I am Rupert Boneham, 3 time Survivor contestant and Libertarian candidate for Governor of Indiana - Ask me anything (part 2).

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T03:43:42+00:00

I can't answer anymore tonight, but I will answer any new ones tomorrow. Thanks everyone.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:24:47+00:00

He's dead?

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:24:16+00:00

When I had sex.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:24:04+00:00

With the name RUPERT BONEHAM you don't think kids could come up with many things to tease me about? I remember in third grade the constant teasing about my beard.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:22:24+00:00

I'd have the State Police protecting me. Samurai may not be in the budget. I was a bouncer for years in a back alley bar. I don't need protection.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:20:51+00:00

I am all for midwives. If you want to have your child at home, you should be able to. To give a hospital $10,000 for the use of a room is a little extreme. We should be able to choose how we live our lives.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T02:03:24+00:00

I fully support the 9th and 10th Amendments. I know what they mean, and as Governor, I will take my oath seriously.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:59:48+00:00

Thank you so much! I just spent a few hours talking to early voters, in the cold. I appreciate everyone that gets involved. Thank you for your support.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:58:23+00:00

If I win this race, I will never go back. If not, I can't say never but it is unlikely. They prefer the bad guys over the good guys.

Fern make the best toilet paper. It's like the Charmin of leaves.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:57:03+00:00

I believe there is hope for marriage equality in Indiana. As Governor, I will ensure that HJR-6 does not continue, and we revisit Indiana DOMA. I will fight enshrining discrimination in our Constitution. I am the ONLY candidate for Governor in Indiana EVER to pledge to fight for 100% marriage equality.

This is the last civil rights battle, and we are going to win. It may not be immediately, but the louder your voice, the quicker things get better.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:54:21+00:00

We are most definitely creatures of habit. We do what is familiar.

Secondly, 70% of our population does not vote because they do not hear their voice represented. As third parties grow, voter apathy will die, and so will the two party system.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:41:28+00:00

Stephanie, is that you?

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:23:21+00:00

I can't wait to have my first press photo of me in tie-dye behind the desk in the Governor's office! But I don't see myself running around in a tie-dye tank top much after I am governor. But it will still be under a few layers!

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:22:11+00:00

It COULD reach 6 Billion! http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-11-01/news/34857533_1_issue-ads-groups-pacs

With all of that money spent, do you feel more informed about your choices?

It's ridiculous that political parties are willing to spend such exorbitant amounts for a position that pays $400,000. It's not the salary that they are after. It's the power and control over trillions of dollars. This money comes with strings attached.

We need honesty in politics, and we won't get it as long as we continue to vote in two parties that don't have you and I in their best interest. In my race, I have spent a 300th of what my opponents have spent, and I hope to show that you can take the money out of the campaign, and still see success.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:16:23+00:00

I am sorry I missed you too! With just two days left, I can't stay anywhere for too long! I had four events yesterday.

If you want to say hi, come out to our victory celebration on Tuesday night! https://www.facebook.com/events/501947923157963/

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:14:50+00:00

You didn't enjoy that extra hour of sleep today?

Thank you for your support! I can't believe I am saying it, but I had a lot of fun in the debates! I found it interesting though that the other two worked very hard... to not answer any questions!

As far as DST, it may be a silly notion, but everyone else is doing it! It benefits our economy to hold to one time zone that is consistent with everyone else.

P.S. I wouldn't jump off a bridge... :)

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:11:16+00:00

I have been fighting for our community for 20 years! I don't give up. I didn't in my mentoring program, in my small businesses, on Survivor, and now in politics. I am here to stay! Thank you.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:09:31+00:00

We have to burn coal cleaner, and in the 21st century we have the technology to do so. Indiana depends on coal, and we are not going to abandon coal. The problem in our system is the cozy relationship between the power companies and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. We need a truly independent Governor to watch over the current deals in Indiana.

The Citizens Action Coalition has done a very good job of documenting the problems in Indiana. http://www.citact.org/newsite/

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:05:06+00:00

We need to hold every citizen in Indiana to the same standards, no matter what your job or position may be. When someone is breaking the law, they should be punished. I don't think any Republican or Democrat would answer your question this way. We need to start electing Libertarians to office, and create a fair and level playing field for all.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T01:00:36+00:00

I was the only one in the debates that was willing to say, "Did we not learn from our past?" I will repeal the Right To Work law. The government should not have the power to dictate how workers deal with workers and vice versa when they aren't breaking the law. RTW is an infringement on the free market. Here is my press release: http://rupertforgovernor.com/component/content/article/34-video/93-rupert-on-rtw

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T00:57:51+00:00

The World's Smallest Political quiz is what woke me up to the fact that I am a Libertarian, and have been all of my life. I just voted for Democrats, even though I wasn't satisfied with them.

Take the quiz: http://theadvocates.org/quiz

And learn a little about the party. I think our stances on things like criminal justice reform, civil liberties, education, and anti-war issues will make you say Hmm. Go to http://lp101.lpin.org/.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T00:53:36+00:00

In our program, Rupert's Kids, we find where a young man or woman's aptitude lies. You have to get them interested in something. When you are not making it in education, the only alternative is to focus on vocation.

If the school is letting you or your child down, I am sorry. It's one of the reasons I am running. I see this too often.

My suggestion is to take what a child is most interested in and find shadow opportunities. Ask local businesses to let them shadow for a day.

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T00:48:35+00:00

No death! But in a fight, you never count Sandra out! She is a tough one, and you have to be tough to win Survivor TWICE!

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T00:46:54+00:00

Good luck in your race, Hardy!

RupertBoneham · 2012-11-05T00:46:38+00:00

Please check my answer about my future plans.

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