Just a quick thought: how about we have Gaza become part of Israel and move all Gaza residents to the West Bank. In return, Israel will remove all settlements from the West Bank. The issue of Jerusalem will sadly still be an impossible road block, but it would end the Gaza issue and the settlement issue for most of the West Bank. Jerusalem is still the sticking point because there is no city of equal value in the West Bank.
Jerusalem Solution?
Could it be possible to declare Jerusalem neutral, while dividing it equally right down the middle of the city while the Old City area is internationally monitored? What I mean is have the borders of Jerusalem be the furthest extent of either Israel and Palestine and have the city be divided 50/50 in territory where Palestinians get half, and Israelis get half, and the Old City be managed by, dare I even say it, the UN. Have all construction in the Old City that has begun finished, with no new construction. The "border" in the city should be divided along the easiest natural boundaries or by neighborhood.
Now the issue will be certain neighborhoods will be seen as important to one side or the other- tough luck. Get on your own side or hope your new neighbors are friendly. Sure, it won't be pleasant, and for a while there will be a bad aftertaste but a generation of bad feelings for a solution to a ten thousand year old problem sounds like a good deal.
I like to call this the True Two State Solution.
Monday, December 14, 2009
The Race for Governor - Green Party
-Lynne Williams-
As her opponent has an inactive campaign it seems she will be the front-runner for the Green Party. Her website was difficult to analyze due to the existence of common sense within my veins.
To summarize:
Water should be free.
Health care should be a single payer system (Socialism).
Support of charter schools and opposition to consolidation.
The labor issues is simply represented by SEIU and ALF-CIO conference declarations. SEIU, if you shall remember, are the Purple Shirts. Followers of this blog will remember how I said Unions were becoming political, or maybe they won't. Go back a few months and read up folks.
As her opponent has an inactive campaign it seems she will be the front-runner for the Green Party. Her website was difficult to analyze due to the existence of common sense within my veins.
To summarize:
Water should be free.
Health care should be a single payer system (Socialism).
Support of charter schools and opposition to consolidation.
The labor issues is simply represented by SEIU and ALF-CIO conference declarations. SEIU, if you shall remember, are the Purple Shirts. Followers of this blog will remember how I said Unions were becoming political, or maybe they won't. Go back a few months and read up folks.
The Race for Governor - Republican Candidates
As I would be clearly biased towards some of these candidates I am streamlining my opinions down to nothing and outlining only the proposals of the candidates through direct quotes of their respective websites:
-Paul Lepage-
I strongly support repeal of all new sales taxes.
The jobs that our state needs are not the kind that can be created by our governor, state legislature or any other government entity.
I will oppose any effort to undermine traditional values in our great state.
Overall he needs more detail and on more issues.
-Peter Mills-
Until we have funded our binding promises, our budget motto must be, “Pay as you go or do without.”
School based health clinics.
Affordable dental clinics in which patients contribute to the cost of their own care.
Rural Health Centers where patients pay a sliding scale fee.
Use of our charity care hospitals as outreach agents for public health.
Nutrition and health education.
Although conservation is crucial, cheaper power is even more important.
While covering a lot of issues he has very few actual proposals. Health care is his strongest issue.
-Les Otten-
Ultimately, if Maine declares energy independence, and takes meaningful steps in that direction, the industry will follow.
Otten has a lot of philosophy with little specifics. The line above I feel shows the empty promises Otten has. He may be good at politics but not, I feel, as a common sense leader. Declaring energy independence does not mean you will automatically become energy independent. He does not detail the steps to take either. However, it sounds nice so he uses it. Otten is politics as usual.
-Matt Jacobson-
Note: I am quoting as directly as possible, but not using everything so this is not meant to be connecting.
That includes eliminating Maine’s costly corporate income tax, and streamlining state permitting and regulatory approval processes. I also will establish a Governor’s Opportunity Fund that would earmark money for grants or loans to help attract new companies and create new jobs.
