Comments - General Meeting ("Candidates Night") - The 9-12 Project of Central PA2024-03-28T08:38:58Zhttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/events/comment/feed?attachedTo=3029713%3AEvent%3A26408&xn_auth=noI want to publicly apologize…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265062010-04-20T17:44:43.648ZPeter Trippetthttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/PeterandKarenTrippett
I want to publicly apologize in advance, that I have been so busy with events last week, and some things happening in my personal life, that I have not had a chance to formally and directly invite Democratic Party candidates to this event.<br />
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The Chair Person of the local Democratic Party has been known to monitor our site, and I was hoping that they would get the word that way, or through some of our other public announcements.<br />
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Our group exists to support the principles of individual rights and…
I want to publicly apologize in advance, that I have been so busy with events last week, and some things happening in my personal life, that I have not had a chance to formally and directly invite Democratic Party candidates to this event.<br />
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The Chair Person of the local Democratic Party has been known to monitor our site, and I was hoping that they would get the word that way, or through some of our other public announcements.<br />
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Our group exists to support the principles of individual rights and limited government, as stated in the Constitution. Such views are commonly held by those who call themselves Conservative, or who associate with the Republican Party.<br />
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However, the very name of our group is intended to promote unity: 9-12 referring to Sept. 12, the day after the terrorist attacks, when we felt united as Americans; and 9-12 referring to 9 principles and 12 values that most people are likely to agree with, regardless of their political views.<br />
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We should be searching for those areas we do agree upon. That is the basis for our desire to include Democrats in our discussions. And, it is the reason that we do invite them to join us for any of our events. Some already have. If you come, you will be treated with respect.<br />
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We are likely to have another Candidate's Night before the General Election this November. That event would probably be of more interest to any Democratic Party candidates. I promise that, at that time, the Democratic Party will be offered a fair chance to come speak with us.<br />
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I was remiss in not doing so this time, and I am very sorry.<br />
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- Peter Trippett, President of The 9-12 Project of Central PA That's a good idea.tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265052010-04-20T17:43:46.662ZBilly Mayshttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/JosephHansen
That's a good idea.
That's a good idea. We will have limited time wit…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265042010-04-20T17:22:15.721ZPeter Trippetthttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/PeterandKarenTrippett
We will have limited time with each candidate. My suggestion is that you learn as much as possible about each of the candidate's core principles, as that will tell you how they are likely to vote on any particular issue. This way, we don't get bogged down in discussions of specific issues, that may not reveal the candidate's core principles.<br />
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So I would ask about their views on the purpose of government, the Pennsylvania Constitution, taxation, the powers and limits on States imposed by the…
We will have limited time with each candidate. My suggestion is that you learn as much as possible about each of the candidate's core principles, as that will tell you how they are likely to vote on any particular issue. This way, we don't get bogged down in discussions of specific issues, that may not reveal the candidate's core principles.<br />
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So I would ask about their views on the purpose of government, the Pennsylvania Constitution, taxation, the powers and limits on States imposed by the Federal Constitution, etc. What are some good PA state i…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265032010-04-20T17:03:25.656ZBilly Mayshttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/JosephHansen
What are some good PA state issues to bring questions regarding?
What are some good PA state issues to bring questions regarding? The answer to both questions…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265012010-04-20T16:45:17.655ZPeter Trippetthttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/PeterandKarenTrippett
The answer to both questions is YES.<br />
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Most of the candidates attending are for State Representative, or GOP executive positions, but one candidate for the US House of Representatives will be there.
The answer to both questions is YES.<br />
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Most of the candidates attending are for State Representative, or GOP executive positions, but one candidate for the US House of Representatives will be there. are these candidates for fede…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-20:3029713:Comment:265002010-04-20T15:06:36.554ZBilly Mayshttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/JosephHansen
are these candidates for federal offices?
are these candidates for federal offices? have any candidates verified…tag:wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com,2010-04-19:3029713:Comment:264822010-04-19T15:27:07.462ZSamuel Leathershttp://wesurroundthemcentrecounty.ning.com/profile/SamuelLeathers
have any candidates verified they're attending?
have any candidates verified they're attending?