And Away I Go!

I am taking care of a lot of things and will be unable to update my happenings until November 22.  I will blog twice a day the week I come back.  The first entry will be the happenings of that day.  The second entry will be the happenings of each day of the Meeting of Independent Presidential Candidates.

I am sorry to leave people hanging for so long, but as long as they are hanging, you might want to play tetherball.

Chris Daggett for Governor

When I first heard that Chris Daggett was running for governor, I thought it was cool that a gold medal medalist was running for governor.  I was later informed that the gymnast is Tim Daggett. The good news is that Chris Daggett is running as an Independent.  He is currently polling at 20%.  This should be a glaring message that a guy with almost no TV ads is within striking distance of both current governor Jon Corzine and the dude with a chick’s name Chris Christie.  It is sad that the best the two parties could muster up to run for governor are Corzine and Christie.

I will be spending the next week and a half campaigning for Tim Chris Daggett.  I will be explaining the importance of voting for somebody for governor and as President in 2012.  Come join me in getting independents like Chris Daggett elected in 2009.

Why I am an Independent

People often ask me why I am running for President as an Independent and not as a Republican or a Democrat. They often claim that I do not have a chance because I do not belong to either party.

Some reasons why I am not a Republican:

• War: Republicans love to declare war on everybody (as long as their children don’t have to fight.) I believe war should be limited to the most extreme circumstances. (Like Canada.) They also believe that a soldier should be a soldier 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I believe a soldier should only have to be a soldier from 9AM to 5PM from Monday through Friday. They should have weekends and holidays off like everybody else.
• Surveillance: Republicans believe that we should be spying on anybody who can be considered a national threat. I think that surveillance equipment should only be used on the hottest women and only in showers and bedrooms.

Some reasons why I am not a Democrat:

• Bailouts: Democrats believe that we should bailout existing companies who are in trouble as a way to create jobs. I believe these are the last companies to go to for job creation. I have stated in the past that bailouts are better suited to go to companies who are either financially sound or no longer exist.
• Health Care: Democrats believe that government should play a role by helping pay for health care for people who can’t afford it. I believe the way to make health care affordable is by cutting costs. I am a proponent of prevention. The only role government should play in health care is planting apple trees everywhere. An apple a day will keep the doctor away, thus saving on trips to the doctor.

The vision for America that Democrats and Republicans have is too different for me to join either party. I believe that I am not the only person who feels this way towards both parties. This is why I am running as an Independent.

Always Low Prices

Imagine the shock I saw when I saw this sign posted by Wal-Mart while driving:

Ahmnodt Heare for Wal-Mart also.

I am normally notified in advance of an endorsement.  This was not the case this time around.  I haven’t been around to see if other Wal-Marts have this also of if this particular store was acting independently.

I am pleased to see my campaign continue to pick up traction in areas thought to be impossible for Independents like myself.

The Results are In

Last month I had a poll asking whether I should still run as an Independent or if I should start my own party.  The people have spoken:  50% of you say I should remain an Independent and 50% of you say I should start my own party.  This means I get to break the tie.  I decided to flip a coin.  Heads would mean I would start a new party and tails would mean I remained an Independent.  It came up heads.

I was mulling over the names I could use for the party.  Here are a few of the names I rejected:

• The “Vanna White Party” – As wonderful an honor it is to serve as the Presidential candidate in the Vanna White Party, I am not too sure too many Americans would join a party with Her name.  Plus there is the cost of changing all the stationery and signs one the unthinkable happens and we are no longer blessed with Her presence.  “vannawhitememorialparty.org” is too long to type.
• The “Toga Party” – While I want the party to capture the atmosphere of a toga party, I want the image of the party to be more than drunks wearing bedsheets.
• The “Ahmnodt Heare Party” – While I would have no problem being in a party named after me, it would be too much pressure for candidates who would want to run as an Ahmnodt Heare Party candidate.  People would expect the other candidates in the party to be as lovable as I am, and that would be too much of a burden for many people.

The name I have chosen for the party is the “Oudda-Heare” Party.  It is named for two of the most influential people in my life, my mother and father.  Ged Oudda and Robert Heare are responsible for making me who I am, and I blame thank them.

In the near future, I will have information on how to join the Oudda-Heare Party.

I Value Your Opinion

I would also ask if you think I should join a minor party or if I should start my own party, that you name it in the comments section.

I want to stay Independent, but there might be advantages in running for president in another party that I am currently not seeing.  Thank you for helping me with this.

An Open Letter to the Electoral College

Dear Electoral Collegian:

Sometime after Election Day, you will be representing your state as you cast the vote that counts for president.  Instead of voting for the person you have been assigned to vote for, I would like to suggest why you should vote for me (Ahmnodt Heare) for President.

Americans want change.  Nobody has a platform with as much change as I do.  Unlike my opponents, I do not have a party to bog down my agenda.  I am the only candidate with programs to jump start the economy without using taxpayers’ dollars.

I thank you for your service and for your duty in serving in the Electoral College.  If I am elected president, I will fund the Electoral College’s sports program so it can compete with the SEC, Big 10, Pac 10, and other major conferences. 

Sincerely,

Ahmnodt Heare

Independent Candidate for President

Ahmnodt Heare for America.  Ahmnodt Heare for You.