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VaderM5
07-31-2008, 03:17 PM
2 independents have filed to run in TXCD14. I can't find any websites or anything else on them.
http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/TX.phtml#H14

revolutionary8
07-31-2008, 03:29 PM
all I have found so far:


James G. Harvey, Jr. (I)

Occupation: Small Business Owner/College Instructor
1533 Bruce Boulevard
Angleton,TX 77515
979-297-1278

Gregory Randall Roof (I)

Occupation: Professor of Economics
7700 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston,TX 77551
281-756-3739

Fox McCloud
07-31-2008, 04:13 PM
all I have found so far:


James G. Harvey, Jr. (I)

Occupation: Small Business Owner/College Instructor
1533 Bruce Boulevard
Angleton,TX 77515
979-297-1278

Gregory Randall Roof (I)

Occupation: Professor of Economics
7700 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston,TX 77551
281-756-3739

any idea on what kind of economist he is? Heaven forbid he be a keynesian...

Kludge
07-31-2008, 04:19 PM
Uh oh, guys! Ron only has $5,000,000!!!

revolutionary8
07-31-2008, 04:46 PM
any idea on what kind of economist he is? Heaven forbid he be a keynesian...

No kidding- Found a bit more-
Went to UT Dallas, Has Phd, dissertation completed in 1997 titled -
The Political Economy of Alcohol: College Student Demand and Public Policy
http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/graddean/phds/phds9697.htm

ronpaulhawaii
07-31-2008, 04:58 PM
No kidding- Found a bit more-
Went to UT Dallas, Has Phd, dissertation completed in 1997 titled -
The Political Economy of Alcohol: College Student Demand and Public Policy
http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/graddean/phds/phds9697.htm

Opposition research is an integral part of any successful campaign. Knowing how and when to use such information is an art form

After having door-knocked and canvassed in TX-14 for the primary challange, I can only think that these guys are making a play for the future, (and possibly taking advantage of offered funding to distract the good Doc.)

RP is loved in his district because he actually cares about his constituents. He does not pay lip service and provides value for them. They know that from first hand experience

revolutionary8
07-31-2008, 05:38 PM
rph, I am having trouble finding anything on either of these two.
I am sure you are right about pressure and funding and grooming.

Here is Roof's supervising Professor at UTD
Elliot Euel-
webpage:
http://www.utdallas.edu/~eelliott/
Publications:
http://www.utdallas.edu/~eelliott/Publications.pdf

Elliot Euel also donated 50 bucks to George Bush and the RNC in 2004

edit:
James G. Harvey, Jr. website-


* S ecure our borders with a physical barrier

* A dopt English as our official language

* V ictory in the global war on terror

* E liminate inefficient government programs

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* U nilaterally cut taxes

* S upport American manufacturing

* A dopt a balanced federal budget

Thanks to the wisdom and foresight of the framers of the United States Constitution, we are privileged to live in a representative republic, which confers on its citizens both rights and responsibilities. One of our most precious rights as American citizens is the right to determine for ourselves, through our elected representatives, how and by whom we will be governed. Along with this right comes a responsibility to cast that vote wisely. As a historian, instructor, musician, and hardworking small business owner, I and my wife make choices daily with the intent to make our community a safer, more secure environment in which our families, friends, and fellow citizens may prosper.

According to the Constitution, the principal duty of the federal government is to guarantee each state a republican form of government and to protect each of them from invasion. As your Congressman, I am determined to ensure that our federal government, especially the Immigration, Homeland Security, and Defense Departments, truly uphold that duty. Choose your best life now by electing a true representative of the people. Elect James G. Harvey, Jr., the people’s best choice for a better America, to represent Texas District 14 in the U.S Congress.




Safeguarding Our Religious Liberties – We affirm that the public acknowledgement of God is undeniable in our history and is vital to our freedom, prosperity and strength as a nation. We pledge to exert our influence toward a return to the original intent of the First Amendment and dispel the myth of the separation of church and state.



