As "President" I propose....

Dear Fellow Americans,

I want to thank you for reading this essay of proposals I put before the American People. For 8 years, and now another 2 years- we have been through a real ringer have we? We have been dominated by two political parties, that have produced rampant amounts of corruption, have spent our children's future, have ignored the voice of the people- and have not apologized for there actions. As an American, I can understand the outrage of all the people of our great country. America has always been a place where ideas and dreams flourish. We have seen an assault of the American dream for a long time now. But we cannot allow our dreams to be assaulted any longer. It's easy to point fingers, but we can see that the major cause of our problems, is indeed, our own.

America has became a society of consumerism. And although the dream and the products that makes America great, and although most of these products have put our nation on the map- We as Americans have lost the real cause for our consumerism. The United States of America, is growing. With every year, our economy and technology stretches to where we cannot handle our own growth. In the past, these growths have caused depressions and glitches in our economy. In the past, when these things have happened- we have risen to the challenge and conquered our demons. Today, we face a new divide, a new nation and we have two roads we can go down.

One road is inaction. Stay on the same path that we have been on, for a long time now. And some pundits, believe that this is the best route. The problem with that being is, that we know inaction is not an answer. We can't simply not do anything about our economy, health care, education, and energy. Inaction simply means we are going to keep losing. These pundits believe in a total free market-- and although individualism, needs to be in our spirit- our country cannot just have a complete free market with it's size and scope in the world.

Another road is total government intervention. This road is about dangerous or more dangerous than inaction. If government is the only answer, than we would be far better off right now, right? The main truth is we cannot economically afford to keep bailing out, keep taking out loans, and pile debt upon our children. Surely, by raising taxes and leveling the tax field will only leave the Americans broke and far worse off than we would be- have we simply not done anything.

Now that we understand where we are at. The question is what do we do about it?

First of all, let me address one of our greatest problems. As President, I will the first year of my term outlaw special interests and lobbyists from giving money to congressmen and controlling our political system. The congressmen and the politicians that accept money from them- will be fined. The lobbyists tenure of power is now, done. Campaign finance reform will be first on my agenda. Politicians will raise money from the people. Everyone will have the opportunity to serve the people.Campaign Finance Reform is the top on agenda, because without a clean and honest government we do not have the chance to represent the people or conquer our challenges. I promise to urge congress to make this the law of the land. We need to be more accountable to those that elect us.

Because of impure interests, we have spawned other problems that face our country. One of this being the concept of how Americans use and create our energy. For more than 30 years, we have claimed that we need to move to energy independence from foreign oil. I declare, that it's not enough to claim energy independence from foreign oil. But we need to move from dependency on all forms of petrol and impure energy forms that are plaguing our pocket book, our environment, and our foreign relationships. Let it be known, that the United States of the America are going to lead the world in a new era of energy powered by the sun, alternative oil sources, hyrdo, wind, and other clean fossil fuels. I will start a committee of the greatest scientists, businessmen, and experts in this area. I will oversee this new committee headed by my Energy Secretary in seeing that in 10 years, that our dependence on any oil is at a minimum. We are going to create a new economy fostered by this search for new energy. Thousands of Jobs will be created at many levels. Oil Companies that wish to follow the fight, will recieve tax credits to do so. We are not against the Oil Companies Employees. We recognize that this is a great chunk of our economy. But it has to be the Oil Corporations that choose to follow our call for new clean renewable energy. Those Oil Companies that do not live up to the standards set by our administration will have to pay a tax. It's quite simple really, those that join us-- recieve a tax cut- those that do not- have to fund their own expenditures. I also am going to urge this committee in 2 years to unveil a new fuel that can be used in most vehicles- if two men can drive across the country using Fast Food Fry Oil, surely the top scientists in the land can create a fuel that will supply the cars with clean fuel. Personal Responsibility will also be extended to both individuals and businesses that live up to "Green Codes" if businesses use less paper, burn less fuel, and invest in solar and wind energies they will be given tax credits. Those that do not, will not be given these credits. And in ten years, if their consumption does not change they will be taxed for their consumption. We are going to give all of the country ample time to follow these "Green Codes". Let me make it clear, Green Codes are not the law of the land. They are a free incentive by the United States Government to reward those that partner with our agencies to produce a cleaner America. The Energy Consumption Tax, will be enacted in ten years.

Personal Responsibility and Rewards for doing the right thing is going to translate in every area of life. So this will be the case in Health Care. The battle for Health Reform, has left many losers. We can surely believe that Health Care is a very sensitive topic. For those that have Employer Health Insurance, and are Satisfied with their Health Providers- they can keep their plans. For those that do not have it-- we will enact a tract for you to get it. I will institute the Right Choices Act- as soon as I can. In one year, Adults that mantain a healthy diet and exercise and have a doctor's note proving there fine upstanding health will be given health insurance of their choosing. They can choose what kind of Health Care they choose to have out of a pool of providers. It will be plain as day, as what will be provided. For those that have other medical conditions and/or cannot afford the health care they will be eligible for Medicaid. For schools and businesses that encourage healthy lifestyles for their students and employees they will be given tax credits that must be used for betterment of them. I also will institute a Fast Food Tax for those that serve fast food. All Food must be regularly inspected to make sure that we are providing good food for our children and ourselves. If you choose to eat a Big Mac, you will be paying more for it. Obesity is one of our greatest problems. We will encourage schools, and businesses to give people clear cut choices. Once again, it's all about Personal Responsbility the government will serve you if you choose to be healthy. Those that do not remain healthy, and choose to deliberately destroy their bodies-- will live as they choose...No Health Insurance. I also propose that charity organizations, churches, mosques and synagouges who want to help donate medical costs to the poor and to those that simply cannot afford it-- will be given vouchers by our government to help those in need. We will be closer and closer to acheiving the goal to Universal Health Care for All Americans.

