Barry Hess
Barry Hess I couldn't imagine a more stupid post...the whackos are on the loose... I'm guessing this was written by some guy who used to call himself Mike Ross, and at that time he was trolling Mr. Dorn if I remember correctly. He was more than a little 'off'.
Mickey Jones
October 18 at 10:31 AM
Sounds like Kyrsten Sinema made that remark when she was on Ernie Hancock's radio show.
Sinema described her remark as an "offhand" response intended to move the host, a libertarian activist, onto the subject she had agreed to appear on the show to discuss.For the record I suspect that Ernie Hancock and my lawyer Marc Victor where the liars who started spreading lies that I am a government snitch. That was about 20 years ago. Marc Victor was my lawyer when I got arrested for driving without a license.
And I suspect that those are the same lies Safer Arizona is spreading about me.
And of course Ernest Hancock and my lawyer Marc Victor have pretty much destroyed my life by falsely labeling me a government snitch.
Yep, it was Ernie Hancocks radio show:
"If I want to go fight in the Taliban army, I go over there and I'm fighting for the Taliban. I'm saying that's a personal decision," host Ernest Hancock said.I was also on Ernie Hancocks show with John Wilde. We talked about Tempe Police officers James Jandreau and Sgt. Robert Mitchell I sued for false arrest in Federal Court. John Wilde is a paralegal who wrote up the lawsuit for me.
John Wilde died about 10 or 15 years ago.
It would be kind of interesting if Kyrsten Sinema loses the election because of remarks she made on Ernie Hancocks show.
The only reason Kyrsten Sinema got elected was because of another Libertarian from that time, Powell Gammill, who caused Kyrsten Sinema to beat Vernon B. Parker in here congressional election.
Libertarian Powell Gammill stole so many votes from Republican Vernon B. Parker that Democrat Kyrsten Sinema won the election.
Powell Gammill also died a few years ago, like John Wilde.
Martha McSally, Kyrsten Sinema battle over 'treason,' campaign tone
Ronald J. Hansen and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Arizona Republic Published 8:46 p.m. MT Oct. 17, 2018 | Updated 9:30 p.m. MT Oct. 17, 2018
Meeting for the first time since Monday's fiery Senate debate, Republican Martha McSally doubled down on her assertion that her Democratic rival, Kyrsten Sinema, supported "treason" in a remark made 15 years ago.
The two congresswomen sat side by side while speaking to The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com's editorial board on Wednesday as they made their case for an endorsement by the state's largest news organization.
Editorials and candidate endorsements represent the opinion of the editorial board. The editorial board and The Republic newsroom operate independently.
McSally, a retired combat pilot, appeared on the verge of tears at one point as she noted that Sinema had remarked in 2003 that it was "fine" if the radio host asking a hypothetical question wanted to join the Taliban.
Sinema described her remark as an "offhand" response intended to move the host, a libertarian activist, onto the subject she had agreed to appear on the show to discuss.
McSally did not apologize for her "treason" comment or for her demands for an apology for Sinema's comment.
"I was getting shot at by the Taliban," McSally said.
"This is, like, really, really personal to me to make a remark like that that says it's OK for an American to actually join their ranks when they're responsible for killing Americans," she said. "I believe it's disqualifying for a Senate candidate to say, at any time in their life, it's OK for Americans to go join our enemy."
Sinema said it was a personal issue for her, too.
"This is actually really important to me because two of my brothers have served in the military, and one is still. I appreciate Martha’s service to our country," Sinema said, turning to look at McSally for the first time during the board meeting.
"Where we have a difference of opinion is that Martha believes that when I opposed a war, I opposed the troops, and nothing could be further from the truth. My own brothers have served and my little brother is currently serving in this war."
Sinema said she opposed the invasion of Iraq and "fifteen years later, I think there were good reasons for that."
At The Republic, candidates Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema talk about attack ads and Sinema's controversial comment on a talk radio show from 2003. Arizona Republic
What Sinema said
Sinema's 2003 remark has drawn fresh attention in the final weeks of what is believed to be one of the closest Senate races in the country. Here is the full exchange:
"If I want to go fight in the Taliban army, I go over there and I'm fighting for the Taliban. I'm saying that's a personal decision," host Ernest Hancock said.
"Fine," Sinema said, "I don't care if you want to do that, go ahead." She tried to move the subject back to her opposition to the looming invasion by U.S. troops.
