Ask Jim Webb To Run as an Independent?

2015-11-22T09:16:04-05:00

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/34162-ask-jim-webb-to-run-as-an-i

National Security trumps (har har) all other issues this election cycle.

Please go to the link and support Senator Webb.

Jim Webb is the best candidate running for president -- by far.

Besides graduating from Annapolis at the top of his class, being first in his class of 243 lieutenants at the Basic School, being a platoon and company commander and winning a Navy Cross, Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts in Viet Nam, he was a committee general counsel, congressional staffer, official in the Defense Department, SecNav and senator, he is a NY Times best selling author, has the screenwriting credit for "Rules of Engagement" and he even has a bleeping EMMY.

But the thing that is so awesome is that he resigned as SeNav in protest of what the SecDef asked him to do. It blew me away at the time. Who does that? The story is that the SecDef Carlucci asked him to misrepresent facts to the Congress. He laid it on Carlucci at the time. Awesome. Specifically he was asked to misrepresent the usefulness of a new class of Navy warships.

Ask Jim Webb to run as an (I)

I just supported Ask Jim Webb to run as an (I) on @ThunderclapIt // @draftjimwebb2

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 22 at 2015 11:10 AM

2015-11-22T11:10:00-05:00

I wish you would return to his Republican roots.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2015 11:11 AM

2015-11-22T11:11:29-05:00

I would need to know his position in immigration reform and separation of church and state before I could endorse.

If he would nominate SOCIAL conservatives to the Supreme Court then I cannot support him regardless of qualification.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 22 at 2015 11:59 AM

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Other: Let him run as a Republican or as a Democrat. Probably a Democrat. They really need a candidate, don't they? I have never seen a poorer selection than the current crop of Democrats. The Republicans have lots of choices: Youth, vigor, and outsiders. People are liking the outsiders these days. They're tired of the old warhorses ("Old" being the operative word for Clinton and Sanders). Independents have a long history of disrupting elections to no good end. They never win. They only help the poorest of candidates win by bleeding votes away from the more viable choice.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 22 at 2015 4:14 PM

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Senator Webb is the guy.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 7:31 AM

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Jim Webb is by far the most moderate... but he is no where near the victory line ...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 23 at 2015 10:24 AM

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http://batten.virginia.edu/content/news/jim-webb-five-leadership-principles-work-anywhere

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 23 at 2015 1:13 PM

2015-11-23T13:13:37-05:00

The Week All Of The 2016 Presidential Candidates Lost Their Minds
Except for Martin O'Malley. [and Jim Webb]

So, this week on the campaign trail is going to go down in history -- hopefully! -- as one of those long, regrettable nights after which you wake up lamenting the things you said and did, knowing you could have done better, and now it’s time for you to pick through the wreckage and salvage what you can of your dignity.

You know, let’s have a little forbearance. It was a difficult period for all of us. We’re all so sad at what we saw happen to our friends in Paris, so angry at the sadistic death-cultists who perpetrated the deeds and so frustrated that there’s nothing to which we can lay our hands to put things right in this instant. The presidential candidates, no matter what you think of them, are human like the rest of us. And now we’ve loaded them up with some heavy psychological demands.

So, we’re hoping that some of the loopy debate answers, the hair-raising talk of interning or monitoring American citizens, and the weird you-can’t-really-mean-that lack of compassion for some of the planet’s most desperate and victimized people were all just a passing moment during which everyone’s “ever-loosening grip on the commonest courtesies slipped.”

Because it has to be that ... right? Otherwise everyone’s gone nuts! On this week’s First To Last, we remember a week when the pure products of America went crazy."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/2016-candidates-lost-their-minds_564f806ee4b0258edb31819f

The Week All Of The 2016 Presidential Candidates Lost Their Minds

Except for Martin O'Malley.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 23 at 2015 2:38 PM

2015-11-23T14:38:38-05:00

Clinton tops 2016 field in drug industry donations

http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/257234-clinton-brings-in-most-big-pharma-money-of-2016-field
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has received more campaign cash from drug companies than any candidate in either party, even as she proudly declares the industry is one of her biggest enemies.

