An Ongoing Article: An Article on Going Somewhere with Others (1st Draft, 07/27/08)
An article that will be altered daily with your help
by R. Martin Oxman

“In all of modern American history and beyond, there’s never been a major political office holder who wasn’t obligated to some degree to the powers that be… financially. Imagine what someone could say and do in a high office if they didn’t have to answer to anyone, and didn’t have any of the concerns of a career politician.” — E.D. Nixon, in a recent dream of the author’s, repeating the words of Howard Zinn to the author in a previous dream, July 4, 2008

“So much depends on whether or not one believes in one’s dreams.” — Paul Robeson, at the end of one of the author’s nightmares

I got deeply into this whole “project” long before my wife was diagnosed with cancer on December 11th, 2007. (1) However, once I discovered the scams associated with mainstream cancer treatments I became committed to seeing this plan through… all the way. And along the way, I must say, it would be an honor to share what my family has learned about cancer… whether or not you join hands with us on the Healthy Party below.

This is only for people who feel that: (a) there is an extreme urgency* to address issues in many realms in meaningful action; (b) that the vast majority of politicans are self-serving and/or ignorant; (c) that the public needs help in self-educating and moving in solidarity for enlightened self-interest. This has ZERO to do with believing in politics.

*One is compelled to move at a snail’s pace at times, but never at an arthiritic snail’s pace…which is to say nothing about what could and should have been done yesterday.

The fundamental idea here has NO major flaws. It’s a plan that can be tweaked, but a plan that — even as is — will easily create a watershed moment in history. It is slated to be more of a turning point than 9/11, but in a positive way. Having said that, your input/feedback will be invaluable, your participation ideal.

ON FUN MIDST THE SERIOUSNESS: In and of itself, this project should be an absolute thrilling joy for anyone who takes part in it. Being a part of something joyous as opposed to being apart from the heartbeats of others.

MAJOR PREMISES: ANY honest, compassionate, knowledgeable non-politician (as in not being interested in a career in politics) with an imagination… who is not interested whatsoever in personal wealth or fame… will do an infinitely better job than any Democrat or Republican who seeks the Executive Office in Sacramento California in 2010. Any “Third Party” candidate is doomed to be marginalized. If you’re prone to fall for images and hype again… you can stop reading right now. If you’re at the mercy of The Great Deadener, HABIT, you will stop reading this now, I’m sure.

Side Note: We intend to deal with the electoral arena in a brand new way. We can safely say that you haven’t “been there, done that.” No one has ever even heard of this. We will be following a model that all “third parties” — as presently constituted — are incapable of embracing. This is NOT just another attempt to register new voters. This approach is unprecedented.

MAJOR PREMISES TRANSLATED: You should vote in 2010, and you should vote for our candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the State of California in 2010. [With your help they'll be "selected" for your approval before 2009.]

ENORMOUSLY IMPORTANT FACT: Any Governor of the State of California can do many wonderful things UNILATERALLY. Without the cooperation of other politicians. See “Gubernatorial powers” at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_California to get a taste…. Imagine yourself in that position, what you would/could do.

MINOR THOUGHT: If our candidate accomplishes great things immediately, speaks from her/his heart — Is recognized as an authentic, honest, fair, caring soul — the public will pressure other politicians to cooperate with our “radical” Governor. Because such an unprecedented profile will encourage people to do so.

MOST IMPORTANT POINTS: We can put such a singular candidate into office without any money and without the support of the mainstream media. Furthermore, we can do so with our candidate as a write-in candidate. Please read that again slowly to get the full import.

PUNCH LINE: Though this is NOT a joke, “punch line” is an appropriate term because accomplishing our goal by means of the description directly above… will knock out California… the country… the world. Our means are unprecedented, creating a truly historic achievement. We will wake up the sleeping public with our punch. For the first time in history, for one, they will have a direct line to a major public official.

TRANSPARENCY: A camera would follow The Guv around ’round the clock so that citizens can be in on ALL discussions involving public concerns, etc. For the first time ever, NO backroom blah blah. The Guv’s contact with other politicians — unedited, all shown — will give one and all an opportunity to take in various considerations on given issues (self-educate), AND to size up both the Guv, her/his support, and her/his opposition. Methinks this’ll have quite an impact on mainstream news too.

Partial Success: Merely coming even remotely close to our goal — such as a) surpassing all third parties in votes, b) setting a historical record for third party numbers, or coming out ahead of only one of the two dominant parties — will create a stir the likes of which the world has rarely seen. If this seems far-fetched, I think your imagination would benefit from a session with one of our Core People. Short of that, I recommend that readers re-read “MOST IMPORTANT POINTS” above. Electoral arenas — worldwide — would be transformed overnight. The idea here would be circulated, and it would have its own earthshaking momentum. This goes way beyond what grassroots movements have been about to date.

DIRECT LINE?: For starters, each citizen — voter for the Healthy Party or not — will be able to speak directly with the Governor, the Lt. Governor or one of several members of their Intimate Staff. We’re not talking about generic, meaningless dialogue here. It will be possible to have potentially significant exchanges respecting criticism, suggestions, etc. Daily. 24×8, so to speak.

HOW?: Exactly how the above can be accomplished, including the actual recruitment of voters should be discussed in person. We don’t want to sound-bite our means. Propaganda concerning what is NOT possible is so strong that it is in everyone’s interests to make time to learn what we have in mind, what we’re going to be doing. And what we’d like you to do to make the dream a reality.

WHAT WE DON’T REQUIRE OF YOU: We do NOT need any money whatsoever from you. Also, we do NOT need you to take time away from your daily routine. One of the charms of this whole idea is that we will be able to recruit people on a very simple basis: By not requiring much.

