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The words below are those of David O Hackworth Col. US Army (Ret.). This man has my vote!
My fellow Americans, the state of our union is perilous. Over the years, power hungry socialists on both sides of the aisle have incrementally hijacked our government. Consequently, it has grown dangerously and destructively out of control—so much so that America is actually no longer the free nation it was intended to be.
It's now time for us to reclaim our responsibility as the children of our forefathers and define freedom as the founders did. Here then is the view from my saddle on how I intend to free America from the grip of these hijackers.
The 10th Amendment is still part of the Constitution so I am returning the function of federal government to its original, very limited role, as outlined in the Constitution and restore power to the states. I will review all federal functions, laws and orders and if they cannot be traced clearly and directly to specific powers outlined in the original document, I will work to kill them. Big government socialists will just have to live with it.
The 2nd Amendment is also very much alive and guns have always been an integral part of establishing and sustaining America. I firmly believe that our freedom depends on each citizen having a resolute spirit connected to a well-trained trigger finger. Anything that violates the simple concept of "…shall not be infringed" is not open for discussion. I intend to challenge the constitutionality of every gun law and follow our founder's simple concept rather than the government's convoluted ideas.
Only governments that don't trust their citizens want to control firearms and any government that doesn't trust its citizens, is not itself worthy of trust. I firmly believe in personal responsibility, not government control. You can have all the freedom you can responsibly handle—carry firearms open or concealed, no restrictions or permits required but, if you commit a crime or hurt anyone through negligence, you will pay heavily. Freedom comes at a price and that's the cost of the ticket my friends.
The 16th Amendment, which established the income tax, is abhorrent and must be repealed. With the coming reduction in government, we won't need the money currently stolen by that tax anyway. The government will learn to live within its' budget as responsible Americans must do. Additionally, all government rules dictating what you can and can't do with your money to include IRAs, retirement funds and estates are dictatorial and must also be repealed. What you do with your assets is none of Washington's business—it's your wealth, go forth and do good things with it.
Programs based on politically correct multiculturalism and affirmative action are nothing more than thinly veiled vehicles of discrimination and serve only to lower standards. I will repeal them. America is based on a guarantee of equal opportunity, not equal outcome. Strive to compete, not complain. I will work to provide that environment for equal opportunity but you must provide the sweat required to achieve and the determination required to succeed.
Immigration will be suspended for 10 years and after that, strictly controlled and severely limited. If you want to live in this country, we invite you to apply legally and adoption of our culture is part of the deal you must be willing to accept. When and if you earn citizenship, you will be an American—no hyphenated designation will be recognized. Take pride in things American, for you are now an American.
Illegal aliens will get no quarter or benefits whatsoever. What they will get is prosecuted and deported and the bill for our trouble will be sent to their country of origin. The operative word here is "illegal" and all countries with citizens fitting this category are hereby put on notice—you will take action to curtail this invasion or America will hold you directly responsible. Make no mistake, I do view this as an invasion of the United States and I intend to stop it and unhesitatingly use our military forces as required.
We didn't get anywhere or succeed in making people love us under a policy of "globalism" so tonight I am declaring that policy dead. I am returning this country to George Washington's view of avoiding entangling foreign alliances. Our troops are coming home immediately and will secure our own country for a change.
The money budgeted for foreign aid will be immediately suspended and re-evaluated with priority going to fund our own interests first. America's doors of trade will be open to all but we will not entangle ourselves politically with any foreign government.
Additionally, I no longer recognize the United Nations as anything other than a deliberative body designed to facilitate international trade and one that has no authority over the sovereignty of America. I am President of the United States, not some global village and I will never deviate from the philosophy of "America First".
Our military was intended to protect the United States and fight our wars not play world cop or act as a diversion to cover up presidential scandals. I will fund our forces to train and fight efficiently and give our military leaders the latitude they need to win.
Additionally, if our forces are committed, it will be under a declaration of war or we won't go, and once the decision is made to fight, it will be our military leadership that will command, control and direct the force, not politicians and certainly not the United Nations. Our approach will be to employ overwhelming force to get the job done quickly and get out. I pledge to you this day, no more Bosnias, Kosovos, Somalias or Viet Nams—ever.
Finally, regarding our military personnel, we ask a lot from them and the fact that some of our junior members must use food stamps to feed their families is nothing short of criminal. Since we are reducing government, there will be increased funds available for our most valued weapon—the GI. If that horrid situation with our junior enlisted isn't corrected in 30 days, people will be fired until I find someone who can fix it or I'll do it myself.
Each state should send their Senators and Representatives to Washington for a limited time only to discuss the nation's business and then return home to real jobs. Political office was not intended to be a full time profession for any member of Congress. Additionally, they should fall under the same reimbursement and compensation plan as they determine good enough for any other government employee. The money saved on that alone will go a long way in freeing our junior GIs from food stamps.
The job of education will be removed from Washington and returned to the states. I do however encourage schools to teach history, not revisionism and teach the Constitution, not homosexuality. They should focus on the traditional 3 R's of Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmatic not the modern 3 S's of Sex, Socialism and Self-esteem. True self-esteem will be gained through the satisfaction that comes from proper learning.
Finally, since I am clearly not a socialist or a liberal, I know the media will hate me no matter what I say or do so I'm not even going to try and pander to them for favorable press. Report as they will, I intend to follow my convictions, not chase headlines so I really don't care what they say, write or think about me.
All right America you know where I stand. Tonight, I am asking you to join me in rekindling the traditional spirit of personal independence and kill the modern expectation of government dependence. It's time America's children of liberty put this country back on track—Let's roll!"
