It looks like I’m throwing my hat in the proverbial ring.
After a great deal of thought, and some political maneuvering with my wife, I’ve decided to make another run at getting on the ballot.
A political realist would probably not give me a very good chance of winning, but it is becoming increasingly clear that the corporately controlled, two-party system is no longer even remotely capable of addressing the needs of American citizens. However, the more I speak to voters, the more hopeful I am and the people I speak to are really overwhelmingly supportive and encouraging that other options are needed! (Who knows how fervent will be the clamor for another option by November!?!)
The latest fiasco is what the Green Party calls a lifeline to a sinking health insurance industry. We simply cannot afford to continue to bail out the wealthiest of our citizens while millions face bankruptcy and foreclosure.
The first priority will be to get enough petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. I will need 4,269 signatures to qualify. I certainly don’t have the $10,000 to buy my way onto the the ballot. The banks, oil & utility companies, phone and communications companies, as well as the military industrial complex have all seen to that!. However, I am encouraged.
Two years ago when I ran, I single-handedly collected well over 3,000 petitions myself. I had several others who helped out and contributed petitions also, but not enough to qualify for the ballot. (To my supporters, I am extremely grateful, particularly for the moral support they were to me!) I learned a LOT during that time, not the least of which is the level of interest there is in having more choices on the ballot. Peolpe are FED UP with what their current choices are: Conservatives who are not conservative, democrats who are not democratic.
We need to get the word out and educate people about the options they have to take back control of their government.
I will need even more help this time to be successful. So please, consider helping in whatever way you can. Call me (850) 832-0357 if you think you might be able to help, even in some small way.
As Margaret Mead is quoted to have said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
For more information go to www.wewantwilkie.org