I will push for a business cost-matching tax credit that would keep other states from recruiting away our Maine businesses. And let’s finally make a meaningful change to keep our people in Maine: we will eliminate the state’s punitive estate tax and the income tax on military retiree pensions.
[A] 100% seed tax credit [for new businesses].
That includes mandating that decisions on regulatory applications must be made within 120 days, and that routine business applications will be decided in 48 hours or less.
We will also eliminate the state income tax on the earnings of active duty military personnel to keep these families in Maine.
[A high capacity power line from Canada to the rest of New England. This will create income from infrastructure for the state of Maine along with cheaper energy.]
[E]nd Dirigo Health.
Overall Jacobson has a good balance of specifics and philosophy. While much revolves around reducing taxes (and specific taxes at that) his proposal for a major electrical line connecting Canada to the rest of New England is one of the few gems out there among politicians. I recommend businesses and the government to look at that proposal with or without these candidates.
-Bruce Poliquin-
While the other candidates had comparatively short issue examinations, Bruce is similar to Rosa Scarcelli in sheer amount of coverage. While his is not as lengthy as hers it is comparable across the ten issues he focuses on. The big picture ten point plan of Bruce Poliquin is as follows:
1. Create a Positive Attitude Toward Business Development and Jobs.
2. Carefully Reduce State Spending to National Averages or Less.
3. Lower Taxes to National Averages or Less.
4. Audit Sate Programs, Departments, and Agencies to Improve Efficiencies.
5. Promote Competition Among Health Care Insurance Companies to Lower Premium Costs.
6. Improve Education System to Better Prepare Students for College and Beyond.
7. Simplify Business Regulations to Create New Jobs.
8. Complete Infrastructure to Enhance Our Quality of Life.
9. Aggresively Pursue Strategies to Lower Energy Costs.
10. Protect Our Environment while Promoting Job Creation.
The plan is really a set of goals, but I suppose that is always the last chapter of a plan. His other 9 website pages covers the detailed proposals he has and I will cover them, Scarcelli's Jobs proposal websites in full before the end of the week.
-Republican Party-
Matt Jacobson
http://www.jacobsonforgovernor.com/
Paul LePage
http://www.lepage2010.com/
Peter Mills
http://www.millsformaine.com/
Les Otten
http://www.lesotten.com/
Bruce Poliquin
http://www.bruceforme.com/
J. Martin Vachon
"I am the only candidate who will reverse the trend of social decay that threatens our civilization." -Note: I like civilization, I just don't think the position of governor is the best place to achieve an end to social decay.
-Paul Lepage-
I strongly support repeal of all new sales taxes.
The jobs that our state needs are not the kind that can be created by our governor, state legislature or any other government entity.
I will oppose any effort to undermine traditional values in our great state.
Overall he needs more detail and on more issues.
-Peter Mills-
Until we have funded our binding promises, our budget motto must be, “Pay as you go or do without.”
School based health clinics.
Affordable dental clinics in which patients contribute to the cost of their own care.
Rural Health Centers where patients pay a sliding scale fee.
Use of our charity care hospitals as outreach agents for public health.
Nutrition and health education.
Although conservation is crucial, cheaper power is even more important.
While covering a lot of issues he has very few actual proposals. Health care is his strongest issue.
-Les Otten-
Ultimately, if Maine declares energy independence, and takes meaningful steps in that direction, the industry will follow.
Otten has a lot of philosophy with little specifics. The line above I feel shows the empty promises Otten has. He may be good at politics but not, I feel, as a common sense leader. Declaring energy independence does not mean you will automatically become energy independent. He does not detail the steps to take either. However, it sounds nice so he uses it. Otten is politics as usual.
-Matt Jacobson-
Note: I am quoting as directly as possible, but not using everything so this is not meant to be connecting.
That includes eliminating Maine’s costly corporate income tax, and streamlining state permitting and regulatory approval processes. I also will establish a Governor’s Opportunity Fund that would earmark money for grants or loans to help attract new companies and create new jobs.
