Jon Huntsman (in review)

Jon Huntsman freedom score of 3 (out of a possible 10)
Key notes
1. Former Governor of Utah
2. Former Ambassador (including to China)
3. Mormon

Conservative Strengths (not what I think is right or wrong)
1. Against Abortion
2. .Seems pretty strong on illegal immigration

Conservative Weakness
1. Would not outlaw gay marriage
2. Doesn't seem to be for less government

Jon Huntsman doesn't have one glaring thing that I can say "This is what I don't like about him"
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Rick Santorum (in review)

The Iowa Caucus is about a month away now and I feel it is important that I give where I stand on each candidate. Anyone who has read any post of mine probably knows I'm for Ron Paul, but that doesn't mean there aren't things that I like or dislike about all the other candidates. I will also add the key points to their page.

I started the primary season (in the spring/summer) thinking I would be voting for Herman Cain, but my mind has been changed so it is possible in the future that I update these reviews of the candidates with new information. I will start from the candidate that I think is least likely that I will vote for

Rick Santorum Bantam freedom score of 2 (out of a possible 10)
Key notes-
1. former senator for Pennsylvania
2. devout Catholic
3. strong family values

Conservative Strenghts (Conservative strenghts not what I believe is good)
Against abortion
Against Gay Marriage
For huge military and strong against terrorism
For Homeschooling

Conservative Weakness
For huge government intervention in your life
Believes law is there to "teach" (presidents should make laws based on their morals, not just the constitution)

I like Rick Santorum as a individual and I believe he does have good intentions and would make good decisions as a president based on his views, but he would be disastrous in the long run for America.
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Unique Terrorist Description and MIAC Report

Here is a part of an article that has been widely circulated, but I cannot confirm on any government or police website. (big suprise) The Patriot Act and other homeland security documents do leave lots to be desired on what a "domestic terrorist" is, but just to show you how close our freedoms are from being taken away.

While you read this list think of two things
1. Anyone fitting this description would have the Patriot Act supercede all constitutional rights because you are a domestic terrorist.

2. Even if this was fake would it suprise you if it was real? (by the way it isn't fake)

• Expressions of libertarian philosophies (statements, bumper stickers)
• Second Amendment-oriented views (NRA or gun club membership, holding a CCW permit)
• Survivalist literature (fictional books such as “Patriots” and “One Second After” are mentioned by name)
• Self-sufficiency (stockpiling food, ammo, hand tools, medical supplies)
• Fear of economic collapse (buying gold and barter items)
• Religious views concerning the book of Revelation (apocalypse, anti-Christ)
• Expressed fears of Big Brother or big government
• Homeschooling
• Declarations of Constitutional rights and civil liberties
• Belief in a New World Order conspiracy

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Debate Review November 22nd GOP National Security Debate

(Watch the entire video here)

This debate was less telling than the previous review I did of the thanksgiving family forum, but no less significant.

This debate was more traditional in the sense of 1 minute to 30 seconds for answers. There were several key moments in the debate, but most answers were very similiar to others.

1. The key question asked was would the candidates seek to repeal "the patriot act."

All candidates said they would not except Ron Paul. (See previous posts for my thoughts in depth on this)
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Illegal Immigration

Illegal immigration is one of the biggest problems that has an impact on nearly every aspect of our country. I will list several crazy facts about illegals that may shock you and show how it hurts our entire country.

22% of all sex crimes are committed by illegals

"In October 2008, the illegal immigrant population stood at 11.9 million according to the Pew Hispanic Center."

"There are approximately 7.7 million illegal aliens employed in U.S. jobs in 2008."
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Where the Candidates Stand on Same Sex Marriage

Candidates who want to make same sex marriage illegal

FOR

Mitt Romney

Rick Perry

Rick Santorum

Michelle Bauchmann

Newt Gingrich

Herman Cain

Against

Ron Paul (believes that it isn't governments role it is the churches)

Jon Huntsman (believes in same sex unions but not marriages)

Governments Role in Marriage

I have just recently figured out where I stand on the Federal government declaring homosexual marriage illegal and wrong.

I firmly believe that homosexual marriage is wrong and not natural. I believe God made us man and women for a reason and that we are suppose to marry and be with the opposite sex accordingly, but the Federal government being invovled is totally different. (Continue on below)

Principles vs Details

 

        
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     Principles                                            Details


I have conversation with many people who have many different types of views on all issues. I like hearing the reason why people think what they think and try to respect all opinions.

One way of thinking that comes up in many discussions that I disagree with is a mindset I refer to as details over principles. This line of thinking would play out in a conversation like this

Where the Candidates Stand on repealing the Patriot Act

These Candidates that do not stand for repealing the Patriot Act including wire taps and spying on the American people

Mitt Romney

Rick Perry

Newt Gingric

Michelle Bauchmann
Jon Huntsman                                OPPOSED

Herman Cain

Rick Santorum

Those opposed to repealing the Patriot Act including wire taps and spying on the American people

Ron Paul                                      FOR

The Patriot Act

The Patriot Act is a law that President Bush Jr. signed into power following the attacks of 9-11. This gave the government a huge amount of power and we as the American people gladly let it happen. Why?

BECAUSE WE WERE SCARED. Ben Franklins quote of not giving liberty up for temporary safety exactly applied here. We are the American people have failed our country and our Founding Fathers by allowing this trashing of our constitution. We broke away from England partially because they were housing themselves (invading privacy) in our house.

