The choice belongs to the American people. Still there are those in America who believe their influence, their money; and a combination of the two can supersede the rights of the American people. Since December of 2008 I’ve met with fellow Jacksonville residents in Barbeque joints, coffee shops, on their front doorsteps, and in their homes. I’ve heard their dreams and their fears about our direction. On Jacksonville’s Westside the perspectives nearly match perfectly the national mood. People have had enough. Enough big government, enough tax and spend, enough mismanagement (can you say Taj Mahal?); and enough oligarchy. People want their country back and they are in the mood to take it away from the politicians.

Interestingly, one of the most accurate pollsters in America today is a polling agency named Rasmussen. This agency’s polls have most accurately predicted the outcome of the past three national election cycles. Rasmussen found that there are two kinds of people in America today. The breakdown isn’t along racial lines, isn’t Republican or Democrat; it isn’t even conservative or liberal: The breakdown falls within the categories of “political” and “everyone else”. The “politicals” are more likely to throw money at issues as a cure, they’re more inclined to think “bringing home the political pork” is adequate reason to get re-elected; and they are more likely to consider the American people to be “dupes” “simpletons” and “easily bought”. The rest of Americans look at the Politicals with disdain and disgust.

That dynamic holds true here in Jacksonville Florida as well. A recent poll of Jacksonville residents found that only 24% think the Mayor, or their City Council-person understands who they are, or what their lives are like in this text-book Depression. Extravagant spending on the wrong programs; the Mayor saying that he doesn’t think he agrees with the “Big Government is bad” perspective; and City Councilmen high fiving each other for getting tax hikes passed when Jacksonville citizens are living through a financial nightmare. Jacksonville politicians have lost any and all relationship with those whom they are supposed to represent. Instead they choose to attempt to Rule over us.

The citizens of Jacksonville need to understand how this dynamic happened. As I delve deeper into the Jacksonville political system I run into people who use their power-brokerage as weapons of war. From pulling strings to get city contracts, to insisting that their friends run for City Council seats unopposed: these people have forgotten that Jacksonville is a City in America- not Cuba.

The answer is to look past the money the power brokers throw into elections. The answer is to find those who will represent the ideas of their districts and their city as a whole. The answer is to find the “anti-power broker” candidate, and elect that individual specifically to tell the Politicals that the citizens of Jacksonville have had enough. After all- it was THEIR appointees that have nearly bankrupted the city with out of control spending.

The measure of a candidate isn’t the ability to place more signs along the side of the road; but how well does he identify with those whom he wants to represent. The measure of a candidate is how far removed from the power-brokers is that candidate- and is therefore more closely related to the ideas of his constituency. The answer is to hire (elect) someone who isn’t a Political; but a part of the “Everyone else” category.

How does one determine who is and isn’t a Political? Look at their campaign donations. When you see multiple 3-figure donations; it’s reasonable to assume that candidate is being bought and paid for by power brokers. When you see union contributions, names of corporations; and prominent local names: the conclusion is obvious: “Bought and paid for by Politicals and will therefore continue to Rule Jacksonville instead of represent constituents”. That candidate, his backers; are the 24% who mean to rule the 76%. It’s Morning in America: it’s time to wake up.

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Republicans in Washington are on the right track. In the House of Representatives, they are fulfilling their promise to vote to repeal Obamacare. Senate Republicans should join the chorus to get the legislation voted on in their body as well. A recent poll shows that Republican politicians are more trusted in all of the top ten issues identified by the American people.

Rasmussen reports here that because they are listening and representing the American people: Republicans have earned significantly more of their trust than the Democrats. Even the Democrats stronghold of Education has failed to keep them in the public’s favor.

Here at Morning in America, we have been touting this accurate perspective from the beginning. As the National politicians learn their lesson, (the lesson that voters will not be treated as chattel, nor will they continue to sit idly by while they are presumed upon). The lines are now clear, those who stand WITH the America people are the heroes; those who stand against them are now the villains. This is indeed the “Morning” we’ve been looking for.

However, the work is not yet done. The message that was sent to Washington must now be sent to local governments as well. Here in Jacksonville Florida a recent poll shows that only 24% of the citizens believe they are being heard or represented by the local leadership. My discussions with conservatives across the state indicate this is a wide-spread perspective. With local governments raising taxes and fees on out of work, and “afraid their going to be out of work soon” people: it’s obvious that localities haven’t yet gotten the memo. It says simply: “Stop it”!