I will push for a business cost-matching tax credit that would keep other states from recruiting away our Maine businesses. And let’s finally make a meaningful change to keep our people in Maine: we will eliminate the state’s punitive estate tax and the income tax on military retiree pensions.
[A] 100% seed tax credit [for new businesses].
That includes mandating that decisions on regulatory applications must be made within 120 days, and that routine business applications will be decided in 48 hours or less.
We will also eliminate the state income tax on the earnings of active duty military personnel to keep these families in Maine.
[A high capacity power line from Canada to the rest of New England. This will create income from infrastructure for the state of Maine along with cheaper energy.]
[E]nd Dirigo Health.
Overall Jacobson has a good balance of specifics and philosophy. While much revolves around reducing taxes (and specific taxes at that) his proposal for a major electrical line connecting Canada to the rest of New England is one of the few gems out there among politicians. I recommend businesses and the government to look at that proposal with or without these candidates.
-Bruce Poliquin-
While the other candidates had comparatively short issue examinations, Bruce is similar to Rosa Scarcelli in sheer amount of coverage. While his is not as lengthy as hers it is comparable across the ten issues he focuses on. The big picture ten point plan of Bruce Poliquin is as follows:
1. Create a Positive Attitude Toward Business Development and Jobs.
2. Carefully Reduce State Spending to National Averages or Less.
3. Lower Taxes to National Averages or Less.
4. Audit Sate Programs, Departments, and Agencies to Improve Efficiencies.
5. Promote Competition Among Health Care Insurance Companies to Lower Premium Costs.
6. Improve Education System to Better Prepare Students for College and Beyond.
7. Simplify Business Regulations to Create New Jobs.
8. Complete Infrastructure to Enhance Our Quality of Life.
9. Aggresively Pursue Strategies to Lower Energy Costs.
10. Protect Our Environment while Promoting Job Creation.
The plan is really a set of goals, but I suppose that is always the last chapter of a plan. His other 9 website pages covers the detailed proposals he has and I will cover them, Scarcelli's Jobs proposal websites in full before the end of the week.
-Republican Party-
Matt Jacobson
http://www.jacobsonforgovernor.com/
Paul LePage
http://www.lepage2010.com/
Peter Mills
http://www.millsformaine.com/
Les Otten
http://www.lesotten.com/
Bruce Poliquin
http://www.bruceforme.com/
J. Martin Vachon
"I am the only candidate who will reverse the trend of social decay that threatens our civilization." -Note: I like civilization, I just don't think the position of governor is the best place to achieve an end to social decay.
The Race for Governor - Independent Candidate Websites
As only two of the candidates running as independents have worthwhile websites, I shall review them next.
-Eliot Cutler-
His strategy page lays out the proposals which stand out the most. An independent candidate appeals to me because they are not burdened by political affiliation. So his first proposal to lower the cost of electricity is to create:
"Maine Energy Resources, a publicly-owned business chartered to operate as a public power authority, will use low-cost, tax-exempt capital to generate electricity throughout Maine from our renewable resources and will accelerate the development of clean and low-cost electricity in Maine. Maine Energy Resources will invest in energy efficiency in Maine and will enter into public-private partnerships with energy entrepreneurs. Maine Energy Resources will not export electricity out of state, because an important part of its mission will be to put the electricity to work in Maine. "
An exact proposal outlining its function is something few of the Democratic candidates did. However, two of his three health care ideas lack detail while his third will make many disregard him completely on the issue:
"We will reward healthy behaviors and pay for healthy outcomes, de-emphasizing payments for procedures as much as possible, because many of the diseases we pay to treat are preventable."
To turn on those who need treatment is a hard pill most Mainers are not going to swallow. However he makes up for it by taking the initiative to (if for a good purpose) expand the government in order to reduce its overall size:
"As governor, I personally will chair a commission similar to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), which the federal government uses to determine which military bases to keep or to close. This commission will review all state programs and agencies, and within a year will make a series of recommendations to make state government more innovative, more efficient and less costly. I will present those recommendations to the Legislature as a single package, and on behalf of the taxpayers of Maine I will ask the Legislature for a simple “yes or no” vote."
