Some readers may not have realized that I have actually been running a word-of-mouth campaign since January 6, 2007. There have been some recent entries into the race for President, and there have been a lot of developments since then. I though it might be a good idea to go over some of the reasons I am running for President.

Other readers, having been with me and supporting me from the beginning, may recognize these words, since they were in my original post declaring my candidacy.

I can hear you wondering, “Cary, what do you know about running the country?”

I know enough not to let armed invaders get away without some ventilated clothing.

I know enough not to let non-citizens claim rights under our constitution.

I know enough not to allow illegal immigrants to benefit from the hard work of the American citizens and legal immigrants.

I know enough to actually assign jobs to people trained in the area, and then get the h3ll out of their way while they do the job to the best of their ability.

I know enough that unless this country gets a leader with the intestinal fortitude to actually lead this country instead of letting other country’s public opinion dictate the leaders’ actions, this country won’t exist for very long.

I promise to look after THIS country’s best interests first. Yes, there will be some hard rows ahead, but what doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.

Now, this is not a full listing of my stand. I have many entries over the last few months (for example, here, here, here, here, and most of all here)

As I said, this is a word-of-mouth campaign. I need everyone who reads this to help me get the word out. Tell everyone you know to “Write In Cary Cartter for President in 2008!”

But, this campaign needs help. Lots of help. Each state where I will be a write-in candidate needs me to file with them the names of electors from that state. The electors will travel to the electoral college after the November 2008 election, and cast their vote for me as the candidate. Travel is reimbursed, if that makes a difference. Then there are the states that don’t accept write-in candidates for the office of President. My name needs to appear on the ballot on those states. I will need, besides electors, people willing to circulate and file petitions for my name to appear on the ballot.

All of these positions would be on a volunteer basis. As mentioned, travel to the electoral college would be reimbursed.

This campaign is running on word of mouth and no expenditures – and no contributions are being solicited. If enough volunteers can get together and cause a grass-roots swelling happen, then Cary Cartter can be elected President of the United States in November 2008.

If you feel you are Out of Voting Choices, then choose to Make a Difference – write in Cary Cartter for President in November 2008. Please help me get the word out.

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I saw this a while back, and thought MEG would enjoy the action. She was fascinated.

Polish Digital Clock

By the way, it is accurate.

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I received this e-mail from a close friend after he listened to the Political Pistachio Radio show from Saturday, June 2. Douglas Gibbs had invited me on as the primary guest. My friend (I’ll call him “Toby”) has some good points, and I will address them throughout:

Cary,

Thank you, Toby. I’d like to succeed, also.

Serious? I’m serious about getting attention paid to what We The People are trying to tell our so-called representatives. They don’t seem to be listening, and if my campaign gets their attention, and they think about what they are doing to this country, then my job is finished. No, I don’t enjoy campaigning – especially since I have a daughter I would rather be spending my free time with – but it is for her sake that I want this country to correct it’s course back to the conservative roots it was founded on.

How does one act in anticipation of uprooting his family, living in two places, and trying to run the country when one’s wife does not wish to travel? I am constantly struggling with what the future might bring. If I do end up in the Oval Office, what effect will it have on not just my family, but my church family? As you know, I’m involved in the leadership of the church – what will happen if I need to take a long break? How will the exposure affect my family and my church? Will the media dig into all the past details of everyone involved? They tend to have less compassion for past acts that have been forgiven than we as Christians do.

I can’t guarantee that voting for me would not be throwing away your vote, anymore than voting for any of the candidates would be throwing away your vote. I know that voting for me would be taking votes away from career politicians, which is a good thing in the long run, but my hope is that enough dissatisfied people in both parties, the ones who have common sense, and don’t like the direction the country is headed, will vote for me – and if that’s enough to land me in DC, then so be it. God is in control, and places our leaders in position. Maybe this latest iteration of leadership is God’s way of issuing a wake up call to this country – “See what happens when you don’t pay attention?” I don’t know.

Locally – I don’t use day labor. The majority of the day labor pool is in this country illegally. Yes, there are some legal residents who make themselves available through day labor, or Home Depot curb service, but I can’t see taking that chance statistically. On a state level, I communicate with my representatives on the issues. On a National level, I have managed to get Ed Pastor to send me a note saying he wasn’t going to respond to faxes that I have sent through a third party system – especially since he has made his position clear. So much for letting your “representatives” know how you feel. No, I didn’t vote for him – but since he does “represent” my disctrict, shouldn’t he know how I feel? I make my feelings known on my blog, http://www.itisobvious.blogspot.com (I’m Thinking of the “O” Word) and through comments left on other blogs.

Again, no guarantees. But, since I don’t have the clout, I also am not subject to influence by major factors – corporations, money funds, whatever. I am an average working joe – and I think that my outlook on politics is pretty close to what the rest of the working nation is – that this country is not the first concern of the Career Politicians.

Like I said before, Thank You – not only for believing in me, but for caring enough to give the feedback you have.

You are absolutely correct – political savvy goes a long way – in the environment that is in place now. But like I asked on the program, Why don’t WE THE PEOPLE know what it takes to run this country? Why the secrecy? Why the back-room dealings? Why can’t the average concerned citizen step up and take part in the representative republic we call The United States of America? I think it needs to change back to being a government OF the people, BY the people, and most importantly FOR the people.

I’ll let Doug know. I’m sure he’d appreciate the feedback – but it is his show, and he loves to talk. That’s why he has the show.

I also think I disagree with you on one fundamental point – once a society accepts law as having a place in that society the only thing that law can do is legislate what actions are acceptable in the legal sense – which is a form of morality. Law cannot by its very nature control one’s thinking of murder or theft, but can only hope to curtail such socially unacceptable behavior by enforcement of restrictions and punishments. Crime may not necessarily be a sin, but our legal system is without a doubt based upon a view of the morality portrayed in the Bible.

Good point. There is also the philosophy of “societal legal agreement” – that is, once a set of rules has been agreed upon, with agreed upon consequences if said rules (or laws) have been breeched, then all in that society must abide by the same laws. If authority allows certain segments of the population to ignore the rules, or if a certain segment of the population does not receive the agreed upon punishment for not following the rules, then you have other segments of the population that will start testing which rules are enforced. Once this starts, then the segment of the population that has the moral backbone to continue to follow the rules in spite of them not being enforced will start to get very upset with authority – and either revolution or replacement is the next step.

Thanks for taking the time to voice your concerns, “Toby” – without feedback, I am not sure if I am leading a parade or marching to my own drum solo.

For my loyal readers, a reading assignment. I’ve already alluded to the topic a couple of paragraphs ago. Swing over to Bill Whittle’s site and read “You Are Not Alone” (part one). Bill is a very good writer, even if he’s not regular, and he has been instrumental in inspiring some of my framework.

If you feel you are Out of Voting Choices, then choose to Make a Difference – write in Cary Cartter for President in November 2008. Please help me get the word out.

If you would like to know more about my stand, please visit my blog. If you have any questions you would like to see addressed, or if you would like to help spread the word about my campaign, you can e-mail me here.

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Today, Memorial Day 2007, is a time to stop and remember the sacrifice made by those who served our country and gave their lives in the line of that service.

It’s not a time to urge people to get out and protest. It’s not a time to campaign. It’s not a time to try to belittle others.

Today should be a special time in the hearts and minds of all citizens of the United States. A time when their thoughts should turn to the meaning of a flag flown at half-staff. A time to consider the implications of a country that will not stand up for what it believes in, or what it was founded on.

In light of that, I wish you a safe Memorial Day.

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