The similarities are stark. In Washington, the unions and special interests groups were choosing who the candidates were, and subsequently what the issues were. The American people were being ignored, insulted, and patronized. The political paradigm was “tell them this” then move on to do what you’re told.
We have the same dynamics in our state and local races. There are unions that assert influence, “interests” that make their fortunes off of the local tax base, and those with the influential connections to sustain programs that either aren’t beneficial, or deliver results too small to justify financing from local coffers: yet they continue any way. They will even recycle a former politician to insure their interests are covered- just do what they say. These influences perpetuate the status quo- and the status quo is no longer acceptable.

Americans want locally what they want nationally: budgets balanced without raising taxes, a fiscal environment where businesses can thrive; and subsequently jobs are available. They want their local governments to be honest with them instead of playing cheap shell games with the budgets, they don’t want their Mayors threatening their safety when the public opposes legislation or policy initiatives. They want their local Representatives to represent them; power-brokers notwithstanding!

Yes, it is Morning in America because we’ve reached the ears and minds of our Representatives in Washington. But it’s not yet noon-time: and the local politicians have yet to read the memo. When they are either brought back in line, (or replaced) they too will garner the significant trust of their communities. Until then, they are tarnished by a reputation of being considered “out of touch” by 76% or their constituents.

There is still so very much yet to be done. . .

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What can be added to one of the greatest speeches in American history?
Only the observation that Dr. King, no matter his faults or strengths; confirmed that the Founding Fathers were wise in crafting the U.S. Constitution.

The Abolitionist of the 19th century; the Equal Rights Movement of the mid-twentieth century; and the Tea Party Movement of today: all reminders that the American People are in charge of this country: not those who consider themselves to be elite.

Enjoy this video of American Greatness:
“I Have a Dream”

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In 1988, then Vice President George HW Bush declared that he would not raise taxes on the American people. He did so as an assurance to America that he was fiscally conservative, and understood the principles that ultimately increased government revenues, (96.2%) by using what is now called the “Laffer Curve”.

Unfortunately, President Bush Senior wasn’t convinced of the effectiveness of the tax cuts at the time. * “Bush refused many times but was making no progress with a Senate and House that was controlled by Democrats. Bush eventually agreed to a compromise with Congressional Democrats to raise several taxes as part of a 1990 budget agreement. Bush raised taxes as a way to reduce the national budget deficit.”

That decision gave the Democrats the opportunity to offer Bill Clinton as a fiscal conservative who capitalized on the disenchantment with Bush over his broken promise. The fact that it was their negotiations that convinced Bush Sr. to raise those taxes is a dynamic the Democrats were eager to play down. This however does illustrate once again that the Democrat Party is indeed the party of higher taxes and lower living standards for Americans.

Moving forward, we saw Clinton elected as a “Conservative Democrat” but failed to live up to that identification until the nation forced him to do so with the 1994 elections. At that time, Clinton came back and cooperated with the 104th Congress to later regain re-election as a re-born conservative. Clinton was careful in his second term to avoid many “liberal perceptions” in an attempt to facilitate Vice President Al Gores’ bid for the White House. Which was promptly mitigated by Gores return to a liberal agenda once the Democrat base insisted that he do so. All while the country continued to elect Republican Representatives and conservative talking Democrats to represent their districts and local governments. A look at the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2010 maps confirm this trend in America. Even the Democrat advances were based on those Democrats portraying themselves as more conservative than the Party as a whole. Their only mistake was to follow then Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid off a cliff for Obama and his radical agenda.

What this teaches those of us who follow politics is the nation is more concerned with conservative principles than it is a particular political party. Americans want what they want; and what they want is conservative leadership.

Now that Americans have their country pointed in the right direction, they will begin to focus on their wayward local governments. In Morning in Americas’ home district, we find, at this point in history; few will vote for a Democrat: based specifically on their national record. However, local governments should remember how the nation got into the disastrous predicament it faces; and learn from the lesson Washington was force to learn these past two years. Otherwise, we see local governments living the same history. Americans want their governments to be frugal, reasonable, and free of fat-cat influence.

