Richard Carter (NE-02) Live Blog on FISA and National ID Card

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Sunday April 20, 2008 · 1:05 PM PDT

2008/04/20 · 13:05

(My name is Richard Carter and I am the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.)

For those of you who are joining us for the first time, welcome! This is another in our weekly live blog series. A little about myself: I spent seven years on active duty in the Air Force, flying missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. While on active duty, I earned my Master's Degree in Economics, and I currently teach Economics at a local community college. I also still serve as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve. I am running for Congress to get our troops out of Iraq, balance the budget, and make sure that every American has access to quality, affordable health care.

Today's topic is over FISA and Civil Rights in general.

In regards to FISA, I have personal experience in this area. When I was in Afghanistan looking for those who attacked us on 9/11. I never once thought we needed to spy on the American people to help us with that job. Bin Laden isn't in America and we shouldnt be spying on our people. I am proud of the Democrats in Congress for fighting back on what was a ridiculous power grab by the Bush Administration.

Richard Carter

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Friday April 18, 2008 · 3:34 PM PDT

2008/04/18 · 15:34

(My name is Richard Carter and I am a Democratic candidate for United States Congress in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.)

Since I announced my candidacy for United States Congress in February I've been listening. Listening to the issues that matter to the residents of Nebraska's Second Congressional District. I've spoken at Union Halls, Resturants, Community Centers, and on people's porches hoping to gain an insight into what they believe must change in America.

No issue has come up more than the War in Iraq; an issue, as a Veteran of the United States Air Force who flew combat reconaissance missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, I am uniquely equipped to lead on.

The primary is only 23 days away! Help us get our change message to the voters with a donation!

Richard Carter

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Sunday April 13, 2008 · 4:25 PM PDT

2008/04/13 · 16:25

We just came from an all candidate forum, which went really well. I talked about getting our troops out of Iraq, balancing our budget, and fixing our healthcare and educational systems.

There are only 30 days until the primary, we have another debate on Tuesday, and several town halls this week, so I will have many more chances soon to talk to the people of my district about the important issues that are facing us.

This week, the floor is open for questions on any topic, and of course, donations are always appreciated.

Last thing before we get to the liveblog, I wanted to announce how proud I was to earn the endorsement of DailyKos's own Eternal Hope, who writes the excellent Obama Evening News Roundup diary series.

Thanks for coming today, and thank you for your continued support!

--Richard

Richard Carter (Candidate in NE-02) Liveblog on Responsible Plan

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Sunday April 06, 2008 · 5:45 PM PDT

2008/04/06 · 17:45

For those of you who are joining us for the first time, welcome! This is another in our weekly liveblog series. A little about myself: I spent seven years on active duty in the Air Force, flying missions in both Iraq and Afghanistan. While on active duty, I earned my Master's Degree in Economics, and I currently teach Economics at a local community college. I also still serve as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve. I am running for Congress to get our troops out of Iraq, balance the budget, and make sure that every American has access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Last Wednesday, I endorsed Darcy Burner's Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq. We need to get our troops out of Iraq so that we can rebuild our military and focus on Afghanistan. But beyond the military reasons, we also need to rebuild our economy, which we cant do while we are spending 12 billion dollars a month in Iraq. The video from my speech and more details on the military side under the fold.

Richard Carter

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Sunday March 30, 2008 · 2:01 PM PDT

2008/03/30 · 14:01

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to come by and give everyone an update on our campaign for the last two weeks (we didn't liveblog last Sunday because it was Easter).

The last two weeks have been great for the campaign. With only 44 days until the primary, things are hectic. Our volunteer list has doubled in size, and they are very active volunteers. Yesterday we had a canvass, and we knocked on over 1,000 doors!

I just came from a very successful town hall meeting and a fundraiser. All day I have been talking about issues from Iraq to Healthcare, from Education to the Economy. So, for the live blog, instead of picking one topic in particular, I'll take questions on anything today.

Good to be back, and I look forward to talking to you all again today. As always (and espeically with the quarter ending tomorrow) I would really appreciate any donation that you would like to give. Thanks.