I personally feel we have the resources and knowledge to close some programs already (Dirigo health care) this would help us find the little things that serve no purpose. Much of the remainder of that part of Eliot's website is explaining the economic philosophy behind his proposals. This is a unique approach only done by Rosa Scarcelli so far. Most candidates just throw philosophy out there with no proposals to support it, or vice-versa.
-John Whitcomb-
I feel John is sending the message of everyone who is fed up with the government and politicians not doing what they say they will do. He is venting and while lacking any substantial proposal is promoting common sense. I feel the only drawbacks to his campaign will be the lack of experience and specifics along with a low name recognition.
-Independents-
Samme Bailey
"I'm not qualified".
Eliot Cutler
http://www.cutler2010.com/
Augustus Edgerton
Not Found.
Alex Hammer
Anyone who knows him knows why I didn't give the link.
Beverly Cooper-Pete
Not found.
John Whitcomb
http://whitcombformaine.com/
-Eliot Cutler-
His strategy page lays out the proposals which stand out the most. An independent candidate appeals to me because they are not burdened by political affiliation. So his first proposal to lower the cost of electricity is to create:
"Maine Energy Resources, a publicly-owned business chartered to operate as a public power authority, will use low-cost, tax-exempt capital to generate electricity throughout Maine from our renewable resources and will accelerate the development of clean and low-cost electricity in Maine. Maine Energy Resources will invest in energy efficiency in Maine and will enter into public-private partnerships with energy entrepreneurs. Maine Energy Resources will not export electricity out of state, because an important part of its mission will be to put the electricity to work in Maine. "
An exact proposal outlining its function is something few of the Democratic candidates did. However, two of his three health care ideas lack detail while his third will make many disregard him completely on the issue:
"We will reward healthy behaviors and pay for healthy outcomes, de-emphasizing payments for procedures as much as possible, because many of the diseases we pay to treat are preventable."
To turn on those who need treatment is a hard pill most Mainers are not going to swallow. However he makes up for it by taking the initiative to (if for a good purpose) expand the government in order to reduce its overall size:
"As governor, I personally will chair a commission similar to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), which the federal government uses to determine which military bases to keep or to close. This commission will review all state programs and agencies, and within a year will make a series of recommendations to make state government more innovative, more efficient and less costly. I will present those recommendations to the Legislature as a single package, and on behalf of the taxpayers of Maine I will ask the Legislature for a simple “yes or no” vote."
I personally feel we have the resources and knowledge to close some programs already (Dirigo health care) this would help us find the little things that serve no purpose. Much of the remainder of that part of Eliot's website is explaining the economic philosophy behind his proposals. This is a unique approach only done by Rosa Scarcelli so far. Most candidates just throw philosophy out there with no proposals to support it, or vice-versa.
-John Whitcomb-
I feel John is sending the message of everyone who is fed up with the government and politicians not doing what they say they will do. He is venting and while lacking any substantial proposal is promoting common sense. I feel the only drawbacks to his campaign will be the lack of experience and specifics along with a low name recognition.
-Independents-
Samme Bailey
"I'm not qualified".
Eliot Cutler
http://www.cutler2010.com/
Augustus Edgerton
Not Found.
Alex Hammer
Anyone who knows him knows why I didn't give the link.
Beverly Cooper-Pete
Not found.
John Whitcomb
http://whitcombformaine.com/
The Race for Governor - Democratic Candidate Websites
First of all I loaded all the websites at the same time for the Democratic candidates 5 times to determine which websites were most advanced or dial up friendly. The rank from fastest to slowest loading website is as follows:
*Note: I will never endorse or encourage a felon, particularly one who has committed felonies in relation to political campaign funding. That is why Peter Truman is not going to be examined in this.