In cities, counties, and states around the nation: Politicians beware of your policies and your spending habits. If your arena of responsibility is bloated with special projects, benevolence from the taxpayers funds (talk about pressure to give!), and a willingness to attack the general welfare of your constituents, IE: the raising of taxes to perpetuate your political obligations: then your government body is in danger of flipping to the opposing party in the near future. Remember: “Americans want what they want; and what they want is conservative leadership.”

As the nation rights it’s direction, (Majority Leader Reid is wrong when he speculates that the American people will fall back to sleep- they’ve become focused and galvanized) voters will begin to turn their attention on their local governments. Those politicians in towns, cities, counties, and states who impose their political agendas’ on their constituents will not control their body long.

For example: Jacksonville Florida is a city with more Democrats registered than Republicans; however the local government body is predominately Republican. With a Republican Mayor, and City Council represented by Republicans two to one opposing Democrats (excluding one Republican who became a State Congressman by appointment and one member who switched to the Democrat Party after using Republican efforts to gain the seat- actually giving the intended results of the voters closer to a three to one advantage to Republicans) and yet the city is being ruined financially and socially bastardized by a council that pretends to be conservative: rather than governing as such. WHY? Because they are more concerned with political power brokers than they are their own constituents!

Consider one politician (as opposed to “Representative”) who cast a very unpopular vote in the past year. When confronted by a single voter, the politician replied “If you don’t like it, take it up with God”. Yet within three days of the vote, that politician was observed at a popular meeting place in his district denying the very vote he cast. One could reasonably ask this politician his opinion of Gods’ perspective on telling lies. This is an example of what Americans will no longer tolerate. There has been a trend in America since Ronald Reagan was elected President. The return to conservative principles and a realization of Constitutional wisdom. The trend has been consistent in American culture- even when the politicians lost their way. Waning are the days of politicians doing what they are ordered to do by money men and power-brokers.

America want’s it country back: Nationally and locally. Like the 1988 elections, your future and the future of your community rides on your decisions. Local governments should read the handwriting on the wall: “Keep abusing your constituents and you wont have a job, and your local body will flip political hands: just like Washington D.C..”

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In recent days, Morning in America has received feedback that the Republican Party is defended too enthusiastically here. Obviously we disagree.

The foundation for any organization is it’s platform. In the business community the terms are “Mission Statement” or “Foundational Principles”. The same is true for political parties. Each Party’s platform is their foundation. Issues such as abortion, public assistance, fiscal responsibility, and national security are addressed in more careful terms, but still reveal who each party represents when matched with their actions. The organizations spend enormous amounts of energy drafting and completing these documents; then cast them as their brands. Those documents literally become the sales pitch to the American people. If the politicians deviate too far from the platforms, their voting base will cry in outrage: further illustrating who/what the party actually represents.

This is why Morning in America is adamantly Republican; not because we’re a paid shill, (of which we’ve been falsely accused) but because we’ve read the platforms (unique idea, isn’t it?) and have concluded that the Republican Party platform more closely represents our opinions about the direction of the country on a national; as well as a local level.

Not to be redundant, but the nation has always been represented by partisan factions. Each opinion had their own key terminology. Terms such as “Freedom” and “Liberty”. “Freedom” represented the ability to “do the morally right thing” without fear of government oppression. “Liberty” represented the ability to live without daily government interference. Both perspectives are/were valid- especially when viewed in the perspectives of removing oneself from the oppression of oligarchy. This debate between “Freedom” and “Liberty” have been the catalyst for moving the nation forward for two centuries.

