The First Congressional Debate Oct. 10

I attended the first debate on October 10th and tried to get into the second debate in Albany. I also attended the third debate in Oneonta. It is unfortunate for Independents that access to the media is so difficult. We must somehow be able to level the playing field so that in the future Independents have more access to all forms of media.

My Interview on WDST

Here is my latest interview on WDST - Woodstock. I mention my platform, issues and the fact that there is a disadvantage for an independent such as myself to get proper media coverage.

my answers on the issues

i guess you are probably interested on where i stand on the issues; there is more than running for office than the three principles that i have mentioned previously.  to review those three are: government must have a conscience, the second is that the two party system is not representing the people and third money should not  buy representation..based on these principles i should get elected by an overwhelming margin..it will take more first of all you will have to write in my  name at the bottom of the congressional row or line. i have not seen a sample ballot. let s get to some of the issues that  are concerning us all.. i believe  that we must protect the environment..we must seek alternative  and renewable choices for our future ..despite those energy adds for natural gas  i must say that  there is too great a risk to the environment and our  health..we must protect the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat as your congressman i would  legislate for  more sustainable  farming techniques,  focus on the use of  less chemical fertilizers and pesticides that contribute to climate change  and   more organic food production  and support local farmers. with regard  to health care, i believe in health care for all . while  obamacare is well intended legislation  for all americans, i  disagree with the mandate ;  but overall i support the health care legislation and i strongly support all women s private health care issues ; .we must make an effort to keep health care cost down; somehow we must incentavize the public to be healthier. I am a strong advocate of  medicare  and social security. a less talked about issue is campaign reform.;the super pacs have to go ..clean money  and perhaps  limited public funding. i believe in term limits.it is an affront to me that with the state of the economy that a jobs bill has not passed congress .  but in the meantime  we must look to our local communities ; we must support our own local economies..we need more green jobs with living wages..the goal is be be thriving not just surviving. education is of course a priority, the united states has fallen behind  world standards  in math and science which is shocking to me..this must change in order for  us to compete in the future..jobs depend on  it.  we must  keep our eyes on china and iran. we must get out of afghanistan, too much american and nato blood has been shed there..cut military spending  and reassess our foreign policies.we must pay attention..congress is the most powerful branch of government..the people need a real voice..let your vote make a difference.