Would you vote for him?

[Que]

How many of you would vote for this candidate?

Name: Jared Thompson
Age: 42
Married Yes, 22 years
Children: Two, ages 6 and 12 (attend public school)
Occupation: Lawyer
Religion: Christian
Education: JD, Indiana University
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Community Activities: Member of school board (voted to cut school budget by 10% and cease the payment of salaries to board members in order to meet the Governor's standard for fiscal responsibility)
What he does for fun: "I like to ride motorcycles, shoot steel, and skydive."

Where Thompson stands on some issues:

Gun Rights: “I support the repeal of LTCH requirements in Indiana and I believe the right to own and carry a gun is everyone’s right. I will not vote in favor of any legislation that hinders the rights of gun owners.”

Health Care: “I believe the President had the right idea, but went about it the wrong way. Let’s scrap it and start over.”

Abortion: “Legally, I would never disallow a woman to abort her baby, as long as it is not paid for with state or federal funding in any shape, form or fashion. Personally, I teach my children and those around me to abstain from sex until married. However, if pregnancy does occur, it is their responsibility to accept the results of their actions, and not use abortion as a ticket to a solution.”

Taxes: “I believe in a flat tax that supports all federal, state, and local government and municipalities. Government must live within its means just like its’ citizens.”

Other: “I support term limits and the abolishment of retirement benefits for political servants. If I am allowed to serve two terms, I will not run for a third.”

"Can I have your support, whether you are a Democrat or not? If not, I can say that I'm not willing to alter my beliefs for your vote, but for what reason(s) could you not support me?"

 

[RichardR]

Nope.

The only way a democrat will ever get me to vote for them is if I am buried in Chicago.

 

[O2guy]

I could not vote for him unless I was a one issue voter and that would be on number one,Gun Rights

I would need more definition of what he thinks the POTUS did correcy in the Health Care fiascal.

Taxes, I would prefer a National Retail Sales Tax instead of the flat tax, That would allow all to contribute more fairly...working,non-working,criminals,politicians(wait the last two are the same).

Would be open minded enough to at least listen to more of his stances on the issues, not just what seems to be broad statments.

 

[Rob377]

wait..... pro-gun and in favor of a flat tax, and he's a Democrat?

I'm calling Shenanigans.

 

[sj kahr k40]

I couldn't vote for him because of his profession, we have to many lawyers in politics and we are going the wrong way

 

[infidel]

Yes, unless he has done things politically in the past that would go against what he is saying here.

 

[Prometheus]

The answer would depend on who he was running against.

I'm not brain dead, so I don't vote party line.

A perfect example of this is Bob Harper in Porter county. While Bob is far from perfect, his opponent is a idiot who supports (among other things) the RDA aka tax train from hel... errr I mean gary.

As to the Flat tax, Sales tax, fair tax. The federal government has NO RIGHT to tax an individual citizen and redistribute their wealth.

While I understand how "wonderful" such a tax may be to those completely ignorant to ideals of Freedom and Liberty, it is yet another version of wealth redistribution under another name and scheme. I believe the proper approach is to educate these well intentioned ignoramus' to the joys of Freedom and Liberty and of government where a federal agency cannot lay their hands directly upon any citizen of these United States.

A government founded and set up like the one our Forefathers left for us.

Personal taxation by the federal government is wealth redistribution and socialism. Period. Socialism and wealth redistribution are INCOMPATIBLE with freedom and liberty. PERIOD!

 

[turnandshoot4]

Sure I could.

On a side note it would have been great to set the poll to see who voted for what. (There are three votes for him and only one comment) Also to NOT put his political offiliation, religon, martial status etc. etc. of worthless information about a candidate. Anymore when reading about a candidate I feel like I'm reading some stupid OK! magazine about what they have been doing/wearing lately.

 

[Joe Williams]

No. Someone who supports the nationalization of health care, even if they think it was implemented incorrectly, doesn't think the Constitution is the law of the land, and is not a loyal American.

Further, anyone who supports legal infanticide is not someone who I can vote for.

 

[jbombelli]

No.

Nationalizing any industry is a travesty. It reminds me too much of Venezuela, or Cuba, or certain other countries with similar governmental philosophies.

THERE IS NO FREAKING RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE.


Also, just because he says something NOW while he's campaigning doesn't matter. People will always say whatever they think you want to hear in order to get your vote, and then do whatever the hell they want later. I pay no attention to what politicians SAY they believe or will do. What is his background? What has he done previously? Who did he vote for and how did he vote on any issues on which he may have voted? What a politician has done previously is what got them where they are. They aren't going to change that winning formula. They'll say one thing and do another. Don't ever forget that.

 

[Bapak2ja]

I would need more information before I would consider voting for a Democrat. First, how can he be a member of the Democratic Party and take the positions he has outlined? Second, why would he want to be aligned with the views of Pelosi, Hussein, Reid by being a member of the same political party? Third, what is his view on the Constitution? Does it apply literally as written or is it a living document to be interpreted by the standards of the judge and changed by the prevailing culture? How does he understand the power of the federal government in relation to the power of the state? Fourth, what type of judicial presuppositions would he require of local, state and federal judges? Would he require them to hold a literal interpretation in order to be appointed to any positions? Fifth, what are his worldview presuppositions? He states he is "Christian" but does he mean he is a cultural Christian or a Christian by personal commitment and belief? How are his religious convictions (i.e. worldview presuppositions) applied in the social, political, technological, linguistic, and economic subsystems of his culture? How are these presuppositions applied to his views on cultural change?

