newyearsrevolution08
02-22-2008, 03:58 AM
I was introduced to Jim Boswell from my step dad actually and recently was able to ask him a few questions related to "local" issues and his views on them. I asked the questions that I feel most "Regular" politicians would of given the ever ready cookie cutter response to or odds are would not respond. Jim Boswell is the real deal for us here in Fresno, Ca.
Here is his website itself that is in the beginning stages which I am looking into helping him and his campaign with very soon. I just really focused on researching him this week and I feel we really have a shot based on the other candidates.
http://www.jimboswellformayor.com
Here are my questions and his answers. I asked the questions that I knew a person would have to take an actual stance on and would either gain or lose a voter based on the response.
Have you openly endorsed Ron Paul for president and if not which president do you endorse?
I have not OPENLY endorsed Mr. Paul except to those who have asked me. The media and the associations running the debates I have attended have not asked this question.
I do however, support Ron Paul for President. I support Ron Paul because of what he says, what he stands for and I also see how he has been all but ignored by the "Big Money" people. I can relate to this type of behavior because since I stand for working for the people, I have also been ignored by most big wigs and associations in Fresno.
What is your stance on video cameras in residential streets?
I have not, and will not fall for the spin our administration is attempting to put on the camera issue by stating that the cameras are for "The safety of the people." I believe the cameras are a waste of taxpayers money, especially when we are in a budget crisis, (which by the way has risen from 12 million to over 20 million locally) and I believe the cameras are a way for the government to keep a watch on us as well as a violation of our civil liberties such as our rights to privacy and freedom from oppression.
What is your stance on the medical marijuana doctor and allowing med patients access to a fresno cannabis club?
This might not go over well with some people, but I will always answer questions honestly. I believe that patients should be allowed to visit cannabis clubs freely and without fear of prosecution. I also believe that the doctors should be able to prescribe medically necessary marijuana without fear of prosecution or harassment from the government. I actually know three doctors who have all told me that they would prescribe medical marijuana instead of the harmful medications they are forced to prescribe, but they don't because of the federal and local government harassment they receive.
If push came to shove would you allow for eminent domain on private property if it helped the greater good of fresno city?
The short answer is no. I believe this is a way for the government to dictate how people use their own property that they have purchased legally. I can not think of one instance that eminent domain will be used for the greater good of Fresno. As a matter of fact, eminent domain has been used more for the developer's profit margin more than the benefit of our city. For instance, this has been discussed by my opponents and they agree with the use of eminent domain in order to basically take the property from the people who own the buildings downtown. I do not agree. I know that if someone from our government came to my home and told me they did not like the color and they will take my home from me if I do not paint my home the color that they want me to, I would tell them more than just go away.
Having said this, what I would like to see happen with the property owners downtown whom have allowed their property to become an eyesore and who are waiting for property values to rise, is to first request that the property owners clean, paint and beautify their property so the buildings are not an eyesore on our downtown area. There are actually funds available to help with this project, but my council member opponents do not tell anyone this. If the property owner does not comply, then I do believe in adding an ordinance that will require these property owners to beautify their properties within reason, especially with the many condemned buildings we have downtown. There are city ordinances in other cities that require this in order to keep their city looking clean and viable.
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As you can see from the few questions I asked he really is on par for someone who can really represent fresno california in the way that needs to be done. We need to build this country up from the bottom up and the top down and should support anyone who is willing to take these stands on issues that many might laugh or look down upon.
I am looking into leading up the fresno meetup group for Jim Boswell and am more then ready to be able to take charge of the grassroots efforts in fresno, california and hope others in my city and across the nation will support Jim Boswell in his mayoral race for fresno mayor which will be happening June 3rd I believe.
I will be setting up a money bomb site for Jim Boswell as well as helping with the GOTV and canvassing and would love anyone who is from the central valley to contact Jim Boswell and let him know you support him as well.
His website will be updated very soon with his local stance on specific issues and I will update those local and worldwide for that matter who are interested in how the race goes once we get to that time.
I hope you will contact him and thank him for running for local office to help change our nation for the greater good and bring it back to the constitution. What better way then to get to the locals in your very own city?
I am excited to have someone who shares my views running for mayor of my city (fresno,ca) and hope to see support for our effort in here.
