Sunday, November 6, 2022

Election 2022 - A Re-assessment

 This is my sixth attempt as a write-in candidate for the House of Representatives in the 19th congressional district of NY. I am an independent - I believe that the republican party and the democratic party do not represent the people. 27 percent of all registered voters are republican and 29% are democrats -this is hardly the majority. The majority of the electorate is independent. The margin of error that the media is always talking about is the difference between the number of registered voters that are democrats and republicans. I believe that the government must have a conscience and that money should not buy representation. Unfortunately the reality is that our government does not have a conscience and in most cases money buys representation. The most disappointing fact is that the electorate ignores these simple facts. This election cycle of 2022 is similar to many election cycles of the past - filled with banter; one party against the other; hardly an atmosphere for finding solutions. The goal is power when it should be finding solutions to the issues at hand. Clearly there is a lot at stake. As an independent I am not obligated to adhere to either party line. 


The issues in my view are quite clear. I would focus on a reality check - the economy is the main topic. Prices are too high. And people are finding it difficult to balance their own budgets. One way to help inflation that has been tossed around for years is tax the more affluent in our society, but how does that help the average citizen? Does it help pay for food, taxes, the mortgage or all the other expenses? No is the simple answer. There is no easy fix. Gas prices went thru the roof. We should be concerned about increasing our own energy independence, that’s a good idea. 


Some democrats think that electric cars are a way of the future and perhaps they are, but not now. They are against traditional energy independence. Here is the puzzling dilemma, let’s look at a practical solution for electric cars. Batteries are very expensive. Do you think the price of electricity is going to go down when everyone is driving an electric car? The shortages of fuel, gas for our cars, fuel for the long winters, are politically driven. There is even a national shortage of diesel fuel. Common sense says the US has to be energy independent. 


Codify Roe v. Wade. It was a decision that congress should have codified. They had 47 years. Women’s reproductive rights are a woman’s business. THEIR CHOICE. The government has no right to issue vaccine mandates. COVID vaccines are not safe and effective. There are harmful side effects and it does not  prevent COVID. Seeking the truth is not mis-information. The border without question is a major issue. Neither party has bothered to pass comprehensive immigration reform for decades. WE are faced today with a national border crisis. An open border is not the solution. The path to citizenship is thru legal channels ; illegal immigrants, if caught lose their right to become US citizens forever. Increasing border security and deport illegals. The US and Mexico will have to work together.law and order must be enforced period. The flood of illegal immigrants is burdening the US population. With regards to student loans, how can the US government forgive 100’s of millons of dollars in student loan debt when their parents cannot afford to put food on the table. If the government wants to chip in - pay interest on their student loans. I had to pay mine and so should they. Education is on the agenda, not sex issues, not sexual identity or anything like that. Your sexual preference is your choice, but do not put it in my face or my children’s or my grandchildren’s. In conclusion, the issues before the electorate are not easily solved. I believe that as an independent that I can help find common ground to help solve all these issues - so I ask you to write in - Independent Thom Jenkins for the 19th Congressional District of New York. Thank you for your attention. 

Friday, September 18, 2020

On the passing of an icon..Ruth Bader Ginsburg

 May she rest in peace. A truly remarkable career as a jurist known for equality, women's rights and racial justice. Unfortunately, it is a dark day for the Supreme Court almost in the same sentence. The fear we all have is that the Republican majority in the Senate will seize this very moment to push for a conservative replacement . We will not know who Trump may fancy ,certainly not a nominee of R.G.B"s views. Obviously, Trump will try to get his nominee through whether or not he wins or loses this November's election. Let us all hold our collective breathe  and hope not. Another lifetime appointee will greatly change the character of the Supreme Court. Should we consider changing the term of Supreme Court justices? Isn't it time to change? Why should any one President have the power to stack the court? Wouldn't it wise to have shorter terms, twelve years let's say, to give other Presidents the opportunity to nominate justices. Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves us to contemplate the importance of her role as a member of the Supreme Court.

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Attention REPUBLICANS: HOW CAN POSSIBLY VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP?

Are you actually paying attention to what is happening? Or you you just supporting Trump because your parents voted Republican . Donald Trump is not your protector; he does not even care about you.  Donald Trump dishonored our dead servicemen  and women at Arlington National Cemetery ; that means he may have dishonored someone in your family or someone you may have known; he abandoned our allies in the field of battle . He is ruining the environment that your children have to grow up in; he is trying to take  are away your health care during a pandemic. He does not tell the truth about anything. He thinks that YOU are STUPID! WHY? Because you listen to him!He is trying to make wearing a mask during a pandemic to save lives a political issue. He even wants you to believe that if you vote by mail that you can check to see if your vote was counted and then vote again. Number one voting twice is a felony number two your polling place would not know anything about your mail in ballot. Number three your vote is counted if you mailed it. Trump is trying to create doubt and fear.  He trusts Putin more than OUR intelligence services. He is the worst president in our history. He gives money to his friends to artifically inflate the economy. Donald Trump is not fit for the highest office in the land.  He is a racist! He has created great division in our country; he has damaged the integrity of the United States on the world stage..There is so much more ! How can you even think about voting for Trump? A Vote for Trump is a vote for the end of democracy! So if you choose to go that way,YOU MUST BE STUPID!  

Monday, August 31, 2020

America:WE are in Trouble!

 Another shooting, this time a white 39 year old white alleged Trump supporter. The horizon is not shining as brightly as it should be. We all acknowledge the need for change. There is an election co ming up in the next 64 days. I certainly hope that everyone will vote. but I know it is not going to happen. Sadly, the electorate of our nation does not think it is necessary to vote. For whatever reason, the electorate rarely manages to get close to 60 percent. So let me put this in perspective for you; according to a recent poll Democrats makeup 31% pf the electorate Republicans makeup 25% of the electorate and Independents represent 40% of the electorate and who knows about the remaining 4% of potential voters. It is going to take alot for the Democrats to unseat the sitting President. As much as we are denouncing the Trump presidency, he still holds the office. He has the benefit of being the incumbent and has vast assests to speak for his re-election. New Yorkers live in a vacuum ; and I being a New Yorker think that Donald J. Trump is not a good president and that he does not deserve another four years. I hope that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win by a landslide in November.  The ticket holds a current lead in the polls. but the race is really just getting started. The Democrats must work their hardest to maintain their momentum without taking anything forgranted. Citizens we are in trouble . We cannot allow looting and violence to harm our goal in defeating Trump. It is very easy to say and hard to do during these troubled times. We have to focus on the goal rather than our emotions. There will be justice for the agitator-in-chief and the administration that supports him. Both red, blue and purple all want to live in peace with liberty and justice equally under the law. I believe that we all want to end racism.  We want to reign in police brutality; we must have reform and a uniform national way to police. We must have an open and fair election; one in which everyone can cast their ballot in a manner that is best suited for them whether it be mail-in,absentee or at the polls.Each and every ballot must be counted because every vote counts. SO IF YOU WANT CHANGE; IT IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS...CASTE YOUR BALLOT FOR JOE BIDEN AND KAMALA HARRIS . MAKE THE EFFORT AND VOTE!


Friday, August 28, 2020

The people who were murdered in Kenosha ,Wisconsin by a 17 year old were WHITE!

Donald Trump promotes hate. Your milita friend killed two white protestors in Kenosha Wisconsin protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake.  Tell that to your base Donald. You do not deserve to be called Mr. PRESIDENT. You are a disgrace to the office and to the people of the United States. Do you understand that what you preach resonates to your base and that some of your base carries out your statements. You do not deserve four more years as your careless invitees chanted last night at your presentation. You violated the law again; you violated the Hatch Act. Who is holding you responsible, Bill Barr?  Who is going to be held responsible for the deaths of the skateboarder, Anthony Huber and another Joseph Rosenbaum, both fathers. I suggest that you should be held responsible Mr. Trump..You agitated that teenager to act and you subconsciously made him pull the trigger .  You are an accomplice. The deaths of those innocent young people are proof that your remarks sparked violence. What are you going to say to their families? Hearts and prayers are not enough! Citizens DONALD TRUMP IS A DISGRACE TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY! NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PAST POLITICAL ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN YOU MUST VOTE FOR THE BIDEN HARRIS TICKET AND MUST VOTE OUT EVERY REPUBLICAN SENATOR AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE WHO ARE UP FOR REELECTION>>IT IS DONALD TRUMPS ACTIONS THAT IS BRINGING ON VIOLENCE TO VARIOUS COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR LAND.....MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON DONALD TRUMP.

