johnmdemarco posted on February 03, 2012 06:27
“You get me on the ballot in all 50 states….and I’ll give you a world class campaign.”
Okay, I’m not trying to channel my inner Ross Perot a la the 1992 presidential election. I’m taller, younger and certainly more handsome—but also humbler and definitely not as rich. However, I am seriously open to launching my own 2012 candidacy…because I’m not inclined to vote for anyone currently in the race, and someone has to lead.
First, know that I will not accept any monetary donations; only social media endorsements and re-tweets. All lobbyists can go elsewhere. I will run as an independent, and serve only one term.
And my platform is simple—laser-focused on the key gaps that are causing everything else to be out of whack and geared toward helping Americans be smarter, more relationally sound and physically healthier.
Here’s three buckets of some specifics for starters. We’ll create the rest along the way because this is a partnership, my friends:
Intellectual Progress
· Prioritize funding of education at all levels, incentivizing schools rather than penalizing them; while empowering teachers to make decisions that impact teachers and students
· Facilitate mentoring programs between students (and, if necessary, parents!) and business, education and non-profit leaders
· Aggressively fund literacy programs in every American city, and get an e-Reader in the hands of every student
Relational Progress
· Facilitate collaboration among government entities, businesses and non-profits of every affiliation to holistically address community challenges such as poverty, addictions, violence, blight, and so forth
· Launch grassroots-driven and donor-funded emotional intelligence training in every American city
Healthy Progress
· Provide incentives to employers that create and promote wellness opportunities and resources
· Sponsor multi-faceted educational programs to increase awareness and critical thinking regarding exercise, nutrition and disease-prevention best practices
· Be a facilitator of easy access to health care services rather than a hindrance
What about national defense, disaster relief, job creation, etc.? I’ll have really talented people from across all political affiliations and vocational backgrounds deal with the weeds of these areas—and bring me the highest-level, strategic decisions. These three buckets detailed above are the foundational areas to attack for any big picture-minded President, because right now we Americans are way too non-critically thinking; silo-oriented; emotionally escapist; and out of shape.
Are you with me? (Oh, before you ask, of course I have skeletons in my closet! Who doesn’t?) Then visit www.johnmichaeldemarco.com, follow me on Twitter @John_M_DeMarco, and “like” my John Michael De Marco, Author page on Facebook…and help spread the revolution by adding to the discussion of ideas!
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