Because grey matter does matter
A Personal Message from Bill English
Current mood: 
excited 
I've known Bill English for thirteen years now, and can attest to the quality of his character. He's running for the U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by Jeff Bingaman in 2013, and getting the cold shoulder from the Republican Party's Establishment types. Instead they seem to be supporting Heather Wilson, who is cast from the same mold as those who gave us the round of corporate bailouts in late 2008.
Yes, the same round of bailouts that started the Tea Party groups.
I've known Bill as a Ron Paul Republican for most of that time, long before the term "Ron Paul Republican" hit the big time. I don't agree with him on everything, but I've never known him to waver from his principles.
Bill's campaign site is here – billenglish4senate.org
Anyway, Bill has asked me to organize a modest fund-raising event for his campaign, probably in Albuquerque in the near future. Details later for those interested.
Below is a note from Bill that he's asked me to pass on to potential supporters.
– MWB
To Fight or Not to Fight – That is the Question
It has indeed been an interesting week! Most notably is the fact that as a political neophyte, I received the education of a lifetime and discovered that all is not as it seems.
As many of you know I am (was?) running for United States Senator for the State of New Mexico. Which is a race that hasn't even made it to the primaries yet, but already has overtones of a feeding frenzy with a pack of piranhas.
What many of you do not know is that I am a convicted felon. Yeppers, it's true. About ten years ago I was convicted of a class four felony for aggravated assault because I pulled a gun on a man that was raping my then fourteen year old daughter. I've never hidden this fact from anyone, and while New Mexico state law clearly says that as a convicted felon I cannot run for an elected position within the state, it does not say that I cannot run for an elected position within the Federal Government.
Does the fact that I am a convicted felon make me an evil person? Or does it make me a father trying to protect one of his children from a sexual predator? I also point out that I didn't shoot the little so and so. I put my neck on the line to protect one of my kids. I am willing to do the same for my state and for my country. The question now becomes, what are you willing to do?
During the course of the past several weeks it would appear that the consulting firm that I had hired to help me with the election began running endless polls and among the questions asked was "Would you vote for a convicted Felon?" Apparently they didn't like the answers because very shortly after that they terminated the contract with me, and left me swinging in the proverbial breeze. It also turns out that they also asked if they would vote for someone who's been divorced. I have, but I am pleased to say that after twenty three years of marriage to my current wife, I think this one I got right. Hell, it took Newt three tries before he could get his right, and I point out that not once did I ever cheat on my first or second wives.
So! The question now becomes: do I stick it out and fight for what I believe to be right? Do I continue with no money, or no apparent support from those with the power and say so? Or do I quit? I could take the easy way out and quietly fade into obscurity, but then I'd always be sitting there wondering. Or I could continue on in the hope that the citizens of New Mexico will finally take a look at what we got and what we're going to get, and maybe decide that they need some one like me in office to protect what is New Mexico and its people.
Whatever else I may be, I am still an American first, and a New Mexican. We have too many problems both on a state level and a national level. As each day goes by we lose more and more. I'm willing to fight for my country and my state. Will you stand by me and help me to do battle against those who would see us destroyed?
At least with me you know what you're getting . . .
NOTES
- Reposted –
- Personal blogs – Wordpress / Xanga / Yahoo!
- KCUF Media – Wordpress / Xanga
- The Weekly Sedition
- New Mexico Liberty / Patriotic Resistance / Duke City Fix
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Permalink Reply by CyberWiz Beezer on -
Where were you Sunday @ the East Mtn TEA Party mtg in Moriarty? Heather and Greg and John Sanchez were there along with several candidates for CD-1 (Dan Lewis, Janice Arnold-Jones) and Jim Smith and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. Various BCGOP OFFICIALS.
The support of the NM TEA Parties is going to be even more important in 2012......
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Permalink Reply by justthefax on -
Heather Wilson told me personally that she is against Term Limits. That in and of itself is enough reason for me not to vote for her. But your candidate needs to be "Tea Party Friendly" or he will not get my vote.
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Permalink Reply by CyberWiz Beezer on
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So Gary Johnson will announce real soon. Same fate ??
I need to make my mind up on Term Limits... 12 year combo enough?
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Permalink Reply by CyberWiz Beezer on
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That certainly wouldn't be my deal- breaker. Abortion might,. PE/TSA unions might be. No...would be. 1st, 2nd amendments would . Certainly socialist leanings would. Yours ??.
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Permalink Reply by justthefax on
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In my opinion, everyone that thinks that the government is too big, too powerful, too expensive and too intrusive must support term limits. If term limits are such a bad idea, why do we have them for virtually every other elected position at state and federal levels?
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Hosenfeld on -
I am not a big Heather Wilson fan. I am interested in learning more about Bill English.
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Permalink Reply by CyberWiz Beezer on
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I volunteered for Heather for five years, then voted for Steve Pearce. If we're going to win in 2012, maximum name recognition is key.
I spent Sunday with John Sanchez. Love the guy--he's the best, but I don't want him to run either. Rumor is he'll announce real soon. Hope not.
Also spoke briefly with Greg Sowards. Don't know much about him except was told he's lost six various elections. Seems like a true Conservative, but dunno.....
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Hosenfeld on
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I love John Sanchez too, but I don't feel like this is the right time for him to run.
I've also spoken to Greg Sowards too. Nice man, right philosophy I think, but just don 't know if he has the personality to make an impact.
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Permalink Reply by William (Bill) S. English on -
Unfortunately I was unable to attend due to prior commitment. I made a promise I could not and would not break. Even for a chance to beard Heather and the rest of them.
CyberWiz Beezer said:Where were you Sunday @ the East Mtn TEA Party mtg in Moriarty? Heather and Greg and John Sanchez were there along with several candidates for CD-1 (Dan Lewis, Janice Arnold-Jones) and Jim Smith and I'm sure I'm forgetting someone. Various BCGOP OFFICIALS.
The support of the NM TEA Parties is going to be even more important in 2012......
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Permalink Reply by William (Bill) S. English on
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I believe in Term limits and I believe in the Tea Party, however I made a promise to a prior commitment. Frankly a man who won't keep his word or a promise isn't worth voting for in the first place.
justthefax said:Heather Wilson told me personally that she is against Term Limits. That in and of itself is enough reason for me not to vote for her. But your candidate needs to be "Tea Party Friendly" or he will not get my vote.
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Permalink Reply by William (Bill) S. English on
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Because the yobs in the Congress are the ones who vote for it and they don't want to put themselves out of a job.
justthefax said:In my opinion, everyone that thinks that the government is too big, too powerful, too expensive and too intrusive must support term limits. If term limits are such a bad idea, why do we have them for virtually every other elected position at state and federal levels?
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