It is not a tale of two cities but a tale to two countries

 We have managed to get through the democratic convention with a vision of restoring the United States and the doom and gloom of the republican convention. What I am concerned about is a misconception that the democrats have it in the bag.  It is the end of August..the campaigns will start in earnest after the Labor Day weekend. With the unbelieveable shooting of Jacob Blake and the just as unbelieveable killing of two protestors by a 17 year old kid. I am sick to my stomach over this; aren't you? The police ignored this kid with a rifle; a policemen held on to Jacob Blake's tee shirt and shot him seven times in the back with his children watching the incident.What the hell is going on here? The fear that Donald Trump is promoting is encouraging violence .Civil unrest is the one thing that the present administration wants; Donald Trump does not care about the Corona virus; Donald Trump does not care about the Black Lives Matter Movement; Donald Trump does nor care about inequality..and most of all Donald Trump does not care about YOU! We need change in this country. Since we do not have a strong enough third party to take on the two major parties , we must support the Democratic Ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. From this time forward, we the people must focus on the defeat of Donald Trump this November 3rd. We must not be mislead by the hate that the present administration is using to scare voters. As Franklin Roosevelt said "there is nothing to fear but fear itself!" DONALD TRUMP IS NOT A LEADER, HE IS NOT YOUR PROTECTOR;HE IS AN AGITATOR WHO PREACHES DIVISION AND HATE! 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Congratulations to Kamala Harris

 My hardy congratulations to Kamala Harris; a great Vice Presidential  choice as Joe Biden's running mate. I had seen her as the attorney general prosecuting Donald Trump. My current thoughts have modified    because I do not think that Mr. Biden's presidency wants to waste its. time in office on that theme. I think that the State of New York and Cyrus Vance will take the lead in prosecuting  the Trump Organization and Trump himself once he is legally removed from office by the people in the coming November election . Kamala Harris adds to Mr. Biden's ability to be elected the next president of the United States. I would ask you to read the New York Times praise of Ms. Harris.; she is truly a person for the people ,all people . Finally, the democrats have a ticket, Over the next few months we will get to know them a little better; and if the team gets elected we will get to know them even better .Collectively, we must vote the Biden-Harris ticket ...to build a better America..to end systemic racism, to have  liberty and justice for all..to get a grip on this pandemic ..and to restore the United States as the moral leader of the free world! BUT IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS OF THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET AND DESIRES OF THE PEOPLE..WE MUST ALL VOTE!!!!!!

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Donald Trump is attacking the fundamentals of OUR Democracy

The person who is presently in The White House is attacking the fundamentals of Our democracy.  Donald Trump has said in the media that this years election will be an embarrassment to the United States; the only embarrassment to the United States is Donald Trump himself.  He is a desperate and he trying his best to continue misleading the public.His base is not paying attention to his actions; make America Great again. his slogan in 2016 is a lie. America has always been great; but America has to acknowledge its problems. For nearly four years Donald Trump has tried to divide our country in every way possible . He is a friend to the rich; he does not care about the citizens of our nation.  He cares about how he can get money to his friends and family and money in his pocket. Donald Trump thinks his base is stupid and that includes Tucker Carlson ; Donald Trump thinks he can tell you anything and you will  believe him. Donald Trump is dangerous! Our right to vote is fundamental to the democratic process. He is trying to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the results of the election..in advance. VOTE.. go to the polls, mail in your absentee ballot , mail in your mail-in ballot..just vote. Donald Trump is a disgrace to our armed forces ; he is a racist. He has damaged this nations relationship with our allies. He abandoned our allies on the field of battle; he took us out of the climate accord . He has allowed our nation to fall from the leadership of the free world..he thinks everything is about money. I made a joke once in my earlier campaign that I thought that Donald Trump's foreign policy would be a Trump Tower in every N.A.T.O country. I do not think that is far from the truth; I believe he has some kind of deal with Vladimir Putin He is destroying the environment  He is trying to suppress your right to vote. His handling of the pandemic has become a national tragedy and so much more. He is trying to be a tyrant. We must dismiss Donald Trump overwhelmingly at the  polls this November 3rd. He is making me sick to my stomach; and I know it's not just me. Joe Biden will have alot to do; He must chose a vice president who has diplomatic experience to help repair the damage done internationally by the Trump administration. While Joe Biden is a decent man who will fight to end inequality in this nation. he NEEDS a vice president with broad credentials on the international stage ; an individual who reflects the aspirations of black women; an individual who can easily step in as president. Susan Rice is the best choice for Mr. Biden's running mate. A Biden-Rice ticket illustrates balance in domestic affairs and diplomacy. I hope it will be a landslide victory for the people!

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Susan Rice is the best choice for Joe Biden as Vice President

Susan Rice how did I overlook her? The democrats require  balance on their ticket. Ms. Rice is the perfect choice. A Rhodes scholar, a person with diplomatic experience and a former United Nations ambassador. No more guessing ,no more multiple choice questionnaires on the internet. Ms. Rice fills the bill completely; who better suited to help restore the United  States status with our allies than a former individual with diplomatic experience during the Obama tenure in the White House .I am sure that all the other women on Mr. Biden's short list would agree . Now all w have to do is to get tom Perez .national chair of the democratic party to agree to her name on the ticket. The perfect ticket and an easy sell to the democratic base and even to independents who care about our nation. Ms. Rice could easily step in to the presidency if something happens to Mr. Biden. IT IS GOOD ALL THE WAY ROUND! SUSAN RICE SHOULD BE THE VICE PRESIDENTAL CHOICE FOR JOE BIDEN

The Polls..remember what happened to Hillary Clinton..she lost!

When you listen to the media, they tell you that Joe Biden is ahead of the person in the oval office. Unfortunately, these statistics may be very misleading. The problem with polls are numerous. There is a lot of information to consider when you make a decision based on a poll.  What is the composition of the poll...sample size,  geographic location, gender, professional or not, age, a person who votes or not ,their political affiliation. Hopefully democrats will not rely on polls this November. The democratic party has chosen Joe Biden as their candidate; he was not necessarily my choice or yours for that matter but he is the candidate. I want to hear more from Joe. His choice for vice president will be his choice as his successor; so I hope he picks a good candidate one who has great political experience and one who could step in in moment of tragedy. I want to hear about the composition of his cabinet. I want to hear about how he will deal with this pandemic. I want to hear about a vaccine that has been tested and tested and tested. I want it to be safe and effective. I DO NOT WANT A VACCINE HURRIED THROUGH THE  VARIOUS PHASES TRYING  TO OFFSET POOR POLLING DATA FOR TRUMP TO GET REELECTED  AND TO CLAIM A VICTORY THAT MAY NOT BE AT ALL SAFE. I want to hear that the new attorney general will prosecute donald trump and his cronies. I want to hear about health care for everyone rich or poor.I want to hear about aide to education housing for for the poor >I want to hear about good jobs good training programs for young people who do not want to go to college or university. I want to hear about  tuition reform.BUT MOST OF ALL I WANT TO HEAR ABOUT HOW WE ARE GONING TO END SYSTEMIC RACISM AND INEQUALITY IN THIS COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD.and I want to hear more from Joe Biden about all that concerns  us all as citizens. SO JOE..TELL ME AND EVERYONE ELSE WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE LIKE FOR THE UNITED STATES TO HAVE YOU AS PRESIDENT. 99 DAYS AND COUNTING ..GOOD LUCK! AND BY THE WAY..YOU ALSO HAVE TO RESTORE THE UNITED STATES AS THE LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD.  A POSITION THAT TRUMP ABANDONED!

Monday, July 27, 2020

Mayhem does not bring change; it brings in unwanted federal authorities

The United States Congress has not responded to the reaction of the George Floyd murder and others. Congress has not responded to police brutality and the need for national change. Congress has not responded to systemic racism in this country. These are facts. Now we are having another reaction to the presence of federal authorities in many 'democractic ' cities across our nation. These authorities are not welcome nor requested; their presence is  enraging further the people's right to be heard through protest. Unfortunately , as we have seen, there is a segment of people within the protests that are using protest as an excuse for violence and vandalism. This is going nowhere. Violence will bring more violence. The protestors suddenly are playing into the hands of a president whose only motive for the use of force is to get reelected  .Let us all think about this: do we want Donald Trump reelected ;my answer is absolutely not! I hope you all agree. We are at a critical juncture in our history; one where we, as a nation,  have to reflect on the history of inequality and racism that has existed for generations. We must all respond to these problems. First we must respect the rule of law; where there is injustice we must ALL act to end it. We must reform policing in the United States; We must demand a national policy of training for all who choose to go into law enforcement. We must challenge all authorities local state and nation to put money where money is needed..housing,health  care ,education social reform and social services. The voices of protestors across a our. land must be heard by the chosen representatives in Washington. With the current outrage in many cities and the voices of the non-protesting citizenry, Congress must listen to the cries of the people.  How do we get a response;We the people vote out the representatives that do not care about our health our safety and the pride that all Americans share in knowing that the United States potentially is the greatest nation on this planet. I CHOOSE TO VOTE FOR REAL CHANGE! I want to know before I vote for Joe Biden what the theme of his presidency will be. Will he choose Elizabeth Warren as his vice president or someone else. The likes of Kamela Harris is another great choice; but I see her more as the Attorney General who would aggressively prosecute Trump and others. I would like to hear Mr. Biden tell us about his cabinet. Will it be filled with new faces of color in key posts? I think Joe Biden is the candidate of the party rather than the candidate of the people; but he is what has been given to us. The major question that still will be on people's minds is will Biden be enough!

Saturday, July 11, 2020

We have seen the reaction now what is the response going to be?

