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One would expect a candidate for office to have a clear understanding of their own values system. And often times, when we cannot be bothered to learn all there is about a candidate personally or politically, identifying them with a specific values system like Christian values, conservative values, liberal values, or what have you, canContinueContinue reading “Values”

Neoclassical economic theory is deeply flawed, at best it is woefully incomplete, at worst it’s most basic assumptions are so incorrect as to render it next to worthless. Neoclassical economics has fueled everything from neoliberalism to financialization, it has led to faulty approaches to education, health care, and basic business practices. This is the dominantContinueContinue reading “Please Do Not Allow My Levity to Undercut the Earnestness of This Campaign”

Eliminate Lead in the Water Supply  There has been a substantial decline in crime across the country since the elimination of lead in gasoline as well as other efforts to control lead exposure in the environment. It is even possible to suggest that the majority of crime reduction we’ve seen is due to the reductionContinueContinue reading “Crime”

The Ohio Investment Bank I propose the establishment of a state owned investment bank for the advancement of Ohio’s economy, ideally kept as separate from political machinations as possible while still providing democratic oversight. The purpose of the investment bank is to offer a source of capital for the long-term investments necessary for the growthContinueContinue reading “Economy”

I can’t say I have much to offer with regards to educational reform, I know we need it but that’s about it. When I have brought up my thoughts on what could make for better education I have been roundly criticized. It is possible that my negative experience in the public education system has leftContinueContinue reading “Education”

  Decentralization  I believe in devolving decision making to the lower practical level of government because those closest to a problem are best equipped to handle it. This means allowing cities and localities to pass their own laws on most issues without being overruled by the state. This also means providing more funding to citiesContinueContinue reading “Government”

What we need and what I am calling for, is nothing less than an economic and political revolution, a sea change in our society and institutions. Let us build a new economy for Ohio. We’re going to push Ohio into new industries and new frontiers. Ohio will be at the forefront of new medical technologyContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s New Frontier”