Rep. David Price, You're Fired!

Rep. Price,

You are a nice enough fellow and I voted for you in 2006. I even like you well enough as a man. However, it simply is time for you to go. You have forgotten that you work for me and every other voter in this district. Though I have all the respect possible for Speaker Pelosi, she is not your boss. She is not the one who sent you to Washington. She is not the one who you are there to Represent. Additionally, as much as I believe in the Democratic Party's Platform, you do not get your mandate from it, either. Sir, with all due respect, you were sent there to represent me. You were sent there to REPRESENT the views of the good folks within your district. We called you, some even tried to visit, and said to you, "No." We called and said that we do not want you to vote for this bill. But you did, Congressman. You voted twice for this bill. You voted the first time for the bill; it failed. Then you were reported to say that as we make tweaks to the bill it should pass. Sir, how is that ok? How can you, in good conscience, continue to call yourself a Representative when your constituents (Democrats and Republicans alike) said no? Mr. Price, you're fired; I am giving Dr. Lawson a shot at representing me. You have become too comfortable, too entrenched and too out of touch with your boss (the people of the fourth district)! Don't worry though, you will have a good retirement (unlike the Americans who this bailout did not bailout...).

Respectfully,

Ray McKinnon

The Next Generation

My new friend, Kurt, over at Break the Matrix sent me this link for a video that I have embedded below. It is very powerful. It puts into song the concern of countless parents, youth leaders, teachers and all concerned adults about the future. We are essentially saling out ourselves and leaving our children a country that may be unrecognizable in the years to come. Sadly, most people do not feel that they are better off than their parents. That is a sad and tragic reality; we have to do better. The bailout has added more burdens to the backs of the generations to come. We must do better! The bailout was nothing of the sort; it was a ripoff! Of course, Rep. Price did not listen to the people who he is supposed to represent. Rep. Price must go!

Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse

Last night was a great night. Martin and I had so much fun with BJ at the TROSA Political Forum. I have not felt so much positive, encouraging and powerful "energy" in a long time. (outside of my personal time with God) There were about three hundred people at this forum last night. The people there were just great. They were positive, upbeat and highly interested and engaged at what each candidate or his/her surrogate had to say.

Rep. Price was at the forum. I have to tell you that I he is not the worst guy in the world but man can he talk...and talk...and talk. The rules gave each candidate three minutes for opening comments and of course the Congressman went over that time limit... Overall the debate between Dr. Lawson and Rep. Price was civil and friendly. There were some areas where they disagreed, obviously, but they did so in a manner that was respectful. Dr. Lawson made very clear to the audience that he did not think that our forty year "War on Drugs" has produced any good results. He said, "Most of the people who use drugs look like me (he is white) but most of the people who are prosecuted don't look like me." The room erupted in applause. He went on to promise the room that he will do everything within his power to end the war on drugs. He even suggested that we should give the $30,000 that is costs to house one prisoner per year to programs like TROSA. I know that I am biased, but Rep. Price was a big bore. No lie, I turned to Martin a couple of times during that forum last night and said, "Dude, what the heck is he talking about?". I mean, seriously, he started talking about the story of the Good Samaritan when talking about the economy (if memory is serving me correctly). The funniest thing is when he tried to accuse BJ of not answering the questions, when clearly it was he who did not answer well the questions. Man, it was a great night. I am really looking forward to the debate tonight at UNC. I am having so much fun on this campaign I can hardly contain myself!

BJ is doing well and my confidence is way high; we are making some serious progress. Don't forget to vote for BJ Lawson. I will write futher today about some interesting news that I have found out about voting straight ticket. Alas, I have to get some lunch.

Talk About Bigotry!

As an African American, I thought I understood bigotry. That is, until I started talking to fellow Democrats about. Dr. William (B.J.) Lawson, who I am supporting for Congress in North Carolina’s 4^th District. Yes, Dr. Lawson is running as a Republican, but I find his principled stands to be highly appealing and more progressive than anything I’ve heard in a long time - from either side.

But that’s not the point. What I find frustrating is that people, intelligent people, who I believe to be progressive and open-minded, are neither. They simply assume that because of a label, “Republican,” Dr. Lawson could never represent their values or beliefs (in racial jargon – “be like them”). This political bigotry is more hardened than anything I have ever experienced on the receiving end of ugliness because those who dull out this bigotry are usually the ones protesting other forms of bigotry.

What’s most disturbing is, like separatists, Democrats and Republicans are working overtime to distort our thinking with one-sided rhetoric. For example, the Democrats have essentially co-opted our evaluation process by planning partisan forums rather than real debates between opposing candidates. Then, the Republicans make sure to play up all of those things that divide, which are hardly substantive. Of course that’s their job, but I’m just surprised people are buying it – especially these days when it seems like all our elected officials are culpable for the mess that we call our government.

