Politics & Government - 17 September 2007

Alan Keyes announces for President!
Will appear in Values Voter Debate Sept. 17

September 14, 2007
RenewAmerica staff
On Friday, Sept. 14, Alan Keyes filed a Statement of Candidacy (Form 2) with the Federal Election Commission--thus officially announcing as a Republican candidate for President of the United States.

Keyes told Janet Parshall, host of a nationally syndicated radio show, that he's "unmoved" by the lack of moral courage shown by the other candidates, among whom he sees no standout who articulates the "key kernel of truth that must, with courage, be presented to our people."

He added, "The one thing I've always been called to do is to raise the standard . . . of our allegiance to God and His authority that has been the foundation stone of our nation's life"--and he decried the lack of "forthright, clear, and clarion declaration" from the other candidates concerning this issue.

As a result, Keyes said, "We're putting together an effort that's not going to be like anything before, because it's going to be entirely based on citizen action. We're going to be challenging people to take a pledge for America's revival," and elevate them from spectators in the political arena to participants.

The former Reagan diplomat ran previously for president in 1996 and 2000. During the 1996 race, he was widely credited with forcing abortion to the center of public policy debate. In 2000, he was acknowledged by commentators at Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN as the winner of the Republican presidential primary debates. In that election, he continued his prior focus on America's moral crisis, and also made abolishing the income tax a serious question for policy-makers.

This election cycle, Keyes has already significantly influenced the debate, according to some observers, who note that at least a few of the GOP candidates appear intent on imitating some of Keyes' well-known positions, in an effort to woo moral conservatives--without which no Republican is likely to win in the general election.

As a prelude to running, prior to making up his mind to announce, Keyes has been writing a series of essays on the 2008 election titled "The Crisis of the Republic"--published at RenewAmerica and disseminated by several other outlets. A common theme of the articles is the need to restore personal sovereignty that is based in religious premises and self-discipline, if American society is to survive in liberty.

Keyes said he plans to join the Values Voter Presidential Debate Sept. 17 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

To hear the entire Keyes announcement, click here:
http://www.renewamerica.us/archives/play.php?mp3=115

To read a transcript, click here:
http://www.renewamerica.us/archives/transcript.php?id=426

To visit Keyes' campaign website, AlanKeyes.com, click here:
http://www.alankeyes.com

http://www.renewamerica.us/news/070914keyes.htm

How many plan on catching the debate that he plans on being a part of tomorrow? Also, will this place an end to the endless liberal rant that’s been on this forum with regards to the Republicans not having a person of color in the race for the Presidency?

I’m excited that he’s become a candidate and am looking forward hearing to what he has to say. Are you?

2007-09-17 08:50:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I just trying to get a part time job with them and I don't want to say you have to unless they REALLY have to, all I keep hearing is that they don't have the money. And please give me some thing that would support your anwser. I was only in for 2 years.

2007-09-17 08:46:43 · 9 answers · asked by scott p 5 in Military

being belittled and screamed at even though you follow all of the rules

2007-09-17 08:46:37 · 5 answers · asked by dee613 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

of a victims human rights since the criminal ends up with more rights than the victim. For eg.. A burglar comes onto my land to break in (against the law) but cuts himself on the window he has just broken so he's allowed to sue me. What are my rights??

Eg 2.. A drunk driver runs a kid over and kills him. The kids rights have gone. Driver gets out of jail in 2 years ????

2007-09-17 08:45:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

you want to raise my taxes to pay for the health care of people that :
smoke 3 packs a day
eat fast food
never exercise
don't wash their hands
have unprotected sex
drink and drive
drive too fast
under-cook their food
use the "5 second" rule
play sports
or any of the thousands of activities people choose to engage in that result in sickness and injury.

Stealing my money to pay for your triple by-pass makes you an evil, unamerican, theiving, Nazi piece of monkey manure.

Just say "HELL NO!" to slavey (aka socialism).

I know this isn't a question, it's a rant. However, the pro-slavery (universal health care) morons on this site have been driving me crazy today. These Nazi thieves must be stopped.

2007-09-17 08:42:30 · 25 answers · asked by Aegis of Freedom 7 in Politics

If they don't like Canada's or Germany's plan, how about Israel?