U.S. Senate candidates Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema talk about military action, at The Arizona Republic in Phoenix on Oct. 17, 2018. Arizona Republic
Differences in approach, opinions
For nearly 80 minutes Wednesday, the candidates answered questions in ways that helped define their stylistic and ideological divide. As in Monday's televised debate, Sinema presented herself in a carefully measured tone, while McSally showed the fire that she ascribed to her "passion" on the issues.
Throughout, Sinema rarely looked at McSally, repeatedly noting she was "disappointed" in McSally's campaign.
"For years, we served together and worked well together. I'm incredibly disappointed with the path Martha has chosen," Sinema said of McSally's attacks on her.
McSally held up a Sinema ad calling her "morally bankrupt" and said, "Look Kyrsten, this isn't personal. You need to grow some thick skin. You want to be a United States senator? There's a lot of fights out there and there's a lot at stake."
Republican Martha McSally (left), who is vying for a U.S. Senate seat for Arizona against Democrat Kyrsten Sinema, speaks with The Arizona Republic editorial board and Arizona Republic reporters as Sinema looks on at The Arizona Republic in Phoenix on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic Asked about her shift from a liberal activist in the post-September 11 era to the centrist lawmaker she is in Washington, Sinema said she is “a lifelong learner” who wants her constituents to believe she considered every issue before taking a side.
“What I have learned over the course of 20 years of working in Arizona is that it is OK to learn and grow. In fact, you should expect your elected leaders to do so,” she said.
“Have I changed? Absolutely. I would hope that Arizonans would want someone who is mature enough to be constantly learning and growing, and sometimes even changing their mind. I am not a partisan person. I don’t really particularly like political parties.”
"Sometimes I am criticized for being slow to coming to a decision. I actually think that's a strength. I am careful in analyzing the questions that come before me because I understand how important they are and I want to do what's right."
McSally said she grew up in a Republican family and maintains a conservative outlook, which means she doesn't always think a governmental solution is appropriate. The cornerstones of her political values rest on hard work and equal opportunity.
She broadly explained her political philosophy as "strong defense, a limited federal government, that government shouldn't be solving every problem for you."
McSally didn't apologize for her partisan outlook. At one point, she turned to Sinema, who has emphasized her independence from her party.
"I have a sincerely held governing philosophy," McSally said. "It’s not clear what her philosophy is. Your philosophy needs to come from somewhere. What do you believe in? And then how are you going to work together?”
About the Saudi journalist's death The candidates responded differently to the death of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey earlier this month and the fallout.
"If the Saudi government, if the king and the crown prince, if any arm of the Saudi government was involved in his death? Man, I mean, there should be hell to pay," McSally said.
Sinema said she was more troubled by President Donald Trump's response to the situation so far.
"I’m also very concerned about the allegations, and what I would like to see from our president is language that expresses the deep, national concern that we have about these allegations," she said.
"I do have concern when I hear the president say that he, you know, loves (North Korean leader) Kim Jong Un, or that he believes (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, when Putin lies about our men and women who serve in our intelligence community.
"And I am concerned about the comments here. We should be using strong language and taking strong action here."
Barry Hess, Libertarian
On the border: ... His plan uses electromagnetic pulses, microwaves, ultrasonic blasts, seismic sensors, drones, and the Arizona Rangers to shut down illegal immigration.
The hopefuls: Arizona's other gubernatorial candidates
ARIZONA'S OTHER GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES SHARE THEIR STORIES
They claim satellites are cooking the planet. They claim God as a campaign manager. And they claim education should be a bigger issue than border security. They're reverends, veterans, unemployed, and writers and they want to be your next governor. Arizona's gubernatorial race features an already crowded and well-funded field of six Republicans and a Democrat, but a long-list of third-party and write-in candidates would love to bust through the two-party system. These are their stories. Early voting in Arizona's primary election is currently under way.
REPUBLICAN WRITE-IN
MIKE ALOISI
Occupation: marketing
His hero is the infamous Andrew Jackson, and Aloisi likes to say he takes after his straight-talking style. The marketing professional only has experience on the losing end of races, but he is confident he will win.
On his chances: "This is it. I'm going to win this one. Third time's the charm." He also ran unsuccessfully in two Congressional races.
