A US political discussion....

[CaptainHaplo]

OK - this is actually for the purpose of considering whether or not I should seriously run for president of the US in 4 years. Now - before every Obama supporter has a hernia about how I am not giving him a fair shake - this is simply a conversation - he has 4 years to prove what he can and will do.

So - with that said - I am going to lay a few things out there about where I stand and let you all ask whatever questions you like regarding whatever public policy stance you care to. I will answer as best I can, and while often a fellow community member may disagree with me, I will keep this civil and respectful and would ask all do the same.

Now - just so its clear, I meet all the requirements to run for the office of President.

My political philosphy is not based on any party dogma. One could only call me a Independant. There are many things in both the major parties that I strongly differ with, as well as many things in the minor parties that I also find horribly wrong. Ultimately, I believe the best thing for this country would be to get rid of the letters beside politicians names and make each and every one of them define themselves on the ISSUES to those they serve.

That is why I am here - to start the process and show what true dialog and an informed voting public could do. Who knows what may come of it. I fully expect to learn quite a bit as I hope you all do as well.

Folks from other countries are welcome to participate as well. There is only two rules I ask all to follow. The first is respect and courtesy even if someone disagrees with you. The second is to not try to use the past mistakes of a government I have not been running as a bludgeon to try and make a point. This is intended to discuss where we could go by learning from our rich 200+ year history, instead of bashing those that have led during that time.

Ok - who wants to throw out a topic or a list of them? Again - NO policy or public issue is off limits here.