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Dark Horse Candidate Running in the '08 Election

Dear Reader,

I am of the belief that the advanced species on the planet does not have to continue in the manner it has, and so I write the following to those who may care to see some changes come about. I ask to be recognized and supported as a new candidate of a new Party in the United States 2008 Presidential Election on the platform of empirical evidence justifying and supporting the need for revised national and global policy.

The bulk of worthwhile institutions, organizations, and churches at this time are like pieces of an excellently made watch scattered all over the place attempting to do individually what the whole mechanism (body) put together is suppose to do.

The government (is a cohesive functioning body) has their pieces put together and is operating producing what? At this time the scattered, unconnected Body of Believers appears unable to influence any government body significantly. Can it be done by coming together in the next presidential election? The power is in the heart and spirit of the Body of Believers coming together to make the difference. Am I or someone like me a likely dark horse candidate in the next presidential election? Is this the time? We know what the Revelation says concerning Horses. What will the history books reflect next? Will it be a democrat, republican, or something better or worse? Believers were charged with making disciples of the nations, not the other way around; and the task is one of removing the divisions within the body and coming together in the upcoming election not as republican or democrat, but as one mind intent on saving the species which was created and endowed with God’s Spirit. Can this be done? Every man, woman, and child needs understanding of the precepts of our heavenly father, that our educational institutes are reaching and teaching few, that define our character.

We were given the power to be righteous examples that others would be drawn to us that we might make disciples of the nations. To them, the Body with all its internal flaws and appears disjointed, not committed to unity, and to them as scattered as they are, therefore they are not drawn to us. Would unifying in the election give them cause to see there is hope for something better? Would God bless such a venture upon the part of the believers?

In the following message forgive me for first stating the obvious flaws of our society, but there is a point to what you are going to read.

What could the forefathers see when they declared independence or drafted the constitution? It wasn’t a perfect world then and the full ramifications of unforeseen contingencies are beginning to take their toll. Special interests, the liberties that have been taken precedent over sound doctrine; and there are far too many of them; and too much apathy generated through questionable media manipulations for there to be successful change to occur from within a party.

The people wielding the power of the world at this moment, lack necessary concern to be conscious of the vision of the future in order to shape and make their decisions to create that better future for those to come. What do you currently see for the future based on your perceptions of the leaders?

The politics of ancient civilizations ceased to exist because they failed to evolve to overcome their failings and limitations. Have the current processes resolved issues sufficiently to make you feel more comfortable and safe and happy in your pursuits or for the pursuits of your children? The Human Species is allegedly the advanced species on the planet. There is the word “current” which both defines the present and a sense of movement; as in the species is being swept along where the current processes to see improvements made are defined by, or blocked by, needless struggles, mindless reactions, fear, and greed. Who or what is behind the existing power? Is it the spirit of apathy which has taken hold of a nation, such that it lumbers sluggishly through time, calling to some nations seductively, tossing missiles at others, leaving paper trails in its wake for the masses to collect and build temples to the gods it serves?

The combined Body of Believers and coalition of Reformists, Independents, Green World Activists, and the multitude of other semi-effective yet worthy organizations, behind a new type of figurehead, could turn the tide in American ideology so that the world instead of seeing the US as a militant capitalistic harlot prostituting itself to maintain power, the world comes to see the country personifying change, equality, and opportunity. What is it that countries of the world see when they see the United States? When the US addresses its own internal problems, massive natural resource consumption, burgeoning and more perverse crimes, rampant misuse of tax money, and the worse, creation of laws and processes that corrupt and serve to divide so as to support those in power with continuous wealth and justification, then we act the example and advise. When the leadership of the US enters into agreements with countries, our corrupt values and conditions become that country’s values and conditions. These countries have their own set of problems that don’t need to be complicated by the shortcomings of our antiquated processes. This is what many countries see and why they respond the way they do. They see our problems in a different light than do we. The people of this country (and others around the world) have put on blinders learning to justify their actions through a misguided and misused spirit of patriotism, regardless if the action is upright or warranted; and as such can no longer see a way out except status quo. And these are the actions of the advanced species on the planet?

Effective governing does not come from trying to figure out what to do when something happens, or even knowing what is going to happen and preparing for it. Leadership is developing the right conditions or solutions to eliminate the possibility of negative things happening. If I were the figurehead this is the basis of the decisions I will make in your behalf; or you will have more of what is current, that which you have been experiencing as of late. The silent majority does have a voice; look around and see what has been accomplished when it is not used. When you decide that you are as important to our country as I do, let me know how I may serve you for awhile. I will not be everybody’s friend, but I will hold everybody accountable. I would take guidance from the Coalition; I would start by declaring the “Voice of the People” Party; and ask for everyone (including children) interested in doing so to send in a list of things they would like to see done, and read those things through the media that those things would be heard.

The exisiting leadership shrouds much of what is simple, ties it up in legal jargon and it then appears mysterious and complicated, and they do so maintaining their position. It is only simple statements which need be heard and simple questions which need be answered – We as the advanced species must learn to co-exist together on the planet; What must be done to prove our intellect? I reiterate my interest as the common man who wishes to speak to the public of the time for something better to come. I wish to become a darkhorse candidate in the next presidential election. You wish to see change come about; I offer you the opportunity to be better equipped to be heard to get the results you want.

Who speaks for the children? What child when growing up and playing in their parent's home thought they would become a criminal or severely dysfunctional in facing simple life issues; and what caused them to arrive at that decision or conclusion? You know the answer to these things. Children and adults are taken captive and never to be heard from again, why? Children grow up and deceive one another. If conditions are such now, what will the future of the children to come be, if nothing is done; or is that not your problem? Can the majority let go of their differences for awhile to come together to make a difference to produce for the better? God knows you can.

Who would get behind a simple Transit Initiative like the following and other worthy causes in the next campaign? Consider this: A transit tax as a line on every state income tax form. There would be an immediate influx of capital to every community to begin a nationwide mass transit system. Monies collected go back taxpayer’s community to develop first a Planning Department (if necessary), then begin rudimentary mass transit system. Once up, transit users get credit for using system; special considerations for disadvantaged, students, and elderly. The Eisenhower Highway System was developed to provide accessibility. This system (properly powered and developed for all walks of life, including business) ultimately reduces energy consumption; brings unity in the sense of being of conscious collective effort to make right some wrongs in society; puts the employee on the same level with the employer at least for the length of the ride; would be supported by the wealthy who want more space for their status symbols; would provide jobs; should have been started 50 years ago; is inevitable.

What do you desire that a dark horse candidate would champion?

Every individual is entitled to ask questions, and express their concerns and even provide your solutions to the problems which directly affect you, and those concerns become the areas of policy improvements. I want you to be empowered where you haven't been. I will take your message as seriously as you take yourself.

I believe there is an extreme misperception of who is actually carrying the burden of responsibility in sustaining our communities. This is the time for difinitive total population concerns, values and ideology as well as other worthy causes like Green World to become the focus. If not now, when?

There are members within the Coalition of the Body of Believers which know how to navigate through the sea of humanity to get things done, that the campaign for the office and term afterwards be successful. This is your time to prove your skills as I will prove mine. Be at peace with one another; unite in this spirit.

My kindest regards to each of you.

John Gregory

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