PFA STRATEGY/PLATFORM FOR 2010 - An Effort To Avert Grave Danger

[Harry Riley]

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Patriots For America Strategy

TAKE AMERICA BACK IN 2010
MISSION STATEMENT

Patriots For America solemnly swears/affirms to toil and sacrifice to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic, So Help Us God

• We recognize that current Senators and Representatives have acted as enemies of the US Constitution.
• We will commit our hearts and souls in prayer to defeat the unprincipled politicians of any party who have broken their oath of office.
• We will develop grass roots groups in each state that will speak and act with one voice to elect conservative and principled servants of the people and the Constitution.
• We will focus our efforts on the House of Representatives, knowing the impact that will have on other elective offices. A secondary target will be senators who have violated their oath of office.
• We will encourage opposition to current conservative representatives in order to hold them accountable and to spread the message of restoration of the Constitution.
• We will not personally attack individuals.
• We will aggressively oppose government policies, decisions and mandates that are anti-American, socialist, communist, or not within the bounds of the Constitution.
• We will analyze particular districts to determine when it may be advisable to support incumbents who have demonstrated unequivocal commitment to the Constitution.
• We will develop a plan for the wholesale removal of House of Representatives members knowing that it will take a creative, courageous, committed, mass effort at the grass roots level.
• We will ask each candidate to take an oath to conservative and constitutional government before receiving our support.

DISCUSSION:

Make no mistake, Patriots For America members will not waste time personally attacking politicians but we will aggressively attack the liberal, socialist, anti-America positions, policies, and decisions being made by the Obama Administration and United States Congress.

Do everything possible to develop and participate in a “unified/massed force” grass roots effort across America that will speak and act with one voice to secure constitutional, conservative, republic principled servants elected to the US Congress in 2010.

Recognize that the current membership of the US Congress is a priority enemy of the US Constitution. It is the target we have the greatest potential success of rearranging by electing constitutional committed servant representatives in 2010...obviously this assumes we have an election.

Every effort of prayer, heart and soul will be pursued in defeating unprincipled, oath-breaking Congressional politicians of all parties. Even though one-third of current Senators should be replaced, the main focus will be on the House of Representatives as the most workable target with secondary effort to defeat targeted Senators. The fight to replace Representatives will bleed/impact other elective offices.

Raise up conservative, constitutional candidates for every House of Representative race/seat in 2010. This is not to say there are not a few, a handful, of conservative representatives currently elected, but they also should have opposition. If nothing else, to hold them accountable, and second, to be an additional voice to spread the message of "Constitutional Restoration In 2010 Or A Second American Revolution in 2011". These cases would have to be analyzed by voters in particular Districts where it may be advisable to support an incumbent that is a proven unequivocal constitutional servant representative.

To accomplish wholesale removal of House of Representatives members, it will take a creative, courageous, committed, mass effort at the “grass roots” level in every State. PFA State Groups must be energized into action to encourage, raise up, and support candidates who take an oath to our platform. A plan to assist must be developed.



CANDIDATE OATH/PLEDGE:

"I declare and affirm that I will hold myself bound to bear allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and will use my personal energies and resources to convince the leadership of the political party, for which I am a candidate, to focus its legislative actions only to issues that do not usurp the rights that are reserved by the Constitution to the States or to the People. I will not bear allegiance to any political party or party leadership when its direction, policies, or proposed legislation or actions conflict with the Constitution of the United States of America, so help me God. "

Constitution
Commit to strict adherence to the US Constitution. Propose and support legislation requiring Congress to identify and verify that all new proposed legislation meets specific US Constitution guidance. Study legislation presently on the books to determine adherence to strict Constitutional principles with the goal of eliminating all unconstitutional executive orders, bills, laws, resolutions, regulations and requirements.

Budget/Economy/
Balance the Federal Budget. Stand firm for capitalism principles as the bedrock for American free market. Lower or eliminate taxes on businesses to encourage job creation. Eliminate the Death tax, thus allowing small businesses and family farms the ability to be transferred to the next generation without costly schemes. Investigate and demand prosecution for any criminal or ethical violations associated with the 2008/2009 economic crisis.

Defense
The defense of the United States is the primary mission of the government, without which all other rights and privileges mean nothing. That requires a military force that is second to none in technology and advanced weaponry together with the infrastructure to support an advanced global fighting force. Before sending America’s men and women into battle, a congressional declaration of war must be approved.

Energy
Our country has abundant sources of energy, but our government has stifled development. Drill off our coasts, begin processing our abundant resources of shale in the western states, and build nuclear power plants. Use our coal resources to create synthetic fuel, and use technology to make the burning of coal cleaner.

Immigration
Laws on the books must be enforced. This starts with adequately funding our Border Patrol. A nation is not a nation unless it can control its borders. Interpreters or defense attorneys cannot be provided for illegal aliens at taxpayer expense. There is room for only one flag and one language, English. All Federal and State documents, including voting ballots and drivers license testing, shall be in English only.

Healthcare
We have the finest healthcare system in the world. Socialized medicine would be a disaster for this country. Innovation and the proper use of technology can streamline and reduce the cost of healthcare in America to where every American citizen can receive the superior care that our system produces.

Respect for Life
Oppose destruction of life, truly respect God's power of creation and the blessing he gives us in our children. Also, with the number of qualified couples seeking children to adopt, babies born from unwanted pregnancies can expect a loving family to care for them.

Marriage
The sanctity of marriage by definition is the bond of holy matrimony between one man and one woman.

Term Limits
Professional politicians have nearly destroyed the United States as a nation of freedom, liberty and the capitalist system. Term limits for Representatives and Senators should be limited to three terms and one term respectively.

Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve should be brought under total US Government audit, but preferably abolished with appropriate functions returned to the United States Treasurer.

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Candidate Name......................... State........................ District....................................Date

[Tom Wright]

Suggested words: "I declare that I will hold myself bound to bear allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and will use my personal energies and resources to convince the leadership of the political party, for which I am a candidate, to focus its legislative actions only to issues that do not usurp the rights that are reserved by the Constitution to the States or to the People. I will not bear allegiance to any political party or party leadership when its direction, policies, or proposed legislation or actions conflict with the Constitution of the United States of America. "

Question: If they won't keep their oath to the Constitution, why should we expect them to keep an oath to a campaign pledge? We need to figure how to put TEETH into their pledge.

In addition to the "Constitution" topic, do we want special attention given to "Freedom of Speech" (talk radio, Internet, etc.) "Right to Keep and Bear Arms," "States' Rights."

Do we need a new topic (for Senate candidates) to address voting against confirmations of activist, anti-constitution justices and judges?

Tom Wright

[Harry Riley]

Thanks Tom........I'm going to add your pledge/oath words to the draft strategy/platform.........

We've also added an opportunity for members to add "position papers" under the tab "PFA Action Center" and then "PFA Position Papers" where all the platform categories are listed. Your special attention to Speech, Arms, etc might be appropriate to do a narrative and add under "Constitution"....

[Patriot Warrior Joe]

While we are thinking about what we should write. Let me share some more points I learned at the grassrotts training, On how to make our messages more effective?

Our messages should be short, and to the point.

They should not lecture one, but get deep inside of them.

We have to understand how those that will read those words, will interpret them?

We have to focus and concentrate on what matters most to Americans right now. Not what we would like to see
written into the messages.

We have to think outside the box, and cannot let passion and anger get into them.

Have to understand when we wrtie the messges our target audeince.

Have to use words and language they can relate to

We have to use words that will get inside of one.

We have to know when to use the phrases, and not point fingers

Make them single issues..

[Stephen Lester Terry]

Patriot warrior Joe wrote, "We have to understand how those that will read those words, will interpret them?"

It seems paramount (to me at least) that whatever we write into this precious document should be completely self explanatory and self evident. The words chosen should stand alone in the sense that there can be no other interpretation implyed, given or taken away from there meaning whatsoever, now or in the future, period. There should be no new interpretation needed or accepted in the future. I think, we need to strive to adhere to this as much as is humanly possible if we are to not have our future generations to suffer the fate we are arrived at today.

[Patriot Warrior Joe]

Janice this is a GREAT idea... I really like it

[Patriot Warrior Joe]

Here is another idea to add to what Janoce said. How about we go and post in each of the state groups, the voting record of each of the members of the House and Senate. Let us focus on their liberal record. Also how they vote on the issues.


Let each in the State Groups see how they stand on the issues.

[Robert Philbin]

I agree with you Joe, and Nancy. They can fact check Sarah Palin with 11 reporters, lets start fact checking the press on every major pierce they put out. We can divides up and go to town. Takes work, but after the 1st of the year I will have time to help in any way.

[Sheepdog]

I have a background in research and will contribute as necessary as as asked!

[Tish]

POST IT!!!! BY ALL MEANS!!!

[Susan Stone]

I believe there is already a system in place to take back and reform the party system through the Precinct Delegate System. Click on to your local Republican Party and become a delegate. On the site will be a description of what the PD does and how to become one. Now is the time to get prepared for the upcoming battles-locally, statewide and nationally. I am running as a PD in my precinct, and am encouraging others to do the same. This system is already in place, and is a true "grass-roots" endeavor. Good luck to us and God bless us all through the upcoming trials.

[baconda]

I agree with most. Here are my thoughts for the following.

The Federal Reserve: I thought there is something on the books that congress knows about as to buying back the FED. I think we need to abolish it, it was a bad idea in 1913.

Right to life: I am Pro Life and abortions should not be used as a contraceptive, but what about rape? Should a woman be made to bear a child of someone who has violated her? Or if she chooses to abort the birth, then she has taken a life and we have laws for that. They have to live with their choice.

Term Limits: I think the terms are good, once they are done there should be NO life benefits. Also why does a President need $400,000.00 a year when they have evrything they need? Bush got congress to increase the pay from $200,000.00 .

I also believe that it is time for all of us to stand up and do our part no matter how small it may be. I started getting involved in 2006 after I was discharged from the Army with a disability from serving in Iraq. I first started researching the expenditures of our federal government by ordering the Statement of Disbursements for the House and Senate. After reviewing the wasteful spending I became very angry with those who were elected. I furthered my knowledge by obtaining the rules of the FEC (Federal Elections Commission) which should be redefined as well.

I decided in 2007 that I would get elected to Conway Budget Committee and run for State Representative in 2008 for my district at the state level to gain experience. I have always been an Independent, but chose to run as a republican. I thought that I would have received more help for the Republican Party. I lost that election by a few hundred votes for my first time out.

What really made me chose to run as a Constitutionalist is the way both parties have failed us. Even more so was at the last two republican meetings the majority discussed how they needed to find some really good candidates which was slap in my face seeing how I ran an honest straight forward campaign on the issues. My district is only six towns. I will only need about a 180 signatures to be on the Nov ballot in 2010. I spent about $2800.00 of my own money to get elected to a seat that pays a $100.00 a year. I did not ask for any money, only for the promise of the vote. I ran my construction business mostly on hand shakes.

I will be re-activating my website in the near future. Once my site is up I welcome any opinions for the members of PFA. I will need all the help I can get.

[Sheepdog]

And, for whatever you think of her, Sarah Palin may be a Constitutionalist party candidate sometime in the future.