For nearly a month now, we have seen various reactions to the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of the police; we have heard the cries of inequality.
what will be the response of the federal government. It is not like this hasn't happened before. The cries of parents after sandy hook and other mass shootings. NOTHING happened. Why is that? It seems as though these cries and protests have fallen on the deaf ears of  OUR Congress in Washington. The right and the left each point fingers at one another, to no avail. We are all struggling through a devastating pandemic with no clear end in sight and no leadership in the White House. The political outlook is uncertain..The Democrats are trying to give us the impression that Mr. Biden will win in November. The polls point to a victory, but we are not there yet.  It is time to pay attention to everything that is going on..the black lives matter movement or should I say all lives matter it is not matter what the color of your skin is,reforming our local police forces with national and uniform training , working towards a more equal society that in itself is very complicated, paying attention to climate change, paying attention to the negative impact that the current administration is having on the environment our leadership in the world and certainly the current president's abuse of power and obstruction of justice. What should the nation's response be? Demand that Mr. Trump resign from office, no that is not good enough  because you would still have the remanents of his administration.Try to impeach him again, but this time on charges of treason!Having knowledge of bounties on American Service personnal  by a foreign power. Another narrow attempt but legitimate. Or,and I hope everyone will agree, Vote Trump out of office along with as many Republicans as possible and Have the people's attorney general bring him up on so many charges that if found guilty that the result will put him in prison for the rest off his life. The people demand justice. And to add, his financial resources should be stripped from he and his family and that the whole group  be forced to endure the hardship of unemployment that so many Americans are enduring right now. We the people have allowed this president to hurt American citizens; we the people have allowed this president to destroy the environment, we the people have allowed this president to take our nation from it s leadership in the free world; we the people have allowed this president to disrespect the rule of law..AND NOW WE THE PEOPLE MUST NO LONGER TOLERATE THIS BEHAVIOR..AND NOW WE THE PEOPLE MUST REMOVE HIM FROM THE HIGHESS OFFICE IN OUR NATION BY VOTING HIM OUT OF OFFICE . EVERYONE MUST VOTE NO MATTER WHAT! WE THE PEOPE MUST NEVER AGAIN ALLOW SUCH A PERSON AS A DONALD TRUMP TO OCCUPY THE WHITE HOUSE AND DEMORALIZE ITS CITIZENS AND DESTROY OUR LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD! BUT WE WILL NOT ATTAIN THIS GOAL UNLESS WE ALL VOTE!

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Once again..an unnecessary fatality within the black community

It is just unbelievable that another young black man has been killed by the police. This time in the Atlanta area; based on what I reviewed in the video of this latest incident;  the victim did not have to be shot in the back. He could have been apprehended quickly by the police by other means ;according to various accounts, the YOUNG man had left a vehicle and was fleeing on foot when fatally shot. More fuel to the fire, and rightfully so. what was the reason for this incident..drinking on the property of a fast food joint.  I do not understand the mind set of the officer..was he too out of shape to catch the individual who was fleeing and decided that it was easier to shot the guy in the back than go after him..was he just a racist policeman. What was actually in this officers head when he fatally shot Mr. Rayshard  Brooks? How quickly is OUR congress going to act in a positive way to thwart these horrible instances from happening. By the way, the white guy who killed nine people who were worshipping in a church was given a hamburger by the police.  Doesn't this whole thing make you sick to your stomach!

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Liberty and Justice for All?

The public execution of George Floyd in Minneapolis has been seen by millions of Americans on national television. Mr. Floyd did not have his day in court; he had his life taken from him, from his family and from his friends and neighbors. This is another incident of police brutality against the African-American community. Is this ever going to stop? The outpouring of anger against injustice has overflowed in the streets of Minneapolis and other cities around the country. There is no justice for All in this nation. There is no equality for all in this country. WHY NOT? We must ALL take action! How would you feel if it was your son or daughter was lying on the ground with four police officers around him or her and one of them is holding his knee against your child's neck; holding his knee there for a very long time; leading to their death? More than outrage, wouldn't you say. What is the solution? Will those responsible for Mr. Floyd's DEATH be punished for the crime of FIRST DEGREE MURDER and other crimes? We will see. What about the harm done to the community as a whole? Question after question have to be answered. Will the Congress finally address the issues of police injustice towards the black community? SOMEONE HAS TO STAND UP!

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Are vaccines safe?

Not all vaccines are safe. There have been many studies challenging the safety of vaccines. They have been linked to autism. With the current pandemic ,scientists  around the world are rushing to create a vaccine for covid-19. We are being lead to believe that a vaccine can be rushed through the F.D.A for approval by early January 2021.The administration is in fantasy land. We have not tested everyone ; we do have enough information about this virus. In truth, the current administration is making comments that are literally untrue. It will take years to develop a universal and safe vaccine. There are folks that are very alarmed by the thought of being forced to have a vaccine administered to them.
Hopefully, people will eventually develop a natural immunity to this virus. People are losing confidence in the person who leads the nation. Do not get careless; mitigation is now the most important aspect of our lives. Practice good health habits. eat the right foods,try not to stress out too much. As more information is learned about this virus;perhaps ,a natural cure can be developed. A natural cure will be a much safer solution than a vaccine.




Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The populuation of the United States is 328,239,523 as of 2019

Obviously we are in 2020 and there is a census going on to determine aide to the states and to figure out the various congressional districts.There are a lot of people in the United States.   This administration has been delinquent in its response to the current pandemic. Numerous misleading comments to the Presidents base are simply untrue. We do not lead the world in testing per capita; the only thing that this country leads in are the total number of cases and as of today that number is 1,359,319, an increase of nearly TWELVE THOUSAND SINCE YESTERDAY; THIS COUNTRY ALSO LEADS THE WORLD IN THE NUMBER OF DEATHS AT 81,847, an increase of nearly 1200 from yesterday too. Mr. Trump is trying to glorify his response to this pandemic; when the truth is that the only thing  he is doing is trying to shift the blame for the pandemics spread in our nation to anyone other than himself. If his base believes his comments; they all need their heads examined. In reality, the total number of tests administered is less than three percent of the nation s population. The citizens are being mislead; this is dangerous. Testing everyone will eventually be the only choice. The health of our nation is at stake.
As I have mentioned in previous posts, caution and mitigation are going to be here for quite some time. The people will not be confident going forward. There is still a great risk across the country were this virus has not hit.  Be prepared.  The greatest fear is that everyone should be aware of is that we will get too relaxed too careless; the number of cases will be suppressed ; the number of deaths could also be suppressed. All for sake of the economy.  There is no economy if you are dead.







Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The democratic choice for 2020

This pandemic is not going away for some time. In the meantime, we must also begin to have some focus on the upcoming election in November. We are going to have to choose another four years of Donald Trump s mis-leadership or a different administration. The president is falling in the polls which means someone at least is paying attention; the problem is did the democrats, the other large corporation, choose the right candidate in Joe Biden. He has been a politican for a very long time and was vice president under the first black president of our nation, but does he have the energy at this point in time to carry the day and restore this nation s leadership in world. Despite his endorsements from former President Obama, former Secretary of State Clinton and others and his total delegates to date the answer is NO! He has no energy; he is totally out of it period. The Democratic National Committee has made another huge mistake dumping Bernie Sanders. Mr. Biden lacks the enthusiasm that the Sanders campaign provided the people .  Problems with sexual harassment allegations and a significant lack of financial support are creating   further difficulty for Mr. Biden"s path to the Presidency. Perhaps Bernie could carry the day if  somehow he were to become the nominee. The Democratic National Committee has betrayed him again. So what is the democratic party going to do about it..Andrew Cuomo has shown great leadership during this crisis..Bernie Sanders is still in the wing. This pandemic has revealed a lot of the problems that Bernie Sanders wanted to solve with his message:universal healthcare and equality for all and more.Democrats for the moment have rejected that theme. Now they are faced with a Sleepy Joe on the front page of the New York Post some weeks ago, with the caption:Wake up Joe you are the presumptive nominee.!The democrats may be in bind now and worst than that, the country will be far worst off with another  four years of a Donald Trump, Bring Bernie back or draft Andrew Cuomo.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Testing...without it we will never get this virus under control

misleading information again. It is  physcially impossible to test 500,000 per day without testing kits and the ability to obtain results. All of these tests have to go through a process to make an accurate diagnosis in a laboratory The United States is not equiped to do more. These tests that are being administered  require a doctors note. The health care system is maxed out.There are too many different kinds of tests; many of them with inaccurate results How do you get a consistent positive or negative diagnosis. In order not to create absolute panic for our citizens economic welfare various states are attempting to gradually reopen their economies. This is not a logical idea.I totally understand There is too much that we do NOT know. There are some studies that indicate that this virus is airborne; there is very knowledge about this virus. Reopening the economy, while necessary at some point, may prove very very dangerous.Over one million cases over 57000 deaths;these statistics are based on a very limited amount of data. Over and over you hear the importance of more testing. My opinion is that everyone should get a standardized . accurate and reliable test. Our healthcare experts are still trying to get a grip on this virus..every aspect of our society and the rest of the worlds have been effected.There are many individuals who are not even following the mitagation guidelines; people carelessly have flocked to beaches in parts of california. I wonder just how many people will become infected or even worst become reinfected from that kind of behavior; what about the cavilar attitude of some of the states. People are going to get more careless. Everyone should be tested; it is time to be prudent not careless. Unfortunately, the federal leadership of our nation thinks more about the economy and its reelection rather than the safety of the public.  When someone does not have all the facts, you stop..especially during a deadly pandemic. It has not reached the heartland yet. I listen to all the experts; if you are listening carefully, the experts are implying uncertainty. These so called experts are tip toeing around a president who thought that we had this under control.  We simply do NOT have this under control.  Testing will provide the data..isolation and mitagation will contain this for awhile. We need a treatment; I do not feel confident about a vaccine. Do you remember the early polio vaccine; it was very dangerous in the beginning. People have  to be realistic about the situation..this will be with us for quite some time. I survived two brain surgeries and the 2008 financial crisis..I hope we can ALL survive this. Hopefully more test kits will show up where they are immediately needed,and more available as soon as possible for everyone else. It is MANDATORY TO TEST EVERYONE!

