From the Independent American Party:
Russia has occupied a prominent place in the news as of late. There is a huge internet buzz about everything Russian. I am seeing a very misled and disturbing attitude developing regarding Russia, Russians in general, and Vladimir Putin specifically. I have a good amount of experience in this area and so I wanted to break down, drawing from my own experiences and study, several of the prevalent myths I’m encountering constantly. Of necessity, most of what I write will be very personal. This article will be very different from the much more academic, scholarly series of articles I’m planning for next year on the same subject. Please bear with my indulgence.
First, let me give you a background about my interest in, and experience dealing with, Russia. Many years ago, I developed a strong interest in Russia, particularly Soviet history and communism. At the age of twelve, I had a profound experience which changed my life. I was sitting at a computer reading about Russia when I was struck with the firm impression that the Soviet Union never actually fell, but that it faked its own collapse. I knew in an instant that it was all political theater—an elaborate ruse designed to lull the West to sleep. As far back as Lenin, Russian leaders have been writing and talking about putting on a grand facade of peace so that the West would lay down its arms and go to sleep. This notion entered forcefully into my heart and mind that day sitting in front of the computer. That witness, I believe from the Holy Spirit, has stuck with me and has been confirmed by my continuing study. The USSR never fell; communism is not dead; and Russia poses a greater threat to the world now than ever before. I learned this and know this independent of any other source.
Zack Strong was the 2014 American Independent Party candidate for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. He received 2,930 votes (2.2 percent).
See: https://ballotpedia.org/Utah's_3rd_Congressional_District_elections,_2014
His (somewhat out-of-date) bio is here:
http://www.independentamericanparty.org/take-action/local-and-state-level-organizing/zack-strong-candidacy/
The National IAP would do a little better then it is now if he became National Chairman.
Cody, will the IAP file the notice with Texas that it would like to try to qualify for the 2016 ballot? It doesn’t cost anything to file the form.
You should ask them, Richard.