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18 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

Evan McMullin: Why I'm Running For President

The National Interest  /  October 24, 2016

I am running for president [independent candidate] because I believe that settling for the lesser of two evils is still evil. Just a few months ago, I was still one of millions of voters who refused to accept the depressing choice between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, neither of whom is fit to serve as commander-and-chief. Like all those others, I was waiting for a true leader to stand up and give Americans a better choice. No one did.

As the deadlines for ballot access approached, I said that I would stand up, even if I had no national reputation, no personal fortune, and no party behind me. Now voters in 43 states can cast their votes on my behalf. My name is on the ballot in eleven states and I am eligible as a write-in in the others. Now, in what little time remains before Election Day, I have to let voters know who I am and what I stand for.

The answer to those questions begins with my family, which came to America in search of greater freedom and economic opportunity

My family came to America in search of greater freedom and economic opportunity. On my father’s side, the McMullins left Ireland in the 1600s to settle in what would become Massachusetts. Later they would cross the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains to seek a better life and the freedom to worship. The story of my family’s search for liberty is the prism through which I see America’s role in the world.

Of course, my family’s story is hardly unique. The same values of liberty and equality that brought my ancestors to America inspire billions—and not just those who immigrate here, but all those around the world who look toward to the United States as an example. Although far from perfect, we are a unique force for good in the world. That is why so many other countries welcome our protection rather than fearing our power.

I know many Americans may question why they should care about events in far-flung corners of the globe. After all, the wars of today are messy and less clear-cut than many conflicts of the past. While I understand this sentiment, I believe America cannot afford to give in to the siren song of isolation. After all, our world today is effectively smaller than it has ever been. Just as the Ebola virus in West Africa made its way to our shores, so too have Islamic radicalism and cyberattacks from states like Russia and China. The reality is that whether or not we ignore the rest of the world, what happens beyond our shores ultimately shapes us here at home.

At the same time, we must exercise leadership in a prudent way. One of the most important mistakes to avoid is the premature use of force. That is why I opposed the invasion of Iraq in 2003. As an intelligence officer who saw it firsthand, I believe the war was a tragic and expensive mistake. I say this even though I remain proud of my service in Iraq as an officer with the CIA. The valor, courage, and integrity displayed by American forces in Iraq were extraordinary. We overthrew a brutal tyrant and then fought a long war to defeat Al Qaeda in Iraq. These were noble objectives but not sufficient justification for the cost of fighting.

The great challenge we face today is how to reconcile the imperative of global leadership with the necessity of reining in its costs. Whereas the war in Iraq illustrates the dangers of doing too much, the myriad failures of the Obama administration demonstrate the costs of retreating into passivity and compromising our principles. If we had struck the Islamic State much earlier, before it spread across Syria and Iraq and before it beheaded American citizens, we could’ve crushed it at a much lower cost. Instead, we now have 5 thousand troops in Iraq while ISIS is launching attacks across Europe and inspiring massacres in the United States.

Given the importance of strength, it is especially regrettable that the Obama administration has begun to implement about $900 billion in defense cuts, leaving our military too old, too small, and not sufficiently ready to meet the demands of a chaotic world. As a first step toward restoring American leadership, I would reverse those cuts so that our troops have the training and equipment they deserve. To lead, America must restore its reputation as a trusted ally and a feared enemy.

The purpose of rebuilding our military is not to fight wars, but to prevent them. George Washington made this point very effectively in his first State of the Union address in 1790. As he said, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”

Over the past fifteen years, our troops and their families have borne a tremendous burden, for which the entire country is grateful. I am the only candidate who has experienced war firsthand. I have seen the horror and destruction up close, which is why I hate it so much.

As President, there are eight principles I would follow in order to reconcile the demands of leadership with the limits of our power and resources:

1. The president’s personal conduct should exemplify our democratic ideals. The president must demonstrate the honesty and integrity we expect of our leaders while rejecting all forms of bigotry and prejudice.

2. Violating fundamental human rights weakens our country and subverts our leadership. Torture is un-American and so is taking revenge on our enemies’ wives and children.

3. The cost of preparing for war is much less than the cost of fighting one. Our next president must rebuild and modernize the U.S. military; the men and women who risk their lives on our behalf deserve the most advanced technologies and rigorous training available.

4. Strong alliances and partnerships generate security and stability. They deter conflict and reduce the need for the United States to assume the costs and risks of acting alone.

5. Deal with problems before they become full blown crises. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

6. Invest in intelligence and diplomacy. These are the early warning systems that help us to understand which problems have the potential to become a crisis.

7. Through peaceful means, promote democracy and human rights. Countries that respect their own citizens are far more likely to become our partners rather than our adversaries.

8. No other country is willing or able to lead decisively on a global scale. We are still the indispensable nation.

These principles embody my solemn pledge to all Americans—but especially our men and women in uniform—that while I will do everything in my power to prevent war, I will also never pretend that inaction is a guarantee of security and peace.