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Let us all be careful

If you are like me.you do not like having your hands in your pockets. I would love to be working and I am sure that you  feel the same way.We are all  getting anxious. But here is the problem, things are just not going to jump start and we are all going to be playing  catch up with our bills and our lives.Caution, the harsh reality is that the United States represents 1/3 of the known cases in the entire world and 25 percent of the worlds deaths; but what about the unknown. It is difficult to have any faith in the comments that come out of the White House. We still need to have universal and accurate testing in place. Our nation lags far behind in what we should be doing; daily figures misrepresent  the reality. Worldwide testing is inevitable; it will take years to accurately test the population of the United States and God knows how long to test the rest of the globe.Public safety is this nations number one priority. The economy is a subset. I do not believe that businesses have been able to plan for the new normal.  Every business will have to develop new criteria in their individual workplaces. Social distancing and other mitigation: masks,gloves and hygiene will be with us for some time. Reopening our varied economy is very complex. Caution is absolutely mandatory.Listen carefully to the daily statistics..the media is only reporting what is known. The unknown is what we all have to be concerned about and at the same time deal with. The risk to the public of restarting things in a reckless manner outweighs the immediate result. Businesses have to have concrete plans; unfortunately.it will be trail and error. That in itself is going to be very difficult.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

The administration has a plan; reelection at any cost.  If the director of the C.D.C predicts the possibility of this virus returning in the fall ,how will the government respond?  I would not like to think about a conspiracy theory but OUR RIGHT TO VOTE may be limited or maybe even surpressed. Look what happened in the state of Wisconsin; is that what we have to look forward to. Mail-in voting is the only way to secure a true and auditable vote; Republicans are afraid of this method of voting. The higher the percentage of voting the more likely democrats will do better; there is a big argument over this issue.  I would urge everyone to vote by mail.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Reagents for corona virus testing coming from China? you must be kidding

How can the United States trust China? With the largest population in the world providing a gigantic cheap labor force,the Chinese government has managed to have a huge trade advantage with the United States and the rest of the world. Everything is made in China ; there manufacturing ability is a great part of their foreign policy. Once upon a time, the United States led the world in manufacturing;  that lead is long gone.Our great corporations have left the continental U.S. for corporate profits and cheap labor.. Our Nation must cut the chord with China. The United States government must get those corporations back .The art of the deal under the current administration is a failure; the lack of trust and leadership has led us to be unreliable on the world stage.The administrations slogan put America first has backfired. At this point we are the losers ;hopefully, a new administration will stop this trend. In the meantime,despite all its criticisms, Big Pharma must step up. It is only logical that the pharmaceutical industry make our tests and our reagents. WHAT A TIME TO STEP UP. WE NEED A UNIVERSAL TEST WITH ALL ITS PARTS THAT ARE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE. IT IS THE JOB OF THOSE GIANTS TO PUT THE HEALTH OF THE GENERRAL PUBLIC FIRST AND FOREMOST..PROFITS CAN COME LATER. I BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD GET A TEST AND I MEAN EVERYONE. THE GLOBAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN TESTED TO CAPACITY. THIS IS NEW VIRUS THAT WE KNOW REALATIVLY NOTHING ABOUT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO GUESS. WE MUST PUT  ALL OF OUR RESOURCES TO HELP  MANKIND.The United States must step back into the world stage as a participant and as a leader.The lack of trust and the lack of great leadership domestically and internationally has enabled China to usurp that position; one long held by the United States. Our nation needs new leadership to combat this pandemic and future problems both strategic and economic.THE UNITED STATES MUST REESTABLISH ITSELF AS A GREAT MORAL COMPASS .THE QUESTION is: IS IT POSSIBLE? or HAVE WE LOST TOO MUCH GROUND ?

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Are you paying attention Now?

misleading information leads to misleading conclusions. The statistics made available by the media represent a small sample of the population of the United States.The administration says that 5 million tests have been administered; unfortunately, that does not take into account multiple tests per individual. Our front line health care professionals  all need to be tested; not once but multiple times. Israel tests its health care workers every five days. The administration must provide ample testing to  our health community in order to secure their safety.  Mistakes have been made already; lets learn from them and correct them. .It would be a good idea  for the administration to admit its short comings and come clean. The daily briefings have to become truthful and accurate and not full of the Presidents re election campaign.At this moment in time, the ..administration needs to give some confidence to our nation. There has been no evidence of that coming from this administration .This pandemic is not going away anytime soon.We need a universal and accurate test distributed throughout our country and the rest of world in order to combat this disease.
without testing we are asking for a catastrophy of  enormous proportions.  We know very little about this virus. The world health organization has cautioned that here is no evidence that antibody testing can show immunity. Another red flag to opening the economy; even in phases. Every precaution must be used .

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Tears for Bernie Sanders Departure

Earlier this afternoon I listened to Senator Bernie Sanders "farewell" speech suspending his campaign for the presidency in 2020. Mr. Sanders is a true  gentleman ; one who is true to his ideals. One of the reasons that I started to run for  Congress in 2012 was the influence of his message. It simply made
sense. Mr. Sanders quest for the presidency in 2020 was once again greeted with great enthusiasm.Unfortunately.I saw the writing on the wall. His campaign looked potentially great again but once again the Democratic National Committee dumped him.I can just hear the internal memos fromTom Perez the D.N.C. chair..democratic socialist..no way. Sanders message represents the future for this country..young people do not want the status quo; the youth of this country want real change .
the things that matter to them are: climate change..a liveable planet for future generations, health care as a human right,a living wage, equality for all and so much more. Bernie Sanders message will resonate beyond the November Election. If Mr.. Biden is lucky and the electorate wakes up and decides to go overwhelmingly to the ballot box and if Mr. Biden chooses a progressive running mate...the citizens may just wake up on the 4th of November 2020 with a democratic president with the weight of restoring the moral leadership of the United States of America. My personal opinion of the issue is that Bernie Sanders should have run as an independent in 2016,and perhaps this country would be a in a much better position than with the current misleader -in -chief. But that is just hindsight and of course hindsight can sometimes be 20/20. The electoral statistics are 43% independent,,29% democrat and republicans round it off with 27%..plus a slight margin for error. In conclusion, I am amazed at the fact that this country is afraid of the word socialism.  What do you think medicare , medicade .unemployment insurance and snap are? These programs are part of a social contract that interface between government and society. 


















Monday, April 6, 2020

it has been awhile

There is a serious crisis in our United States.Our nation is being torn apart..our environment is being attacked ;the protections we had have been altered by a republican administration in a reckless manner loosening the existing EPA laws or simply repealing them altogether. Now we are faced with a terrible pandemic..This administration is dealing with the old saying to little to late;and as a result thousands of people in this country are dying..although the administration initially closed its borders the containment policy left every state to take measures into their own hands. Presently orders to shelter in place and social distancing are not observed in all fifty states. Despite the governments claim to have tested nearly 1.8 million people in our country, tests remain difficult to obtain and CANNOT  give us. an. accurate number of potential cases, The population of this country is 330 million any projections are just not accurate and give a very misleading conclusion which no medical expert should rely on. The facts are clear the administration simply wants you to believe that this imaginary curve will flatten and our everyday lives will go back to normal ;this is just not true..it is going to take some time not just a  few weeks.How can you get something under control that you know very little about? How can you make a prediction on this virus if you have not tested everyone?Why isn't the federal government using the shelter in place recommendations to test everyone thru the various health departments in each state? We cannot safely reopen the country until we know the facts; the economy is secondary to public safety.The lack of understanding on part of the administration is evident ..an indifferent president stands before you daily reading from a piece of paper with no heart or soul.

Monday, November 5, 2018

To the Polls..6th November 2018

Tomorrow the electorate votes across our great nation..tomorrow we get to see the effect of the media on the public..tomorrow Republicans and Democrats will be rewarded for their enormous financial investment in this campaign cycle. And the result..no one knows just yet..But will it actually matter? I think that if the electorate does not shift away from the dysfunction of the two party system..it will be more of the same. I have been running for the House of Representatives since 2012 and I have not seen any positive results. I am still seeking your vote; i am still running on the same three principles:government must have a conscience ,the two party system does not represent the people and money should not buy representation..let your vote make a difference to you..Write-in THOM JENKINS FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..I would like to thank the thousands of people who have signed my petitions over these last four election cycles. In this day and age principles matter more than ever before..but no matter what..Please VOTE!

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Let your vote make a difference for you ..continued

we are faced with the same issues as we have been facing for years; the only thing is that they are getting worst not better.  Congress is not doing its job..working for the American people. Every election cycle one party points its finger at the other. There is the problem.  Republicans and Democrats are not representing the people..more and more money is being spend on election and re-election campaigns with no positive outcomes ..our government has lost its moral conscience.  Citizens are worried about the lack of gun control which by the way does not mean taking guns out of the hands of its citizens with the exception of assault weapons...ask any sportsman or woman if they need an assault weapon to enjoy hunting in our great outdoors and I am willing to bet that they are in favor of certain safety s within gun control legislation. The land of immigrants is becoming a land of intolerance according to the media..there are people out there who do not believe in climate change,,the polar ice caps are melting at a rate of two Olympic size swimming pools per second according those who work in this area.  Do you want your children and future generations to come to have fresh water clean air and an actual planet to live on?  of course, you do. pay attention because everything matters! It  is time to elect a true independent..I am that person.  I believe that it is time to shift away from republicans and democrats and put some sense into government policy and law. On November 6th WRITE IN THOM JENKINS AS YOUR CHOICE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  AND LET YOUR VOTE MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU!

