tkhayes 348 #1 November 20, 2009 Did you get a postcard? I did and he even called me when I emailed him (+1) After talking to him for some time, I ended up hanging up - I will not be sending him any $$ of mine. (-4) wow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #2 November 20, 2009 no postcard, but i have seen his ad at the top of dz.com. it usually appears when i'm in bonfire. someone should tell him the forum rules. what state and district? "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #3 November 20, 2009 I'm in Florida, he is running in NC District 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #4 November 20, 2009 Quote Did you get a postcard? I did and he even called me when I emailed him (+1) After talking to him for some time, I ended up hanging up - I will not be sending him any $$ of mine. (-4) wow I got the post card Where did he get the mailing list? I am in Iowa"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #5 November 20, 2009 that right there tells you he isn't the right guy. maybe he should stick to trying to win over people who could actually vote for him. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #6 November 20, 2009 Quote I'm in Florida, he is running in NC District 8 That's crazy. What the hell kind of campaign budget does he have that he can afford to send useless mailings round half the country?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #7 November 20, 2009 I got an e-mail postcard from him. Not sure how he got my e-mail address. I'm not in his district, I also have no clue what his position on any issue is."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #8 November 20, 2009 Quote Quote I'm in Florida, he is running in NC District 8 That's crazy. What the hell kind of campaign budget does he have that he can afford to send useless mailings round half the country? I'm guessing he does that hoping skydivers will send him money because he's a skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #9 November 20, 2009 My e-mail was for some sort of skydiving fundraiser--so much money in donations got you tunnel time, etc."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #10 November 20, 2009 Not just TK's, but I'll try to answer the questions as best I can, just cause he and I have talked about it and I generally like him: QuoteDid you get a postcard? No. But I have talked to him in person at the Nats. QuoteI did and he even called me when I emailed him (+1) Tim is a really good guy. Quote After talking to him for some time, I ended up hanging up Yeah, you guys would not agree on things. QuoteWhere did he get the mailing list? I am gonna guess: USPA Paraclete tunnel RNC I do not allow the USPA to sell my name, so maybe that's why I didn't get a letter? Quotethat right there tells you he isn't the right guy. maybe he should stick to trying to win over people who could actually vote for him. He is trying to get a war chest.... Anyone can donate and he is hoping that skydivers want to support another skydiver. QuoteWhat the hell kind of campaign budget does he have that he can afford to send useless mailings round half the country? A big one... He owns the Paraclete windtunnel and sold his other business to pay cash for the tunnel and had plenty left over. He is very good with business and money. QuoteNot sure how he got my e-mail address. USPA and maybe the tunnel waiver most likely. QuoteI also have no clue what his position on any issue is. You can ask him... He will call or write back. He is a Conservative Christian. I don't know all his positions... I do know that every time I have dealt with him he has been honest and straight forward. That does not mean I would vote for him (I live in FL anyway) but that does mean I trust him as a person."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #11 November 20, 2009 QuoteHe is a Conservative Christian. you ain't kidding...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #12 November 20, 2009 QuoteQuoteHe is a Conservative Christian. you ain't kidding...... just one of those two is enough for me to stay away hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #13 November 20, 2009 I got the postcard in Wisconsin. I'm guessing USPA mailing list. I kind of like the idea of a skydiver in congress, but not so much a conservative Christian. Oh well, I wasn't going to donate anyway and with winter coming I can use the kindling "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 November 20, 2009 QuoteI got the postcard in Wisconsin. I'm guessing USPA mailing list. I kind of like the idea of a skydiver in congress, but not so much a conservative Christian Nope. The fact that he is a skydiver should be enough. I mean, after all, that's all it takes for the skydivers in Speakers Corner to agree, right? Now let's all join hands and sing Koom-Ba-ya. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,587 #15 November 20, 2009 My dad used to get mailings from senatorial candidates all over the country because of his active participation in donations to the national senatorial & congressional campaign committees. Candidates don't really care where the money they're soliciting comes from. Unless they get caught taking a large amount from someone really doubtful; that can be embarrassing. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #16 November 20, 2009 Quote QuoteI also have no clue what his position on any issue is. You can ask him... He will call or write back. He is a Conservative Christian. Honestly, since he is not in my district or state, I don't care."