Decision 2008: Independent Candidates Online Reading Forum

Here is our forum. We asked independent candidates 5 questions each and they have answered. We hope this gives you a look at the numerous candidates running. We asked the candidates various questions like from Immigration and Iraq to their views on Unity'08.

We apologize but only 2 candidates responded to the forum. Several have stated they are too busy for the forum but may do it later so we will add their interviews later.

Steve Adams (I) Questioning

Politics-Central: In recent days many leading presidential candidates have been asked their view on the topic of abortion and overturning Roe v. Wade. What are your views on this topic?

Adams: I am pro-life and believe that scientifically, ethically, and morally, life begins at conception. The Declaration of Independence counts life as an "unalienable right" and therefore that must extend to a life even at its very beginning. Life must be protected by law or judicial interpretations of the law.

Politics-Central: You have recently formed a website with fellow independent presidential candidate Bob Hargis, who may be seeking Unity'08's nomination for president in order to get on the ballot in all 50 states. Do you have any interests in seeking their nomination and why did you and Mr. Hargis choose to form this site?

Adams: I have explored the plans as listed at the Unity '08 site. The people behind Unity '08 seem to be more interested in a ticket comprised of candidates from the main two parties. While they do mention the possibility of an independent on the ticket, I do not see that as a realistic end goal for them.

Bob and I formed IndependentsTogether.us because we are both long shots without support from big money and political parties. We needed to band together to better use the resources and information we have both gathered. We also thought it was important to show that aspiring politicians can be men of integrity and put the concerns of the nation before our own individual pride and ambitions. Should one of us see a surge in our campaign, the other will be cheering and helping as opposed to tearing the other down.

Politics-Central: On the topic of the War in Iraq nearly 2 out of 3 Americans want our troops withdrawn. If elected president would you choose to send troops home or keep them in Iraq ?

Adams: I would bring the troops home as soon as it would be possible to do so. Neither your readers nor I have access to the facts. We see and hear bits and pieces of information filtered by the media and the government. Once I find out what is really going on, I will instruct the commanders of the military to plan and execute a safe and quick exit strategy. At the same time, I would inform the government and people of Iraq that their national destiny was in their hands.

Politics-Central: Is there any other presidential candidates that you would support besides your self, what's the name of this candidate and why would you support him or her?

Adams: At this time, there is no other candidate from the two major parties that I would support. I see no individual who would gain support of a national party who could also break free from the stranglehold their party has on their actions. The "first tier" candidates have been bought by years of financial and logistical support. They would serve their party instead of the American people and we can no longer prosper as a nation with that type of environment. No third party or independent candidate other than Bob Hargis has impressed me to this point.

Politics-Central: What is the most important problem or potential crisis facing America today and if elected president what would you do to avert this problem or crisis?

Adams: We have several pressing issues which are the war in Iraq and illegal immigration which affects so many aspects of our society. But the one issue that overshadows all the other issues is our budget. Our yearly deficits and overall debt will bankrupt our country; and a country that is not financially stable cannot field an army, defend its borders, keep any of its promises, or take care of its own people in any way. If we do not fix our spending habits, no other issue will matter in the long run.

The plan to fix the problem is to work with Congress to stop any discretionary spending and focus on the essentials alone. I will veto any spending bill or budget that contains pork/entitlements/earmarks, or payback to any special interests. An alternative tax or fairtax should be investigated for the long term.

Frank McEnulty (I) Questioning

Politics-Central What are your views on Abortion?

McEnulty: Personally I am against it. However, having spoken with people who have been faced with the decision of getting an abortion or not, I realize it is probably one of the most difficult decisions most women can ever make in their lives and one rarely forgotten. My preference would be that no one would ever feel that they have to get or contemplate an abortion for any reason. However, I also believe that this is a moral issue that is best decided by a woman, her family, friends and religious beliefs and legislated by the states.

Politics-Central: What are your plans for our involvement in Iraq?

McEnulty: In spite of what the media wishes to portray, most of Iraq is in pretty good shape. The northern Kurdish section is doing very well with lots of new houses. The Southern British controlled regions are in much better shape. The problem child is the one in the middle and I believe the solution to that section has to be to allow the military to do what needs to be done to remove as much resistance as possible without political interference. That will make a lot of "human rights" people howl to the heavens, but what about the rights of all of those who are being forced to live a horrible day-to-day existence because of the few bad ones.

Politics-Central: Why are you choosing to run as an Independent?

McEnulty: I believe that both political parties are only in it for the good of the party and have lost all sense of trying to do what is good for the country. When a member of the opposite party "never" says anything that you can agree with then you are only operating on party ideology and not good sense.

Politics-Central: Many Independent Candidates have sited interest in Unity'08's nomination for president, such as Bob Hargis, do you plan on seeking their nomination and what are your views of Unity'08?

McEnulty: I applaud their efforts and am watching them closely. As of yet I have not decided what to do concerning them.

Politics-Central: How do you plan to get your ideas well known since you are running as an independent with not too much money or party support?
McEnulty: I send out emails and press releases on an almost weekly basis. I pick up a few more people each week and am fighting hard to get some recognition in the press.