1. Donna Dion
2. Libby Mitchell
3. John Richardson
4. Rosa Scarcelli
5. Steve Rowe
6. Dawn Hill
--The Websites--
-Donna Dion-
Donna Dion's website has an opening page requesting we give her money so that she can qualify for more money from the government (I.E. those of us who don't want to give our money willingly). Her ideas are not outstanding. To quote a summary of her ideas:
We can build from the blueprint to form a strong State structure that will carry all citizens forward to a better tomorrow.
Excerpt over. To clarify for those who can't pick it out:
We can form a strong State structure that will carry all citizens to tomorrow.
Clarification over. If you still don't see something wrong with that, move to Europe and live it for a few years.
She starts listing her ideas on the "blueprint for success" page and seems to get bored towards the last few making short three word issues. There are no actual proposals. As I read her website I see a running theme of the government controlling the workforce via schools and taxing of businesses.
-Libby Mitchell-
Libby Mitchell's website has no page for her ideas, never mind her proposals. It has a news and bio page, and a volunteer page. Her campaign is also taking government (I.E. our money) funds.
-John Richardson-
I often read, but find little value in the bio pages of candidates. John's page is long, and the part I find most interesting is the entire page is written in the third person.
His economic, environment, and alternative energy section focuses on preserving the "natural assets" of Maine. He gives no proposals on how to do so.
His ideas for small businesses is as follows: "I will reduce taxes on small business, contain healthcare costs, lower energy costs through new renewable energy sources, increase access to high-speed telecommunications and encourage innovation."
Now, lowering taxes is a good idea. Not a proposal. I inquire as to which tax should be lowered to candidates all the time and they say they will look at each when they get in office, or sometimes they stutter and admit defeat. However, it is an idea and a promise not often kept. The other parts of his ideas still have no proposals.
While saying he has a plan on health care, he actually doesn't give it.
The smarter government he proposes with no definition of smarter involves him examining how government works once he is in office. I say you should already know how government works before you get in office.
His ideas for school involve investing in teachers (with what? more money? more students?) and identifying the students with extra needs early on (with more teachers?). He never has any proposals on how to achieve any of this, and those questions I pose can be answered if he simply contacts me.
His transportation ideas revolve around investing in transportation. Investing here, and there, and everywhere is what his campaign seems to emphasize. Since he clearly hasn't seen the latest budget reports I feel he is not a good candidate for governor.
I was glad to see that John makes a point to let the readers know his ideas page will have more detailed positions soon. I shall keep you up to date when that occurs.
-Steve Rowe-
His page is appealing and direct to purpose. His website covers the most issues topically of all the Democratic candidates. However, this seems to be for nothing as while he is aware of the issues he has few proposals for them.
In agriculture a lengthy report is distinguished by nothing of substance. Perhaps the mentioning of agriculture as an industry to keep our youth in Maine after having them go to college is either a mistake or some form of unspoken enlightenment on his part. Unless the farms start paying six figures, a college graduate will not seek such a job.
In the choice section he supports abortion, yet considering it is a national standard set by the Supreme Court that is a non-issue for a governor.
His jobs and economy proposals are still non-existent. With repetitious talk of current industry as important assets while also saying we will move to the future seems flawed to me. One often thinks of the future as something different, rather than the same. Also mentioning cluster industry seems like a bad policy for such a rural state.
In education there is nothing new but politics.
Nor in Energy and Environment, Marine (fishing industries), Health Care, or Veterans pages.
He makes a point to encourage voters to vote No on 1, despite that election having come and passed.
He supports an increase in sales tax and lowering of income tax believing that most things purchased in Maine are bought by people from out of state. I'm sorry but the groceries are bought by Mainers.
Steve Rowe is a politician pure and simple. He does the lip service to appeal to whoever he wants to have vote for him, but is unoriginal and out of touch.
-Dawn Hill-
For some reason her website took forever to open on my computer in each of the tests, and it lacked anything of substance. There is no ideas page and it is the same as it was months ago with a promise to update soon.