Clinton accepted $164,315 in the first six months of the campaign from drug companies, far more than the rest of the 2016 field, according to an analysis by Stat News.

Cash from drug companies poured in despite Clinton’s tough public stance on the industry. Last month, she unveiled a plan to combat rising drug prices by clamping down on the rules for pharmaceuticals. In last week’s Democratic debate, she listed off drug companies among the enemies she is most proud to have made in politics.
Clinton has taken a harder stance on drug companies than any other candidate besides Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who has also skewered “Big Pharma” as he seeks the Democratic nomination.

This week, Sanders rejected a $2,700 contribution from Martin Shkreli, the now-infamous CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, which hiked prices for a life-saving drug by 4,000 percent overnight.

Among Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took in the most at $96,045, followed by $52,430 to Sen Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and $50,700 to former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 25 at 2015 11:01 AM

2015-11-25T11:01:43-05:00

Legendary journalist Ted Koppel was on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this week, discussing the vulnerability of our nation's power grids, which are likely targets our enemies are eyeing. As Mr. Koppel noted in this interview, Jim Webb is the only presidential candidate talking about this serious threat.
Mr. Koppel's begins on this subject at 33:20

http://www.cbs.com/shows/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/video/r7xcNwwM7ddGxbj3RrqrYuCNrMYU_WY4/the-late-show-11-23-2015-sylvester-stallone-ted-koppel-my-morning-jacket-/

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Video - 11/23/2015 (Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, My Morning...

Stephen welcomes actor Sylvester Stallone, Ted Koppel, plus a musical performance by My Morning Jacket.. (TV-PG)

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 27 at 2015 12:11 PM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 29 at 2015 8:05 AM

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http://www.webb2016.com/on-the-issues/

On The Issues | Webb 2016

Leadership You Can Trust

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 1 at 2015 11:40 AM

2015-12-01T11:40:54-05:00

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/11/29/how-a-jim-webb-independent-presidential-bid-could-actually-matter-hint-virginia/

How a Jim Webb independent presidential bid could actually matter (hint: Virginia)

Webb gets as much as 19 percent in his home state of Virginia, which just happens to be pretty important.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 1 at 2015 2:49 PM

2015-12-01T14:49:02-05:00

Dear Mr. President:

I would like to express my concern regarding reports that the Administration may believe it has the unilateral power to commit the government of the United States to certain standards that may be agreed upon at the upcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties 15 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The phrase “politically binding” has been used.

Although details have not been made available, recent statements by Special Envoy on Climate Change Todd Stern indicate that negotiators may be intending to commit the United States to a nationwide emission reduction program. As you well know from your time in the Senate, only specific legislation agreed upon in the Congress, or a treaty ratified by the Senate, could actually create such a commitment on behalf of our country.

I would very much appreciate having this matter clarified in advance of the Copenhagen meetings.

Sincerely,

Jim Webb
United States Senator

http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/73845922.html

Webb Sends Obama Letter Concerning Balances of Government

Sen. Jim Webb sent a letter to President Barack Obama concerning committing the United States to 'binding' international agreements without ratification of the U.S. Senate.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 3 at 2015 1:52 PM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 5 at 2015 7:31 AM

2015-12-05T07:31:37-05:00

The president we need.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-kind-of-president-we-need/2015/12/03/a4bd5e68-979e-11e5-94f0-9eeaff906ef3_story.html?postshare= [login to see] 770653&tid=ss_tw

The kind of president we need

America’s next leader must be truthful and realistic about the challenges ahead.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 6 at 2015 9:48 AM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 8 at 2015 10:59 AM

2015-12-08T10:59:49-05:00

https://twitter.com/JimWebbUSA

Jim Webb (@JimWebbUSA) | Twitter

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Dec 8 at 2015 3:25 PM

2015-12-08T15:25:45-05:00

I wanted to see him. Finally a Democrat who can take Hillary down a couple of pegs. Then he announced his campaign and nothing. And Berrnie Sanders it all over the T.V.. They screw him in there debate were he is shut down. And if he is still runny, he has no rallies.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 8 at 2015 4:30 PM

