Would you support me if I decided to run for political office?

Brett85 · Jul 23, 2017

I'm just posting a poll to try to gauge people's support if I were to run for state representative. I live in Kansas where they just passed a massive 1.2 billion tax increase. My representative is a liberal Republican who voted for that tax increase. He and all of the other big government Republicans in Kansas need to be replaced in the next election. I know that in the past people on this forum have had plenty of disagreements with me, and I'm seen as one of the more "moderate" members of the forum. But, I just thought I would ask anyway and see if anyone would be willing to donate money to my campaign for state representative if I choose to run. (Even if it's only a small amount)

Natural Citizen · Jul 23, 2017

Absolutely.

I might even write yo ace a speech if'n ya needed. We can get a posse up on the overpass with some signs and stuff, too.

Anti Federalist · Jul 23, 2017

The more Ron Paul people in office the better, regardless of "moderation".

oyarde · Jul 23, 2017

Yes . but I may ask for favors later .

Natural Citizen · Jul 23, 2017

Anti Federalist said:
The more Ron Paul people in office the better, regardless of "moderation".

^^^This^^^^

Swordsmyth · Jul 23, 2017

Anti Federalist said:
The more Ron Paul people in office the better, regardless of "moderation".

There are only a few people on this site that I wouldn't support. It's hard not to be an improvement over the typical politician.

KEEF · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I'm just posting a poll to try to gauge people's support if I were to run for state representative. I live in Kansas where they just passed a massive 1.2 billion tax increase. My representative is a liberal Republican who voted for that tax increase. He and all of the other big government Republicans in Kansas need to be replaced in the next election. I know that in the past people on this forum have had plenty of disagreements with me, and I'm seen as one of the more "moderate" members of the forum. But, I just thought I would ask anyway and see if anyone would be willing to donate money to my campaign for state representative if I choose to run. (Even if it's only a small amount)

I voted a maybe. More than likely yes, but I don't know you nor any of what your stances are. I have a good idea what your views are, but for me to support someone I do not know other than because he/she is one a forum that frequent would seem like me voting for a candidate just because they are part a a a particular party and I don't want the other team to win.

Dont take it the wrong way, and I do support anyone wanting to run for an office, I just cannot throw any fiscal support behind a candidate until I know as much as I can on them.

phill4paul · Jul 23, 2017

Can't say how much or to what extent given that it would be state legislation outside my state, but yeah. Even if it were just a small donation in the form of a money bomb.

Brett85 · Jul 23, 2017

KEEF said:
I voted a maybe. More than likely yes, but I don't know you nor any of what your stances are. I have a good idea what your views are, but for me to support someone I do not know other than because he/she is one a forum that frequent would seem like me voting for a candidate just because they are part a a a particular party and I don't want the other team to win.

Dont take it the wrong way, and I do support anyone wanting to run for an office, I just cannot throw any fiscal support behind a candidate until I know as much as I can on them.

I'm opposed to all tax increases and fee increases, opposed to all restrictions on gun ownership, support cutting spending, support reducing regulations, support preserving religious liberty, would push for ending civil asset forfeiture, would push for ending no knock raids of people's homes, would push for legalizing hemp and medical marijuana, etc.

tod evans · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I'm opposed to all tax increases and fee increases, opposed to all restrictions on gun ownership, support cutting spending, support reducing regulations, support preserving religious liberty, would push for ending civil asset forfeiture, would push for ending no knock raids of people's homes, would push for legalizing hemp and medical marijuana, etc.

'Splain please?

Brett85 · Jul 23, 2017

tod evans said:
'Splain please?

I don't think that a bakery owner should be forced by law to bake a cake for a same sex wedding.

oyarde · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I'm opposed to all tax increases and fee increases, opposed to all restrictions on gun ownership, support cutting spending, support reducing regulations, support preserving religious liberty, would push for ending civil asset forfeiture, would push for ending no knock raids of people's homes, would push for legalizing hemp and medical marijuana, etc.

Sounds like a good platform .

Swordsmyth · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I'm opposed to all tax increases and fee increases, opposed to all restrictions on gun ownership, support cutting spending, support reducing regulations, support preserving religious liberty, would push for ending civil asset forfeiture, would push for ending no knock raids of people's homes, would push for legalizing hemp and medical marijuana, etc.

What about voter ID?

Brett85 · Jul 23, 2017

Swordsmyth said:
What about voter ID?

I support it. I imagine that's an issue that divides libertarians.

Swordsmyth · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I support it.

Good.

Brett85 said:
I imagine that's an issue that divides libertarians.

I have yet to hear one oppose it, It shouldn't be an issue since it doesn't violate anyone's rights.

phill4paul · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
I don't think that a bakery owner should be forced by law to bake a cake for a same sex wedding.

I don't think this needs to be phrased in the form of "religious freedom" though that may help you to get support in certain sectors. I would just phrase it as "freedom of association." Though that would not garner near enough support as going the religious route.

Swordsmyth · Jul 23, 2017

phill4paul said:
I don't think this needs to be phrased in the form of "religious freedom" though that may help you to get support in certain sectors. I would just phrase it as "freedom of association." Though that would not garner near enough support as going the religious route.

Maybe he could say both.

Brett85 · Jul 23, 2017

phill4paul said:
I don't think this needs to be phrased in the form of "religious freedom" though that may help you to get support in certain sectors. I would just phrase it as "freedom of association." Though that would not garner near enough support as going the religious route.

Yeah, I understand in theory that a restaurant owner should have the right to refuse service to anyone he wants to for any reason. But, I live in a religious area, so it's beneficial politically to frame the issue by using the term religious liberty.

phill4paul · Jul 23, 2017

Swordsmyth said:
Maybe he could say both.

I agree. There's no reason why that couldn't be done. Freedom of association means for religious conviction or plain old "I don't like your looks, get out of my establishment."

phill4paul · Jul 23, 2017

Brett85 said:
Yeah, I understand in theory that a restaurant owner should have the right to refuse service to anyone he wants to for any reason. But, I live in a religious area, so it's beneficial politically to frame the issue by using the term religious liberty.

Fair enough. It's what I figured. I have no problem with it.

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