-Rosa Scarcelli-
Note: I will report on her job ideas and proposals due to the amount of reading necessary to report on her page. It was very in depth. She has impressed me with the amount of thought and research placed into the reports she places forward. She is obviously not your standard politician. I will be giving my analysis sometime this week, but I instantly know her format is how politics should be: organized, transparent, full circle, and logical.
While she has only one report (Jobs) complete, the rest are previewed with standard political introductions. However, the opening sentences propose an outline of actual solutions:
-weatherize buildings
-cut the bureaucratic elements of education to make sure the money reaches the students (school consolidation without school closure it initially appears)
She stands out for several reasons:
-"Our goal isn't smaller government or bigger government, but dramatically better government."
Call me old fashioned, but I believe government should care for people and make their lives better.
-"I'm not one of those who thinks government is the sole problem or that everything government does is evil. But neither do I think that government has all the answers, or that it always does everything right."
That alone makes her one of the best candidates on the Democratic side of the election. She knows the limits of government and is not moving forward with a sense that government is always the solution or that business is always the solution. She is moving forward with common sense. While her personal belief favors the use of government she is willing to admit it has drawbacks. This is something I haven't seen from a Democratic candidate in Maine for a long time.
I encourage you to read further about the candidates and make your own decisions:
-Democratic Candidates-
Donna Dion
http://donnajdionforgovernor2010.com/
Dawn Hill
http://www.dawnhillforgovernor.com/
Elizabeth (Libby) Mitchell
http://www.libbymitchellforgovernor.com/
John Richardson
http://www.johnrichardsonformaine.com/
Steven Rowe
http://www.roweforgovernor.com/
Rosa Scarcelli
http://www.rosaformaine.com/home
Peter Truman
I do not support felons involvement in politics.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=282192∾=PHnws
*Note: I will never endorse or encourage a felon, particularly one who has committed felonies in relation to political campaign funding. That is why Peter Truman is not going to be examined in this.
1. Donna Dion
2. Libby Mitchell
3. John Richardson
4. Rosa Scarcelli
5. Steve Rowe
6. Dawn Hill
--The Websites--
-Donna Dion-
Donna Dion's website has an opening page requesting we give her money so that she can qualify for more money from the government (I.E. those of us who don't want to give our money willingly). Her ideas are not outstanding. To quote a summary of her ideas:
We can build from the blueprint to form a strong State structure that will carry all citizens forward to a better tomorrow.
Excerpt over. To clarify for those who can't pick it out:
We can form a strong State structure that will carry all citizens to tomorrow.
Clarification over. If you still don't see something wrong with that, move to Europe and live it for a few years.
She starts listing her ideas on the "blueprint for success" page and seems to get bored towards the last few making short three word issues. There are no actual proposals. As I read her website I see a running theme of the government controlling the workforce via schools and taxing of businesses.
-Libby Mitchell-
Libby Mitchell's website has no page for her ideas, never mind her proposals. It has a news and bio page, and a volunteer page. Her campaign is also taking government (I.E. our money) funds.
-John Richardson-
I often read, but find little value in the bio pages of candidates. John's page is long, and the part I find most interesting is the entire page is written in the third person.
His economic, environment, and alternative energy section focuses on preserving the "natural assets" of Maine. He gives no proposals on how to do so.
His ideas for small businesses is as follows: "I will reduce taxes on small business, contain healthcare costs, lower energy costs through new renewable energy sources, increase access to high-speed telecommunications and encourage innovation."
Now, lowering taxes is a good idea. Not a proposal. I inquire as to which tax should be lowered to candidates all the time and they say they will look at each when they get in office, or sometimes they stutter and admit defeat. However, it is an idea and a promise not often kept. The other parts of his ideas still have no proposals.
While saying he has a plan on health care, he actually doesn't give it.
The smarter government he proposes with no definition of smarter involves him examining how government works once he is in office. I say you should already know how government works before you get in office.
