How and Why We Can Win:

Republicans
+
Liberty Activists
 National Population = 307,006,550

Voters registered and not

Register MORE Republicans

say 20% of 33% = 3,944,226
 Registered Voters 2008 = 146,311,000

Colorado ratios are similar to national:

D= 34.26% R = 34.54% U = 30.60%

Registration vs. Votes 2008 = 131,254,328

Get Out The Vote:

Republicans who did not vote =
15,053,672 * (0.33) = 4,967,712

If we improve turnout by
20% = 993,542
 Actual Votes - 2008

What the heck happened?

57% of Unaffiliated voters cast their ballots

for the Democrat!

5.6 million more went D rather than R.

Where the Unaffiliated Votes Went

BUT WHY?
 Has this ever happened before?

In 1992 Perot promised change, split the

vote, and thereby handed the Whitehouse
to a stealthy Progressive . . . . . Bill Clinton
 Conventional political thinking pinned
the blame on not getting enough votes
from a mythical “Centrists” group.

Guess what? Centrists do not exist as

a group. Oh they exist here and there
as individuals but not as a self-identifying
group. I have known only two people
who consistently, consciously “split the
baby” on most issues, and . . . . . . .
. . . . both of them voted Democrat 99%
of the time.

Instead of mythical “Centrists” there are

Unaffiliated (Independent) voters.
These people do NOT affiliate with
EITHER party . . . . . . by choice!

A prudent person would ask “Why?”

Interviews and surveys consistently show a
majority of Unaffiliated voters (as well as
large pluralities of party regulars) feel:

1. Distrustful of both parties

2. Betrayed by both parties

Why?
 Because many career politicians have
proven themselves to be . . . .
UNTRUSTWORTHY
Much of the legislation passed in the last 80 years addresses
issues that are clearly not authorized by the Constitution.
Many members of Congress from both parties have collaborated
in passing Constitutionally unauthorized legislation in flagrant
violation of their sworn Oaths, thereby demonstrating they are
not worthy of the public trust.
Many politicians, especially career politicians, have frequently said
or promised anything to get elected, but once in office have
repeatedly reversed themselves (e.g. “Oh, that was just a campaign
pledge.”) – again proving they are not trustworthy.
Legislators engage in deceitful practices including, but not limited to:
1) earmarks; 2) amendments unrelated to the primary purpose of a
given bill; 3) closed door negotiations; 4) scheduling late night or
calendar inconvenient votes; 5) unrecorded votes; 6) hidden favors
for special interests; 7) excluding members of Congress from the
effects of legislation. Such practices destroy trust and reinforce
the public perception that most career politicians consider
themselves “ruling elites”, above the law, and possessing
superior knowledge of what is best for the ignorant masses.
Many politicians imply that the public should
automatically acknowledge that their actions are justified
because political action is comprised of a series of difficult,
time consuming negotiations punctuated by compromises,
all of which demand great patience, stamina, and tact (i.e.
it is hard work, so shut up!). This is arrogant condescension.
Most politicians are former lawyers, are wealthy, or both.
Lawyers are the least trusted professionals in our society.
Basic human nature ensures that many people envy the
wealthy and suspect them of being unworthy beneficiaries
of unfair practices.
 Most citizens deeply believe these lines from the
Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure
these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their
just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any
Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right
of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,
laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in
such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect
their Safety and Happiness.
Most citizens also deeply believe there is an inviolable contract
between the people of the United States of America and the
federal government clearly spelled out by the Constitution.
All members of Congress and most officers in the executive and
judicial branches are required to swear Oaths or Affirmations
of Office to support and defend the Constitution.

Hence most citizens FEEL BETRAYED (as with a breach of

contract) by those who undermine the Constitution’s integrity
by passing legislation, by issuing executive orders, or by
engaging in judicial “activism” contrary to, or outside of,
the common-sense, explicit limits defined by the Constitution.
“Why do so many reasonably intelligent individuals
go into politics only to wind up abrogating their
responsibilities and colluding with others to
literally subvert the Constitution?”

Are there really that many scoundrels?

[Well, yes . . . . .but that does not explain everything]

Is there a better, more comprehensive explanation?

[Yes there is . . . . . ]
 SYSTEM DRIVES BEHAVIOR
Left’s list + Right’s list + a Constitution
[without feedback controls]

produces an inexorable growth of Leviathan
government intruding into every individual’s
life, from the details of work and finances, to
an endless, irritating series of dictates to impose
various notions of morality and conscience

How does it work? . . . . .

 Advocates of using the
Coercive Power of Government
1
Left-wing
Obsessed with preventing outcomes they
perceive to be unfair, they want:
Forced redistribution
Forced speech/thought conformance
Forced union support
Forced separation from religion
Forced racial quotas
Forced social changes (through judicial
activism &/or frivolous lawsuits)
Forced acceptance of illegal immigration
Forced victimhood / disarmament
Forced taxpayer funding (for things
rejected by large pluralities; e.g. abortion on
demand; medical care on demand; unrestricted welfare
on demand; daycare; legal services; extensive maternity
and paternity leave; massive foreign aid; humanitarian
interventionism; onerous regulation of businesses and
organizations to achieve any of the foregoing)

Right-wing
 Advocates of using the
Coercive Power of Government
2

System Drives Behavior  whenever either the Left-wing or the

Right-wing, get their way (“Oh, it’s just this one time”), then the
‘other’ wing responds to counteract. This ensures the ongoing
growth and intrusiveness of “extra-Constitutional” government.

