Who Will Win in 2012: We the People

I had an epiphany yesterday. I was in the shower, thinking about how Sarah Palin could possibly win the Presidency in 2012, when I experienced a moment of absolute clarity.

My eyes were wet but through my refracted vision I saw clearly what has to be done to restore power back to We the People. Since I am by profession a 3D animator and game designer, I momentarily saw the entire political process as nothing more than a real-time strategy game. I understood at that moment that lowly, know-nothing nobody me am only an insignificant pawn in this game. And, I have to tell you, I don’t like playing that role. The original rules on how to play this game were written a long time ago. However, along the way, self-appointed organizations began to change the rules in order to grant themselves unfair advantage. These organizations, or Parties, are not specified as being part of our governing process. Yet, these parties have insinuated themselves into the game board of our society by establishing infrastructures and mindsets that reinforces their power.

The rest of us, meanwhile, are expected to play along according to those modified rules. And, we have, for a very long time! Well, it’s time We the People put down the dice and say, “No more. No more chance outcomes. And, no more manipulated outcomes we must accept, as if we don’t deserve any better. NO. From now on, you play by our rules.”

It is absolutely within our power to decide what the outcomes will be in 2010 and 2012 (and thereafter). However, over the past seven and a half months, we have collectively been mired in despair and fatalism about what the future holds. All because we recognize we are being governed by lunatics intent on destroying our nation. We don’t know how to react or respond to their madness. We on the Right are rational people who live in a nation of laws (or, so we thought). But how effective can we be in fighting this insanity when we are so uncertain about what we can do about it?

As Obama and the Congressional Socialists furiously attempt to ram odious policies down our throats, they use the MSM to create panic in us. Consequently, we feel too paralyzed to act; much less react.

To make matters worse, we are overwhelmed by the realization that neither political party is representing its constituents.

So, what do we do about it? Well, we’ve started holding Tea Parties. For average Americans not taken to bucking authority and making scenes in the streets, this is a bold and admirable first step. But, we’re still waiting, wondering, “Who will save us? Where is our Hero?”

Is it Sarah Palin? Is it an unknown Conservative Republican yet to rise up from obscurity? Is it uberman Chuck Norris?

No.

I say this will all certainty, inspired by my moment of absolute clarity: It is We the People who must and WILL save this country.

You may be thinking, “Duh! We already know that.” But, no, I don’t think we do. I don’t think we are positively convinced of this.

The Statists have made their big play. Their endgame is near. Now it is time for us to respond with a bold move of our own. How? We do this by being certain about who we are and what we want. We stop thinking in terms of Republicans and Democrats ONLY, and start giving building a viable third party.

People will argue that third parties are never going to be viable, and that voting for such a candidate saps voters from the existing parties.

Bull crap.

We are Americans! Once we decide on a course of action and believe in it 100%, we achieve it. If we can put men on the Moon, sell rocks to people as pets, survive Disco, develop desktop computers and create the Internet, we most certainly can form a third party that can win! But, we must start NOW.

First, we must understand what the objective of the big game is: Restoring the integrity of our representative republic so we can once again be free.

Second, we must understand what the victory conditions are to achieve that objective: Regaining control of our government from the entrenched, super rich who have skewed the game in their favor.

Third, we must ensure that our citizenry is reeducation on why it is crucial we win this game: Because we are the last real bastion of Freedom in the world. Period. Our governing documents and our way of live ARE worth preserving.

In Sarah Palin, I see a whole new game. As she campaigns on behalf of Independents, Democrats, AND Republicans, she will have an opportunity to express HER message. People might not otherwise take the time to listen to her, will have an opportunity to see and hear her. With her charisma and all-American message, many many change their minds and start to believe in her. In 2010, the politicians who she helps sweep out the incumbants will remember her. Some may even endorse her later on. Their constituents may even decide they, too, are fed up with politics as usual, and REALLY demand true change. They may even go so far as to leave their respective parties, and vote for whatever third party Sarah represents.

The GOP is fracture beyond repair. Two-thirds of the leadership wants to moderate, or, move to the Left. That is a stupid and pointless effort. The further to the Left the Democrats have gotten, the further to the Right the Republicans should have moved. Perhaps, if a viable third party coalesces in time, one which promotes many of the same Reagan Conservative platforms the Republican Party once held, the last third of party leadership will abandon the Republican Party and support Sarah.

THEN, then, my fellow gamers, WE will have changed the rules and thus, changed the game back to its original design. Back to how it was intended to be played.

So, how do we begin to edit the modified rules back in favor of We the People? We start by demanding a free, unbiased media. Without factual information, we are incapable of making informed decisions for ourselves. That’s been the case for far too long. We’ve relying entirely on the intellectual elites, and look where that has gotten us. Henceforth, all “news” organizations must be expected to be truthful and accurate. Fraudulent reporting and misleading advertising must end. Editorializing by reporters and anchors must end.  If networks continue to choose to conduct themselves in the irresponsible manner MSNBC has, then we completely tune them out and form our own news media networks. The Internet has shown we can bypass established MSM and tell each other the truth, if need be.

