Thread: Had Enough? Vote Independent

Vote Independent
by Dan Frank

The latest NBC/WSJ poll has Congress's job approval rating at 13 percent. As I write, the market is in turmoil, gas is $4.00 a gallon, government spending is at record levels, and our trade deficit is hovering at an alarming $700 billion. In fact, the national debt is $9.5 trillion and is financed entirely by borrowing, and if the $9.5 trillion doesn't scare you, perhaps the trend of (US Government) borrowing from foreign countries and international investors will. According to the GAO, "reported in the September 2007 Treasury Bulletin, Treasury Securities held by foreign countries and international investors has increased $837 billion, from $1,383 as of June 30, 2003, to $2,220 billion as June 30, 2007."

Most Americans feel they are not represented in Washington any longer, and for good reason, they aren't. Thus, is it any wonder in these times of uncertainty, we fine ourselves in a unique place in this time of history? The importance of this upcoming election cannot be understated; taking corrective action is an absolute must in this election if we are going to regain our country from special interest and self-serving politicians. Constitutional representation takes ethical responsible people to serve their country, not career politicians. As usual, on a national level we hear the usual "Hope", "Change", "Reform", Prosperity, and then cute slogans like, "Hope We Can Believe In", and "Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?" (Do they really want to go there?) On the local level, sadly, it doesn't get much better. Thus, is it any wonder Congress has a dismal 13 percent job approval rating?

The political machine that masquerades as a two party system with little to no difference has high-jacked our political system and has made it extremely hard to beat an incumbent and all but impossible for an Independent to win. However, many have had enough of politicians that are beholden to the 15,665 lobbyists in D.C. that spent an astonishing $2.81 Billion dollars in 2007.

The polls are telling us that people are fed up with the lack of representation, and are ready for some fresh independent Constitutional thinking folks, that will represent their constituents as our founding fathers envisioned. Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney taught us one thing, money doesn't always buy your way into office, while Former Governor Jesse Ventura proved that not only isn't a third party vote a waste, we can win. Stated Todd Paulson, executive director for Minnesota's Common Cause, "I hope that this will show people what can be achieved when you can pare down the influence of money on the political system, it's the closest thing I've ever seen to a revolution."

Not only has Congressman Joe Pitts drawn fire for abandoning his pledge to serve no more than ten years, he has also received $1,133,982 in contributions from some of the largest corporations. Speaking of large corporations, Congressman Joe Pitts has sided with them every time when it comes to so-called free trade. In his "Free trade is diplomatic engagement," notice NO mention of the 20 plus years of consecutive trade deficits, no mention of the countless of jobs moving offshore, "just zero sum understanding," states Pitts. One would think with a $700 billion trade deficit, jobs outsourced at an alarming rate, perhaps it's time for a responsible trade policy and it is Mr. Pitts with zero sum understanding. I believe this begs the question, a man that has broken his pledge, received over a million dollars in corporate contributions, his lack of concern for our out-of-control trade polices, who is Congressman Joe Pitts representing? Do we really want our congressman in the 16th District to be a career politician that is beholden to corporate America, or to ALL citizens of our district? Washington is severely broken, it's time to clean house, and it's time for true representative government once again. We should expect no less from our representatives.

It was a revolution that founded this country and we are at a time it will take a revolution to recapture this country. Voting for the same political parties has taken its toll on our Constitutional Republic; we certainly need change, however, not just a change of party, but a change in character, a change for representative government. I am running as an Independent with the Constitution Party, if you feel I am worthy of your vote and trust me in this important position, and I am blessed to be the next Congressman of the 16th District of Pennsylvania, I will pledge the following:

1. I will serve only four terms.

2. I will Vote according to the Constitution (America's Interest) to the best of my ability.

3. I will never vote for a congressional pay hike


Signed

Dan Frank
October 1, 2007

A lot of Americans are going Independent and a lot aren't. They believe it's like "Spitting in the Wind". Which i don't view as a workable attitude for American change and stopping the Lobbist dead in their corrupt tracks.
You must start and believe for change to happen . Good Luck in your 16th District .
The bird of prey , just different wings = Dems , Gop

I especially like these points outlined by Mr. Frank on his website:

-Supports border enforcement (We already have immigration laws). Enforce them!
-Supports the prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants.

I visited your website, Dan. I liked what I saw. I agree with ALL of your beliefs (the green checkmarks on the lefthand side).

If I lived there, I DEFINITELY will be voting for you.

GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO ALIPAC!!! Keep us updated on your campaign.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the nice words and encouragement. Please share the word, and if anyone one can donate, no matter how small, it really helps. We are planning to hit the Lancaster precincts very hard with signs, literature and in-person campaigning. We are currently working on a video for the site and hopefully some news coverage. So again, no matter where one lives they can help get a honest Constitutional-Minded (non-elite) person elected into the House of Representatives.

Thanks Everyone,

Dan

Originally Posted by Ex_OC

I visited your website, Dan. I liked what I saw. I agree with ALL of your beliefs (the green checkmarks on the lefthand side).

If I lived there, I DEFINITELY will be voting for you.

GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO ALIPAC!!! Keep us updated on your campaign.

Originally Posted by Populist

I especially like these points outlined by Mr. Frank on his website:

-Supports border enforcement (We already have immigration laws). Enforce them!
-Supports the prosecution of employers who hire illegal immigrants.

Welcome to ALIPAC "danfrank4congress"

I am originally from the York area myself and as I wrote in one other article I have "NOTICED BIG CHANGE IN YORK" She is looking RUGGED!

Lancaster County is a great and beautiful area. By the way....are the AMish ALLOWING these ILLEGALS TO WORK ON THEIR FARMS? Because the Amish ALWAYS took CARE of themselves.

WE NEED CHANGE THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT IS "THE THIRD PARTY"

Been an " Independant " ( Unaffiliated ) voter since 1976. Its nice to know that I'm finally " cool ".
Vote for people - not parties.

Originally Posted by lateone

Been an " Independant " ( Unaffiliated ) voter since 1976. Its nice to know that I'm finally " cool ".
Vote for people - not parties.

Thanks Guys!!

Amen on that lateone, these so-called two parties continues to destroy this Constitutional Republic. I am at a lost why some show more support to a political party then the foundations and principles in which this country was founded. I sincerely hope Americans all over the country, precinct by precinct start placing aside partisan party loyalty and vote for principled Constitutional individuals this election. The damage these two parties are doing with their global open border agenda is becoming dire and needs stop ASAP!

On another note, perhaps this should be a sepate post, I have just been added to NumbersUSA. I am working the candidate survey this weekend.

Originally Posted by uniteasone

Welcome to ALIPAC "danfrank4congress"

I am originally from the York area myself and as I wrote in one other article I have "NOTICED BIG CHANGE IN YORK" She is looking RUGGED!

Lancaster County is a great and beautiful area. By the way....are the AMish ALLOWING these ILLEGALS TO WORK ON THEIR FARMS? Because the Amish ALWAYS took CARE of themselves.

WE NEED CHANGE THE ONLY WAY TO DO IT IS "THE THIRD PARTY"

Originally Posted by lateone

Been an " Independant " ( Unaffiliated ) voter since 1976. Its nice to know that I'm finally " cool ".
Vote for people - not parties.

I guess Im cool too. My eyes have been opened that third party is a viable party that is every bit worthy of my vote!

Originally Posted by lateone

Been an " Independant " ( Unaffiliated ) voter since 1976. Its nice to know that I'm finally " cool ".
Vote for people - not parties.

ME TOO, lateone!! I became a citizen in 1997 and refused to register with either party to this day. Thank God too. There is practically no distinction between Dems and RINOs these days. There are a FEW stalwart and independent thinking Repubs that I like though (like Sessions, Tancredo, Sali, Blbray, Duncan, etc). And I do like Heath Schuler (D) for introducing the SAVE Act.

As Doug McIntyre (radio talk show host in KABC, Los Angeles, and an extremely intelligent man with a sharp wit) has been telling us for years now --- we need a third party!!!

America's politics NEEDS A MAJOR OVERHAUL. It is archaic and slanted and biased. I am sick of it. Special interest lobbyists need to be abolished. Race-based congressional caucuses (like the Hispanic Caucus and the Black Caucus) need to be abolished! All ethnocentric "civic groups" (like La Raza and the NAACP) need to be abolished! Diversity and Multiculturism need to be abolished! Supreme Court judges should be elected by the people, NOT APPOINTED. Earmarks should be placed under a moratorium! Democrats should be forced to change their name to "SOCIALISTS" [i]to properly reflect their agenda[/i]!

All the above just SERVE TO DE-UNIFY AMERICA. We are suppose to be ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE. The govt is suppose to work for the people, not for special interests.

WE NEED A POPULAR VOTE TO DECLARE THAT CONGRESS HAS TO HAVE AT LEAST 3 PARTIES OR MORE! WE THE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TOO TRUSTING OF OUR REPS. AND THEY SCREWED US. BUT NOT ANYMORE. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!