--Richard

Richard Carter (Candidate in NE-02) Liveblog on FISA et al

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Sunday March 16, 2008 · 1:32 PM PDT

2008/03/16 · 13:32

Hello again DailyKos, good to be back.

For this week's liveblog, after the House successfully passed immunity-free FISA legislation, I thought I would take your questions on FISA, civil liberties in general, the appropriate role of the executive branch, etc.

Richard Carter

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Sunday March 09, 2008 · 1:47 PM PDT

2008/03/09 · 13:47

Hello everyone, good to be back.

This week, I will be here answering your questions on issues related to the economy. With new reports that 63,000 jobs were lost last month, with the dollar in freefall, with an economic stimulus package geared completely toward consumption, our economy is clearly in a lot of trouble.

We should be investing in our nation's infrastructure. We need to seriously invest in road, bridge, and sewer repair, but we also need to be investing in our educational and technological infrastructure. We should be building schools, and increasing access to broadband.

A little bit about myself for those of you joining in our discussion for the first time. I spent seven years on active duty in the US Air Force, and now serve in the Air Force Reserve. While on active duty, I earned my Master's Degree in Economics, and currently teach economics at a local community college. I am running for the U.S. Congress in Nebraska's Second District.

Thanks for your support. If you would like to make a donation, please visit our ActBlue page.

--Richard

Richard Carter (Candidate in NE-02) Live Blog on Education

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Sunday March 02, 2008 · 1:35 PM PST

2008/03/02 · 13:35

Education is one of the most important issues facing our nation. As a teacher, I have a unique perspective on a lot of the issues impacting our education system. I'll address a few of those issues below, and answer questions you all have.

(And, of course, a link to my ActBlue page.)

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Sunday February 24, 2008 · 1:42 PM PST

2008/02/24 · 13:42

My name is Richard Carter, and I am running for Congress in Nebraska's Second District. I am very excited (and a little nervous) to be live blogging here; I have posted here a few times, but this is my first live blog, so please be patient if I take long responding. I'll be around for about an hour, and will come back to answer as many other questions as possible.

UPDATE: Link to our ActBlue page.

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Friday February 15, 2008 · 1:05 PM PST

2008/02/15 · 13:05

Crossposted at RichardCarter2008.com:

I am the Democratic candidate for United States Congress in Nebraska's Second Congressional District.

I believe that the free enterprise system is the engine of everything America does, and everything that we want this country to be. However, under the guise of free-market ideology, the Bush administration and the Republican establishment have pushed irresponsible tax cuts, cronyism, obscenely wasteful pork programs, and unnecessarily burdensome regulations. The short-sighted, disastrously irresponsible economic policies of the last eight years have left the majority of Nebraskans – and all Americans – behind. American workers are the most productive in the world, yet as productivity has soared, wages have stagnated. We’re faced with a unique set of economic challenges, but also enormous opportunities. I believe we need a new vision for the American economy; an economic agenda for the 21st century.

Richard Carter

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Thursday February 14, 2008 · 11:14 AM PST

2008/02/14 · 11:14

Crossposted at RichardCarter2008.com:

The United States' position in Iraq is absolutely untenable. We cannot afford the cost of the war in dollars or lives. We cannot continue to risk our national defense and our future military readiness in the pursuit of George Bush's delusions. We must bring our troops home and allow the Iraqi people to assume their own sovereignty.

This war costs $8 billion a month, roughly $187,000 every minute of every day. This war has cost us the lives of 3,943 American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines, and over 28,000 more wounded. This war has immeasurably cost our government its credibility both on the world stage, and in the hearts and minds of the American people.

Richard Carter

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Tuesday February 12, 2008 · 3:22 PM PST

2008/02/12 · 15:22

First of all, I want to say that this is my first post here, and I am excited to join this conversation as our campaign moves forward.

A few months ago, a well respected columnist from the Omaha World Herald declared the death of the Nebraska Democratic Party.

"The death knell is tolling for the Nebraska Democratic Party...The two-party system in Nebraska, in effect, has died. If you aspire to high office, or even low office, you had better register with the GOP like almost everyone else."

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