On border security: "I have to run [my plan] by the governor first," but he does say the plan involves both the military and the National Guard. "There has to be a line in the sand drawn. I'm a line-in-the-sand drawer."
On his idea for a governor-sponsored amusement park: "Targeted wholesome values for children." His website claims the theme park would be 100 acres and would include dolphins.
On cleaning up movies: He would start a referendum to ask for more family-friendly movies. "If we would do it here, then Hollywood has got to listen because they're customers. Arizona watches movies."
Occupation: writer
Hess is no stranger to politics as a longtime figure in the Libertarian party. He has enough clout to garner invitations to forums featuring major-party candidates.
On the Libertarian party: "I think the principles that I espouse are as old as the country, so they're pretty well known. All we do is carry the banner. It's not my message. It's not my philosophy to change."
On the economy: He plans to eliminate income and property taxes "That will throw a tremendous amount of money into the economy where the people themselves will stimulate it where it needs to be stimulated." [A Libertarian that supports taxes???]
INDEPENDENT WRITE-IN
CHIP HOWARD
Occupation: contract researcher for chemical companies and technical supporter for golf courses
Fed up with the two-party system and what he sees as the media's infatuation with the same old politicians, Howard hopes to rock the boat. He understands he has no realistic shot at victory, but he pledges to return to politics again in coming elections.
On community: "There's no cohesiveness. Now, one of the very first things I plan to do is start a statewide, state-sponsored program of volunteerism."
On the top candidates' campaign rhetoric: "That's just bubblegum for the brain."
On education: "Any young person who does get a good education in this state has to leave the state for lack of opportunity, and what very few good jobs we have usually become occupied by out-of-state people." He received a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, and his plan calls for parental involvement, volunteer tutors, less administrative oversight, and rewards for high performing teachers.
INDEPENDENT WRITE-IN
J JOHNSON
Occupation: food broker, former actor
Johnson is the product of Jesse Jackson's PUSH movement, which was aimed at creating better Black communities. He says he decided to try his hand at politics when friends and family told him to either stop complaining about government or get involved.
On his youth: "My background obviously has colored how I see things. I'm just a regular guy. I was born in Chicago, 1965, and I was raised in a very poor environment."
On his strengths:"What I bring to the table, to this race, is I plan on making government make sense. I live with the common people. I am the common person."
On his plan: "I have some fresh ideas, and I have a unique ability to unify people." He builds his platform on five F's: faith, family, friends, farming, and firearms.
On immigration: "I would make sure no person that's here illegally would receive any benefits or services from the state." Also, "I would be about compassion to those people. I understand their plight in their country."
REPUBLICAN WRITE-IN
ALICE LUKASIK
Occupation: unemployed, former farmers' market salesperson
Lukasik works daily to fix problems in Yavapai County.
On effects of environmental degradation:"We all end up with carbon monoxide poisoning, and before it kills you, it does strange things to your brain."
On the border: "When I was reading the Second Amendment I realized it's not only our right but our duty to deploy our National Guard within our borders to secure this encroachment."
On her chances: "Because of the crowded field, I think I have a chance of getting through the primary."
On satellites: "They can certainly affect whether or not we get precipitation" because she believes they use microwaves and lasers. "They hit and speed atoms and the processes that we use in understanding microwaves is certainly going to have the same applications if it's beamed from the sky."
On debating other candidates:"I think it's frightening that I'm the most knowledgeable in these forums."
AMERICANS ELECT
JL MEALER
Occupation: property scout and automotive engineer
Seizing on the opportunity presented by Americans Elect's ballot status, Mealer decided to run as he, like others, is tired of the two-party system. He believes he understands the state's problems.
On the two-party system: "Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting change."
On economic recovery:"Let's legalize hemp because that will build everything from cars to rubber products to plastic and everything we need."
On building new industries: "We can create a new city effect up between New River and Prescott." He would achieve this by wooing a military aircraft factory.
On the Constitution: "Not necessarily that I'm really for it, but if same-sex couples want to get married, technically they can go to a church that's created specifically for that and the state must recognize it because the state shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." He says the same applies for guns because of the Second Amendment. "There's not supposed to be a law, period."
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One of the plaintiffs is Barry Hess, the Libertarian and one-time gubernatorial candidate. [I wouldn't call Barry Hess, a Libertarian, he is more of a Republican that runs as a Libertarian candidate every 4 years for governor]Barry Hess is the guy who runs for governor as a Libertarian every 4 years.
