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Third Party Candidates Debate
NASHVILLE, TN- I was one of six
independent presidential candidates in Nashville for the
Alternative Presidential Candidates' Debate. It was held on
the campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville on October 6th,
one day prior to the McCain-Obama debate at nearby Belmont
University.
Organized by the Coalition for October Debate Alternatives
(CODA), the Nashville Peace Coalition, and Vanderbilt Students
of Nonviolence, the debate was open to all third party
candidates for President in the United States as well as the
major party nominees.
I enjoyed the two and a half hour event, debating with Brad
Lyttle of the U.S. Pacifist Party, Charles Jay of the Boston Tea
Party, Gloria LaRiva of the Party for Socialism and Liberation,
Darrell Castle of the Constitution Party and Brian Moore of the
Socialist Party. The moderator for the event was Bruce Barry, a
professor at the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt.
The debate was covered by a
number of journalists, including Brent Frazier of New Channel 5
of Nashville. (pictured
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TIME TO COMPARE &
CONTRAST |
The primaries
are over, many have dropped out, a few of us remain. While I don't
have the deep pockets like my rivals, I'd put my position on the issues
up against theirs any day of the week.
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In
fact, here is a chart that does just that. If you agree with me,
please let me know by helping however you can. Help me get on your
state's ballot, donate what you can (even $5 helps!) or just spread the
word to your friends and co-workers. |
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The Issues |
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McEnulty's View |
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McCain's View |
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Obama's View |
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Taxes |
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The country
needs to move towards a simpler, taxation structure to make it easier
for people to pay their taxes, and to determine that everyone is paying
their fair share.
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Veto any tax
increase; worst thing now is to raise taxes.
Require a 3/5 majority vote in Congress to raise taxes.
Tax system is fair; wealthy pay bulk of taxes. |
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I'm not bashful about it: wealthy will pay more taxes.
No tax increase if earning under $250K; tax cuts under
$75K.
Raise capital gains tax for fairness, not for revenue.
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Military |
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“Walk softly and carry a big stick” I propose that
we stick to that advice by greatly reducing our presence overseas and
focusing our attention on the defense of our country.
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Costs will be
far greater should we fail in Iraq.
Timetable for withdrawal is a white flag of surrender.
Reducing military presence has never in history won a war. |
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The Iraq war
has undermined our security.
$2.7 billion each week of Iraq spending is unsustainable.
Get our troops out by the end of 2009. |
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Healthcare |
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It is the middle class that is being unfairly burdened
with health care costs. Between the costs of often frivolous
liability lawsuits and taking care of large numbers of illegal aliens,
the healthcare system is being burdened with a tremendous amount of
extra expenses.
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Harness market competition for comprehensive reform.
Preserve quality of health care by individual
responsibility.
No mandated universal system; no mandated insurance
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No need to
mandate coverage; just let people afford it.
Believes health care is a right, not a privilege for the few.
Tackle insurance companies on reimbursement system. |
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Gun Control |
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I believe that further gun control or ownership issues are more properly
addressed on the state and local level.
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Opposes restrictions on assault
weapons and ammunition types.
Prosecute criminals, not
citizens for gun ownership.
Don't hold gun manufacturers
liable for crimes.
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Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok.
Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions.
Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws.
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Immigration |
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I am all for legal immigration which is accomplished in a rational,
planned way. The current wave of illegal immigrants are causing a
serious strain on our social system.
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Deport 2 million illegal
immigrants who committed crimes.
Certify border is secure; only then allow guest workers.
Do everything I can to help all immigrants learn
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Deporting 12 million people is ridiculous and
impractical.
Immigrants are scapegoats for high unemployment rates.
Illegals shouldn't work; but should have path to
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