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Choose Me..Let Your Vote Make a Difference For YOU!

this election cycle i went out and personally sought your signature to make the ballot. I managed to get 3046..that total brought me  to over ten thousand signatures for the four election cycles in which I have participated .. not enough to make the ballot according to the new york state election law..I did not have a group to help.. i did it on my own.  I am not lazy but i do have to work construction when i have the work.  you know what that is like because i am just like you..I am running for congress because i am just like you..and shouldn't you have a candidate who is just like YOU! This election cycle should be important to you as every other one..unfortunately the democratic candidate and the republican candidate did not get a clear grasp of the issues that should be important.  The Affordable Care Act, that was passed into law during the Obama Administration,.. has been tossed around like a hot potato..repeal replace,,no one seems to know what to do with it.  I have followed the rhetoric of democrats and republicans..they do not seem to be able to come to a positive conclusion..idealistically universal healthcare for all seems wonderful but pragmatically not realistic to the taxpayer. H.R.676 seems like another great concept but again unrealistic in terms of our taxes and more importantly do you actually think that insurance companies would allow the largest and most important insurance to just slip through their hands;absolutely not, especially with all the financial influence that they have in the House and in  the Senate . what is being overlooked?The simple fact that congress has the right under the constitution to regulate interstate commerce and what do you think the insurance companies are one large commercial entity.  The key to excellent health insurance which includes: no denial of coverage for pre existing conditions..children on your policy until the age of twenty six just after they have paid off their tremendous college loans provided that there have been good jobs to pay off their six figure student loans or even partially,and probably the one that no one pays much attention too no cap limits... is of course, MANAGEABLE AND AFFORDABLE PREMIUMS..so if you elect me i will work towards that end and work towards having jobs available to you and your children and seeing that either your children's tuition has lower interest rates or that college tuition's are designed not to break your bank account.I have more to say before the election.but on November 6th remember to WRITE-IN THOM JENKINS as your choice for the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The democratic party and the republican party do not represent the people..that is to say not all of them

I am of the opinion that the democratic party and the republican party are not representative of all the people. In fact, I believe that they are two gigantic corporations fighting for power.In every town ,in every city, every county, and every state you find these two parties; and in every election they try to sell their platform through television advertising and through every form of media that they can pay for..the candidates for these parties,are sincere in their beliefs but nevertheless perform a function for the political party that they represent. This function is not necessarily for the common good. I truly believe that the electorate needs to have a shift of consciousness..It is time to look in the mirror and reflect on why you are or are not a member of a political party.  Each election candidates come from both parties telling you what you need and how they are going to do it..most of those positions have been brought before the house or the senate for years.  It is very difficult to create change in a dysfunctional government where lobbying creates a lot of roadblocks..I cannot single handily promise anything but I can promise to work hard on issues that concern us all. It is time to look in a different direction . I believe that I can initiate that change. This blog,or my campaign log, goes all the way back to 2012, the first time I became a candidate and sought the ballot.  My views are fairly consistent...but will be up dated for the campaign of 2018.  I love to work hard and love finding solutions to complex problems. I will keep you posted.

Just how precious is your right to vote...continud

George Bernard Shaw once wrote.."Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed.no better than we deserve." Your right to vote is paramount in that result. So why aren 't you voting?There is an side here..in the past, I have written about the fact that the election law in New York state are  bias to democrats and republicans.I do not think it fair the the number of signatures for those two parties are so much less than those needed by an independent 1250/3500..I can complain, ,but it is the law nevertheless. I would like to see it changed to a fair playing field..not only the amount of signatures and also the period in which these signatures are obtained, Furthermore, I would advocate for a national election law that is fair for everyone; included in that law would be an insurance that there would adequate ballot boxes at every polling place, a policy that provided a way in which any member of the electorate would have the right to vote I do not like any of the candidates. The two party system has dominated the electorate..they do not represent the people IF they did fifty five percent of the electorate would not call themselves independent.  In the 19th Congressional District of New York there are a vast number of independents well over 110,000; I sincerely hope you will support this independent to make the ballot for this election cycle.  Good luck to all the candidates in the democratic primary the 26th of June and good luck to any of the other candidates who are seeking the ballot.  YOUR VOTE MEANS SOMETHING; YOU SHOULD EXERCISE IT!

Thursday, June 14, 2018

once again iam seeking the ballot to represent the 19th congressional district

this is the fourth time i am seeking the ballot as an independent.  I am very happy to say that there are so many candidates running this election cycle. let me begin this campaign by asking you a question..HOW PRECIOUS IS YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE? remember last time..people were protesting in the streets because Mrs. Clinton lost the election..she won the popular vote but lost the election in the electoral college..a check put in the Constitution by the founding fathers.  Let us get down to it..how many of you actually voted..there is the answer..not a very high percentage compared to other democracies like India where eighty percent of the people vote.  You know the saying if you do not vote you do not have the right to complain..In Australia, if you do not vote ..you get a fine..it is not much but a penalty nevertheless..what is going on here..the Supreme Court in a 5 to 4 decision sided with the state of Ohio that if a voter failed to vote in awhile that their name could be temporarily removed from the voter registration list..I have simplified the outcome to make a point.. how precious is your right to vote?  You must admit that should be ample reason to vote..use it or lose it. Of course , we  ALL REALIZE THAT THIS IS AN EFFORT TO SUPPRESS THE VOTE NOT JUST OF MINORITIES BUT YOU AND I..Of course there have been other methods used to limit the ability to vote.  Let us all think twice and vote; because somewhere down the line you might actually lose it.  WE NEED TO CHALLENGE VOTER SUPPRESSION AND VOTE! I will discuss this further.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Enough! The Media is the root of the problem!

I wonder if people listen with both ears..I followed the presidential election with as  much interest as I could.  I listened with no bias to any of the candidates. I expected fair coverage..to a degree.  I ..am not surprised by the out come of the election ..the media screwed everyone..Bernie Sanders did not get fair coverage..Trump has had his words literally altered..what do i mean by that.  Example one..after the san bernadino terrorist shootings Trump came out.. and said..folks we have problem perhaps we should ban muslims from coming into this country until we figure it out..Wolf Blitzer s spin on that was Trump wants to ban muslims from into this country without the caveat.  Second example..Donald Trump said that there could be riots in Cleveland if I do  not get the nomination on the first ballot..again..wolf Blitzers spin was that there would be riots..and  he kept repeating it. .truly unbelievable..These are just tiny examples of a shift in language that could be misinterpreted..Trump has said some outrageous things on the campaign trail..now he is president elect. The protesters are doing their thing..but perhaps they should have been out on the streets when bernie sanders was screwed by the Democratic National committee..just maybe the protesters should be voicing what they would like to see from the trump presidentcy..to unify the country.The media has gone to far in its reporting on personal attacks..the media should have put a lid on it. The campaign was more about personal attacks..than the issues. and when it came right down to it The new york Post cover said it all ..A woman holding her nose and saying VOTE for the candidate you dislike the least!  Half the people felt one way the other half another..now we have to deal with it  together.  The media is the root the problem..I guess people will pay attention a little more..maybe even presidents will bite their tongues before they talk!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Aftermath

After each election, there is  always a reaction..Mr. Trump has not done anything yet..and for anything that he will do after his inauguration he needs congressional approval.  Our form of government has checks and balances..As for all the rhetoric of the campaign..those are concepts and only concepts.  Fact: Obama  has deported more undocumented immigrants than any other president in American history.  Look to the media for misleading the public with their spin . Become more informed..listen.  Hopefully, Mr. Trump will be a president for all the people. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The Election Results

Congratulations to Donald Trump for his stunning presidential victory.  The democrats thought they had  the election wrapped up ..that was a big mistake. I was not successful in my bid for the 19th Congressional district of New York..the fact is that I tried ;my views on the issues  have been consistent through the last three election cycles.Still, independents do not have a voice that means that a large portion of the electorate are citizens without a voice.  Independents are needed in government to end two party gridlock and the bad habits of political parties that linger in Washington, D.C..New election laws to make access to the ballot fair for everyone..big money donors out of politics..elected officals are public servants and they have to begin to do their jobs..Will donald trump shake up washington..? Will he make good on his promises?  We do not know the answers; we only hope that there are positive results for everyone. The one outstanding issue remains division..that division is no different than the outcomes of previous elections..the media a spin that should be filtered.  what I mean by that is..try to be accurate in your reporting.  The end result is Mr. Trump is the president elect..the House and the Senate are both Republican dominated..now what we have to do is wait and see.  Statements made by the winner with regard to health care ,trade, immigration, corruption in government race relations, improvements for our inner cities, dealing with isis, cyber security et cetera are not overnight concepts that are easy to solve..we must unite behind Mr. Trump and see..but remember it is really no different than any other election..a lot of bad things were said about each candidate..that is put aside ..now the job of uniting the country begins..One last thing..congratulations to John Faso on winning the 19th congressional district..This district is gerrymandered Republican until 2020.Carpetbaggers do not belong here. two election cycles two carpetbaggers..the democrats lost each time. There should be longer residency requirements  for a person who is seeking a congressional seat.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

I am the Candidate that you have all been waiting for..now go out and vote for me!.

As I mentioned previously..I want to look sharp going to my polling place..a carhart vest to keep me warm and remind me that I am a carpenter..a starched pink shirt with a Brooks Brothers tie an Armani sports jacket and back to the carharts for my pants.. I am the candidate that you have all been looking for but hard to find.  I am not perfect and I have learned from my mistakes. The measure of a person after a fall is what he does with that new found opportunity..The only campaign promise I can make is that I will work tirelessly for the citizens of the 19th congressional district..If you have views that are simi;ar to mine; you must vote for me.  After all, a vote for me is a vote for YOU!

