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My
campaign slogan is: "A New ERA for America".
The acronym ERA stands for: Energy, Righteousness, &
Accountability
- Energy:
The world economy and engines of industry can be powered
by a virtually unlimited amount of solar-hydrogen energy. A
more prosperous and productive world will continue to manifest
as the nations increase their mechanized manufacturing
base. Wind power has already proven to be cost
competitive with natural gas power generation. Hydrogen is a
storage form of energy produced by water electrolysis.
- There
are two projects that should be done to create a prosperous
future: 1) Install a new solar-hydrogen energy infrastructure
in America, 2) Engage in massive exports of energy generators and other
infrastructure equipment for Nation Building. To engage in this
effort will require some short term
sacrifice. By our work and sacrifice we will
be engaging in the true "War on Terror and
Poverty." The fastest way to win this war is to
mobilize to a War Economy and divert the tools of
production from consumer goods to manufacturing energy
generators and the elements of a country's
economic infrastructure.
- Mobilizing
to a war economy is an extreme measure, and may not be essential at
this time. But, at the very least we must discipline ourselves
to save money as opposed to our current habit of excessive
consumerism. This burden should be light, and this short
term sacrifice should enable us to divert the needed
resources toward installing a new manufacturing and energy
base. This will in turn allow us to export the
required energy generators and peripheral infrastructure
to build nations.
- We
must resist the seduction of dependence on the old
established industries of coal, oil, and nuclear. These
industries emit harmful pollutants, and their supply will eventually be
exhausted. We could simply wait until they near
exhaustion. By waiting, the choice will be made clear by both
cost and supply. Alternative fuels at that time will be
more economical. But, in that scenario, we will simply delay
the golden age of energy and massive mechanization of production.
If we engage in the short term sacrifice associated with investing
in the tools of production and installing a new energy
infrastructure for American and the world, we will reap a
joyous harvest for our labor.
- The
second of the two giant industrialization projects is the program of 3rd
world infrastructure installation and Nation Building. This
program is akin to the Lend Lease Marshall plan after
WWII. We can export wind/solar/hydrogen energy
generation equipment along with the other elements of a
national infrastructure. Once an infrastructure begins to
emerge, private industry will move in to capitalize on the
market and the productive environment. I would recommend that we
only support those nations that are committed to allowing missionaries,
Christian principles in their government, and honor contracts,
property rights, and human rights. I believe that investing
in people who are dedicated to Christ and Christian
principles will yield a good return on investment.
- Righteousness:
I stand for returning the consideration of Biblical
principles and non-denominational Christianity back into
government. The First Amendment was established to prevent the
establishment of a Theocracy in America. The Founders gave us an
object lesson of what they considered to be the proper posture between
government and the Church. We were established as a Christian
nation, and we should restore our Christian heritage in government,
media, and in the classroom.
There should be no government mandated creed or code of
orthodoxy. There should be no Christian denomination established
to which people pay taxes, nor a religion for which membership
is required. But still, other non-Christian religions
and worldviews should not be given equal weight in the legislature,
judiciary, and executive decisions. The fullness of the
Biblical canon should be honored as the highest revealed message
from God, and it is the responsibility of our leaders and
society to continue to struggle to manifest the spirit of
the Bible. I
believe economic prosperity is intimately connected
to elevating the national character. I believe we must
educate our children to be moral and Godly citizens
to insure our lineage of Godliness and prosperity.
Legislating from a Christian perspective insures righteous and fair
regulation of the marketplace and creates a bright social
climate which engenders productivity and enthusiasm.
- Accountability:
I see a future society that is aware of its internal state,
and adjusts its course upon recognizing its mistakes and
successes. Such synergy
within a system requires a deep internal communication and
cooperation among the component parts of the society . To
create this ultimate valuable outcome, the media, internet,
government, education, industry, and individuals must all
participate. Every sector of society should be open
to revealing its internal processes. Source data should
be anonymous, but various forms of validation should be used
to insure the quality of collected and submitted information.
Monitoring societal parameters for quality control purposes
can be useful for manifesting societal goals. But, we all know
that societal monitoring can be abused by those addicted to power, who
love control, or live in fear. Abuses in an information
based economy and society are possible. The best
insurance against abuse is internal self control and personal
accountability before God. Ultimately all our actions are
seen and known. The concept of private, anonymous, and hidden is a
comfortable illusion we entertain as humans. Privacy is a
gift, one that has the responsibility of
Godliness. Privacy is most secure when then nation is
populated by a people who each stand personally naked and
accountable before God for their actions. Those who attempt to
hide their violation of Godliness must be exposed. Society
cannot tolerate unGodliness. Those who violate God's laws put
the privilege of privacy in jeopardy for self and
society. Accountability is required for self and
societal regulation. The society which helps the individual
in his/her development of Godly individual and social character is
wise and prosperity will follow. It is our duty as brothers and
sisters in the Lord to act as surrogates in
accountability before God as we prepare for
eternity.
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