HowWin Repub+LibActiv 03May10

8/9/2019 HowWin Repub+LibActiv 03May10

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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

1


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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

2


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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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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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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

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