Once we have a free, unbiased mainstream media again, we start reeducating our children about our national history and heritage. We have remained silent for too long against the secular onslaught of the communist organization known as, The ACLU. This organization needs to be investigated, and if found criminal, disbanded. This goes for any other openly anti-American organization that may be wreaking havoc on our society.

We must NEVER be ashamed of being Americans. Nor should we never again allow the enemies within to use our laws and principles against us. Free speech is protected. Disinformation and national subversion is not. God must once again be brought to the fore in our society. It is under God that our nation was founded, and it is under God that it will continue. We won’t seek to establish a theocracy, of course. But, neither will we continue to accept the erosion of our Judeo-Christian values from our governing systems. We stand for God, or we lose his blessings. It’s as simple as that!

Finally, American values and character traits MUST be promoted and practiced in our schools, our businesses, and our government.

So. Are you game? Are you enraged and engaged enough to really you commit to changing the rules? Will you serve your country now that it calls for you? This is it, people. If we lose, we not only don’t Pass Go, but we are sent Straight to Jail! (okay I’m mixing my game genres, sorry) Freedom will be lost. And, the only way to regain it at that point will be to stop playing games and actually fight for our lives.

I am committed and I will work to build a new, even better America. And, if I can that commitment, anyone who loves this country can. And, should.

Upcoming Post: Follow Up with Bob Basso

I’m working on summarizing my one and a half hour conversation with Bob Basso.

Please keep an eye out for it later!

In Search of Bob Basso

For months I have been Twittering, asking what had happened to Mr. Bob Basso (of Thomas Paine, Common Sense videos).

No one knew anything about what supposedly transpired in April of 2009, when he was purportedly summoned to the White House by President Obama; to discuss “the disturbing nature of the videos.” Well, I e-mailed Mr. Basso last night and asked if he would clarify the situation. He has not yet responded, but, as I searched for more information about him today, I happened upon this May 2009 video that shows the rumors to be false:

It is because of Mr. Basso’s passion and common sense words that I have become an activist for America and for its Constitution. He, more than anyone else, except Sarah Palin, has renewed my pride as a Conservative, and my love for my country.

It is my hope that I can convince Mr. Basso to travel to San Diego, that we could hold a Constitutional Faire. In it, we would disseminate information about our nation’s politics, how our system of government works, and perhaps even have patriotic music played by a live band. The event would be geared to both adults and children. There would be costumed performers, food, and above all,  fellowship for all who call themselves Patriotic Americans.

If you or your organization would be interested in coordinating efforts, please feel free to let me know in the Comments section!

If I Were King of the Foreeeest!

Does running a country with over 300 million citizens really need to be so complicated?

It seems to me that if every capable adult was responsible for his or herself, and if every community was responsible for itself, and if every city were responsible for its citizens, then every state in our union should have no difficulty running its affairs. In such a case, running the country would be fairly easy.

Instead, we have CHILDREN running things. We have petty squabbling and envious backstabbing, and power mad manipulation. And this from our LEADERS! The folks we are supposed to look up to and respect for their wisdom. And, a great number of these “leaders” are actively dumbing down the populace and instilling in their constituents a sense of helplessness, entitlement, and irresponsibility.

I’m just a simple man (Literally. I have the attention span of a gnat, so my wife can only tell me to do one thing at a time, or I will get distracted along the way and forg- SQUIRREL!). But, even with my overcharged mind and moderate education, I now believe even I could run this country. And, I could run it better than any blue-blooded Harvard graduate with Bilderburger connections. I mean, seriously, look at Obama. He is absolutely awful. ANYONE could do a better job.

So, what would I do? Glad you asked. If I were President,  the very first thing I’d do is to always speak honestly and directly. I’d throw in a metaphor every once in a while, but I’d make sure that anything I had to say was worth taking the time to listen to.

Also, Political Correctness be damned. Responsible people want to hear the truth. They don’t want leaders who dance around their answers to questions or who are afraid to speak their minds.  Pandering to race baiters and grievance mongers who will whine about anything and everything anyway is condescending and just a waste of time.

Soon after taking office, I would support the introduction of a bill in the House that would depoliticize the Department of Education. We would design a national curricula that promoted thorough understanding of our history, as well as, the premier teaching of math and sciences, and of literacy. Any States where teachers’ unions uses member dues to fund political expenditures (such as television, radio, and print ads that misrepresent facts and issues, and which specifically support candidates of a particular party), would be restricted from receiving national education funds.

