Tom Emmer for Governor

Tom Emmer is the republican candidate for Governor for the State of MN.  I have not met him in person so the only way I can make my mind about his qualifications for office are based on what I read on the web and watch on TV.  I guess most Naïve Americans have to follow suit.  Going to the State of MN Fair and getting in like to get a button (or some other trinket) and the chance to shake hands does not (and most important should not) provide an individual with enough reason to vote for him in the upcoming elections.  This statement might sound reasonable for most intelligent human beings, but in practice emotions and peer pressure tend to overrule facts and logic.

Mr. Emmer has been in politics for a while.  This means he is a career politician.  Our society should not allow for career politicians but for the past few decades it appears that becoming a politician is very profitable.  If you do not believe me just look around.  Most politicians have made their money in politics at the expense of voters.  This is why American in general and MN in particular are experiencing the serious problems.

Lets take a quick and rather superficial look at Tom Emmer and decide if this individual has any qualification to become the next governor of the State of MN.

Mr. Emmer has been a politician for years.  As you are aware, all politicians support their cause by voting in favor of issues that do not align with the people that elected them.  The contrary is also true.  Politicians should vote against proposals that go against the people they allegedly represent.  Mr. Emmer has missed 20% of votes while in office.  This means that he works 4 instead of 5 days a week.  Kind of nice (for him) for a job paid by taxes coming from MN Naïve Americans.

Mr. Emmer has had two (2) Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) convictions.  Apparently he knows better that the rest of Minnesotans and is able to drive and not cause serious problems for his family and other people out on the roads and streets.  His answer to this, “I was young and stupid.”  Perhaps most Naïve Americans have the false believe that people changes.  People do not change.  Circumstances do.  If the same / similar circumstances appear most individuals will repeat their behavior.

I am not going to go about Mr. Emmer’s plans to address the economical problems of the State of Minnesota.  They are as illogical and absurd as the ones from the Democratic candidate.

The attitude and demeanor of Mr. Emmer is not conducting to be elected governor.  To remedy this serious issue a TV ad has been airing the past couple weeks.  It shows his family backing up Tom’s political ambitions.  My first reaction when I saw the ad was what kind of responsible individual would have seven (7) kids in this day and age.  None, one or two kids is what makes sense to have.  When my wife was pregnant of our second son I took drastic measures to make sure we would not have a third child.  It was the responsible course of action thirty some years ago and it is still today.  A person that acts without thinking should make for a good governor ;o)

Last but not least, a political professor at a MN university was interviewed on TV about the ad.  The professor stated that it was a good move by the Tom Emmer for Governor campaign to portray a different, caring and family oriented Tom Emmer to be more appealing to voters.  STOP for a second and think about what is going on.  The guy is not qualified BUT he is PRETENDING to be someone else (softer and caring).  What can I say; Mr. Emmer is just one more career politician.

After seeing what is being lined up for the next elections by both Democratic and Republican parties I have reached to the conclusion that the future for MN is not too bright to say the least.  If Mr. Emmer feels he is qualified for the job he and the people working for him should be directly responsible / accountable for failures to achieve his campaign empty promises and goals.  If Mr. Emmer is so sure he is the right person for the job then he should be liable for his failures (if any).

Mr. Tom Emmer, are you or all / any individual in your political group willing to back up your empty promises with financial and prison terms?  You do not have to answer.  All MN Naïve Americans know the answer.

The Naïve American.