Some of the Most Important Things

 

My name is Jack Truman.

I'm running for Congress.

And I'm for the people. It doesn't get much simpler than that.

Where do I start? There's so much that needs to change in our country. That's the primary reason I'm running. Most people are afraid of change. I welcome it. I'm not a politician. Just a regular guy trying to make a difference in this world. It's going to take regular people who are not politicians to go to Washington, shake things up and make changes in our world for the better.

Also, I'm a liberal conservative. Not your normal Democrat. The Democratic party is nothing like it used to be. This is no longer the party of Kennedy, Roosevelt and Truman. Most 'Democrats' today are radicals. They're not Democratic. They're not liberal. They're not open to change. A true liberal is a person who has an open mind, who changes based on what they learn. That's not the Democrats of today. I've learned so much over my life. I'm still learning. A person who wants to serve should always be learning, and be open to change for what best serves the people.

I'm just a regular guy, just like you, trying to make a difference.

I have a lifetime of experience and education. Over my life, I've been raised with traditional values which are in my roots. Growing up in the Ozarks, it's home. The Midwest drives the rest of the country. Our country is lost, and needs to get back to its roots. At the same time, we need to protect our citizens the best way we can for the future. There's a lot of ways we can do this. My lifetime of experiences have shaped me into the man I am today. 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry helps me understand the liberal side of our country. Being an Army veteran helps me understand and support our veterans and right to bear arms. Being a college professor helps me see and value the importance of education in our world. Coming from a small rural town makes me value the importance of the regular person. I've lived all over this country, and understand so many different cultures and lifestyles. There's so much we need to do, and can do, to make our world a better place.

Another important thing to understand is this political campaign for Congress is self-funded. I'm encouraging people not to donate to this campaign. There's a lot of reasons for this. Basically, it comes down to helping the people. It comes down to being for the people. Politicians are here to serve. It's not about the money. It's about how to best serve people. Washington is all about the money, and we need to change that. The best way I can do that is by leading by example. Don't give me your money. Use it for yourself and your family. Times are tough. You should be using your hard-earned money for food, gas and living expenses. If you don't need it for that, buy your kid an ice cream cone. Use your money to make you and your family's lifestyle better. I don't need it. I don't want it. Life is the most important thing. Food, gas and your kids. Life and family. It doesn't get simpler than that. 

Remember this: I've got something that's free. It won't cost you a penny. Don't give me your money. Take your money and buy groceries, gas, or an ice cream cone for your kids. I don't want your money. I want you to use it for yourself and your family. What I want from you is free. It's your vote. Not your money. I don't want your money. I want your vote. That's free. It won't cost you a penny.

I'm for the people. It's important to give people a choice. One reason I'm running is to give you a choice. A vote for Jack Truman is a protest vote against this system. It's a vote for change. It's a vote for having someone truly serve you. It's a vote to have someone truly be for the people.

There's so much that needs to change in our country. It's a crazy world we live in today. These last 20 years, our country has got away from the most important things. Let's talk about some of the most important things. These include, but are not limited to our children, a woman's right to choose, the economy and our veterans.

Our children are the most important thing. Protecting our children is my number one priority. A lot falls under this. Basically, it comes down to health and education. Children need to be healthy and educated. They're our future. We need to prepare them for the future. Having a healthy, educated child makes all the difference. That's my primary focus.

I support a woman's right to choose. Period. Equal rights is a hot topic in our world. I'm a man. I shouldn't have any right to tell a woman what she can do with her body. The times are changing. We want equal rights for all cultures and lifestyles. It begins with us having the right to choose what we do with our body. 

Our economy is worse than ever. Times are tough. Inflation is the worst it's ever been. Rising gas prices and rising food prices effect everyone. I'm going to do everything I can to help the regular person make it in this country.

Veterans are the backbone of our country. Being a veteran, I know the importance of service. Our veterans have given the ultimate sacrifice, sacrificing their bodies for our freedom. We need to return the favor by honoring our veterans and protecting them. No veteran should be homeless. No veteran should be worried about health care. Think about our veterans who are disabled. I'll make it my job to help veterans any way I can. Period.

These are just some of the most important things.

I'll make it my job to be for the people. 

I'm Jack Truman. I'm running for U.S. Congress in Missouri's 4th Congressional District. I'm asking for your vote.