Faith-Based Opportunities – We encourage the Legislature to increase the ability of faith-based institutions and other organizations to assist needy individuals and families and to reduce the regulation of such organizations.
^^^
An independent Neocon I see...
he is also reverberating the newly adopted "Constitutional Republic" diatribe of the GOP.
"Protect our Liberties through strong-arm, bullying tactics"


h ttp://jamesharveyforcongress.com/

revolutionary8
07-31-2008, 06:29 PM
From Harvey's website


Homeland Security – We urge the Homeland Security Department to:

1. Revitalize and adequately fund our national intelligence gathering capabilities;

2. Continue to enhance the coordination of information and intelligence between various local, state, and federal agencies;

3. Pass the information on to the local or state agency(s) to prepare to deter and defend against a risk once identified;

4. Not violate the constitutional rights of the citizens of the United States;

5. Provide for the adequate protection of high profile targets, such as refineries, nuclear power plants and national monuments;

6. Enhance the security in use at our airports, navigable ports of entry, and other transportation terminals to prevent the use of transportation vehicles as a weapon against the United States;

7. Use random selection and terrorist profiling as a criteria for determining persons to be searched at U.S. airports; and

8. Establish and maintain the presence of armed guards and armed pilots on all commercial aircraft and the immediate authorization of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard to board and search all vessels entering U.S. waters from foreign ports. We urge Congress to order the immediate training of airline pilots by qualified firearms instructors at reasonable fees for the protection of their aircraft against terrorist attack.

9. Continue to use: Criminal Law Enforcement Investigators, Texas Highway Patrol strike teams, SWAT teams, aviation assets, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracking teams, Texas Rangers, Department of Public Safety strike teams, Game Wardens, local law enforcement, Civil Air Patrol wherever needed to conduct air and ground operations in support of Homeland Security; We commend Governor Perry for his initiative in utilizing these resources.

10. Thoroughly inspect the contents of vehicles and containers coming across our borders using rapid and accurate technology.

11. Increased funding for the Federal Air Marshal Program. We urge the Department of Homeland Security to offer incentives for pilots to enroll in the Federal Flight Deck Officers Program, which is currently a voluntary program, and decrease the onerous paperwork requirements currently established. We also support incentives for encouraging airlines to support this program.

National Defense – We continue to encourage and support:

1. Funding for a strong national defense, which guarantees maintaining a military which stands ready to defend our nation and increases combat readiness;

2. Continued funding and development of the Strategic Defense Initiative

3. “America First” priority in protecting the citizens and borders of the United States;

4. Not entering into any new arms control agreements with any nation that is not currently complying with previous agreements;

5. Maintaining our military’s effective combat strength sufficient to defend our nation’s borders and its strategic interests;

6. The immediate deployment of the United States of America’s Military Forces to secure America’s southern border.



International Relations

Foreign Policy – We support the spread of a representative form of government and a free market enterprise. We also support and encourage private humanitarian aid to developing countries. We support the continued favorable treatment of proven allies, and the censure of adversaries like the “Axis of Evil” countries and groups that seek the destruction of other countries and/or harbor terrorists. We oppose the unrestrained use of foreign aid. Any government or entity that consistently votes against U.S. interests or is openly hostile to the U.S. shall not receive U.S. aid. We also believe that no treaty entered into by the United States shall authorize or permit any foreign power or any international organization to supervise, control, or adjudicate rights of citizens of the United States or any other matter essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of the United States or the several states.



MIA’s and POW’s – We urge the President and Congress to continue all measures necessary to seek and act upon all information concerning our service personnel and citizens Missing in Action and Prisoners of War.

China – We strongly recommend the removal of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Communist China (formerly “Most Favored Nation” status) until such time when:

1. There is a formal peace treaty between North and South Korea;

2. There is significant improvement in their government policies on human rights;

3. There is freedom of religion; specifically that China ceases their persecution of Christians.

4. China ceases its aggressive behavior toward its neighbors, particularly Taiwan; and

5. China ceases transferring nuclear, biological, and chemical technology to Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, etc.