My fellow Americans, the state of our union is perilous. Over the years, power hungry socialists on both sides of the aisle have incrementally hijacked our government. Consequently, it has grown dangerously and destructively out of control—so much so that America is actually no longer the free nation it was intended to be.
It's now time for us to reclaim our responsibility as the children of our forefathers and define freedom as the founders did. Here then is the view from my saddle on how I intend to free America from the grip of these hijackers.
The 10th Amendment is still part of the Constitution so I am returning the function of federal government to its original, very limited role, as outlined in the Constitution and restore power to the states. I will review all federal functions, laws and orders and if they cannot be traced clearly and directly to specific powers outlined in the original document, I will work to kill them. Big government socialists will just have to live with it.
The 2nd Amendment is also very much alive and guns have always been an integral part of establishing and sustaining America. I firmly believe that our freedom depends on each citizen having a resolute spirit connected to a well-trained trigger finger. Anything that violates the simple concept of "…shall not be infringed" is not open for discussion. I intend to challenge the constitutionality of every gun law and follow our founder's simple concept rather than the government's convoluted ideas.
Only governments that don't trust their citizens want to control firearms and any government that doesn't trust its citizens, is not itself worthy of trust. I firmly believe in personal responsibility, not government control. You can have all the freedom you can responsibly handle—carry firearms open or concealed, no restrictions or permits required but, if you commit a crime or hurt anyone through negligence, you will pay heavily. Freedom comes at a price and that's the cost of the ticket my friends.
The 16th Amendment, which established the income tax, is abhorrent and must be repealed. With the coming reduction in government, we won't need the money currently stolen by that tax anyway. The government will learn to live within its' budget as responsible Americans must do. Additionally, all government rules dictating what you can and can't do with your money to include IRAs, retirement funds and estates are dictatorial and must also be repealed. What you do with your assets is none of Washington's business—it's your wealth, go forth and do good things with it.
Programs based on politically correct multiculturalism and affirmative action are nothing more than thinly veiled vehicles of discrimination and serve only to lower standards. I will repeal them. America is based on a guarantee of equal opportunity, not equal outcome. Strive to compete, not complain. I will work to provide that environment for equal opportunity but you must provide the sweat required to achieve and the determination required to succeed.
Immigration will be suspended for 10 years and after that, strictly controlled and severely limited. If you want to live in this country, we invite you to apply legally and adoption of our culture is part of the deal you must be willing to accept. When and if you earn citizenship, you will be an American—no hyphenated designation will be recognized. Take pride in things American, for you are now an American.
Illegal aliens will get no quarter or benefits whatsoever. What they will get is prosecuted and deported and the bill for our trouble will be sent to their country of origin. The operative word here is "illegal" and all countries with citizens fitting this category are hereby put on notice—you will take action to curtail this invasion or America will hold you directly responsible. Make no mistake, I do view this as an invasion of the United States and I intend to stop it and unhesitatingly use our military forces as required.
We didn't get anywhere or succeed in making people love us under a policy of "globalism" so tonight I am declaring that policy dead. I am returning this country to George Washington's view of avoiding entangling foreign alliances. Our troops are coming home immediately and will secure our own country for a change.
The money budgeted for foreign aid will be immediately suspended and re-evaluated with priority going to fund our own interests first. America's doors of trade will be open to all but we will not entangle ourselves politically with any foreign government.
Additionally, I no longer recognize the United Nations as anything other than a deliberative body designed to facilitate international trade and one that has no authority over the sovereignty of America. I am President of the United States, not some global village and I will never deviate from the philosophy of "America First".
Our military was intended to protect the United States and fight our wars not play world cop or act as a diversion to cover up presidential scandals. I will fund our forces to train and fight efficiently and give our military leaders the latitude they need to win.
Additionally, if our forces are committed, it will be under a declaration of war or we won't go, and once the decision is made to fight, it will be our military leadership that will command, control and direct the force, not politicians and certainly not the United Nations. Our approach will be to employ overwhelming force to get the job done quickly and get out. I pledge to you this day, no more Bosnias, Kosovos, Somalias or Viet Nams—ever.
Finally, regarding our military personnel, we ask a lot from them and the fact that some of our junior members must use food stamps to feed their families is nothing short of criminal. Since we are reducing government, there will be increased funds available for our most valued weapon—the GI. If that horrid situation with our junior enlisted isn't corrected in 30 days, people will be fired until I find someone who can fix it or I'll do it myself.
Each state should send their Senators and Representatives to Washington for a limited time only to discuss the nation's business and then return home to real jobs. Political office was not intended to be a full time profession for any member of Congress. Additionally, they should fall under the same reimbursement and compensation plan as they determine good enough for any other government employee. The money saved on that alone will go a long way in freeing our junior GIs from food stamps.
The job of education will be removed from Washington and returned to the states. I do however encourage schools to teach history, not revisionism and teach the Constitution, not homosexuality. They should focus on the traditional 3 R's of Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmatic not the modern 3 S's of Sex, Socialism and Self-esteem. True self-esteem will be gained through the satisfaction that comes from proper learning.
Finally, since I am clearly not a socialist or a liberal, I know the media will hate me no matter what I say or do so I'm not even going to try and pander to them for favorable press. Report as they will, I intend to follow my convictions, not chase headlines so I really don't care what they say, write or think about me.
All right America you know where I stand. Tonight, I am asking you to join me in rekindling the traditional spirit of personal independence and kill the modern expectation of government dependence. It's time America's children of liberty put this country back on track—Let's roll!"
