# My Presidential campaign **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 26, 2007, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558 "2007-05-26T00:08:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/61 "2007-07-11T03:51:16Z")
[QUOTE=BMalion] What is your stand on the Great Lakes Basin water use issues? Specifically, “diversion”? [/QUOTE] We’re going to need a sound, reasonable regional approach. No state (not even my beloved Ohio) has a priority or privileged claim to Great Lakes water, as I see it. I believe there’s enough water to go around, and if the affected states can’t amicably reach agreement, Congress will have to take action and lay down some mandates. I’d prefer it didn’t come to that. Incidentally, I would like to see far more research on cost-effective desalinization methods. There’s plenty of water in the world; we just need to figure out a way to better remove the salt. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/62 "2007-07-11T13:28:54Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] … There’s plenty of water in the world; we just need to figure out a way to better remove the salt. [/QUOTE] There is an easy solution. It is called Fusion Power. Would you increase, decrease or leave the same the funding for Fusion Research? Jim (I think I know the answer) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2007, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/63 "2007-07-11T16:46:03Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] There is an easy solution. It is called Fusion Power. Would you increase, decrease or leave the same the funding for Fusion Research? Jim (I think I know the answer) [/QUOTE] I bet you do. As I said in my post #58 above, I support increasing funding for fusion power research. The French have been at it for awhile, but there’s a lot more to do. If it works - a big “if” - it could transform the world. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2007, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/64 "2007-07-12T22:54:02Z")
> [@Elendil's Heir](#): > > Yes, I think the Federal government has a role to play here. You mentioned guns bought in Arizona and Nevada turning up in California,and you’re right. New York City has similar problems with New Hampshire guns, I’ve read, and Washington, D.C., with weapons bought right next door in Virginia. Each of those cities has tough gun-purchase and possession laws, rendered almost impotent by the interstate gun trade. One goal of mine would be to make Federal licensing of private firearms dealers more stringent, and to suspend or revoke licenses for those whose guns are used in more than one crime (the Brady Center has identified, using ATF records, several notorious private dealers whose guns have been used in many dozens of crimes). I also support closing the so-called “gun show loophole,” which permits guns to be bought and sold without any background check, for cash on the barrelhead, often to criminals through “straw man” buyers. FTR, this is exactly what I wanted to hear re gun control. > [@Elendil's Heir](#): > > We only have one planet, and we should take much better care of it. The Bush Administration has time and again favored polluters over the public interest; that must change. Industry and polluters should not be writing our environmental regulations behind closed doors. I favor much stronger environmental protection measures to ensure that clean air and water are available for all. China has now surpassed the U.S. as a producer of greenhouse gases, and we need to more aggressively work with our partners in the international community to address global climate change. Same, but let’s not lose sight of the fact that China’s population is much larger than that of the US; they may now be the larger polluter in total, but the damage that the average Chinese citizen inflicts on the environment isn’t even close to what we Americans do. > [@Elendil's Heir](#): > > I favor increased and sustained research in synthetic fuels, nuclear fusion, clean coal, solar power and cogeneration. There is no reason for us to forever be in thrall to unstable oil-producing baronies. > > … > > The government belongs to the people of the United States. Bravo! So that we may support and follow your campaign, BTW, can you tell us your real name and/or give us a link to your campaign website? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/65 "2007-07-13T03:05:52Z")
My real name is William. And I don’t have a website… you don’t think a SDMB thread is sufficient? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/66 "2007-07-13T03:22:03Z")
An article on ATF, crime and gun sales that may be of interest: [News, Politics, Sports, Mail & Latest Headlines - AOL.com](http://news.aol.com/story/_a/gun-shops-under-closer-scrutiny/n20070712203309990006) ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/67 "2007-07-13T03:34:10Z")
1. Where do you stand on the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)? Would you sign it into law should it cross your presidential desk? 2. Wolverines or Buckeyes? Answer these correctly, and you’ll have my vote. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/68 "2007-07-13T13:51:21Z")
1. I strongly support the role of unions in today’s workplace. Although not entirely satisfied with the EFCA, I would sign it if it crossed my Oval Office desk. I’m convinced from the legislative record that there has been recurring if not widespread employer misconduct, coercion and retaliatory firings in past union elections. I would want to address and allay the concerns of the Chamber of Commerce and other opponents of the bill, if possible, but in principle I support it. 2. As an Ohioan, born and raised, of course I’d say the Buckeyes. But this is no way diminishes my affection for any of my fellow Midwesterners… even Wolverines. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/69 "2007-07-13T14:01:28Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] … 1. As an Ohioan, born and raised, of course I’d say the Buckeyes. But this is no way diminishes my affection for any of my fellow Midwesterners… even Wolverines. 😉 [/QUOTE] Hey, that last one is a weasel answer that I would expect of a politician. Be brave and be strong, if you really care say so. If nothing else, at least Rudy is proud to proclaim his love of the Yankees despite the ill-will this entails. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/70 "2007-07-13T18:11:23Z")