We further urge the imposition of trade sanctions against communist China for interfering in United States political campaigns.

Cuba – We support strengthening the Cuban embargo. We urge Congress to continue to defend human rights for Cubans and to not prop up Dictator Fidel Castro.

Israel – We believe that the United States and Israel share a special long-standing relationship based on shared values, a mutual commitment to a republican form of government, and a strategic alliance that benefits both nations. Our foreign policy with Israel should reflect the special nature of this relationship through continued military and economic assistance and recognition that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and should remain an undivided city accessible to people of all faiths. We believe that the US Embassy in Israel should immediately become located in the capital city of Jerusalem. In our diplomatic dealings with Israel, we encourage the continuation of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, but oppose pressuring Israel to make concessions it believes would jeopardize its security, including the trading of land for the recognition of its right to exist. We call on the U.S. to continue non-recognition of terrorist nations and organizations. In summary, our policy is based on God’s biblical promise to bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse Israel and we further invite other nations and organizations to enjoy the benefits of that promise.

Hamas – Because Hamas is a terrorist organization and does not recognize the right of Israel to exist; the Palestinian people shall not receive US aid as long as Hamas is the elected government. We believe the United States should withdraw all financial support to Hamas and other elected terrorists within the Palestinian Territory. We urge the U.S. to not pressure Israel to negotiate with terrorists, which refuse to recognize Israel’s legitimate right to exist as a Jewish state. We believe that rewarding the terrorists and enemies of America with the creation of a Palestinian state is rewarding terrorism and is fundamentally wrong. We believe the U.S. should not reward terrorism by allowing a Palestinian state carved out of land within the historical borders of Israel.



Iran – Because the State Department identifies Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism and the Iranian president has repeatedly called for the complete destruction of Israel, and because a nuclear armed Iran would destabilize the entire Middle East, we encourage the President to do whatever is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring or developing atomic weapons.

Afghanistan – Because America has sacrificed her children to bring democracy to Afghanistan; we admonish that country to uphold the fundamental human rights of her own people including freedom of religious conviction.


One World Government Organizations – We oppose a one-world government, which is in direct opposition to the basic principles of the United States of America eroding our sovereignty and our goals for leadership in world affairs.
lmao. What a trip.

cjhowe
07-31-2008, 06:54 PM
Revolution8,

Those are excerpts from the Republican Party of Texas Platform

revolutionary8
07-31-2008, 07:08 PM
Revolution8,

Those are excerpts from the Republican Party of Texas Platform
Interesting, because that is what he has on his site under "Patriotism"
So why is he running as an independent, and against an incumbent Republican like RP if he is so TXGOP happy? RP has brought more enthusiasm to the GOP than any other candidate in forever....

h ttp://jamesharveyforcongress.com/Services.html
That is a scary platform. lol
What is up with the Israel love? That sounds like Obama speak.

VaderM5
08-01-2008, 06:39 AM
Looks like Harvey disagreed with RP on foreign relations and decided to run as a indy.

ronpaulhawaii
08-01-2008, 07:02 AM
Interesting, because that is what he has on his site under "Patriotism"
So why is he running as an independent, and against an incumbent Republican like RP if he is so TXGOP happy? RP has brought more enthusiasm to the GOP than any other candidate in forever....

h ttp://jamesharveyforcongress.com/Services.html
That is a scary platform. lol
What is up with the Israel love? That sounds like Obama speak.

I would say the indy run is a result of the TXGOP being sore losers. Seeing as their ethical role model is GWB, this is no surprise. Keep digging and we will be able to feed the TX-14 activists with political ammo.

At least the money they waste will help the local economy ;)

Follow the money...


Looks like Harvey disagreed with RP on foreign relations and decided to run as a indy.

Typical neo-con BS. I wonder when these RINOs are going to realize their days are numbered and they will end up known to history as the scum of the 20th century.