I will a partial part of the bill of rights and show how The Patriot Act tramples it.
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My story from TODAY about the 2nd amendment

Today I was pulled over while working (I drive around for a living) and was at a horse park meeting a client. The reason the officer stated that the reason he pulled me over was

"There have been drug deals happening here at the park and you are from the city we believe the dealers are coming from." (continue on below)

Where the Candidates Stand on Gun Rights

Candidates that support the right to bear arms

Mitt Romney

Rick Perry

Michelle Bauchman

Rick Santorum

Newt Gingrich

Jon Huntsman
Herman Cain
Ron Pauls

Candidates that do not support

There are no GOP candidates currently running that oppose the 2nd amendment.

Debate Review: Nov. 19th Thanksgiving Family Forum

http://www.citizenlink.com/2011/11/19/thanksgiving-family-forum-complete-video/

(link to full video of the debate)

This debate was unlike any other that I have seen thus far. The church that housed this "debate/forum" held 3000 people and was maxed out as you would expect.

Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman declined to attend (mainly because they are mormon and didn't want to be questioned on this in the church setting)
The candidates sat at a table set for Thanksgiving. This was a very telling debate because unlike other debates I've seen they were among friends. The candidates were not as guarded because everyone in that room has a similiar standard of right and wrong. There was no real time moderation and you really got a lot of information out of each candidate. (Continue on below)

Gun Rights (2nd Amendment)

This is possibly one of the easiest issues and should be cut and dry. Any American should have the right to purchase and have a handgun with NO TRACKING AT ALL.  Also we should be able to take a gun into a bank, store, bar, school, etc.

Now if you abuse that right and commit a crime with a gun you should lose that right (but if our judicial system was right you would probably be in jail for so long that you didn't have the chance to ever get another gun.)

Once again in a vaccum sounds like a terrible idea, but then does it?
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Where the Candidates Stand on Legalizing Marijuana

This is where the Candidates Stand on Legalizing Marijuana

Mitt Romney -1
Michelle Bauchmann -1
Rick Santorium -1
Herman Cain -1
                    Newt Gingrich -1
                    Jon Huntsman -1
       
                     Only Candidate to support legalizing Marijuana

Ron Paul +1


all candidates that oppose will lose -1 for not voting for freedom and all who oppose will be +1 on the Bantam Voice freedom score.

Now a lot of candidates are copping out of answers including this one (Herman Cain and Jon Huntsman I know for sure) by saying
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Legalizing Marjiuana

This is my example of how I go about thinking on any political or social issue. I do not think of all issues in a vaccum, but rather as if all issues were thought of  and executed in the right and correct way that was intended by our Founding Fathers and expressed through our founding documents.

Disclaimer right now, I do not believe it is smart to smoke marijuana and this is a new opinion for me based on this way or thinking I'm about to express to you. I also have never done any type of illegal drugs. Only the legal awful ones of caffeine, sugar, and prescribed medicine that kills your immune system (anyways) Most people will disagree with me (possibly even my own family, but even they would be wrong and you will see why shortly)

I would absolutely legalize marijuana, but I wouldn't stop there. All drugs would be legalized.
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What this blog is and is not

This blog is not intended to tell anyone what to think. This blog is not intended to take away people responsibilities to learn about the candidates themselves.

I hope I can assist with the research by sharing where I get a lot of my research, post my research, and give my opinion.

This is intended to make people think and show people how I think and why. I will give an example of what I believe in the following post followed by the reason I believe it.

I believe that if you are a citizen of the United States, a politician, or someone who is trying to obtain citizenship you have accepted the contract with America and its people that there are 3 documents that formulate the rule of law. (continue on below)

Herman Cains 999 Plan

Herman Cains proposed plan of a 

9% national sales flat tax (which currently does not exist)

9% income flat tax (is anywhere from 15% to 35%)

9% corporate flat tax (Which is around 35% and will spur the economy immediatly)

will eliminate the current income tax code.

I am all for this plan. I am not planning on voting for Herman Cain, but this is the best tax system that has

How Write in Canidates May Save Our Country

I believe strongly in voting the right person for the job. I believe in principles and I believe in people voting by their principles.

I also believe the American people have been fooled into feeling like they have to vote for the republican or democrat nominee, this is not true.

I believe now more than ever people who do not care for you or me are pushing particular candidates to the

A No Vote is a Joke

  I hear some people say,

"I don't like any of the candidates so I'm not going to vote."

Not voting relinquishes your right to complain about what is going on in your country. If you don't have the effort to get out and vote for your president then if your freedoms go away, if you taxes go up, if socialism or communism finishes taking it's hold, you will have no one to blame, but yourself.

What I'm not saying is that you have to vote for the "D" or the "R." Write in a candidate or vote for a third party such as the Libertarian, but don't let your right to have a say in your country be wasted.

The Bantam Voice
Chris S.

Christians should know

I believe Christians, being the light of the world, should have the answers and the solutions to what is right and what is wrong.

When the world is turning upside down and evil is being called good and good is being called evil we as Christians should be able to say, "this is right/or this is wrong."

Christians should vote and care

I am a Christian and I am proud of it. I am also a very strong conservative constitutionalist. These are not in spite of each other. I believe that by being a "true" believer in Jesus Christ that I am compelled to be a conservative.

I believe that as a Christian I am suppose to fight for the oppressed, take care of the poor, be a good steward, fight for weak, love my neighbor and etc.

Not Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils

This blog was originally inspired by the last presidential election.

Once the GOP canidate (McCain) was nominated the republican canidate I soon realized that the republicans had chosen possibly the worst canidate available.