2015-12-08T16:30:52-05:00

http://warwickonline.com/stories/an-ideological-divide,107755

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 10 at 2015 11:06 AM

2015-12-10T11:06:38-05:00

https://www.facebook.com/IHeardMyCountryCalling/videos/ [login to see] 87368/

Jim Webb - Jim Webb "Fighting for What's Right" | Facebook

#TBT: Jim Webb "Fighting for What's Right"#WebbNation || www.Webb2016.com#ThrowBackThursday

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 15 at 2015 1:14 PM

2015-12-15T13:14:12-05:00

Jim Webb tweeted: @CapeCodGunny Still a candidate. Not seeking a party nomination. Looking at every challenge in considering an independent bid.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 15 at 2015 3:13 PM

2015-12-15T15:13:46-05:00

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/politics/jim-webb-white-working-people/

Jim Webb: Democrats need to focus more on 'white, working people' - CNNPolitics.com

If Jim Webb had his way, the Democratic Party would return to its "Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Andrew Jackson roots" and put a greater focus on "white, working people."

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 15 at 2015 3:14 PM

2015-12-15T15:14:02-05:00

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/30/politics/jim-webb-white-working-people/

Jim Webb: Democrats need to focus more on 'white, working people' - CNNPolitics.com

If Jim Webb had his way, the Democratic Party would return to its "Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Andrew Jackson roots" and put a greater focus on "white, working people."

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 16 at 2015 11:06 AM

2015-12-16T11:06:03-05:00

https://www.facebook.com/IHeardMyCountryCalling/photos/a [login to see] 75 [login to see] [login to see] 13593172/ [login to see] 57100/?type=3&theater

Jim Webb - Timeline Photos | Facebook

#WebbNation

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 17 at 2015 2:34 PM

2015-12-17T14:34:17-05:00

https://www.facebook.com/IHeardMyCountryCalling/videos/ [login to see] 16445/

Jim Webb - Senator Jim Webb Responds to State of Union | Facebook

#TBT: In 2007, the Democratic Party chose Senator Jim Webb to deliver the party's official response to President Bush's State of the Union address. He...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 17 at 2015 5:00 PM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 17 at 2015 5:05 PM

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http://chrishernandezauthor.com/2015/11/25/fighting-words-and-1911s-an-interview-with-jim-webb/

Fighting Words and 1911s: An Interview With Jim Webb

This interview was first published on Breach Bang Clear on November 18th, 2015. Jim Webb is no longer running for president as a democrat. He may, however, run as an independent. On November 9th, I...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 18 at 2015 3:41 PM

2015-12-18T15:41:03-05:00

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/jim-webb-2016s-barack-obama

Is Jim Webb 2016’s Barack Obama?

On issues of national security and economic justice, Webb could be the credible challenger to Hillary Clinton that some Democrats have been looking for.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Dec 20 at 2015 8:44 PM

2015-12-20T20:44:16-05:00

https://twitter.com/JimWebbUSA/status/ [login to see] 76964096

Jim Webb on Twitter

“Jim Webb on call of duty. #WebbNation”

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jan 11 at 2016 2:35 PM

2016-01-11T14:35:27-05:00

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Jim Webb - Timeline Photos | Facebook

China's aggressive steps have Vietnam and the Philippines outraged: Authorities claim 46 instances of Chinese planes flying unannounced through Vietnam’s...

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jan 14 at 2016 1:43 PM

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2016 3:57 PM

2016-01-21T15:57:25-05:00

I would need to know that he is pro-choice and in favor of comprehensive immigration reform before he got my vote.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jan 22 at 2016 9:43 AM

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Response by Capt Walter Miller made Feb 9 at 2016 11:41 AM

2016-02-09T11:41:30-05:00

Another birthday today: @JimWebbUSA. Born fightin' Democrat punching his way into prez contest as indy? Might say in Dallas speech Thurs.