlets and activist groups across the nation. My purpose is simple: To tell the truth, and let Americans know that we don’t have to settle for political games that will accomplish nothing. There ARE solutions to the budget, taxes and the ever-increasing of government in our lives. America is more ready than ever to respond to that message, especially with this “Fiscal Cliff” charade. And thanks to you, we have built the foundation from which to mobilize young people, activists, and political independents who understand that the principles of Liberty, economic freedom and small government are the keys to avoiding the real fiscal cliff we face with deficits as far as the eye can see and a $16 trillion debt hanging over our heads. Your continued support will make this mobilization possible, and I am excited to have you join me in giving voice to our shared ideas and vision for America." Since Dr. Ron Paul has announced his retirement, we need to get behind Gov Johnson and keep Dr. Paul's ideas alive. The latest newsletter from Ronald Nielson, Senior Advisor to Governor Gary Johnson, stated: "Governor Johnson will be stepping up to the microphone. He has returned to his role as Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative, and will be taking the message of liberty, small government and greater freedom to college campuses across the nation, to the national news media, and to audiences of every political stripe. Stay tuned for exciting plans and developments to come! Together, we have created a movement for liberty and fiscal sanity that is ready to pose a very real challenge to the status quo. Your support and work have brought us a very long way – and Governor Johnson appreciates everything you have done, and will do, as we go forward. 2013 is going to be an exciting, and critical, year. In a few short weeks, the politicians will be trying to find a way around the nation’s debt limit. Legislation impacting Internet freedom, civil liberties, privacy and foreign aid will be on Congress’ agenda very quickly. We plan to be at the table as these decisions are made – and Governor Johnson wants and needs your help. Liberty is too important for us to sit on the sidelines as the politicians destroy it. Your friendship and support are, as always, deeply appreciated."  
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Re: Gearing Up for 2016
posted at January 11, 2013 9:26 PM EST
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I get a news letter from Gov Gary Johnson from time to time. His latest one just came, and I wanted to share it with you all. Friends, We have a lot of work to do -- and I’m rolling up my sleeves. Less than two weeks ago, we saw the politicians in Washington “fix” the so-called Fiscal Cliff with, you guessed it, tax increases and NO spending cuts. To no one’s surprise, they did NOTHING to reduce our $16 Trillion (and growing) debt. On the Friday before Christmas, when they thought no one would be watching, the Obama Administration published a legally-required report outlining its proposed regulations. While lawyers and businesses are still wading through the tens of thousands of pages, one analysis has already pegged the cost burden of those new regulations at more than $123 Billion -- and the time required to deal with new government paperwork at 13 million hours. Government spends and costs too much because it simply DOES too much -- way too much! And now, we are seeing and hearing all kinds of disturbing reports from the politicians about how they are going to “fix” gun violence by taking away more of our freedoms and, yes, creating databases to keep track of our “mental health”. No one disagrees: Violence and murder, in schools or anywhere else, are tragic and gut-wrenching, and should be dealt with firmly by civilized society. But, as is always the case, Washington’s solution is to take away the rights of law-abiding citizens -- in this case, our 2nd Amendment rights. And now, they are even talking about making firearm ownership dependent on some government judgement about an individual’s “sanity”. I don’t know about you, but having the government decide if I’m sane or not, and having my rights depend on some label they put on me, is a heck of a lot more dangerous to America than is gun ownership. I could go on and on, but the picture is clear. Only 10 days into the New Year, those of us who regard liberty as a fundamental underpinning of America can already see the threats and battles ahead. In a few short weeks, Congress and Obama will somehow deal with the fact that we have once again reached the limit on the federal credit card. By the end of the month, the President will roll out his plan to attack our 2nd Amendment rights. Similar battles over privacy, Internet freedom and government surveillance are looming. And in the midst of all this, decisions are about to be made about how soon -- or not -- we will bring our troops home from Afghanistan, and how many will be left behind to try to control a country that clearly doesn’t want to be controlled. The election is over, but the battles are not. I’m in this fight for the long haul, and I want you with me as we challenge the status quo, as we continue to build a grassroots organization that CANNOT BE IGNORED by the politicians, and as we mobilize the millions of Americans who want the government to just STOP trying to fix us. Please go to Gary Johnson today and let me know that I can count on your help as we give voice to liberty, fight for freedom from a government that is growing every day, and let America know that there is, in fact, a different path to restoring America’s greatness. I’m ready to go to work -- and I welcome your help! Thanks!  Governor Gary Johnson P.S. Stay tuned for our schedule of campus visits and rallies this Spring. We are finalizing plans, and will likely be coming to a campus near you.
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Re: Gearing Up for 2016
posted at January 17, 2013 6:23 PM EST
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i will not vote for Republican or Democrat - that I know. how would we ever change anything voting for the same parties? outspoken Jesse Ventura talks about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gO_h0gTafA |
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Re: Gearing Up for 2016
posted at January 19, 2013 9:41 AM EST
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In Response to Re: Gearing Up for 2016: i will not vote for Republican or Democrat - that I know. how would we ever change anything voting for the same parties? outspoken Jesse Ventura talks about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gO_h0gTafA Posted by Astra2012 I read Jessie's book, DemoCRIPS and ReBLOODlicans: No More Gangs in Government VERY INTERESTING, to say the least.... |
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