His ideas for school involve investing in teachers (with what? more money? more students?) and identifying the students with extra needs early on (with more teachers?). He never has any proposals on how to achieve any of this, and those questions I pose can be answered if he simply contacts me.
His transportation ideas revolve around investing in transportation. Investing here, and there, and everywhere is what his campaign seems to emphasize. Since he clearly hasn't seen the latest budget reports I feel he is not a good candidate for governor.
I was glad to see that John makes a point to let the readers know his ideas page will have more detailed positions soon. I shall keep you up to date when that occurs.
-Steve Rowe-
His page is appealing and direct to purpose. His website covers the most issues topically of all the Democratic candidates. However, this seems to be for nothing as while he is aware of the issues he has few proposals for them.
In agriculture a lengthy report is distinguished by nothing of substance. Perhaps the mentioning of agriculture as an industry to keep our youth in Maine after having them go to college is either a mistake or some form of unspoken enlightenment on his part. Unless the farms start paying six figures, a college graduate will not seek such a job.
In the choice section he supports abortion, yet considering it is a national standard set by the Supreme Court that is a non-issue for a governor.
His jobs and economy proposals are still non-existent. With repetitious talk of current industry as important assets while also saying we will move to the future seems flawed to me. One often thinks of the future as something different, rather than the same. Also mentioning cluster industry seems like a bad policy for such a rural state.
In education there is nothing new but politics.
Nor in Energy and Environment, Marine (fishing industries), Health Care, or Veterans pages.
He makes a point to encourage voters to vote No on 1, despite that election having come and passed.
He supports an increase in sales tax and lowering of income tax believing that most things purchased in Maine are bought by people from out of state. I'm sorry but the groceries are bought by Mainers.
Steve Rowe is a politician pure and simple. He does the lip service to appeal to whoever he wants to have vote for him, but is unoriginal and out of touch.
-Dawn Hill-
For some reason her website took forever to open on my computer in each of the tests, and it lacked anything of substance. There is no ideas page and it is the same as it was months ago with a promise to update soon.
-Rosa Scarcelli-
Note: I will report on her job ideas and proposals due to the amount of reading necessary to report on her page. It was very in depth. She has impressed me with the amount of thought and research placed into the reports she places forward. She is obviously not your standard politician. I will be giving my analysis sometime this week, but I instantly know her format is how politics should be: organized, transparent, full circle, and logical.
While she has only one report (Jobs) complete, the rest are previewed with standard political introductions. However, the opening sentences propose an outline of actual solutions:
-weatherize buildings
-cut the bureaucratic elements of education to make sure the money reaches the students (school consolidation without school closure it initially appears)
She stands out for several reasons:
-"Our goal isn't smaller government or bigger government, but dramatically better government."
Call me old fashioned, but I believe government should care for people and make their lives better.
-"I'm not one of those who thinks government is the sole problem or that everything government does is evil. But neither do I think that government has all the answers, or that it always does everything right."
That alone makes her one of the best candidates on the Democratic side of the election. She knows the limits of government and is not moving forward with a sense that government is always the solution or that business is always the solution. She is moving forward with common sense. While her personal belief favors the use of government she is willing to admit it has drawbacks. This is something I haven't seen from a Democratic candidate in Maine for a long time.
I encourage you to read further about the candidates and make your own decisions:
-Democratic Candidates-
Donna Dion
http://donnajdionforgovernor2010.com/
Dawn Hill
http://www.dawnhillforgovernor.com/
Elizabeth (Libby) Mitchell
http://www.libbymitchellforgovernor.com/
John Richardson
http://www.johnrichardsonformaine.com/
Steven Rowe
http://www.roweforgovernor.com/
Rosa Scarcelli
http://www.rosaformaine.com/home
Peter Truman
I do not support felons involvement in politics.