It’s interesting to note what we call oligarchy today, the founding fathers considered to be tyranny. That’s the degree of degradation our nation has experienced since it stopped using the Constitution as it’s premise for it’s actions. This dynamic began in post-Kennedy America when Republicans were fighting for equal rights regardless of race, and the Democrat Party began it’s slide into it’s current position of representing Marxism by Liberals, Progressives, and admitted socialist. The effort was so obvious in the era that the rock group The Beatles wrote lyrics denouncing the idea:

“You say you’ll change the Constitution Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it’s the institution
Well, you know You better free you mind instead

But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
You ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow”*

The difference between “Liberty” and “Freedom” is the application of the Constitution in an effort to move the nation forward. “Liberal”, “Leftist” and “Progressive” seeks to antipathetically exploit those freedoms to harm the country. “Freedom” and “Liberty” seek to build society while the latter three attempt to disrupt and destroy it. In short, “this ain’t your grandfathers Democrat Party”. That is of course, unless your grandfather was Karl Marx. Liberty versus Freedom is the debate between Conservatives versus Libertarians. At one time this was the difference between the two parties. The new wrinkle in the national debate is the Marxist perspective represented by Liberals, Progressives, and those who admit their socialism.
The difference between the former two and the latter three is the intention of finessing Constitutional freedom to strengthen, and the willingness to exploit those freedoms to harm the country. “Freedom” and “Liberty” seek to build society while the latter three attempt to disrupt and destroy it. The conclusion is this is what the Democrat Party has become.

Some would counter that the Democrats attempted to turn their party around with the election of Bill Clinton at the beginning of the last decade. The rebuttal to that assertion is Clinton’s’ early policies more closely represented the true desires of the Democrat Party (illustrated by the fact that every time they get the White House and majorities in Congress) they try to ram Socialism down the throats of the American people. Further evidence the Marxist infiltration hasn’t been repudiated is the Democrat Rally in Washington the first week of October 2010. This was the rally that showcased the different Socialist groups within the Democrat Party and the symbiotic relationship between them and the major labor unions. The “WORLD SOCIALIST WEBSITE reported:

“Last Saturday’s rally in Washington mounted by the AFL-CIO unions, the NAACP, and other liberal groups, called to bolster the Democratic Party in the November 2 congressional elections, had the enthusiastic support of the various pseudo-socialist organizations that comprise of middle-class in America. . .They portrayed the rally as a definite step forward for the unions, a turn towards greater militancy and mobilization of the working class and minorities, one that should be repeated on an expanded scale.. . The organizers of the Oct. 2 rally are to be commended. The fightback, however imperfect, has to start somewhere, and here was an attempt”

Confirming that the Unions and the Democrat Party itself is anything but “Democratic” and is more Socialistic than American. Morning in America is anti Marxist primarily because the paradigm contradicts the Constitution, but also because Marx has proved to be wrong in his opinions by the real world.

Marxism furthermore contradicts our conscience because we adamantly stand against racism, bigotry towards the weak, and exploitation of those who are fooled. Because we reject Marx, we reject the Democrat Party. The paradigm offends our person, it offends our sense of honor; it frankly offends our sense of who “The Creator” referenced in the Declaration of Independence is, and what He has convinced us is the the difference between right and wrong. This, by the way; put’s Morning in America in the “Freedom camp” instead of the “Liberty camp”.

The choice in America is stark. One either supports the precepts of Liberty and Freedom or one supports the subversion of the Constitution and the exploitation of it’s economy, inalienable rights, and peoples. This is the reality, this is where America is at this point in history.

We’ve made our choice; you should make yours.

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During World War Two the United States hired a trained statistician and one of the founders of the Production Engineer science to assist American industry in it’s responsibility to meet the quality and productivity demands for two simultaneous theaters of war. As you know, those were the European and Pacific theaters. One of the unique applications of this newly discovered (actually, it was decades old, but had received a poor reception by most of American industry) was the idea that those who worked within the production process of creating the company’s product became an “expert” in their given field of exposure. That man was W. Edwards Deming and his Team developed the American War Standards that gave the military the edge over the Axis enemies who faced extensive quality issues during the war. After the war, the standards, (and even the paradigm) were forgotten by American industry. However, these are the same standards that caused Japans’ markets to flourish over the next twenty to twenty five years.

By the mid seventies the auto and technology industries in American had become out-classed by the very applications that had helped them to win the war. By the early eighties they’d awakened to the reality and begun initiating what they should have continued after the war. My understanding is Ford Motor Company continued to use the process, even after their biggest domestic competitor strayed away, just as American industry as a whole did in the post-war era. Making Ford the one auto company that didn’t receive Obama bailout money this past year.

Some would counter that Deming’s process (called Saturn) failed in the modern U.S. Market with the failure of Saturn Automobiles. “Morning’s” understanding is the company failed to keep it’s promise of being responsive to customer feedback and expectations. The explanation is the company just didn’t live up to it’s promises. Which brings us to the point of this article.