I know Dr. Lawson stands on the right side of history, and I will continue to carry his message to as many Democrats and others who are willing to listen. If you open your heart and mind, you may realize that Dr. Lawson is someone with a passion for social justice, community empowerment and positive change.

Lawon's Campaign Raised Over $177,000 in 24 Hours!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 8, 2008

CONTACT:
Linda Williams
linda.williams@lawsonforcongress.com
919-481-1177 / 919-412-7530 cell



N.C. Congressional Candidate Lawson Raises More than $170,000 in 24 Hours

Americans fed up with Washington bailouts;
Opponent Rep. Price polling below 50%


CARY , N.C. – William (B.J.) Lawson's Congressional campaign web site has raised more than $177,000 in a 24-hour period and $237,000 since the passage of the controversial Wall Street bailout package last week. Lawson fiercely opposed the bailout legislation as a featured member of the coalition at NoCashforTrash.org and released many in-depth criticisms on his campaign site LawsonforCongress.com. In North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District, Lawson (R) is running against Rep. David Price (D), the incumbent who recently voted in favor of the bailout even as a vast majority of local constituent calls were against it.

The Lawson for Congress campaign's current fundraising total is over $460,000 and climbing. More than 3,000 individuals in North Carolina and across the United States, who believe in returning the country to its Constitutional roots, have donated to the Lawson campaign. The $177,000 raised could be the largest single-day fundraising total for Congressional campaigns in North Carolina.

"Our amazing grassroots support, fundraising success, and the overwhelming majority of people across the country against the bailouts indicate that America is indeed ready for change," Lawson said. "We've watched the Dow lose more than 1,000 points since the passage of the bailout, which was supposed to inspire confidence. The change message doesn't apply to any one party or any one man because Washington Republicans and Democrats alike are part of the problem. Rep. Price went along with the pack and the corporate elite, as he usually does. We are asking people in this district to 'Be the Change' and vote Lawson for Congress."

Lawson supporter and friend Rep. Ron Paul sent an email to supporters asking them to donate to the Lawson campaign.


"B.J. is running against an entrenched big government liberal who voted for the $700 billion taxpayer bailout of Wall Street and has a long history of voting for huge spending, raiding your social security trust fund for pet projects, and even voted for the Patriot Act…..We need B.J. Lawson in Congress to stand beside me in the fight for liberty, and against the corporate socialism that has overtaken our economy," said Paul.

In a poll conducted by the Lawson campaign, support for Rep. Price is now just under 50% -- far below his typical margin of victory in the district -- with an additional 10% of the voters undecided.

On the recent polling data, Lawson commented, "This will be a race to the finish, as voters realize that they have a principled alternative who will serve American individuals instead of corporate interests."

Dr. William (B.J) Lawson is running for Congress in North Carolina's 4th District. For more information, go to www.lawsonforcongress.com.

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LAWSON FOR CONGRESS
Peace, Prosperity, and Liberty
206 High House Road
Suite 210
Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-481-1177
Fax: 919-481-6934
www.lawsonforcongress.com

Break the Matrix!

Yesterday I had the honor of meeting some awesome new friends at Break the Matrix! I was interviewed yesterday by LB at Break the Matrix and the great thing is that there were people who see that the cause of liberty is not owned by one single party!

Click on the banner above to check out Kurt's blog on yesterday.

Be the Change; Vote BJ on 11/4

It has been a profound honor and most humbling of experience to work with the Lawson for Congress campaign. Though this blog is not run nor managed by the Lawson for Congress campaign, I have had so much fun learning, growing and hoping with this campaign and the candidate. We the people know that there is a true need for change.

Mahatma Ghandi said so eloquently, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." One of the most exciting aspects of this campaign has been watching people become the change that they wish for this wonderful nation.

I have worked alongside of Independents, Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Progressives, Conservatives and this list could continue. Each have become the change that he or she wishes to see. I have seen a lifelong Democrat, in Bonnie Hauser, become a community activist and organizer; she refuses to sit by idly as UNC and other special interest groups evoke imminent domain to take away folks land for an airport that this county does not need. I have seen college students like Matt Barber, Ron White, Kacy Fortner, Matt Tucker and countless others become campus organizer; they recognize that the call for change and accountability extends into the colleges as well. I have seen people who work full time jobs give every minute of free time because we are becoming conscious voters who know that we cannot afford the price of doing nothing. We can not afford the price of partisan politics. In this election we know that we cannot afford the price of bail outs.

We, the people of the fourth congressional district of North Carolina, need change, we need leadership;we need to elect Dr. BJ Lawson to represent us in Washington!