I’m under no illusions at the scale of the challenges before us. My campaign launched on August 8th, giving us just three months until Election Day. I began this campaign with zero name recognition, no fundraising list, and no national party upon which I could call for support. In the weeks since then, my running mate Mindy Finn and I have connected with voters across the country. According to the latest polling, I am now in a dead heat with or beating Donald Trump for the lead in Utah. The enthusiasm there is spilling into the neighboring states of Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado.

Can I win? If the race narrows, winning just a few states like Utah could prove enough to prevent both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton from reaching a majority of 270 votes in the Electoral College. From there, the election would go to the House of Representatives. In the House, the delegation from each of the 50 states would get one vote, which it may cast for one of the three top finishers in the Electoral College. In this scenario, both parties would have an incentive to avoid their worst possible outcome—a victory for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. A coalition of pragmatists may decide that supporting a principled independent candidate is wiser than going down to defeat.

Regardless of whether I win, I am running a campaign that is designed to change the political landscape. We have energized a new generation of conservatives who are now standing up for their principles while rejecting racism, sexism, and all other forms of bigotry. We are reaching out across the political spectrum to Americans who refuse to tolerate leaders who act as if they are above the law and above the truth. We are reminding Americans of the importance of enduring alliances and friendships that help us to spread prosperity and freedom.  

Our movement has suddenly achieved national prominence, but this is only the beginning. Please join us as we forge a new generation of American leadership.

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I personally think he is worth my vote and just maybe we could have a chance to regain this country back.

7 hours ago, 41chevy said:

If I was running against her I blanket the TV with this.

I can't agree with you more . I just hope more people will realize this come November !!!!

I'm sad to here this new ,best wishes and prays to the family.

How do I find that post?

I pulled a 27000 ish pound rough terrain fork lift for about 6 years on a tandem axel trailer and a single axle baby freightliner 275 horse 9 speed fuller trans my trailer would way around 29000 lbs and the tracker rear axle would way between 14500 and 15200 depending on what I had on the upper deck. But I much prefer my ch613 twin screw in for nothing other than the stability.

On August 23, 2016 at 10:51 PM, carlotpilot said:

if your trailer has maxi-spring brakes yes pulling the red knob is what locks your trailer brakes when you are parked. a properly working system will automatically kick the red valve out when you pull the yellow one. however if you have a really old trlr.which does not have maxi-spring brakes then your trailer brakes will only hold when parked until the air in the tank under the trailer leaks off

Ok Jhancock says the red knob should not pop out when you pull the yellow you say it should I'm confused!        

My old freightliner the red always come out with the yellow my Mack is about 50/50 my trailer is a2007 Kaufman. I'm thinking the older trucks and trailers are the way JHancock says and maybe the newer stuff is like my old freightliner.The reason I think that is I had a delevery from saia and when that guy set his brakes I heard one pull but saw 2 dust could 1 from the truck and 1from the trailer at the same time. Let me know . 

Does it hurt to pull the red knob or does it just release the air in the trailer tank?

I ask because some times when I pull the yellow the red comes out with it and some times it does not.

21 hours ago, jackb61sx said:

All the toys are home now in the barn finally.

Love the trucks love the barn I hope you enjoy it .

Thanks Paul for reminding us of the sacrifice all those who have fought in that war those be fore and those yet to come. I thank them all that gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live the life we live both here in the US and around the world. Thanks ,Ted

Thanks for the pics I always love looking at the old trucks

I think in any company's success, it always boils down to everything that Zenon said, And I think it always comes down to the people down the line that really make things happen.

I love the history lesson every time I read these threads  thanks for the info

I'm a big fan of re use when it makes sense . To turn a good truck to ruble is just wrong.

i guess that is what we get when we live in a throw away society.

Thanks for the pictures, love the old diamond t's . I learned in an old 62 dump. The old Mack that's for sale is pretty cool also. Thanks again for the pictures.

Paul some pretty cool old photos  and the sound track wasn't bad either

I can't agree more with you !!!

Pretty pretty trucks. 

I loved those old auto cars.they always seemed to be real beefy like a monster off road truck.

Kansas farmer I'm jealous I hope to have mine that nice someday nice truck.

7 minutes ago, 41chevy said:

Most will never change they "know" they are smarter than as Teamstergrrrl said a long time ago " you old white guys clinging to your Bible and Guns"

The options for change I feel are being slowly eliminated except one

And that one scares the hell out of me.

your ac system should have a coil in front of or behind your radiator could it be clogged which would prevent air passing though it which can cause the system to freeze. I see this in house systems from time to time and when we clean the coils the system starts to work with out freezing up. Maybe this will help.

So how do you get the liberal voter to see this.is it that we have so many "gimmes " out ther that they just out number the honest working man? What can we do as a colleceteret to get the liberal bunch to see that our libertys are one by one being taken away.

Not to mention the rear springs. Looks like you could pack about any thing you wanted on that one.

Very interesting read. I always new tire pressure was important ,but I didn't realize tire circumference was so greatly effected with so little difference in airpresser .thanks for the info.

Nice pics of old school stuff thanks