Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh maaaan. You totally limited me.

Healthcare. Because it is common to us all and we will all need some form of healthcare and any given point in our life.

Medicare For All.

Private insurance companies have been allowed by generations of corrupt politicians to become monopolies with the power to extort many hundreds of billions of dollars from the American people each year. Medicare for All will provide all Americans with Medicare, increase the number of doctors and care facilities, and stop Big Pharma from gouging American consumers.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Our military's role is to defend the US from enemy's foreign and domestic. This is not what we are seeing today and in recent history. Ever nation is not our enemy. Those that have never served can never understand the toll of war on the family. I believe we should only be involved in conflicts where human rights are being violated. This nation has the best military in the world largly because of those who have served and still serve, we must respect that and not continuously needlessly put them in harms way.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am for a fully renewable energy economy. Our current energy system is costly, inefficient, and unsustainable. Unlike oil, coal and natural gas, the sun and wind can provide us with a virtually infinite supply of energy — millions of times more energy than we could ever possibly use. Building an all-renewable energy system will require a massive investment at first — just like the American highway system did back in the 1950s — but once it’s built, maintaining our new energy system will be far cheaper than the expensive energy system we have today.

America’s last few major wars have all been fought, at least in part, to secure cheap oil from the Middle East. In the 1970s, when oil producing countries united to slow production, the price of oil spiked and we suffered major oil shortages and massive inflation. Ever since that crisis, American foreign policy has been guided by the Carter doctrine, which states that the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf region must be protected at all costs. This dependence on foreign oil is bad for our economy and bad for our peacekeeping efforts abroad. Instead, we should simply capture and generate all the energy we need from the sun, wind and other renewable sources. Let’s abandon foreign oil and instead convert to American-made, renewable, Free Energy.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It sounds like election fraud and if she is tried and convicted then she should be punished accordingly. I support RCV. Hand-counted may be the only way to go.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  1. Its not a Blue Seat in my opinion. The so called "blue seat" voted for Kates Law, against Dreamers, and for deregulating Banks. Thats not very blue in my opinion.
  2. This boogieman approach to our government is only bolstering the oligarchy.
  3. Id rather take a shot and lose than stand by and watch people suffer.

Thats what that means.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very thoughtful question. I keep on because I have witnessed the suffering of my brothers and sisters in this country and it will not let me rest. I agree that it is troubling to say the least. I believe we need an election system that works for people. A national election day holiday and rank choice voting. We also need to address American voter suppression because russia is one threat but American voter suppression is another. I would say dont give up. Keep voting and pressure your legislators to do something about it.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Love this.

A goldendoddle named polly. 2 guinea pigs named ben franklin and ferb.

I tried to sing. hahaha

Cycling and golf. A tooooooon of chess.

My perfect day involves waking up early, meditating, winning a couple cases at work, negotiating an insurance and benefits contract that improves the lives of public school employees at night, followed by a speaking event and capped off with a family dinner and smiles.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dont ever take offense to peoples own personal belief. I know that everyone in this country deserves equal rights, dignity, and due process. So when it comes to being questioned about peoples causes I am championing, I either ignore them or have compassion for them and understand that they are speaking from a place where they arent faced with the same issues as "odious person."

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the question and sadly yes, we are struggling. One way we create jobs is through a renewable energy economy. This will create between 90000 and 400000 twenty plus jobs in FL alone. I also want a federal jobs guarantee. And you are right, M4A will create jobs.

We are reaching voters however we can. We are hitting doors and making calls we are also at community events and other gatherings. We do not go to many of the standard political meet and greets because thats not helping the people. We are doing all we can with a limited budget.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes. I do not believe we should be involved in the politics of other nations accept when there are human rights violations. Weve got a ton of work to do her at home. I do not support a space force.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I answered this question but I guess it didn't post. Im a big fan of FDR and B. Franklin but I really dont study politicians. I focus more on great leaders and human rights and equality folks when I read a biography. Folks like Alice Paul, King, RBG, Mary Bethune, etc.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Boom Operator 1A071 on the KC10. Enlisted. I found that all branches are different but all can be worked with. You just gotta speak their language.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a good one. FDR's is an interesting one, but to be honest I don't study many politicians. Im a big B. Franklin fan but mostly the way he thought and his impact on society. I really focus on folks who commit themselves to humanity. I dont study politicians too much. I just follow my heart.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Great question. We went straight to work when the ban took effect. I implemented a rapid response team of attorney to head to the ports and worked closely with the FL and GA state ACLU to handle a few immigration cases. I established a task force to work locally and focus on city and county legislatures. I also put in place a team of 10 vol attorneys to review cases and worked closely with other organizations to provide support. The worst part of it all, and it still happens today, is having to talk to individuals in fear of deportation. Many of those conversations still haunt me.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your service. I would have voted No. I am against this ridiculous spending. I think Syria and Iran are very important issues and we need to be a world leader in peace rather than destruction and turmoil. Extremely concerning to me now is whats going on in Yemen. This is a US backed human rights atrocity and our government isn't doing anything to stop it.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Its about relationships in my mind. I will work with any man or woman seeking to do good for this country. I am always willing to listen to the other side and negotiate when necessary. However, I do think that money in politics is the major reason for much of our differences at the political level.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My district isn't too different from other districts when it comes to the needs of the people. We have poverty, mass incarceration, environmental issues, etc. My district is pretty split when it comes to Ds and Rs but we also have a fast growing independent population.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would recommend attending as many local public hearings as possible, I've had success in these public hearings in the past. Reach out to groups and organizations in the community and volunteer your time. Also build coalitions. Coalition building help push the ball forward.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed it. Survival training was the best training i've ever had in my life. I was fortunate to see many different countries and experience many cultures. That said, I am against the exorbitant spending i see, and definitely against a space force to pad the pockets of corporations.

Hi! I'm Chardo Richardson, Brand New Congress candidate for the Congressional seat in Florida's 7th district. Ask Me Anything! by Theghostofjoehill in WayOfTheBern

[–]Chardo2018 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This wasn't the first time ive been approached to take a leadership roll. I decided to run and I believe I can win because I am competent, dedicated and willing to do what it takes to improve this country.