If I understood his views and thinking in these areas, I could give you an informed and definitive answer. Without such information I am forced to make a snap decision based on very inadequate data. Given what is presented in the OP, the presence of the epithet Democrat is sufficient to force me to say I would not vote for him. By aligning himself with those who since 1964, in my memory at least, are determined to destroy the republic and replace it with a feudal system under their total control that transforms me and my children into serfs on his fief, he forces me to reject him for any political office in the United States of America.

 

[rambone]

The answer would depend on who he was running against.

I'm not brain dead, so I don't vote party line.

A perfect example of this is Bob Harper in Porter county. While Bob is far from perfect, his opponent is a idiot who supports (among other things) the RDA aka tax train from hel... errr I mean gary.

Bob Harper is a great example. He is a democrat, but he rallied with the Tea Party against the local GOP to stop their tax increase on us to suit their "regional-ist" agenda. The local Porter County GOP is a bunch of progressive idiots who don't mind taxing us even when the county overwhelmingly rejected it at a 12:1 ratio.

Harper is a democrat and he is more conservative than all the local "republicans" combined. Hell, he spent his own money to buy 1,000 yard signs to stop the RDA tax-hike!

Don't vote party-line, or you'll be making a big mistake. Investigate your candidates, each and every one.

 

[88GT]

Can't vote for a democrat, because even if the one that got my vote is better than the alternative in one race, chances are that his fellow elected hooligans are not. May not vote for his Republican challenger either, but a D will never get my vote if for no other reason than to avoid giving them the opportunity to put jackasses like Pelosi at their head by holding the majority.

 

[rambone]

It would be good to seek clarification on his Health Care stance. The system needs reform, but the method he supports is unclear. Agreeing that the system is broken does not mean he supports nationalization. But it needs clarification.

Overall this man is as good or better than most republicans 'round these parts.

 

[right winger]

I will not vote for a DemocRat

 

[308jake]

No because I don't believe in the flat tax, his view on abortion and need clarification on health care bill.

 

[SavageEagle]

How many of you would vote for this candidate?

Name: Jared Thompson
Age: 42
Married Yes, 22 years
Children: Two, ages 6 and 12 (attend public school)
Occupation: Lawyer
Religion: Christian
Education: JD, Indiana University
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Community Activities: Member of school board (voted to cut school budget by 10% and cease the payment of salaries to board members in order to meet the Governor's standard for fiscal responsibility)
What he does for fun: "I like to ride motorcycles, shoot steel, and skydive."

Where Thompson stands on some issues:

Gun Rights: “I support the repeal of LTCH requirements in Indiana and I believe the right to own and carry a gun is everyone’s right. I will not vote in favor of any legislation that hinders the rights of gun owners.”

Health Care: “I believe the President had the right idea, but went about it the wrong way. Let’s scrap it and start over.”

Abortion: “Legally, I would never disallow a woman to abort her baby, as long as it is not paid for with state or federal funding in any shape, form or fashion. Personally, I teach my children and those around me to abstain from sex until married. However, if pregnancy does occur, it is their responsibility to accept the results of their actions, and not use abortion as a ticket to a solution.”

Taxes: “I believe in a flat tax that supports all federal, state, and local government and municipalities. Government must live within its means just like its’ citizens.”

Other: “I support term limits and the abolishment of retirement benefits for political servants. If I am allowed to serve two terms, I will not run for a third.”

"Can I have your support, whether you are a Democrat or not? If not, I can say that I'm not willing to alter my beliefs for your vote, but for what reason(s) could you not support me?"

Can't do it.

1) He's a lawyer. We all know that there's only one good kind of lawyer...

2) Health Care: “I believe the President had the right idea, but went about it the wrong way. Let’s scrap it and start over.”

Not only does he agree that government should have it's hand in health care, but if he believes that, what other unConstitutional government programs does he find ok?

 

[SavageEagle]

The answer would depend on who he was running against.

I'm not brain dead, so I don't vote party line.

A perfect example of this is Bob Harper in Porter county. While Bob is far from perfect, his opponent is a idiot who supports (among other things) the RDA aka tax train from hel... errr I mean gary.

As to the Flat tax, Sales tax, fair tax. The federal government has NO RIGHT to tax an individual citizen and redistribute their wealth.

While I understand how "wonderful" such a tax may be to those completely ignorant to ideals of Freedom and Liberty, it is yet another version of wealth redistribution under another name and scheme. I believe the proper approach is to educate these well intentioned ignoramus' to the joys of Freedom and Liberty and of government where a federal agency cannot lay their hands directly upon any citizen of these United States.

A government founded and set up like the one our Forefathers left for us.

Personal taxation by the federal government is wealth redistribution and socialism. Period. Socialism and wealth redistribution are INCOMPATIBLE with freedom and liberty. PERIOD!

While I understand your position here, I have to ask. You made a blanket statement about taxes. If there's no taxes, how to you propose to pay for the military and the continuity of basic government functions as outlined in the Constitution?

 

[Blackhawk2001]

Even if elected, he would roll over for the Democrat leadership or else.

 

[Expat]

Depends on who else is running, what he is running for... I would have a hard time of it though for the stance on health care and the fact he would be supporting Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid as leader.