Barry Hess is the guy who says he is a Libertarian but thinks some taxes are OK. Last time I checked the Libertarian platform calls taxes stealing, which any Libertarian will agree with.
Self proclaimed Libertarian Barry Hess also has a rather odd plan to secure the border:
He plans a six-point plan to physically secure the border including electromagnetic pulses meant to halt vehicles and ultrasonic and microwave emitters to stop people on foot.Source
Lawsuit filed against Doug Ducey, Jon Kyl over future of John McCain's Senate seat
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Arizona Republic Published 1:54 p.m. MT Nov. 29, 2018 | Updated 1:59 p.m. MT Nov. 29, 2018
Lawyers in Chicago and Arizona have launched a long-shot legal bid to let Arizona voters, not Gov. Doug Ducey, decide next year who will hold the Senate seat once held by John McCain.
The legal team is fightingon behalf of five individuals over filling the seat, which is now held by Ducey appointee Jon Kyl. One of the plaintiffs is Barry Hess, the Libertarian and one-time gubernatorial candidate.
Their lawsuit against Ducey and Kyl was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Phoenix.
McCain died Aug. 25 after a battle with brain cancer.
The lawsuit argues that Ducey violated the Constitution’s 17th Amendment by not calling for an election to be held as soon as practicable after the McCain vacancy occurred. Ducey did issue a writ of election within days of McCain's death, scheduling it to be held in 2020, said Eric Spencer, elections director for the Arizona secretary of state.
The lawsuit seeks an order from the court to direct the governor to call a special election to fill the seat to be held within six months.
The complaint claims that an appointee cannot serve for a lengthy time in lieu of someone elected by voters and by keeping in office a “‘temporary’ appointee far beyond the period within which an orderly election could be held, the defendant Governor has deprived plaintiffs and other citizens of their right to vote under the Seventeenth Amendment to determine who shall represent the people in the Senate.”
Arizona State University constitutional law professor Paul Bender cast the lawsuit as a long-shot bid, since the 17th Amendment expressly allows state legislatures to empower the governor to name replacements to serve until voters fill the vacancy by election "as the Legislature may direct."
Legal requirement
If a senator dies, Arizona law requires the governor to appoint a successor who is a member of the same political party as the senator who held the seat. If the vacancy occurs within 150 days of the next regular primary election date, the appointee serves until vacancy is filled at the second regular general election held after the vacancy occurs.
Because the McCain vacancy occurred within 150 days of the November 2018 primary election, the governor's appointee would be allowed to serve until 2020, Bender said.
“The governor doesn’t have to call an immediate election," Bender said.
John Kyl agreed to occupy the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of John McCain until year's end. Gov. Doug Ducey had said he hoped Kyl would consider serving until 2020.
“The Constitution says clearly that the Legislature in the state can let the governor make a temporary appointment, which will last as long as the Legislature wants it to last. And that here would be until 2020.”
In an email, gubernatorial spokesman Patrick Ptak said, “This is a frivolous lawsuit. The governor executed the laws as required.”
Spencer, who reviewed the complaint, said the lawsuit ignores the governor's writ establishing an election in 2020.
"Then they'll be left with the only other argument, which is, can the Legislature get away with prescribing that date being so far into the future, roughly 25 months away from when Sen. McCain passed away."
The lawsuit comes as Kyl has said he would be meeting with the governor about his future.
Kyl recently told The Arizona Republic he would soon schedule a meeting with Ducey to discuss his plans. The senator, who served 18 years in the Senate before retiring in 2013, has been noncommittal about any future service.
When he was appointed, Kyl agreed to serve at least through year's end. The governor said at the time he hoped Kyl would seriously consider serving until 2020.
Republic reporter Maria Polletta contributed to this report.
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Illegal immigration: Where the candidates stand
ARIZONA GOVERNOR CANDIDATES DISCUSS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
The surge of illegal immigrants into Arizona has re-focused the debate in Arizona's Republican primary race for governor, catching some candidates off-guard and returning the political discussion to a well-worn topic for Southwestern voters.
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BARRY HESS, LIBERTARIAN
He plans a six-point plan to physically secure the border including electromagnetic pulses meant to halt vehicles and ultrasonic and microwave emitters to stop people on foot.
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