I’m an Ohioan and I’m proud of it, dammit! ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2007, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/71 "2007-07-13T18:18:09Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] I’m an Ohioan and I’m proud of it, dammit! [/QUOTE] Well, despite your allegiance to an Ohio State Univeristy, because you support EFCA, there’s a slight chance that you might get my vote, maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Gozu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gozu/32/6615_2.png) [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/72 "2007-10-02T05:58:03Z")
If you’re elected president, what kind of legacy would you hope to leave behind? What would set you apart from a generic moderate democrat? are there any radical reforms on your mind? Can you explain why porous borders are a serious risk? I’m exceedingly skeptical of the whole security argument as used to justify clamping on the U.S mexico border. Millions of people come and go every day for business, vacations, family visits and so on. They use planes to get in and out, so can terrorists. They do not need to fly to mexico and enter illegally. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/73 "2007-10-02T15:57:39Z")
What, exactly, do you plan to do about illegal immigration? And how will we know which candidate is you? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/74 "2007-10-02T18:21:14Z")
[QUOTE=Gozu] If you’re elected president, what kind of legacy would you hope to leave behind? What would set you apart from a generic moderate democrat? are there any radical reforms on your mind? Can you explain why porous borders are a serious risk? I’m exceedingly skeptical of the whole security argument as used to justify clamping on the U.S mexico border. Millions of people come and go every day for business, vacations, family visits and so on. They use planes to get in and out, so can terrorists. They do not need to fly to mexico and enter illegally. [/QUOTE] I’d hope my legacy would be to have repaired the damage caused by the Bush Administration: protecting the United States while putting our fiscal house in order, renewing our ties to our allies, laying the groundwork for sustainable economic growth, and revitalizing our commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. I am more committed to environmental protection and a strong space program than the “generic moderate Democrat.” Porous borders have at least the potential to pose a serious risk to the country because we can never be sure how the next terrorist attack will arise. Any counterterrorism measures are likely to be very expensive, while potential terrorists can easily and cheaply adjust their tactics. I personally believe we are probably at greater risk from attacks on nuclear power plants or our ports than from hijacked airplanes, but 9-11 casts a long shadow. International trade is extremely important to the American economy. Nevertheless, it is a core function of sovereignty to be able to control your own borders. Right now, and for many years, we have not been able to do that. We can do much better. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2007, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/75 "2007-10-02T18:42:15Z")
[QUOTE=fetus] What, exactly, do you plan to do about illegal immigration? And how will we know which candidate is you? [/QUOTE] I fully recognize the valuable contributions made by immigrants to our country, now and throughout our history. But we are a nation under the rule of law. We cannot tolerate mass lawbreaking and long function as a great republic. Although it was far from perfect, I would have supported the immigration-reform bill which died in Congress earlier this year. For all its flaws, it offered the most realistic approach to the illegal immigration problem I’ve seen in 20 years. We need to be welcoming to legal immigrants, and firm but fair with illegal immigrants, and secure our borders in a lawful and cost-effective way. Consistent with those goals, I’m open to all suggestions. You’ll know I’m me when you see me in Iowa and New Hampshire. I’ll be the _tall_ guy from Ohio. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/76 "2007-12-11T17:32:06Z")
[QUOTE=What Exit?] …If nothing else, at least Rudy is proud to proclaim his love of the Yankees despite the ill-will this entails… [/QUOTE] Right up to the moment he said he was rooting for the BoSox in the World Series. :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/77 "2008-01-17T21:51:43Z")
Another thread that may be of interest: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=451690&page=1](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=451690&page=1) ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/78 "2008-01-18T06:11:15Z")
So, is this whole thing officially a joke, or what? Are you in the race? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/79 "2008-01-18T15:15:51Z")
Yes, I’m in. Haven’t gotten any votes yet, though. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558/80 "2008-01-18T15:43:11Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] Yes, I’m in. Haven’t gotten any votes yet, though. 😉 [/QUOTE] Here is the first mock debate: Here is the first debate: [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=9381128](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=9381128). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-presidential-campaign/405558.md?page=3)