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OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT

January 3, 2006 11:15:33 AM from JoeUser ForumsJoeUser Forums

Tim Justice, of Lefors, Texas, officially announced his candidacy for the office of District 88 State Representative in the state of Texas today. Justice, 35, is running as a Libertarian.

Justice, who writes under the pen name Gideon MacLeish, is running on a platform of restoring rights to individuals as established under the United States and Texas Bill of Rights. He supports legislation similar to that being considered in the state of Pennsylvania under the Family Preservation Act that would limit the authority of officials in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to damage families based on anonymous tips and would assert and guarantee rights to families that are accused of wrongdoing similar to those rights already guaranteed in criminal matters. He is hoping to bring awareness to the many injustices suffered by families "in the system" who are targets of false allegations.

Justice is further hoping to work to establish a privately funded public transportation system for sparsely populated areas such as the Texas Panhandle, where he resides.

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Reply #1 January 3, 2006 11:39:11 AM
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Very good.

Although I don't support the Libertarian Party, I wish you luck. I know you as a decent and honest man and Texas can surely use an MP like you.

I think I would vote for you. I understand Texas Republicans are very very right-wing anyway.

(What's a politician's role in establishing a privately funded public transportation system?)
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Reply #2 January 3, 2006 11:41:06 AM
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Sounds good Gid, or Tim, ahhhh, think I will just keep calling you Gid if you don't mind......that is how I "know" you.

Good luck! I hope you do it!!
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Reply #3 January 3, 2006 11:44:03 AM
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I wish I had a last name of "Justice", that's such a super-hero last name..like Max Power or Chesty LaRue.

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Reply #4 January 3, 2006 12:01:45 PM
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I wish I had a last name of "Justice", that's such a super-hero last name..like Max Power or Chesty LaRue.

...yeah, the name should actually help me standout, even as a third party candidate. I expect some help from the Kinky Friedman campaign as it will encourage people to look beyond the "big two" parties, and people will be less inclined to vote straight ticket, so they might actually look at my name on the ballot.

(What's a politician's role in establishing a privately funded public transportation system?)

My role would be in working to remove the legal loopholes that would currently stand in the way of such a system, and by helping the people in the district to realize that they can find other ways to improve their standard of living without looking to Washington or Austin for solutions. If I do nothing more than start an intelligent debate on the subject, I will have accomplished something in this regard.

 

 

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Reply #5 January 3, 2006 12:20:16 PM
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by helping the people in the district to realize that they can find other ways to improve their standard of living without looking to Washington or Austin for solutions.


I guess there is also the problem of making people realise that public transportation (privately funded in this case) IS a) an alternative to individual transportation (cars) and a real improvement.

Those who enjoy public transportation know both.
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Reply #6 January 3, 2006 12:31:01 PM
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I guess there is also the problem of making people realise that public transportation (privately funded in this case) IS a) an alternative to individual transportation (cars) and a real improvement.

Those who enjoy public transportation know both.

Yes. I always encourage people, for instance, when visiting Chicago to park their car at the airport and ride the "el". Not only will it save them a few bucks by not having to find a parking spot downtown, but they will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city without taking their life into their own hands on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

We have an aging population in our district of individuals who are becoming increasingly unable to drive, and many are moving out of the area because they NEED the public transportation system to get around. I have a few ideas as to how to fix this, but I need a few more minds involved to make it a workable solution.

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Reply #7 January 3, 2006 12:40:41 PM
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Good luck, I'd vote for you too but I'm in District 68 with Rick Hardcastle...

I LOVE this:

a privately funded public transportation system for sparsely populated areas


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Reply #8 January 3, 2006 12:46:03 PM
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I LOVE this:

a privately funded public transportation system for sparsely populated areas

Thanks, shovel. What I have in mind would actually be fairly innovative, so I'm hoping that even if I lose (it's a two way race), my opponent listens to my ideas and gives them due consideration.

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Reply #9 January 3, 2006 1:08:38 PM
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Damn!  after the schlock we had, I am considering relocating so I can vote for you!  Congratulations!
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Reply #10 January 3, 2006 3:49:17 PM
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Lefors, huh? I may have actually been there.

Good luck, Gid/Tim. Best of luck indeed. If your speaking is as good as your writing, your hat will represent well in the ring.


Justice, who writes under the pen name Gideon MacLeish, is running on a platform of restoring rights to individuals as established under the United States and Texas Bill of Rights. He supports legislation similar to that being considered in the state of Pennsylvania under the Family Preservation Act that would limit the authority of officials in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to damage families based on anonymous tips and would assert and guarantee rights to families that are accused of wrongdoing similar to those rights already guaranteed in criminal matters. He is hoping to bring awareness to the many injustices suffered by families "in the system" who are targets of false allegations.


I like your platform, and if the right-thinking good people of Lefors have any sense, they will throw votes your way. Too bad I am no longer in Texas... then I could drop by and pass out buttons or flyers for you.

Just remember: Jesse Ventura beat the 'big two' too!
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Reply #11 January 3, 2006 9:11:41 PM
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Go get 'em!
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Reply #12 January 3, 2006 10:51:09 PM
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I am considering relocating so I can vote for you!

Whaddaya say, Gideon? Should we stuff the ballot boxes for you? ::

BTW, I found Lefors on the map. Nope, never been there, btu I think I have seen signs leading people there. Many... many... people... Incidentally, what do people do for a living in Lefors? I'd really like to know, sincerely like to know.
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Reply #13 January 4, 2006 1:30:50 AM
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Wow, congratulations. I live in far west Texas, so I can't vote for ya...
But here is hoping you gain a lot of support for your campaign. Best of luck!
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Reply #14 January 4, 2006 1:45:28 AM
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Now that sounds like some Texas Style Justice!! ;~D

I have my differences (as you know) with the Libertarian Party, but I have often voted Libertarian at the local level. Strengthening the influence from "third parties" is a lot more important than the details of either of the parties themselves.

More influence from the other parties would do wonders towards making the "big 2" respond better to the people.

Best of Results to you in your race!!
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Reply #15 January 4, 2006 1:19:48 PM
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I have my differences (as you know) with the Libertarian Party, but I have often voted Libertarian at the local level. Strengthening the influence from "third parties" is a lot more important than the details of either of the parties themselves.

Yeah, I'm not 100% in line with the Libertarian platform, either...just 100% in line with the IDEALS of the party. As our state executive director notes, Libertarians don't agree on anything except the fundamental right of adult citizens to make certain decisions for themselves. But I see the LP as being closer to my ideological stance than any other party in this imperfect world.

Just remember: Jesse Ventura beat the 'big two' too!

The wind's actually right for indies and third party candidates. The current Lt. Governor (Republican) is running as an independent against the incumbent governor, increasing the chance that more Republicans will vote for individual candidates and not straight party, and Kinky Freidman's infamous campaign (headed, incidentally, by Ventura's old campaign manager) increases the chance that more Dems will vote for individual candidates. The school finance reform fiasco (TX residents will know what I'm talking about) and the Trans Texas Corridor proposal have a lot of citizens here fed up with incumbents. The question is, can I translate that disgust into votes.

And my opponent was co-author of our anti-gay marriage amendment. Don't know how that will affect the campaign in the long run, but it does give me some built in votes.

 

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