It’s clear: if we don’t vote, bad things happen. A quick review of the political landscape on the left easily demonstrates the peril.
The Democratic Party Wish List:
- Open borders
- Illegal immigration
- Sanctuary cities
- Defunding law enforcement
- Gutting the military
- Transitioning children
- Allowing boys to compete in girls’ sports
- Terminating America’s energy dominance
- Taxes, taxes, taxes
- Socialism
I likely missed a few. But this abbreviated inventory of horrible policies serves the point. Most Americans oppose them. Alaskans certainly do. Yet, they exist because people don’t vote.
The first eight examples are truly awful, delivering terrible consequences. But the last two are sold as a highly polished set. This should be enough to scare us straight to the voting booth.
Why? Because committed socialists are actively taking over the Democratic Party. What is worse, Democratic Party leaders cower to the most extreme elements in their camp. It is not good. Of course, the inherent problem with socialism is that there’s never enough money to deliver the promised utopia. This truth is rooted in human nature— wants always exceed means.
But those who artfully promote socialism as the best way to manifest civic ideals are very careful to avoid any mention of the transactional nature of this arrangement. So, let’s say the quiet part out loud— the currency used to purchase socialism is freedom. One cannot be had without relinquishing the other. Of course, it is important to note that socialism itself is not the ultimate objective for Democratic Party leaders. Rather, it is the power they gain in exchange for the freedom we give.
Indeed, Democrats are not bad people. It is just that, as a group, they tend to support candidates who, in turn, support horrible policies for America— Alaska in particular. One of these candidates is Mary Peltola. She presents a warm smile, but she clearly lacks the strength necessary to stand against her party’s worst ideas. This is not good for Alaska.
Her quest for power has no limits nor shame. As the New York Times reports, her campaign methodically facilitated the “Decoy Dan” con-job on voters and lied about it for months. I don’t believe she concocted the decoy ruse. But it certainly demonstrates her inability to resist bad ideas. At best it reveals remarkably poor judgement. It is disgraceful either way.
So, I am voting against the Democratic Party’s wish-list of horrible policies and bad ideas. Instead, I am voting in favor of freedom. I invite you to join me. I hope you will encourage others as well.
The Freedom Slate:
- Vote for incumbent Dan S. Sullivan
- Vote for incumbent Nick Begich
- Rank the three Republican candidates for governor
- Vote for your Republican state house and state senate candidates
- Vote “Yes” on Ballot Measure 2 to end Ranked Choice Voting and restore our traditional voting process
- Vote “Yes” on Ballot Measure 3 to clarify that only United States citizens may vote in Alaska elections
Remember, every election is a referendum on freedom. This cycle, let’s have no regrets. Make a promise to go to your poll on Tuesday. You will never regret voting your ballot in favor of freedom.
If you have not voted yet, make your plan and go vote!
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