“That’s all very nicely worded Mr. Hudak, but anyone who claims Obama ran on a platform proposing government takeover of “our industries” clearly thinks that Obama is not one of us. So don’t insult my intelligence. Your yard sign was simply the tip of the iceberg, now you’ve revealed your radical agenda.”

Any reasonable person will see how the left spins things. In Hudak’s words, he’s not saying “our industries” as if Obama isn’t a part of us, he’s just saying Obama proposed taking over our (all Americans including Obama) industries.

Not so hard to comprehend… except for Mr. Swift. Even Dan knew to keep his yap shut on that one.

My headquarters is 151 Endicott Street, Unit 5, Danvers; my phone is 978-739-2300. Anyone who wants to meet with me need only call, make an appointment or just stop by and if I am here, I will meet with you any time and answer any questions whatsoever about the birther misquote or signs I admit (honestly) to having placed in my yard. The news article from before the election was not accurate, and the single act of placing a sign in my yard during a heated election does not define who I am.

I fully accept that as a candidate voters have the right to criticize the act of placing a controversial sign, and I have expressed my regrets that to some this exercise of my First Amendment rights was offensive. Beyond that, I do not apologize for standing strong in my view that the country is headed down the wrong path and can tell you unequivocally that I have the ability to undertake the serious responsibility of this office. My opponent, Mr. Tierney’s 13 year record as a liberal tax and spend advocate stands for itself, and the legislation he has voted for as a member of Congress is the reason we are now $12.5 Trillion in debt, and headed for financial disaster. Don’t forget, it is CONGRESS that makes the laws and spends the money, not the President. Mr. Tierney’s votes are a public record, and we have researched them thoroughly.

I have been campaigning openly, speaking publicly, since July, 2009. I am fully accessible, and open to meeting people face to face. I have held multiple town hall meetings all over the district (and will continue to do so, scheduling them in every city and town), and even held the Town Hall meeting on Health Care that Mr. Tierney refused to hold. Those meetings were held in front of hundreds of people (countless thousands in total), without criticism of my capability or candidacy. I have been interviewed on television and radio, fully accepting calls from voters. The GOP has welcomed me and my candidacy as well. Virtually all who have taken the time to come to events, meet me in person, and ask whatever questions they want, have left satisfied that I am up to this challenge; it is only those who choose to sit silently, blog, and make assumptions who have not honestly afforded themselves a chance. In total, these meetings are the reasons that my candidacy has flourished; how I have been able to receive thousands of nomination signatures within a week; and how donors (one way of determining confidence in my ability) have had donated more to my campaign than all other Republican congressional candidates combined, in this election cycle and the last.

It was not until after the sixth month of my candidacy that I received any criticism, starting with this blog, written with out Mr.Kennedy or anyone else calling me first, and EVERYTHING thereafter has been based on this isolated, one time, inaccurate news article, and the passionate acts which I undertook as a private citizen prior to the election. I have not hidden, nor have I ever run from the opportunity to discuss this or any other issue. I am not afraid of letting people know who or where I am; and my car is evidence of that. Name recognition, in the face of an entrenched incumbent, however bold or unconventional, is important.

So, rather than make assumptions and jump to conclusions without first hand facts, come and talk, or meet me at a Town Hall meeting. You will see that the past 52 years of my life do not come down to a single act before a heated election where millions of people were seriously concerned about Mr. Obama’s ties to unsavory people like the terrorist William Ayers, Reverend Wright, and Louis Farrakhan, and about his platform proposing government takeover of our industries, all of which is coming to fruition. Where he, with the help of the Congress, has already added $3 Trillion to our national debt in 14 months, is there really any doubt that these were valid concerns? Are we really stronger now that Iran has reportedly developed nuclear capability while we delay, where underwear bombers slip through security, where we are now affording known terrorists the rights of Citizens rather than enemy combatants, and where we are being embarrassed in the eyes of the world? If these concerns were not valid, why does Congress’ approval rating now stand around 25%, while Mr. Obama’s ratings continue to plummet.

If after meeting, you and I continue to disagree with the direction the policies in Congress should take, you will have my respect as a fellow citizen. I welcome disagreement on the issues, as it is only through open and honest debate (not bribery, threats, and coercion like the Nebraska and Louisiana votes on the health care bill) that our country should implement policy and legislation. I respect that each person has the right under our American form of government to be who they are, and I respect the right of each and every citizen to form his or her own belief and opinion. My hope is that you will understand that this works both ways.

So, I welcome the opportunity to meet and talk, and hope everyone who is looking for an alternative to Mr. Tierney undertakes to do so.

That “nothing to see here” attitude smacks of the dismissive tone when Coakley’s goon assaulted the reporter.

Gotta hand it to you, Fish. You may want to alert these people to your concerns as well:

“birth certificate hunters have lurched into rabid Truther territory . . . they accuse anyone who disagrees with them of being part and parcel of the grand plan to install Emperor Obama and usurp the rule of law.” – Michelle Malkin

“[birthers are] crazy, nutburger, demagogue, money-hungry, exploitative, irresponsible, filthy conservative imposters . . . the worst enemy of the conservative movement . . . make us look sick, troubled and not suitable for civilized company.” – Michael Medved

“cranks” – Ann Coulter