(The following story was published in the Metro West Daily News)
FRAMINGHAM – Gubernatorial candidate Evan Falchuk has his sights set not only on the state’s highest office, but also on a new political landscape.
The Newton resident is campaigning both for governor and to create a new independent party – one based on socially progressive ideas and fiscally sensible solutions.
As a founder of the United Independent Party, Falchuk says he is out to challenge the two-party system and build a new platform for people to get involved in government.
People have lost faith in the democratic process, feeling “no one’s really listening to me,” Falchuk told the Daily News editorial board Monday. He said many politicians now are “disconnected” from the priorities that most voters think are important.
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Jed Ziggler> “EXTREMIST”
Yes, but a “relative” extremist! :>)
“UNITED”: 1. made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
2. formed or produced by the uniting of things or persons: a united effort.
“INDEPENDENT”: 1. not subject to control by others. 2. not affiliated with a
larger controlling unit
SO, how does one define United Independent Party?
Looks like gibberish (newspeak) to me!
“We call for new leadership and citizen involvement, capable of bringing together the world’s leading experts in economic development, energy, pensions, education, healthcare, social programs, transportation and all of our other priorities that can start to get Massachusetts back onto firm – and sane – fiscal footing. We must pay for the government we decide we want, and clearly communicate with citizens not only how and where their precious tax dollars entrusted to the state are being spent, but why.”
EXTREMIST!
LOL. I think that’s dangerous, extreme and foolhardy!
He might have more success in creating a new party if there was a coherent description of the party’s beliefs and how they differ from other parties. The What We Believe page is a jumble of empty “we love puppies” statements, aside from gay marriage and abortion. E.g., “We call for new leadership and citizen involvement, capable of bringing together the world’s leading experts in economic development, energy, pensions, education, healthcare, social programs, transportation and all of our other priorities that can start to get Massachusetts back onto firm – and sane – fiscal footing. We must pay for the government we decide we want, and clearly communicate with citizens not only how and where their precious tax dollars entrusted to the state are being spent, but why.”
Thank you for that! I changed the links! Thanks again for that!
This link might work better than the one embedded above.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20140114/NEWS/140119557/0/SEARCH
PEACE