Here's Israel's plan http://www.la-briut.org.il/english/article/?id=5d4818ba4f9348515449e5720b25ea78

2007-09-17 08:42:10 · 19 answers · asked by Honest Opinion 5 in Politics

2007-09-17 08:40:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-17 08:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by SEXIEST AVATAR™ is HERE. 6 in Politics

relatives involved and my power of attorny was revolked even though my mother at the time was deemed unfit to conduct any business or personal care and health, I have this in writting from the Doctor and testers and she went into a nursing home, my evil ex husband involved as well...but the GICS where right of surviorship so they are mine and one is due this month and they need a copy of the death certicate in order for me to do anything with it

2007-09-17 08:38:46 · 4 answers · asked by martha s 1 in Law & Ethics

From all perspectives?

2007-09-17 08:38:44 · 12 answers · asked by Mr. Beef Stroganoff 6 in Politics

2007-09-17 08:38:26 · 21 answers · asked by JuDyLicious 3 in Elections

but when the FBI is corrupted, who investigates them?

2007-09-17 08:38:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I think that the Republicans know that they screwed up (ask Greenspan) and now they're picking on the leader that they know will be (with BILL CLINTON) the next president.

2007-09-17 08:37:39 · 16 answers · asked by Joseph W 2 in Politics

From our hooded friends in Saudi Arabia?
woman cannot even drive there ?
and neolibs where is your outrage and shock?
isn't this a human rights issue ? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070917/ap_on_re_mi_ea/saudi_women_drivers;_ylt=AlodrE6YH5Ao7ghEs0JOWD6s0NUE

2007-09-17 08:37:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Being that Al-Queada, a border-less militant group, is in direct armed conflict with much of the world, is it safe to say that World War 3 is currently happening?

2007-09-17 08:35:59 · 17 answers · asked by Yahoo Sucks 5 in Military

We could be free and naked up there!!!

2007-09-17 08:35:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

All the different races, religions, and cultures, forming together in this melting pot...

2007-09-17 08:34:52 · 15 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5 in Politics

is capable of solving our foreign and domestic problems as they've been promising? It doesn't look too good to me thus far.

2007-09-17 08:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by Don S 5 in Elections

2007-09-17 08:33:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if they dont leave by february 2008 satans and gods and antichrists extermination sqauds will arrive all over the world. withe 8 trillion ifinitede folds black and white spaceships. The 8 trillion ifinete folds different alien specious will also do an invasion. so make the right choice and vote fo the democrats. if you vote for guillani america will be the first country destroyed by true god who is not human and satan who is not human. have fun fascists.

2007-09-17 08:32:46 · 7 answers · asked by antichrist brother555666 2 in Politics

Like all the fat people eat all the food, take up all th space in th freeways, eat our jobs, fart up the whole air and cause polution to the airs of the US, and there isn't enough room for us and we are forced to immigrate illegally to Mexico or Afghanistan or China? What would happen?

2007-09-17 08:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-09-17 08:28:34 · 9 answers · asked by sms 1 in Immigration

2007-09-17 08:27:17 · 11 answers · asked by Pedro M 2 in Government

I hold a "utility" patent for a utility power plant that makes NO pollution, doesn't need to burn ANY fuel, and makes power cheaper than ANY fueled process. Electric power made this way can power all our homes, cars, trucks, factories, waste management, whatever we need electricity for.
It's been to Clinton, Gore, Gingrich, Barr, the DOE, Bush, Cheeny, all over our government, even utility companies, and never one word about EVER building a power plant, just sell it out for pennies on the dollar.
Utility companies want buy it but will not discuss EVER building any plants. The patent office web site states it must work or it wouldn't be useful and therefore wouldn't be granted a patent.
With energy such a big problem, shouldn't the gov be trying the things their own people have determined does work?
Is their call to keep raping our environment, while they continue to pimp the problems and ignore solutions? Must "we" get rid of the politicians to have solutions to problems?

2007-09-17 08:26:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-17 08:25:23 · 22 answers · asked by Pedro M 2 in Government

to get elected?

2007-09-17 08:24:16 · 15 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3 in Politics

Thanks for the advice justgoodfolk ...... you are right there are conservatives that can be trusted and I know some of them here, but Liberals are overwhelmingly good people on Yahoo answers.

2007-09-17 08:23:47 · 27 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2 in Politics

These are women and children.Should this be allowed? Do you want a company like this representing us to the world on how we deal with people?
http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=14518

2007-09-17 08:21:36 · 12 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4 in Immigration

2007-09-17 08:21:31 · 8 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

should i expect a fine or just a caution?

2007-09-17 08:21:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police