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #17 November 20, 2009 Quote Quote QuoteI also have no clue what his position on any issue is. You can ask him... He will call or write back. He is a Conservative Christian. Honestly, since he is not in my district or state, I don't care. +1 If he already has a national feel to his platform, he's really telling me "elect me and the second I can get to a higher office, I'm outta here". I hate that. Doesn't even have the first job and already looking past it. That's a politician for you. I hate politicians. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #18 November 20, 2009 QuoteIf he already has a national feel to his platform, he's really telling me "elect me and the second I can get to a higher office, I'm outta here". I don't read him looking for skydiver support as having a higher agenda personally. I think that he knows that most skydivers normally support one another (missed the mark on politics, IMO) and that he thinks that we all might think a skydiver actually IN Congress would be a good idea.... I can't say I totally disagree with that thought. I mean we have the USPA lobbying, but to have a Congressmen actually IN Congress.... A Senator would be better, but I don't see how (in relation to skydiving alone) either would hurt."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #19 November 20, 2009 QuoteQuoteIf he already has a national feel to his platform, he's really telling me "elect me and the second I can get to a higher office, I'm outta here". I don't read him looking for skydiver support as having a higher agenda personally. I think that he knows that most skydivers normally support one another (missed the mark on politics, IMO) and that he thinks that we all might think a skydiver actually IN Congress would be a good idea.... I can't say I totally disagree with that thought. I mean we have the USPA lobbying, but to have a Congressmen actually IN Congress.... A Senator would be better, but I don't see how (in relation to skydiving alone) either would hurt. 1. His website states what his local and national objectives are. He is running for a local office, which tells me he will bail out on it in a heartbeat if he can attain a higher office. Personally, I hate that but at least he is being at least kind of honest about his true aspirations. 2. If you actually care or would vote for someone based on whether they have skydived/ridden a motorcycle/drive an American vehicle/ski in the winter/etc. etc. = based on something that has absolutely nothing to do with the office for which you are voting them into, I wouldn't even know how to respond to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #20 November 20, 2009 Web site: http://www.timvote.com/ Sheesh, all this hatred in response to a simple post card. Just throw it away. Quote: "I know that smaller government, lower taxes, and a strong military are the most important tenets that prove to strengthen and contribute to the success of our great nation..."Oh the horror! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 November 20, 2009 Quoteall this hatred WTF? What thread have you been reading?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #22 November 20, 2009 check this out http://www.timvote.com/index.php/shop/category/skydive-with-tim/ Quote Skydive with Tim - Tunnel Package Includes unlimited wind tunnel time for one, video, unlimited food and drink, outdoor skydiving demonstration, indoor wind tunnel demonstration all for the low, low price of $250. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #23 November 20, 2009 QuoteHis website states what his local and national objectives are. He is running for a local office, which tells me he will bail out on it in a heartbeat if he can attain a higher office. You assume that.... Believe it or not, local politicians in Congress DO influence the National policies since they vote on them... Such as National HC. Knowing where they stand on National issues is just more information that you can use to decide on them. Quotef you actually care or would vote for someone based on whether they have skydived/ridden a motorcycle/drive an American vehicle/ski in the winter/etc. etc. = based on something that has absolutely nothing to do with the office for which you are voting them into, I wouldn't even know how to respond to that. You hire politicians to represent you. The fact you don't grasp the simple concept that a politician that supports skydiving might be able to represent you, at least as it relates to aviation, more than one that is afraid to fly is just amazing."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyD 0 #24 November 20, 2009 QuoteBelieve it or not, local politicians in Congress DO influence the National policies since they vote on them... Such as National HC. You've got to be kidding me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #25 November 20, 2009 Quote 1. His website states what his local and national objectives are. He is running for a local office, which tells me he will bail out on it in a heartbeat if he can attain a higher office. Personally, I hate that but at least he is being at least kind of honest about his true aspirations. Wow. I realise that the House of Reps is the larger of the two houses and therefore has members that can focus on smaller districts, but to suggest that membership in one of the most powerfull institutions in the world is a local office borders on the surreal. Has it occured to you that huge portions of government pork, waste and graft are as a result of congressmen asking "What's in it for my district?" For example should a congressman in Philly vote against security provisions at the port that may protect the nation from terrorists because it will cost jobs down at the docks? Should D'Annunzio (if elected) push to attack Iran because it will increase the military budget and thus help the NC 8th district? The United states need leaders in both houses of Congress not ward bosses. Just mho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