The rationalizations of either camp followed to their logical

conclusions inevitably lead to VERY BAD ENDS. On topic after
topic, relatively few (20% to 30%) FORCE the majority (70% to 80%)
to comply with their schemes. Eventually the majority begin to
resent both parties!

Left-wing
redistribution
Smaller
speech/thought conformance
coerced unionization
separation from religion
racial quotas
radical social changes
embrace of illegal immigration
victimhood / disarmament
coerced taxpayer funding
Declaration
of
Independence
+
Constitution
Right-wing
Bigger Government =
Individual
criminalization of abortion
unauthorized definition of marriage
discrimination against homosexuals
criminalization of drug use
taxes to religious institutions
prayer in schools
coerced teaching of creationism
abridgement of civil rights protections
etc.
 The SYSTEM as it currently functions BETRAYS
the majority and rewards do-nothings and ideologues!

That is why many on the Left (10%+ of Liberty Activists), more

on the Right (30%), and even more Unaffiliated (60%) people
increasingly fear their government and have become desperate
to find someone they TRUST . . . . . to behave honorably within
the terms of our fundamental CONTRACT. In other words,
someone with the consistent integrity to demand and ensure the
restoration of genuine Constitutionally Limited Governance.
TRUST MUST BE EARNED

ESPECIALLY AMONG
UNAFFILIATED VOTERS

How? Actually let’s start with

“ How to NOT Earn Trust”
 HOW TO NOT EARN TRUST:
PARANOIAGENIC (the opposite of Trust-Inducing)
CANDIDATE BEHAVIORS:
1. Tip-toe through the “minefields” of special interests to try to
pick the winning lottery number of “narrow issues du
jour” in a desperate attempt to avoid alienating anyone

2. Try to be all things to all special interests, which really means

becoming a “nothing to everybody”

3. Pound the narrow issues and send out negative messages

 TRUST-INDUCING
CANDIDATE BEHAVIORS (basic):

1. Visionary, uplifting, positive messages

2. Clearly articulated principles

3. Genuine, consistent beliefs projected by “living them”

4. Commitment to truth-telling, especially when politically risky

What else? . . . . .
TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR
(higher level1):

Endorse three Federal-level resolutions crafted to produce transformative

changes to reclaim control and ensure responsible, accountable behavior.
Finish what the Founders started by implementing common sense
methods
to achieve the clear intent of the Constitution:

1. Require a Balanced Budget with Explicit Tax and Expenditure Limits

2. Adhere to Enumerated Powers in all legislative, executive, & judicial acts

3. Require every Bill/Act to address one, and only one, topic, allow no
unrelated amendments, riders, or earmarks, clearly cite Constitutional
authority, and submit the final form for public review not less than
seven days prior to vote
TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR
(higher level2):

Endorse the five State-level resolutions crafted to re-assert State sovereignty

per the 10th Amendment, altogether or separately:

1. Demand cessation of federal programs, mandates, agencies, and

obligations that are clearly not authorized by the Constitution.

2. a) intrastate manufacture and use of firearms not subject to federal control;

b) no foreign deployment of Colorado National Guard; c) intrastate control
of drugs by Colorado, not federal entities; d) end federal interference and
taxation related to mineral, oil and gas resources not under the original
Constitutional meaning of “interstate commerce”

3. a) divest local, county and state asset funds of all US Treasury Bills, Bonds
and other US financial instruments within 3 years; b) replace with reliable
assets independently audited, including at least 25% Precious Metals, plus
(continued on next slide)
TRUST-INDUCING CANDIDATE BEHAVIOR
(higher level2):

Endorse State-level resolutions crafted to re-assert State sovereignty

per the 10th Amendment (continued):
3. (continued) Colorado-based equities and some out-of-state or foreign assets
and equities per competent asset management; c) establish a Colorado State-
owned Bank for all state assets, self-insured and NOT a member of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

4. Implement private Digital Gold Currency (DGC) Exchange and its use within
3 years by State Treasurer, county, & city financial directors for tax refunds

5. a) divest city, county and state reserve, pension and PERA asset funds from
banks and financial institutions; b) replace with reliable assets independently
audited, including at least 25% Precious Metals, plus Colorado-based equities
plus out-of-state equities/assets per competent management within 3 years
 SUMMARY  EARN TRUST BY
SELECTING CANDIDATES WHO:

Quit trying to pick the “right mix” of issues to appeal to “enough” voters

Avoid debating all the narrow issues (the Left’s favorite game)

Boldly tell the truth, even when it might seem risky

Clearly articulate the visionary and uplifting message of absolute commitment

to protecting and enhancing Constitutional limits on government
(the Left is vulnerable on this --- and they know it)

Likewise articulate the common-sense necessity of demanding that government

live within a budget --- just like families --- starting with spending
reductions instead of tax increases in order to be “jobs friendly”
 We must Earn the TRUST of a
majority of Unaffiliated voters
because:

There are only 3 places to get more votes