Sometimes all that is needed is a word of encouragement now and then as we all do. Our fight is a long one and need as many ron paul republicans and ron paul democrats in all levels of office and should support all HONESTLY TRUE to the views of the constitution.
Here is his website itself that is in the beginning stages which I am looking into helping him and his campaign with very soon. I just really focused on researching him this week and I feel we really have a shot based on the other candidates.
http://www.jimboswellformayor.com
Here are my questions and his answers. I asked the questions that I knew a person would have to take an actual stance on and would either gain or lose a voter based on the response.
Have you openly endorsed Ron Paul for president and if not which president do you endorse?
I have not OPENLY endorsed Mr. Paul except to those who have asked me. The media and the associations running the debates I have attended have not asked this question.
I do however, support Ron Paul for President. I support Ron Paul because of what he says, what he stands for and I also see how he has been all but ignored by the "Big Money" people. I can relate to this type of behavior because since I stand for working for the people, I have also been ignored by most big wigs and associations in Fresno.
What is your stance on video cameras in residential streets?
I have not, and will not fall for the spin our administration is attempting to put on the camera issue by stating that the cameras are for "The safety of the people." I believe the cameras are a waste of taxpayers money, especially when we are in a budget crisis, (which by the way has risen from 12 million to over 20 million locally) and I believe the cameras are a way for the government to keep a watch on us as well as a violation of our civil liberties such as our rights to privacy and freedom from oppression.
What is your stance on the medical marijuana doctor and allowing med patients access to a fresno cannabis club?
This might not go over well with some people, but I will always answer questions honestly. I believe that patients should be allowed to visit cannabis clubs freely and without fear of prosecution. I also believe that the doctors should be able to prescribe medically necessary marijuana without fear of prosecution or harassment from the government. I actually know three doctors who have all told me that they would prescribe medical marijuana instead of the harmful medications they are forced to prescribe, but they don't because of the federal and local government harassment they receive.
If push came to shove would you allow for eminent domain on private property if it helped the greater good of fresno city?
The short answer is no. I believe this is a way for the government to dictate how people use their own property that they have purchased legally. I can not think of one instance that eminent domain will be used for the greater good of Fresno. As a matter of fact, eminent domain has been used more for the developer's profit margin more than the benefit of our city. For instance, this has been discussed by my opponents and they agree with the use of eminent domain in order to basically take the property from the people who own the buildings downtown. I do not agree. I know that if someone from our government came to my home and told me they did not like the color and they will take my home from me if I do not paint my home the color that they want me to, I would tell them more than just go away.
Having said this, what I would like to see happen with the property owners downtown whom have allowed their property to become an eyesore and who are waiting for property values to rise, is to first request that the property owners clean, paint and beautify their property so the buildings are not an eyesore on our downtown area. There are actually funds available to help with this project, but my council member opponents do not tell anyone this. If the property owner does not comply, then I do believe in adding an ordinance that will require these property owners to beautify their properties within reason, especially with the many condemned buildings we have downtown. There are city ordinances in other cities that require this in order to keep their city looking clean and viable.
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As you can see from the few questions I asked he really is on par for someone who can really represent fresno california in the way that needs to be done. We need to build this country up from the bottom up and the top down and should support anyone who is willing to take these stands on issues that many might laugh or look down upon.
I am looking into leading up the fresno meetup group for Jim Boswell and am more then ready to be able to take charge of the grassroots efforts in fresno, california and hope others in my city and across the nation will support Jim Boswell in his mayoral race for fresno mayor which will be happening June 3rd I believe.
I will be setting up a money bomb site for Jim Boswell as well as helping with the GOTV and canvassing and would love anyone who is from the central valley to contact Jim Boswell and let him know you support him as well.
His website will be updated very soon with his local stance on specific issues and I will update those local and worldwide for that matter who are interested in how the race goes once we get to that time.
I hope you will contact him and thank him for running for local office to help change our nation for the greater good and bring it back to the constitution. What better way then to get to the locals in your very own city?
I am excited to have someone who shares my views running for mayor of my city (fresno,ca) and hope to see support for our effort in here.
Sometimes all that is needed is a word of encouragement now and then as we all do. Our fight is a long one and need as many ron paul republicans and ron paul democrats in all levels of office and should support all HONESTLY TRUE to the views of the constitution.