Monday, November 7, 2016

In conclusion..Let your Vote make a difference,to you!

Let your Vote make a difference, to you!  Vote your conscience !

The Eve of the 2016 elections

It is the eve of the 2016 elections; I am hoping to look really sharp when I go to my polling place to vote. for myself for the House of Representatives.  This is my third election cycle..I am a write-in once more.  Just like everyone one else ,I will have to go down the column marked  ..House of Representatives and write my name THOM JENKINS  in the space provided for a write-in candidate. The puzzle for me is the fact that a ballot recognizes a write-in candidate but the media does not.  Nevertheless,I am a very proud American who wants to represent the citizens of the 19th congressional district of New York.  I believe that the little media attention that I have had during this cycle may limit my reach,but I do think that  Independents who have paid attention   will step up and vote for me.  This district has more than enough independents for me to carry the day.  I have stated my positions on the issues ; I did a lot of work trying to make the ballot, falling short because the election laws are not fair..I feel that independents are being denied their right to representation by those very laws.Each cycle I went out and got more signatures than either a republican or democrat had to get..1250..How  fair is it that an independent has to get 3500? The very breakdown of the electorate demands fairer election laws; nationally 55% of the electorate is independent so just how many democrats and republicans are there?  I just laugh at the rationale that I am trying to split the vote..I think those people should get their facts straight.  In conclusion..I am standing up for what I believe in..and I am very proud of it! So let us see what happens tomorrow..good luck to everyone..

Friday, November 4, 2016

Same sex Marriage and gender issues

It is the 21st century..every one has a gay relative somewhere.Who cares? And if someone does; it is none of their business. Society had gotten way out of control with people's sexual choice or orientation..once again private.  Society has lightened up..Thank God!

Women..have a right to privacy

Roe v. Wade should never be overturned by the Supreme court! You can be pro choice and be pro life but you cannot be pro life and be pro choice..A woman's right to privacy is her business and no one elses.It has been very unfortunate that it even mentioned in the 21st century as a political issue.

Monday, October 31, 2016

Let's Turn Big Banks and Wall Street Around

Bernie Sanders said let"s break up the big banks and let"s tax Wall Street to help pay for education. Well, most of us seemed very enthusiastic about those concepts; unfortunately ,with the present make up in both houses of Congress that is impossible because those guys are bought and paid for ..The only way that those ideas could become reality is by voting for independents to become the occupants of the House and the Senate period. In the mean time,  the alternative is to make a deal with the big banks and wall street..After all the government helped them out..Big time..Now it is there time to return the favor. The people who caused the problems of 2008 never went into the can they went to St. Bart's..Millions of Americans lost alot ..a fraction in the eyes of the greedy pigs..who got away with the crime of the century.  The voter has influence.  USE YOUR VOTE AS A WEAPON  AGAINST THE  ESTABLISHMENT!

Trade Agreements ..and then there is Iran

American corporations out source jobs taking jobs from millions of Americans.. Trade agreements have also hurt the American worker from NAFTA to the TPP..Let us reevaluate these agreements. Let us also think about  our agreement on terminating sanctions against Iran and giving them back tons of money. Why didn't the present administration make a better arrangement? Look at how Iran has behaved since ..Unbelievable! Any deal, agreement or otherwise has to benefit  the United States and the American worker. It has been a sell out. I do not like that do you? Let your vote make a difference to YOU..On November 8th, write in THOM JENKINS for the House of Representatives.

The Second Amendment

I support the right to bear arms.  It is the right of most of our citizens..There must be a line drawn. WE need a federal law to keep firearms from getting into the hands of individuals on the terror watch list..do you remember that after the killings in California a senator from New York made that very proposal ..ironically it did not pass.Still unbelievable to me.  We need  a federal gun safety laws.  The N.R.A. threatened members of Congress that if  any member supported such legislation that their career in politics would be in serious jeopardy.If you respect the second amendment, then you should be the first to support gun safety legislation. Most gun owners respect their weapons and would not harm anyone..they love the outdoors...they love to hunt..they love going to their gun clubs..That is all well and good..but what about gun violence?

Sunday, October 30, 2016

How do we make a change?

The answer is quite simple on November 8th 2016 you write-in Thom Jenkins for congress specifically go down the Column for the House of Representatives and write in my name in the space provided...LET YOUR VOTE MAKE A DIFFERENCE,TO YOU!

Pollution our water and another pipeline that would cause too many problems

It is just unimaginable that we have community s that in the 21st century have polluted water..It is just unimaginable that the pilgrim pipeline is being considered when there have been so many accidents nation wide. The very fact that the  Hazardous Materials Pipeline Safety Administration only has a handful of inspectors to survey over 2.6 million miles of  pipeline is an instant red flag..Unfortunately, Congress has had a lot to do with this distress..politicians  in the pockets of one corporation or another..paid to neglect safety..I promise to get to the core of the problem and be a beckon to correct those ills.                                                  

Our Farms

Our farms are to be cherished . The hard working farmer has a lot to deal with..Farmers need a break. In order to encourage farmers to grow organic which i believe in; I would propose increased subsidies for those who grew organic or were shifting  in that direction ..those subsidies would be in proportion  to the farmers capability of growing organic. Surely that would encourage the non organic farmer to think twice when it comes to getting money from the federal government..I think eventually if not immediately he or she would concur..I firmly believe that we can have a shift of consciousness if we only just do it!  I believe in fairness..big agriculture can be a big help here..Use your common sense!

Our Taxes

The people pay too much..and the rich even though they are people too..pay too little..Unlike the opinion that Supreme Court  concluded with the Citizens United decision  where corporations were declared people..corporations get away with murder when it comes to paying their fair share.  Not only do they not pay taxes in this country..they outsource our jobs..So corporations screw us both ways. And who is left to pay the burden, You and I.  So..we must end corporate loop holes, give  fair tax breaks to small businesses who provide a living wage and health benefits to their employees..tax credits to families whose children attend a four year university and  an overall federal income tax to people whose income is less than 50,000 dollars of 2% of their adjusted gross income.  Tax Credits to farmers who grow organic food and  contribute to various food banks..and higher taxes on big agriculture until they shift to non-gmo and organic food..If all the farmers are growing organic..we all benefit lower taxes for big agriculture and healthy consumers.Although our current tax system is still based on income brackets,we should focus on helping the middle class more ..definitely  ending a penalty for not having health insurance  that never should have been included in the Affordable Care Act; I am sure that was looked at as a leverage point by the insurance industry to insure their pockets would get richer.  I have always believed that wealthy individuals should pay a must larger tax..they can certainly afford it!

The Environment

Without a healthy environment , we are doomed as a species.  WE have been doing a  terrible job overall in preserving the air we breathe the water we drink and the very land we we live on..Everyone deserves clean healthy water..we deserve clean air and certainly we deserve a well preserved planet to live. We have been neglectful.  The public with their own vigilance depends on state and federal agencies to protect the environment . There have been far too many environmental accidents..far too little accountability for those who caused the damage and far to little quick responses to those accidents even bordering on criminal neglect.  It is the job of the federal government to make sure the public is safe..There  must be strong regulations .There must be enough personnel in place  to investigate and remedy any problem..Money should never be an issue!




















Campaign Reform

Besides keeping big money out of politics..we might want to consider an election law that is fair to all congressional candidates.Their should be put in place a federal law giving all federal candidates the same opportunity to make the ballot. In New York state an independent has to get 3500 signatures to make the ballot whereas democrats and republicans only need 1250.  The media must somehow be held accountable..the media gives very uneven spin on political candidates and basically ignores independents..it is really outrageous; and one wonders why independents do not appear on the ballot.The usual excuses are..the candidate did not poll at a certain percentage..the candidate is not getting any traction..I love that one because how do you get traction if you do not get media attention. Maybe the fairest way is to have a summary of the candidates position on the issues of that cycle on a website where the electorate can compare the candidates..it is also not beyond reason to have candidates positions on the issues at the various polling places that s fair..money should not buy representation , advertising television internet coverage UNLESS it is equal and paid for by the public not big donors..There are lots of ways to be fair..The F.C.C. could turn election advertising into Public service announcements..WHY NOT? CANDIDATES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE PUBLIC SERVANTS THAT MEANS SERVING THE PUBLIC THEY REPRESENT NOT THE POLITICAL PARTY. that they are obliged to raise money for: no wonder Washington is such a mess!

Saturday, October 29, 2016

the issues continued..foreign policy

The United States  is no longer the moral compass of the world.  We have tried to install our form of democracy in countries that have not responded well to it..namely Iraq and Afghanistan.  We turned our backs on Syria, the Ukraine and the Sudan where tens of thousand s have been harmed or murdered.  We may have even on some level created Isis thru our own neglect.  We seem to have a shortsighted vision of an action  without a clear vision of the outcome.  This must change.  The two party gird lock in Washington has not been helpful.  We need to counter the violence of the Middle east and North Africa  with something different. We must act from the moral high ground of being a friend to those in harms way and a forceful friend when needed.  If we can uplift the human spirit with economic aide and see results we continue our involvement..if not we do not period.  If the people are uplifted by their own governments with our help .we will regain our status among the world of nations.
we must regain our respect. Unfortunately, Isis is a serious problem that must be dealt..Our relations with N.A.T.O must be more effective, especially in the Ukraine.

the issues continued

Education..I firmly believe that we need to revamp our educational system.  The united states is leagues behind most of the world in science and mathematics ; the reason will surprise you we are not teaching our own language like we should.  Simply things like grammar, punctuation sentence structure are not being emphasized enough anymore ..we are creating a class of people who do not know how to problem solve..a key element that a student should learn in elementary school. Congress needs to look seriously at the failures in the American educational system...and figure out a solution!