But what about those that aren't Americans? That wish to become Americans? I plan on tackling immigration reform as well. But before we tackle immigration reform, we are going to crack down on illegal immigration. Illegal immigration threatens our communities, and it is gives an open window for Al Qaeda to exploit and strike us to where we are most vunerable. This year, we are cracking down on border security. We are going to be extremely vigilant in the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants from our country. One thing we will do, to counter illegal immigration is to document all our citizens with a National ID card. Every Citizen already should have a social security card. These National ID cards will be hard to duplicate they will be top knotch cards, that will help us track immigrants and citizens as well, as crack down on idenity theft. Every Immigrant must have a similar card to stay in the country for more than 6 months. They must register with the embassy of the United States. Every immigrant that wishes to stay for more than 6 months, will either have to make a move towards citizenship or express an intent to declare citizenship or will have to go home. Those that do not go home, will be deported. We are in a new age of security and I promise to secure our borders, but also create a path to citizenship that will be much easier than before.

There will be many more things that I believe will make our country great. And I intend to work to find the answers. I do not pretend to have the answers, and I will most likely fail you in some way in the next four years or eight years--or however long you have me. But you have my word, that I will work for you. That I will have your best interests at heart.

Our country will undoubtedly change many times, but one thing that will not change is our spirit. We are still the greatest country on earth, by being simply...American. I ask that just as John F. Kennedy opened a new golden age of America by declaring we would go to the moon. That we will reach within ourselves to go to the moon again, and reach our greatest potential as a country.

And as always God Bless us and God Bless America,

David Huckabee


*I am not really running for President, but I will vote for someone who is close to these viewpoints.*

Ode to Obama, Obama....and the Tea Party

Today Harry Reid said our President was not confrontational to the Republicans in Congress. And although, I think that is the lowest thing to do--considering this weak leader had a clear majority and could not get health care to pass the way it was intended to pass... I think he has a point.

Barack Obama is a gifted speaker, a gifted politician, and I believe he has the countries best issues at heart. However, this man- after 2 years has not proved to me to be a strong leader. It's like we went from one opposite end of the spectrum to the other.

What most people don't get unless you are living where I am (Hard Core Conservative USA) or San Francisco (Hard Core Liberal USA) most of the country is in between. When Bush played the Hard Core Conservative (Which he was not.) or when Obama plays the Hard Core Liberal-- the Independent voice- the middle road of America feels alienated.

Barack Obama is not strong enough. And it takes great pride for me to swallow to say, we have been a duped by a politician who promised to bring down special interests-- and he has turned out to look a lot like Mr. 43rd President. Still in Iraq, Spending our children's future, Economy tanking....

Now unlike most Americans, I am not stupid enough to place the blame on one man. To me that's the most ridiculous thing you can do. It is truly the most uneducated that blame one person.

The condition of America was on the decline, long before Barack Obama took the oath of office. He had the power to do some real things-- Spend a year on the economy, Move forward on Clean Energy- and create more jobs. Stop Special Interests from making the say on what happens in Congress, Secure our borders and make a sweeping immigration bill. But what Barack Obama decided to do was to spend a year on a bill that most Americans did not want passed. Oh they wanted something done about Health Care--but it was not the foremost thing on the agenda.

The thing the President is guilty of-- is not putting the bandages on the things that meant the most to Americans. His approval ratings would be higher, A new radical right movement wouldn't have been so pronounced... and he could have had a chance to become a great President.

The time is ticking for Obama to pick up the baton and do what he needs to do.

In November, Incumbents will be punished. It's going to be a bloodbath, and it frightens me. But, on the other had-- I can't say that they don't deserve it.
If I spend all day fighting with my co-workers, and do not get any work done... if I ignore my customers, if I act irresponsible with the money that is alloted to me in my drawer... I will be fired and replaced. It's just common sense.

The Democrats have held this majority for nearly 4 years...and part of that tenure- They controlled most Governorships in the country, the Executive Branch, and both houses in Congress. They have done nothing but widened the gap for Partisanship.

Republicans are not off the hook either, they did the same thing before the Democrats took over.

This masquerade of Republicans in the masque of Independence. Need to heed and caution history. If they take the majority of one of the branches of Congress-- they need to realize they got there the way Obama got there.

If they fail to deliver in what they promise (which I haven't figured out..what is exactly they are promising.) They will be voted out just as others have before.

This failure is going to reflect on Barack Obama. But after the bloodbath, he still has a choice-- he can serve the people or his party. If the people want something done... he needs to deliver; or in 2012, it's going to be a massacre for him.

The worst thing we can do right now is lose faith. We still can achieve great things, because we have a great American spirit in us.

If people would stop and look at history books, they'd see that our country has gone through rough times before.... some much worse than we are now. And every time we went through them, we rose and achieved greater things.

Instead of believing in Barack Obama, I now choose to believe in the American Spirit. It's far greater reputation of succeeding than politicians do.