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU: Of course, they will be — inevitably — plenty of souls to step up and volunteer on this or that basis. But the vast majority of supporters only need to

a. Register to vote as an Independent.
b. Keep in touch with us at least until we have the write-in names to give to you.
c. Remember to vote for the Healthy Party candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor in 2010.

THAT’S IT.

WHAT ELSE YOU CAN DO (What’s optional):

a. Send us YOUR nominees for Governor and Lt. Governor of California.
b. Tell us what you’d like to be on our agenda once we get into office.
c. Send other people to us ASAP and/or regularly… providing their contact information (email or phone with their permission) to us, or — at least — keeping it yourself in case an announcement to everyone is desirable. On this note, we would like to be able to reach you… as a Core Participant… responsible for members of what we’ll call, for want of a better expression, YOUR CELL. Again, all of this is optional.
d. Recommend advisors for Our Governor. In fact, whoever is elected on our ticket will work with at least ten other souls daily, in such a way as to be virtually indistinguishable from the “advisors.” We intend to create the distinct impression that assassinating one individual will do our opposition no good. Our figurehead will be dispensable. No cult concerns here. No leaders in that sense. Advisors will even share the Governor’s salary perhaps.

A FUNNY NOTE: People in positions of power will not take us seriously. That’s an advantage. However, they’re unlikely to hear about us anyway. Until it’s too late. For them. Originally, in fact, we were thinking of calling the party The Party’s Over Party*.

*The Cancer Party had been another early choice, acknowledging that there are all sorts of cancers plaguing society today, not just the carcinogenic variety. And on that note, The Emancipation & Reconstruction Party was a close second to what we finally decided would be our working name: The Healthy Party.

NECESSARY REPETITION: We’re going to enter the Executive’s office through the back door. Without fanfare, utilizing one of the fundamental principles of all wars: the element of surprise.

THE FRAUDULENT FACTOR IN VOTING: The “element of surprise” (coupled with our particular organizational approach) makes it unnecessary to worry about machines which have been tampered with and other corrupt voting machinations. We will have our own paper trail, and denials regarding outraged claims we might make, for a number of reasons, will not be vulnerable to the usual dismissive explanations.

WE TRUST: Accomplishing our goal by our means, we trust that people will be reinvigorated as citizens. Become less atomized. Learn to look out for themselves and others anew. A nightly Governor’s “News” (etc.) should be so focused on people’s real concerns and potential that the mainstream outlets for news may very well become obsolete overnight. We will encourage community, not cheerlead Fear.

IMAGINE: Imagine how sweet it would be if Our Governor could sing! Or dance. Or tell jokes well. Maybe the image of an accompanying musician will work for you.

USE MORE OF YOUR IMAGINATION: Go to “Gubernatorial powers” again at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_California, and let your mind float in and out of the possibilities… keeping in mind that everything’s not listed, including the informal influence that any Governor will wield in Sacramento… and throughout the nation. Then let your imagination tell you how ripples on these shores will impact other nations.

Warning: What’s directly below will be very off-putting for some. PLEASE understand that the content is SUBJECT TO CHANGE as per your wishes. It is included here only to encourage your involvement by offering specifics for your consideration.

OUR AGENDA WHICH YOU DON’T NEED TO READ UNLESS YOU WANT TO:

This can also be referred to as Our Platform, but that’s old political language. What we’re going to be about is partly about you. What you will offer up for our consideration. So… you can feel free to check in here regularly to see how things are evolving… and provide feedback, if you like. This is by no means comprehensive or etched in stone. Anyone who wonders where the money would be secured for all of this has no idea how much in the state is vulnerable to tapping… even in these terribly rough times. Specifics upon request.

In no special order (obviously):

I JUST ERASED (BUT SAVED FOR YOU, UPON REQUEST) A LONG LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE; I thought that it all might interfere with allowing your imagination to work its wonders. My bottom-line is get you involved, and too many of my personal thoughts could serve as an impediment at this juncture. Please consider that — whether you live in Idaho or Afghanistan — you’ve got everything to gain and nothing to lose by joining hands with us; a lot of people know someone residing in California, and that’s more than enough for a start.

This will happen in our lifetime… and we’ll be able to see one another (and much more) blossom.

Blessings in solidarity,
Richard
headburg@yahoo.com
P.S. If I don’t get back to you w/i 24 hours something’s amiss. In that case, try again, or contact Marcelle Cendrars at bcendra@yahoo.co

FOOTNOTE:

(1) Consider reviewing http://www.counterpunch.org/mickey02102004.html, www.cancerfreeitaly.com, www.parisgraves.com, www.marcelsgeo.blogspot.com, www.sosylvie.typepad.com, www.blossomhome.com, www.frenchpaintbox.com, www.useutravel.blogspot.com, and www.ctravelc.blogspot.com as a family introduction of sorts. Other articles on this site should also serve as an introduction (as long as the reader keeps in mind that pieces were written for very specific audiences for particular purposes in the past… and may be quite off-putting if one is not privy to those contexts). My favorite introduction to our family, however, can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM-Hdn7h7tU#GU5U2spHI_4 , where in a few minutes’ worth of video… you can see our six-year-old Marcel (only two years ago) preparing for the arrival of Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate in Literature, Wole Soyinka, on the campus of Stanford University. It was filmed right around the time that we were asked to leave… for speaking against two of the institution’s gods: Bechtel and Condoleezza Rice. The footage is a truncated version of what we sent to the Tonight Show; Jay Leno invited Marcel to appear, but we turned him down — just before we were to be scheduled — when they had guests (two nights in a row!) cheerleading the bombing of Lebanon. It became clear that Marcel would not have been allowed to take a strong stand against that abomination. And so we shined the opportunity.

Just in — as of August 2 — Sylvie came up with the name The Robin Hood Party!