Well Mr. Jenkins where you stand of the issues in 2016?

The issues of 2016 are the same issues of at least the last two previous election cycles.  I think that I will start with an issue that concerns us all...Health Insurance..The Affordable Care Act that has been with us for a while has been a step in the right direction..it has three very good points: no preexisting condition denial,children on your health care policy until they reach the age of twenty six and lastly no cap..that in itself is major.  The difficult to swallow points are high premiums and high out of pocket expenses. You would think that the insurance companies would want us to have reasonable health care premiums to stay healthy in order to pay all the other insurances we need in our lives.  I Pay almost twenty percent of my income for various insurances that I need  to keep my life going and I have medicare and a supplement that keep going up and up.  Those people with families pay the highest premiums.  A recent article in the New York Times suggested that people rather pay the penalty rather  than expensive insurance premiums.  I get it but I do not think it a wise decision.  We are not genetically perfect.  It is a wise choice to have health insurance. I think it is the responsibility of congress to make sure that the insurance companies come up with a comprehensive plan to have fair and less burdensome premiums and co pays.  I would invite the insurance  companies to come before the congress to solve this issue. MY PLAN SIMILAR TO BERNIE SANDERS OF MEDICARE FOR ALL is a very reasonable idea.  Fixed premiums and low co pays.  Let us all get it straight United Health Care was paid 390 million dollars to unveil the Affordable care act;there is no reason why they cannot help fix it..And by the way the main health care plan for AARP is sponsored by united health care. As your responsible representative I will work hard to that accomplished.  And of course I will be an advocate to see that social security and medicare stay in tact with a healthy future.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Let your vote make a difference, to YOU!

I think it is time a let your vote make a difference to you..I think your vote has to have a personal meaning.. Democrats and Republicans do not represent the people. If 55% of the electorate are independent nationally, just how republicans and democrats are there?

the time warner debate on October 24th,,

It is absolutely true mass media does not want to hear from independents. Once again I was told by the producers at time warner that I could not participate in the debate at the Woodstock playhouse..I was told that it is the policy of the company  that I did not qualify according to their criteria of not polling at 10%..what is that suppose to mean?  There are tens of thousands of independents in this district and yet they are citizens without a voice..actually about 130,000..that is a huge voting block..Ms. teachout is a democrat not an independent..people are not independent voting democratic or republican..they simply do not have any choice..without being redundant..it is not fair that Independents have a very difficult position..even though I am write in for third consecutive election cycle I should be an given equal voice..Write-in s are candidates..Franklin Roosevelt was even a write in once. Congress must establish a federal law giving all federal candidates an equal opportunity to petition the ballot .  The election law in each state for a federal candidate vary. Be it as it may I  sat quietly  during the debate holding my sign citizens without a voice; I listened attentively   to the questions and the responses of the democratic candidate and the republican candidate.  I felt that the moderators did not ask the right questions focusing on narrow issues rather than focusing on the broader more important questions.  furthermore, to be quite candid..it was a ho hum debate.

Sunday, October 9, 2016

I can't seem to get a word in edgewise

The reality of running for political office as an independent is very difficult; the media does not give you a fair shake..This election cycle as in the previous ones is dominated by the banter of democrats and republicans.  The presidential campaign is not dominated by the issues that concern the people rather it is dominated by personal attacks one candidate at the other.  There is no independent candidate for president even though fifty-five percent of the electorate is independent, not affiliated with any political party..so how come there is no independent voice?  The media simply ignores them. Personally, I think the media is afraid to talk about them because the networks might lose their sponsors.  I think that mass media  sells what their sponsors want you to hear.  Now that does not sound very democratic to me; does it to you?  With regard to my candidacy for the ..House of Representatives....the only media  recognition I received was in the Hudson Valley news..the publisher did not even send me a copy..no radio interviews as of today..but I have been promised by a talk show host at WDST here in Woodstock..Let's see what happens..there are alot of issues I would like to discuss publicly.  Next post I will tell you where I stand on the issues currently.   

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

It's time for change..independents should support an independent

the time of allowing democrats or republicans to court you for your vote should be over  but that  decision has always been up to you the voter..how does this sound making America great again by working together for our future. Independents are a strong voting force..as a voter you have to have the conviction to vote independent..seriously, just ask yourself why am I not a Republican or a Democrat..the answer probably is that you do not agree with their policies..I am not promising you overnight change  but I will promise that I will work tirelessly for you the constituents of the 19th Congressional district of New York  not a political party's agenda.  The establishment in Washington has just got to go..it is not an overnight accomplishment..it is simply time to oust democrats and republicans from office..too much influence from big MONEY AND NOT ENOUGH INFLUENCE FROM THE PEOPLE!

Monday, September 19, 2016

Politicans do not pick voters..the voters pick the politicans

President Obama speaking in Illinois on February 10th 2016 said politicans do not pick the voters, the voters pick the politicans.  I think that statement should be true don t you ? For the second election cycle in a row, democrats have chosen an outsider to represent them on the ballot.This time the candidate is from Brooklyn.  The candidate spends more time there than in this district..shouldn't that candidate be representing people from Brooklyn rather than the people of the  19th congressional district of new york? the democratic candidate chose the voters..the primary vote was hardly a mandate for her candidacy.the voters were not just paying enough attention..

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Once again a Write-in

I tried to make the ballot but was unable to come up the three thousand five signatures that an independent is required to make the ballot..however I did manage to gather more signatures than the democrats or republicans are required to make the ballot which is only 1250.  The rules favor democrats and republicans they petition before an independent and most importantly they are required to get about one-third as many signatures..I managed one newspaper article and no radio interviews to date..I am not giving up. Independents represent 55% of the electorate yet they are citizens without a voice.  For the last three election cycles I have focused upon  being an independent voice not aligned with any political party..I have not done well..but that is to be expected..lack of media attention et cetera..In the last election cycle in case you do not remember, democrats chose sean eldridge, a very wealthy entrepreneur,to represent them on the ballot..he had not resided in this district very long..democrats chose to ignore the fact that he was a carpetbagger..but he did have lots of cash..millions in fact . He tried to buy the election..Chris Gibson beat him badly. This election cycle the democrats have chosen zephyr teachout. I met ms. teachout during the democratic primary  at a local debate I went over to her  after and introduced myself as an independent running against her..she asked me why..we were interrupted and I never got the chance for my reply..Here it is..I do not believe that democrats and republicans represent the people..I do not believe that the electorate should vote for a representative that is required most of their time in washington to raise money for their respective parties and hardly legislate for the people who put them there..and thereby yielding to the overwhelming influence of lobbyists..I do not believe that it is fair that a candidate sneak into a district at the eleventh hour and run for a congressional seat.  I ran into an old opponent in woodstock one day recently and asked him why he was not running for congress again..he replied that teachout seemed to be a juggernaut coming from a her strong showing against cuomo in 2014..that s too bad I thought..My belief is that the candidates message is important..winning is one thing..Letting your vote make difference toYOU is another. Change is important..but it has to come from you! It is my hope that this November 8th 2016 that everyone who really wants change uses their vote to write in Thom Jenkins at the bottom slot on the ballot under House of Representatives.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Now its my turn...

On june 28th democrats and republicans will have their individual closed primaries.  Their opportunity to petition the ballot  began in march and closed in april. those candidates needed 1250 signatures to participate according to state election law.  I have attended two debates for the democrats and listened closely to republican debate on capitol tonight on cable. It is june and my turn has finally come. I have petitioning since my first day the 21st of june.  I look forward to meeting more of you this election cycle.  Over the past two election cycles I have personally spoken to more than 5000 people in the district.My magic number to make the ballot is a minimum of 3500  valid signatures; it is a lot of work and I assure you that it is not easy. I think the message is  important.. Because i did not make the ballot in either of the two previous election cycles I ran as a write-in ;to no ones surprise I did not win but proudly received a number of votes each time.  The behavior of the electorate has illustrated a pattern that has not changed our nation s government in Washington. Same old story..same old result. While I do not pretend to your knight in shining armor and the savior of our republic; I will declare that there must be a new chapter in American politics. The 2016 election cycle has been very exciting..whether or not you like a bernie sanders or a donald trump both have come out and said the electoral system is not fair it is corrupt and rigged.  I do not believe that we can prove it but we can at least acknowledge it. It is no different than any other system.  Unfortunately, we have tried to export it in Iraq and Afghanistan and we have been seeing the results with the sacrifices of our servicemen and women along with NATO forces. I love my country..the system is not working for our families.  We need solutions not a political stalemate.  We can justifiably  point our collective fingers at the two party system that does not represent the people.  It  is time for a new chapter in American politics; it is time for the electorate to wake up and have a shift of consciousness...try something else..there is no reason not too! I have been quietly voicing that. position. Quite frankly I want everyone in the district to vote for me come this tuesday november 8th 2016.  Tell washington enough is enough..the new chapter begins NOW! But first, I need your support  on my petition.  Please sign my petition between June 21st and july 26th to make sure that your voice is heard in washington ..for years to come..I believe in my message..I promise to be an outspoken advocate for you not a political party.  SIGN THE PETITION and thank you to all those people who have already signed.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

will my third attempt be a charm?

