How to Sort out Campaigns?

As we roll into the 2010 mid-term elections and cast an eye toward the 2012 Presidential race, how do we sort out where we want to go?

There is no denying the Democrats are in a world of hurt. They entered Washington with one of the strongest mandates any political party has had and they have not been able to accomplish anything with it other than to spend money.

The Republican party is in a similar fix: it does not control nor does it understand the conservative movement that is building up in middle America.

And then there are the candidates themselves: how do we sort through a whole mess of candidates and all their positions? Do we need to agree with them 100%? If you truly love America and want to return to Constitutional values how do you make choices?

Here is a path forward to end the gridlock that seems to grip our country because we conciously or unconciously expect everything to emmanate from Washington DC.

1. Support only those candidates who take a blood oath to limited Federal Government. Do not fall for spending freezes. We need candidates who will take a knife to Washington DC and who will use the Constitution as their guide on where to start cutting.

2. Support only those candidates who take a blood oath for States Rights.

3. Demand honesty and integrity. Walk away from anything less.

So okay, what does this get you?

If we return to being a country of limited central government and States Rights, then we don't all have to agree on all the social issues. Are you pro-Abortion? If each state decides whether to allow abortion or not, you can move to a state that serves your beliefs. Are you for Gay Marriage? Likewise, you can move to a state that allows that.

In the model of limited central government and states rights, the Federal Government does not impose "one size fits all" solutions on a country that is diverse by geography, economic potential, religion, and cultural norms. The so-called "gridlock" in Washington evaporates as the Federal Government returns to its few duties as outlined in the Constitution.