I would seek to streamline the IRS and implement a national Fair Tax where citizens are taxed 10% across the board. Incentives for transitioning from poverty to a livable state would be offered in the form of job training education. Welfare would remain workfare, and only legal citizens of this nation would be eligible to receive it.

As a matter of course, I’d require every lobbyist who came to Washington and met with ANY politician, aide, or staffer to first sign in with a Congressional clerk. Those records would immediately be made available to the public. Within one week, that information would be displayed via the Congressional web site.

As President, I’d propose and later sign House- and Senate-approved bills that would do the following:

1. During election campaigns, any television, Internet, or radio commercial that disseminates lies and misrepresentations of fact to the American people would subject candidates to significant fines. The offending candidate would need to immediately apologize to the American public for attempting to defraud them.
2. Make it against the Constitution for congressmen and women to vote on any bill they haven’t read. An affidavit would need to be signed by each of those who intend to vote yes on the bill. During a vote, absolutely no vote buying and undue influence negotiations would be allowed. All members would be required to remain silent until it is their turn to cast a vote. No last minute speeches would be allowed.
3. Any proposed bills would need to be focused on a single issue only; with absolutely no pork or unrelated amendments allowable. Only amendments that modify procedure and implementation of the bill would be allowable; as long as they are relevant. The names of the politicians who attach amendments would immediately become public knowledge.
4. The language of all bills introduced and passed would need to be written so that the average American with at least a high school level education could understand it. Legalese could be attached as appendices, as long as the language in the main body of the bill is clear to begin with.
5. Any bills introduced in the House would be required to be available for public review for no less than one month before it could be voted on. The same for the Senate.
6. No one party could manipulate the House and Senate rules to grant themselves an advantage by denying the opposing party members reasonable opportunities to debate issues and to represent their constituents.
7. During session, any Majority or Minority Speaker who knowingly misinforms or lies to the American public, in contravention of documented fact, would be stripped of their position, and would be subject to criminal prosecution for breaking their oath to uphold the Constitution.
8. Absolutely NO national business could occur behind closed door sessions, unless national security depended on it. In the event that national security issues are leaked and reported by the media, the person(s) responsible for the leak would be subject to criminal prosecution for treason.
9. All representatives and senators would be required to maintain a Washington-based web site that allows constituents to post comments about issues and votes, and to ask questions. A reasonable number of questions must be answered by the Congressperson (or by designated aides responding on his or her behalf) within a month of their posting. Should any sitting Congressperson fail to maintain their site and respond consistently with their constituents, this information will be made public both in Washington and in the politician’s home state.
10. ALL agencies and departments of the federal government would have six months to prepare their operational budgets for auditing. Those found to be operating inefficiently would be given six months to comply with written goals, or face restaffing.  Agencies and departments found to be unnecessary or obsolete would be immediately disbanded. The results of all audits and actions taken would be made available to the public, except when doing so would harm national security.

Three words, people: Rule. of. Law. Federal immigration laws would immediately be enforced. Absolutely no Amnesty. If corrupt politicians in Mexico who are beholden to drug lords and Reconquista organizations get upset, I don’t care. As President, I would uphold my Constitutional vow. I would back up our military, border patrol, and national guard; as any good Commander in Chief should do.

The Department of Energy would be depoliticized and be freer to pursue any rational and reasonable alternative energy sources. Interference by EPA and lobbyists would be scrutinized and resolved expeditiously in order to prevent unnecessary delays from potential junk science concerns.

Health care would be open to free market competition among private insurance companies and care providers. In the event of catastrophic illness or trauma care, citizens would be covered 100% by the U.S. government. Short of that, health care costs would need to be covered by citizens’ own insurance plans and deductibles.

As far as foreign policy is concerned, I would publicly denounce any actions perpetrated by a world leader or regime against their citizens. I would not recognize illegitimate governments, nor would I ever allocate tax payer monies to bribe, assuage, or aid them. I would push for immediate dismantling of the United Nations on American soil. We would quit membership and immediately cease any and all funding for that organization.

I most certainly would NEVER denigrate or weaken the image of this nation, and I would powerfully defend its honor and safety against false claims or threats by our enemies.

I’d advocate reassertion of States’ Rights. I would assist in weakening central government by relinquishing responsibility for governing those things that are the purview of State Government; as outlined in the Constitution, and as intended by our Framers (based on their writings).

Finally, I’d promote a national program, in conjunction with state agencies, to educate our citizens about our national history and heritage, our system of government, and their civil rights. I would treat adult citizens like adults, and I would personally lead by example the character traits that I would like our children to develop.

So, if you’re still with me, THAT’S what I would do if I were President, and THAT is what I wish the next Conservative President of the United States would strive to accomplish.

NOTE: I clarified certain sections that confused readers. Those changes have been incorporated into the body of the text above.