on the second of june 2016 I formally announced in the Woodstock Times that I would run for congress for the third time..it is not an easy task..the hardest part is making the ballot. In 2012 I managed to get 2887 signatures out of the 3500 needed to make the ballot for an independent; In 2014, I tried again ; I fell short 2156 signatures out of the required 3500. In both of those election cycles, I ran as a write-in. It is the 2016 election cycle..I am determined to make the ballot.  The 19th congressional district of new york which I am running for has been held by chris gibson since 2012; he is not seeking a third term. I am the only candidate to have tried to repeatedly win the district.  To refresh your memory , I am running on three principles: 1 government must have a conscience,2 the two party system (democrats and republicans) do NOT represent the people and 3 money should not buy representation. You can review my platform by simply going back through my blog which represents  my thoughts on various issues to see where I stand.  I will be updating you throughout . My petition period begins on june 21 and runs through july; my petition is due in Albany by early August.In order to sign my petition, you must be a registered voter living within the district and you must not have signed anyone elses petition; you can be a democrat . an independent .a republican ,a green that is the only benefit I have.  The 19th Congressional District of New York consists of the counties of Ulster ,Greene, part of Dutchess  down to and including Hyde Park, Columbia, Deleware,Sullivan, Schoharie,Otsego,and part of Broome, Rensselaer,and part of Montgomery. I look forward to representing YOU!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

If at First You Don't Succeed...Try, Try, Again

Congress is the most powerful branch of government, and herein lies the problem. Year after year election cycle after election cycle, congress fails to enact legislation that our nation desperately needs.  The two party system thinks more of their own individual party agendas rather than the needs of the nation.  I ran as a write -in  independent candidate in 2012 and 2014..I received little attention. I intent to get a lot of attention in 2016.  I believe that there is a need for independents in Congress.  As an independent I have no allegiance to either party. I have left my blog on from previous campaigns..I hope that when it comes time to sign my petition to get on the ballot that you will support me.  Democrats and Republicans have an advantage over an independent,such as myself , because 1 the two major parties petition before me and secondly they need fewer signatures. I look forward to meeting more of the electorate,joining in debates and getting equal media attention.  I hope that more independent minded candidates stand up to the establishment this election cycle..there are 434 seats  to be won...independents  must muster a strong fight to break the gridlock in Washington.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

je suis charlie aussi,mais

we are all charlie in one way or another . The horror in Paris was appalling to us all. The interpretation was that it was an attack on free speech and the fundamentals of democracy. I believe that the underlying cause is inequality. World leaders are fumbling around "blindfolded"..this is simply nihilistic jihadists reacting to a cartoon of the prophet Mohammed. There is an ever growing gap between the rich and others.Imagine yourself without a proper education, without the ability to have a good job to provide for yourself and your loved ones,imagine living in poor conditions..imagine the only thing that you actually have is your faith. Throughout the world's history, religious beliefs have been a cause of war and mayhem;one faith thinking it is better than the other. We need more dialogue and less conflict. We need more understanding of one another; we certainly do not need force. The use of force only contributes to more force.I think you understand the theory for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Inequality has drawn its line in the sand; if humankind does not change then it will implode on itself. We cannot eliminate terrorists because others will only take their place..we need to change..we need to reduce inequality through positive actions increased aide to education worldwide, we need to provide good jobs with living wages, we need to provide the means to provide and build proper housing, we need to have expanded dialogue to ease our differences. Most of all, we need to have respect for ourselves and for each other. If this does not begin to happen,we will continue to fan the fire and create more terrorism in the world. Unfortunately, we are stuck. Horrible crimes have been committed; those who committed them must be brought to justice. But what is the ultimate solution? When will this terror stop? Will it ever stop? There is a solution ; we must solve the problem of inequality. As Eleanor Roosevelt said decades ago, there can be no security with so much inequality!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Thank you

I would like to thank each and every person who voted for me.  Every vote meant something to me;  I really appreciate your support.  I believe that if I had had the opportunity of more exposure in the media and had participated in the debates that I could have done substantially better to the point of giving the two parties a real run for their money; Unfortunately, despite the decisive victory for the Republican party, a very, very large number of people did NOT vote.Participation in our system of government is imperative.We need campaign reform in the worst way; we need a level playing field,,I am not the one who is afraid of competition. I welcome it! Reforming the way an independent petitions the ballot should the same as democrats and republicans not three times the work. We need to seriously look at money in politics and find a way to minimize its influence..publicly funding elections, equal access to the media through federal regulations. There has got to be a better way!By 2016, reform must be in place!

The Aftermath

My congratulations to Chris Gibson on winning the 19th Congressional District of New York; To Sean Eldridge, well done ! As for me, I am proud of the fact that I tried again; I firmly believe in the principles on which I ran. The Democrats took it on the chin; the question is going to be whether or not the Republican majority in both Houses will work with Mr.Obama.  The mood of the voters demanded a change ; they certainly proved their power.  Will gridlock in Washington continue?  I believe that the Republicans have to prove to the American people that they will use their new found majority to pass positive legislation for which they were elected to do . Use it do not abuse it!  If they allow the extreme positions within their party to dominate their agenda,  they will not be able to convince the American people that they deserve a victory in the very near future of 2016.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Voting, Election Day 2014

Today, I voted my conscience. I believe that the undue influence of money in our political system has led us to government by the few. It is not right.  YOU have to change it.  Both the Democrats and the Republicans are guilty of the undue influence of money.  These two parties are not representing the best interests of the American people; we need more dialogue and less partisan politics. If you have not voted already, please consider the PRINIPLES that I HAVE BEEN RUNNING ON OVER THE LAST TWO ELECTION CYCLES : Government must have a conscience, the two party system does not represent the people, if it did we would not have 40% of the electorate not affiliated with either of them, and probably most important is that money should not buy representation. So, if you believe in those principles ,  you should WRITE-IN THOM JENKINS as your choice for Representative in Congress.. Take a Stand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Election Day 2014

Once again, as I did in 2012, I am going to my polling place as a candidate for the House of Representatives.  I hope that you will WRITE-IN THOM JENKINS as your choice for Representative in Congress. 

Monday, November 3, 2014

Election Eve 2014

I am as excited as I was in 2012 on the eve of the General Election.. I believe that if you have had the opportunity to read my blog which has been a large part of my campaign over the last two election cycles; that you will come to the conclusion that I am an excellent choice to represent you in the House of Representatives.I  believe in the three principles that I have discussed: government must have a conscience, the two major parties do not represent the people and MONEY should not buy representation. Based on pure observation and information provided to me, both the Republican incumbent and his democratic challenger have issues surrounding money..the incumbent has questionable campaign donors to "answer to", the democrat seems to be trying to purchase the seat.Either way you look at it; the influence of money is overwhelmingly evident. Sometimes, the electorate casts a blind eye to this element in politics; I firmly believe that this must stop.  If you are, indeed, concerned about the influence of money in politics; then, I believe you must WRITE-IN THOM JENKINS as your choice for your REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS.  Send a message to Washington that money does not buy representation!  CHANGE IS POSSIBLE,BUT YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN IT!  LET YOUR VOTE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! A REAL OPPORTUNITY IS WITHIN YOUR REACH! Write my name down on a piece of paper or memo your mobile device and bring it with you to your polling place! CITIZENS UNITED is one thing BUT IT IS YOUR VOTE THAT COUNTS AT THE BALLOT BOX!

Sunday, November 2, 2014

From the Hearth

Please view my latest video by clicking on this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WPCOIY8UtY

Doing Your Part

Members in Congress are not playing their part. They are not doing their jobs. The American people deserve results.  Congress is simply not doing its job.  Partisan politics is destroying the very nature of our government.  In order to change the end game, we must change the landscape. I am asking you to do your part, vote your conscience. The two major parties,Democrats as well as Republicans , do not represent the will of the people.  Decision 2014 should NOT be decided by how many mailers you received, how many campaign advertisements you were forced to watch on television, the influence of the media, or the various polls and it should not be influenced by how much money  one candidate has or doesn't have  ; decision 2014 will be decided by you at the ballot box!

... . Money still cannot buy your vote.  Please,go down the Congressional line which is referred to as REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS and WRITE-IN my name THOM JENKINS; write my name down on a piece of paper or put a memo on your cell phone and take it with you to your polling place. Our government is not working!  Make a stand,Democrats,  Republicans if you are dissatisfied with the choices presented to you by your party, vote for me.  I hope that ALL 126,000 VOTERS NOT AFFILIATED WITH A POLITICAL PARTY will choose Thom Jenkins as their new REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS! Let your vote make a difference to YOU! Washington will begin to listen; it is up to YOU!

Saturday, November 1, 2014

The Little Guy...That Would Be Us!

In 2012,when I first thought about running for Congress, one of my first tasks was to choose a symbol or emblem for my ballot petitions. I chose this little guy with a megaphone: I chose that particular one because, as an Independent and a member of the ever diminishing middle class, it symbolized the plight of the people.  Shouting  but never being heard. I am an educated hard working middle class American, and I struggle with same issues that you do.  Paying monthly bills , helping to pay my share of educational expenses, you know the rest.  It is not easy to keep up. American families deserve the best.  We deserve every opportunity ; in order to do that we need to elevate education ,provide good paying jobs, we need to pass legislation to fix our decaying infrastructure that would provide millions of jobs, we need to protect planned parenthood and  the mental and physical health of those who seek it(planned parenthood)...we need  equal pay for women .There is no question that women are one of our  greatest   assets in the workplace. I sincerely hope that you will WRITE-IN  THOM JENKINS on the Congressional line (representative in Congress)this November 4th. Let them hear you the only way that they know how to listen!  I promise to work hard for YOU period.