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=282192∾=PHnws
News
There is so much going on today a general recap of the news:
Syria and Iranian military alliance is secure:
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20166
Iran has and is working on a nuclear weapon:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BD3JU20091214
North Korean weapons were recently captured in Thailand. The weapons were heading to Sri Lanka (we need to improve diplomacy to make sure Sri Lanka does not try to purchase these weapons again) :
http://www.groundreport.com/World/Miltary-Plane-With-Weapons-Heading-Towards-Sri-Lan/2913770
Chile is having a free and fair election after decades of dictatorship:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1417314320091214?type=swissMktRpt
We are insulting crucial allies in the chaotic Horn of Africa region:
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/east/Ethiopia-PM-Rejects-US-Criticism-Calls-Ties-with-Washington-Solid-79183642.html
War crimes continue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by all sides as a new offensive "brings control" back to tribal regions:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hI7NeaZ-D91AVd6PrYx7PlF0Nn5Q
Some fools (not charged as they were not involved in the final transportation plans) were helping send a helicopter to Iran. We have a trade embargo with Iran:
http://televisionwashington.com/floater_article1.aspx?lang=en&t=3&id=16440
Syria and Iranian military alliance is secure:
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=20166
Iran has and is working on a nuclear weapon:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BD3JU20091214
North Korean weapons were recently captured in Thailand. The weapons were heading to Sri Lanka (we need to improve diplomacy to make sure Sri Lanka does not try to purchase these weapons again) :
http://www.groundreport.com/World/Miltary-Plane-With-Weapons-Heading-Towards-Sri-Lan/2913770
Chile is having a free and fair election after decades of dictatorship:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1417314320091214?type=swissMktRpt
We are insulting crucial allies in the chaotic Horn of Africa region:
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/africa/east/Ethiopia-PM-Rejects-US-Criticism-Calls-Ties-with-Washington-Solid-79183642.html
War crimes continue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by all sides as a new offensive "brings control" back to tribal regions:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hI7NeaZ-D91AVd6PrYx7PlF0Nn5Q
Some fools (not charged as they were not involved in the final transportation plans) were helping send a helicopter to Iran. We have a trade embargo with Iran:
http://televisionwashington.com/floater_article1.aspx?lang=en&t=3&id=16440
Republican Party "Divided?" / Iran Update/ Democrat Healthcare Dies
Some in the past few months have seen the growth of the Tea Party movement from a grass roots campaign across the country without political affiliation protest the wrongs of both parties. They hold the values which the Republican Party only speaks of but never acts upon. In Florida an official Tea Party has been formed politically giving an official competitor to the GOP. I believe you will see the GOP's only hope for survival in the "blue dog" Democrat movement. We may become "parliamentary" with the victory of the Tea Party should it become a majority.
Why do I say this? Because Tea Party followers know the founding fathers knew political parties would be a major cause of failure for the country. Yet we know that modern man in Democracy can not prevent itself from forming alliances so thus having a Republican, Democrat, and Tea Party and possibly Socialist and Green Party congress is in our future.
Meanwhile in Gaza Hamas has held a rally in its own support. They said they will never recognize Israel. Iran sent a message of support for Iran saying they will support Hamas until the destruction of Israel. And some people still want to negotiate with Iran? What do you negotiate?
In other news Democrats will not get their bill passed on health care. The only hope for Dems next year is to agree to pass the GOP proposal and move forward with that. If something goes wrong they can blame the Republicans and if it goes right they can say they helped pass it. It is the only way they can win.
Why do I say this? Because Tea Party followers know the founding fathers knew political parties would be a major cause of failure for the country. Yet we know that modern man in Democracy can not prevent itself from forming alliances so thus having a Republican, Democrat, and Tea Party and possibly Socialist and Green Party congress is in our future.
Meanwhile in Gaza Hamas has held a rally in its own support. They said they will never recognize Israel. Iran sent a message of support for Iran saying they will support Hamas until the destruction of Israel. And some people still want to negotiate with Iran? What do you negotiate?
In other news Democrats will not get their bill passed on health care. The only hope for Dems next year is to agree to pass the GOP proposal and move forward with that. If something goes wrong they can blame the Republicans and if it goes right they can say they helped pass it. It is the only way they can win.
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