How many people are familiar with the Veterans Party of America?

SSgt Michael Orcutt — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:46:09 -0400

How many people have heard of this party? Would you support it? Why or Why not?

Thank you CPT Private RallyPoint Member for bringing this party to my attention.

https://www.facebook.com/VeteransPartyOfAmerica

Veterans Party of America

Response by SGT Michael Touchet made May 5 at 2015 8:48 PM

SGT Michael Touchet — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:48:12 -0400

I have not heard of this party before. It seems to be Constitutional based, I would need to know more of what their position is on several issues before answering.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2015 8:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 May 2015 20:52:05 -0400

SSgt Orcutt,

I did just post THIS on your other thread:

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/2016-presidential-race-if-you-could-see-anyone-win-who-would-it-be-and-why?c=1&urlhash=644282&disable_n_plus_one=1&from_creation=Comment

I WROTE:
"Perhaps the most surprising thing, at least to me, is THIS:
http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.org/#!Today-We-Celebrate-One-Year/c1r7e/2E245904-0FBE-422D-8F1F [login to see] CE
"No leader of the VPA receives a salary, stipend, reimbursement, or any other form of compensation for their duties. We are all volunteers.

Our 2015 budget does not provide for a salary of any leadership, nor does our party constitution or bylaws. The bulk of our 2015 budget is earmarked for advertising.

If our members have not noticed, we never once ask for a donation to the party. Instead, we are earning them by moving this party forward."

Imagine that...loving your country so much that you are willing to tred into the political landscape with zero compensation.

We are faced with trillions of dollars in debt, and, for some reason, it is the benefits of the people who shouldered the burden of war for the last decade, that always go on the chopping block first.

I'm not so naive to think that everyone should do everything for FREE, however, our 'leaders'--even in the face of sky high national debt--would rather take from the less than 1% that DO serve, than take from social programs or, God forbid, actually 'modernize' their own retirement scheme or current compensation first.

Personally, I'm getting a bit tired of the elitist attitude exuded by BOTH parties, now.

I'm not saying the VPA is the best thing since sliced bread, however, they at least do appear to be trying to lead by example. The other parties, IMHO, could learn a few leadership lessons from their display of sacrifice and selfless service."

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Response by 1SG Mark Wilder made May 5 at 2015 9:48 PM

1SG Mark Wilder — Tue, 05 May 2015 21:48:09 -0400

If anyone has any questions about the Veterans Party of America, I am the National Chair, the National Treasurer also follows RP.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made May 5 at 2015 10:23 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Tue, 05 May 2015 22:23:12 -0400

I just read their entire platform, and though I agree with much of what is written there, I unearthed a number of contradictions and economic fallacies. To encapsulate, they begin by stating they are Constitutionalists, but then proscribe to the Federal government a number if powers that are from Constitutional in nature. Overall, I like the message but there are troubling contradictions that cause me concern, Constitutionally speaking.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 10:36 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:36:18 -0400

Today, 06 JUN 2015, the Veterans' Party of America posted THIS on their Facebook page:

"The Veterans Party of America has reached 30,000 likes on Facebook in less than 18 months.
Of the 10 largest third parties in America, we are now in the number 3 spot on Facebook. All of the other 7 have been around for many more years than we have been. Some more than 20 years.
The only two ahead of us are the Green Party (31 years old) and the Libertarian Party (43 years old). Both have been on Facebook for more than 5 years.
While Facebook is not a measure of success, it is an indicator of both potential and how fed up Americans are with "DC as usual."
Thank you for being a part of the Veterans Party of America reaching this milestone.
Now to pass 40,000 by the end of the year..
‪#‎VPA‬ @VetsPA http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.org"

Response by PO3 Stephen West made Oct 14 at 2015 5:41 PM

PO3 Stephen West — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:41:35 -0400

I've been a member for a year or so, Liking the Party line on Constitutional Government.