[WAC-list] Should Tony Run?

[Tony Palmeri <Tony@tonypalmeri.com>]

Green Folks, 
    On the TonyPalmeri.com website
(http://www.tonypalmeri.com)
I asked readers to comment on whether I should run for office this
year.  Got this nice response from former student Mark Habeck. 
Significantly, he's in the Republican National Party.  So much for
Greens getting all their votes from Democrats! (:-).  Peace,
Tony

Should Tony Run?

The short answer is, absolutely. 

Being a card carrying member of the Republican National Party, I can say
that Tony would have my full support and most importantly my vote.

Why, you might ask? Most importantly, I was one of the many former
students of Dr. Palmeri and know firsthand his dedication to critical
thinking, not political deal-making. Wisconsin needs citizens to rise up
and challenge the incumbent view of ?me-first? political survival. We
must return to a ?Wisconsin-first? mentality. I believe that Dr. Palmeri
would cast politics aside and do what he believes is in the best
interests of the citizens instead of the best interests of the party. I
may not agree with his vote, but I agree with his following your own
critical analysis and not being a ?yes man.?

Secondly, I believe that Dr. Palmeri is a man of character and integrity.
He is honest, straight forward, and can articulate his viewpoint. With
him, you get what you see.

 Next, Dr. Palmeri can look at the totality of the issue and ask
relevant questions to make an informed decision. He has his views, as we
all do, but I believe he is willing and able to not jump to a conclusion
without listening to multiple ideas.

I enjoy listening to Rush, watching O?Reilly, and shopping at Wal-Mart.
But I trust Tony, and will vote for him because he will work towards
being a part of the solution to the politics of usual in
Madison.

Mark Habeck