After the election of George W. Bush in 2000, the country, admittedly divided as it was, chose a course of what Bush termed “Compassionate Conservatism”. This indicated that Americans weren’t ready to accept Libertarianism as their paradigm of choice; Libertarians (fairly or unfairly) having a reputation for wanting to squash programs that have become a part of American society, but wanted the Government to understand that they were not only the “customer” but the “Owner”. The parable could further assert that the President is the CEO, and the Congress as a whole are Board Members, but still work for the owners and the customers; which are one in the same.

The Democrats seized on the discontent, made promises they had no intention of keeping; and won an election based on chicanery and deception. The American people were so outraged that the Tea Party became an impromptu result. Like American industry in the Seventies, the Republican Party has stepped up to the plate to meet the demands of the American people and have regained their cautious trust. The party realizes that the mistakes of the past cannot be forgotten, nor the expectations of those who trusted them to be ignored. They must deliver what the customer and the owners want: Conservatism with a heart. Americans realize that Social Security is now a party of the American reality, they understand that public education is what (at one time) made us different from second and third world countries. They don’t want these institutions dismantled before their promises are kept; they want them re-vamped to be financially sound and internationally competitive. They want results for their tax dollars,and those results to cost as little as possible; much like the Japanese offered in the seventies. The models that work effectively should be embraced, those with good intentions, but failed to deliver; should be shelved.

The Republican Party has heard the clarion call, they’ve responded; and now they have this opportunity to repudiate the Marxism of the past four years, and move forward into what this country is supposed to be: “a nation of the people, by the people and for the people”. They are offering the American people what they want- their right to be represented.

Americans want politicians to stop looking at them as a resource to further their careers, their financial gain; and do what the Constitution says they should do: represent them. They want lower taxes, they want the free market to thrive and supply jobs and goods, and they want the money they pay into the system to be stretched like they stretch their personal income. We are seeing this expectation all over the country. Both in the national arena, and the local. In fact, they not only WANT this paradigm shift: they DEMAND it. This is why we can honestly say it is once again Morning in America.

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Luke 2
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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The Democrat Party is focusing on the” “less abrasive” Republicans to formulate an opportunity to split the GOP along ideological lines. Already we’ve seen operatives begin to use the tactic in the public forums. Over the weekend operatives have tested the tactic on the social networks. Their attempts to define the GOP as fractured is as valid as defining the Democrat Party as being split along the Bernie Sanders Socialist faction and the Jim Webb “don’t call me a socialist because I go hunting” faction. Both parties have representation of different degrees of their Marxism or Conservatism; but each party has an agenda to lead the country, and both are united within their caucus on the direction. The Democrat Party and its’ politicians are frustrated that the American people have resisted their left turn as vigorously as they have. Morning in America cannot think of any grassroots movement as galvanized as that opposition since the freedom marches of the early 1960′s. It’s fair to say that the Democrat Party has once again postured itself as the enemy of the American people- and will use whatever tactic is necessary to further their fight against Constitutional and conservative perspectives. That would include the attempt to divide the conservative movement along those lines.

Republican politicians should realize first, that Democrats are only your friends when you agree with them; and secondly that they will use that conditional friendship to destroy you politically. Remember for example their willingness to “work with” George H.W. Bush to find a solution to the economic slowdown. Knowing that Bush 41 wasn’t a real supply-sider, they convinced him to break his pledge and raise taxes: only to aggressively use the issue to beat him in the next Presidential election. They found where the disconnect between Bush 41 and the American people; then exploited it to win the White House.

Recent polls show that the conservative paradigm is winning the debate in the national arena of ideas, (indeed the international arena as well). Democrats understand this, and are working on several fronts to regain the advantage: one of those fronts is to “divide and conqueror” the the Republican Party based on different degrees of conservatism. Here is the defense against that assault:

Republican representatives must remember who voted for them. When they do, they will keep their course. Morning in America urges each one not to let the perks and the fanfare cause them to think YOU are the reason you’re in the office you currently occupy. The fanfare is for that office: not you. Remember you told us you were just a regular person who wanted to fill it. We elected you based on that premise.

Remember why people voted for you, if you can’t remember, go back and review your original campaign. It’s doubtful that you proclaimed: “I’ll go to Washington and sell you out so those who hate me will pretend to like me, and I’ll get invited to more parties”. Your constituents don’t want you to sell them out on one major issue to win another major issue. You said you’d change that paradigm, now darn it: do that. Take your stand, stay in touch with your constituents; and they will continue to reward you with another term.

Understand the mood and the direction of the American public. Just because they won the mid-terms doesn’t meant they’ve ceased to be galvanized. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said in his “I have a dream” speech: “Those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual.” The American people; standing against the hatred of socialism proclaim “we will not go back to sleep now that we’ve won a mid-term election.” Americans have come to the realization that they must continue to scrutinize and supervise your activities.

Acknowledge that the GOP hasn’t been reprieved for it’s sins of becoming Democrat-lite, but paroled as the lesser of two evils. This is the opportunity to guide America back to her position as the city shining on a hill, or lose the Partys’ identification as the party of the people, by the people and for the people. Are we, or are we not the Party of Lincoln? That is what’s at stake.

Do NOT trade a civil environment for the opportunity to represent those who elected you to do so. The issue isn’t the poison environment, the need to work together, or how many parties you’re invited to attend. The issue is the American people want you to represent THEM, not your personal interest. If you cannot do the work based on that premise let us know. We’ll thank you for your service and vote for someone else who can. Remember, this isn’t about you.

Reflect and learn from our founding fathers who had different ideas about the definition of freedom, but understood that King George was the common enemy; and formed an army together to oppose the enemy that hated their ridiculous idea of ruling themselves. The nation is now fighting a domestic enemy that that has accepted the offer of:

“we can assist their elected leaders in giving Americans small doses of Socialism, until they suddenly awake to find they have Communism.”
- Nikita Khrushchev

The leadership of the Democrat Party, at this point in history, with the help of labor unions (and old ally of Karl Marx) are ideologues from that era; an era with a subculture that accepted this offer. The ideals they have pursued ever since. It’s no accident that self-identified Socialist Bernie Sanders of Vermont has comfortably caucused with the Democrats for so many years.

No matter our differences on individual issues, we are united in our fight against this evil cause. We are Americans.

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After knocking on thousands of doors after the 2008 elections. I found that local voters are fed up with Representatives who haven’t represented them- as well as the habit of local politicians to continually invade their budgets while they are struggling through hard financial times. Whether they’re called “taxes” or “fees” the end result is less food on the family table. We must turn this around before Jacksonville becomes yet another city to experience tax-payer flight, and our city becomes the Detroit of the south.

Citizens resent the fact that the local leadership; who told us they were conservatives, now scoff at them for insisting that the city be run on a realistic budget. Furthermore, citizens insist they be treated more like stockholders who own the business instead of customers subject to price increases as a acceptable alternative. Well it’s time for a board meeting and the stockholders aren’t happy.

Small businesses aren’t doing well, unemployment is at 11%, and the projected inflation has arrived: still our Mayor and City Council are playing to the headlines instead of taking pro-active steps to remedy these issues. Their ineptitude has caused the waste of valuable resources by focusing on play time activites instead of looking serious businessmen in the eye to say “Jacksonville has a workforce that will help you build your company- and the city has the resources to accomodate your decision to join us”. This is the mind-set thats’ missing in Jacksonvilles’ leadership today- this is what the people of Jacksonville want!

The March elections will be a referendum on the negligence of the citys’ leadership. A referendum similar to the last months’ elections. The people of Jacksonville decisively voted for conservatism on state and national ballots; and they’ve just begun. City leaders who’ve wasted tax dollars, who’ve raised taxes, who’ve hid behind the term “fees”, and awarded city contracts unwisely: all will receive their performance evaluations from the stockholders of this city.

Citizens repudiate politicians attempts to frame themselves as conservatives after four years of some of the most egregious handling of our resources this town has ever experienced. The days of business as usual in this great city are ending.

It’s time for the politicians in Jacksonville learn the same lessons the Washington politicians learned these past two years. Namely; the citizens are the boss, and you’re not performing at an acceptable level.
Enough is enough: Jacksonville can do better.

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