About Jeremy Jones
I am Jeremy Jones. Some consider me an unknown in this race. However, almost everyone that does know me, has said the same thing when they heard of my running, “I Am not surprised,” or “It’s about time!”
To understand why this is the common reaction, please allow me to tell you a little about myself.
First and foremost, you must understand, I am a Conservative. I am pro-life, and I am pro-gun rights. What else would you expect from a Republican candidate in Georgia! Therefore, let me tell you about my philosophy of our current problems.
Our government spending
No candidate in this race is going to say we are not spending enough, I think. However, what are they saying? What are they promising to bring back to the district? I may not know everything about politics, but I do know this. For us to “receive” something, every other district in America, all 434 of them, is getting something of comparable value. It is this type of ‘politicking” that has gotten us in this mess. The continuation of this type of “politicking” will un-doubt ably cause the problem to worsen, whether it be Republicans in control, or Democrats in control.
My one voice in the Georgia Senate is not going to change this. However, two things are certain; My voice WILL be heard, but most importantly, YOUR voice will be heard.
By electing me to the Georgia Senate, you are sending a message to all elected officials. The message is a pretty simple on, follow the rules!
Our federal government is a pretty simple one in the way it is to be run. The rules are in writing for all to see. It is called our Constitution. Right now, the federal government has control on every aspect of our lives. If we, as voters, do not demand politicians start following the rules, we should expect more of the same. What business is it of the federal government to control so much of our lives? Why do we, as citizens, continue to allow, and assign, our state’s sovereignty to 536 people in Washington? Every time we elect, or re-elect someone who promises, and delivers a grant for this park, or funding for that project, we perpetuate the problem.
Contrary to the thoughts of some, I am not naïve. In the best case scenario, the climate in government is not going to change right away. The correction will be realized just as the problem was, slowly, though I will always fight for faster! How would government work if Jeremy Jones had his way? Glad you asked!
First and foremost, I will never vote on an increase in spending. Our budget is beyond large and must be cut immediately. Any budget that is not smaller than what we currently have receives and automatic no vote from me, and I will fight for as many no votes as possible.
Second, as a plaque on my father’s wall once read, “He who controls the gold, controls the rules.” Right now 536 people in DC, through our tax system, control your gold, therefore, make your rules. It is time for an immediate elimination of our tax system. Our system is requiring almost half of the population to pay over 95% of all income taxes. Currently, the best alternative is “The Fair Tax,” however, I am open to other ideas, including simply eliminating the “temporary” withholding of taxes and require everyone to mail their own check each week. I am NOT for raising taxes, but I am for everyone paying something. Only by paying something will people start demanding the government spend less.
This brings me to my next point, business taxes. This topic will not be popular with our friends on the left, and maybe even some on the right. I am for eliminating every business income tax. In reality, I am for removing all business taxes. Many will say this is not a good idea, and businesses will just get richer on the backs of the employees. But no business owners will say that, for they know how untrue it is.
I do not know the best analogy to give for those that have not run a business, those who have not worried about making payroll, those that have worried about whether THEY would be paid this week, or will it be another week of all employees getting paid, but none for the owner. But I will try.
Imagine your family is a company. Every month you put a little money aside, but for the most part, you pay your mortgage or rent, your utilities, the braces for the kids and many other bills. Each month, somehow you manage to barely make it, sometimes you fall a little short. Imagine you get a 20% raise. Where does that money go? Unless you burn it in a fire, stuff it in a mattress, or eat it, there is nothing you can do with it that will not immediately benefit your family or others directly. You could pay off debt, which frees up monthly cash flow. You can save it in a bank account, which provides capital for other businesses to start or homes to be built. You could buy a new TV, which adds to the enjoyment of your family, not to mention the job for the sales person that sold it, the delivery person, etc., etc.
The same is true when businesses get a “raise” whether it by cutting costs, such as jobs, raising prices, which YOU the consumer must pay, or by having their taxes cut.
Cutting taxes for businesses does not sound like a glamorous topic, but it is key. As long as we continue to tax businesses at our obscene rates, we are stifling growth, we are stifling expansion, we are stifling job creation. But worst of all, we are stifling private sector spending. In our current tax system, and every legitimate alternative, eliminating taxes on businesses would increase the tax base, lower consumer costs of products, and increase the tax base, and tax revenue.
Spending.
Obviously, our government must spend money. The Constitution charges that it do so. But not only does it require spending, it also specifies upon what our money can be spent. A purist would say we need eliminate 100% of spending not permitted within our Constitution. As a goal, I agree. In reality, we are years, if not decades, from weaning ourselves off of this spending. For instance, we cannot simply eliminate all government spending on social security, though we must do something.
I could give example after example of wasteful spending. We all agree it exists, though some may differ on what is waste and what is not. But whatever you think, you must know this. As I said earlier, the project a candidate promises to your district will be paid for by a project you consider a waste in another district. It is this trading of projects that must end. This is the reason we must begin the process of stopping this trading. A simple start is to stop funding any and all new projects not specifically allowed by our Constitution. By stopping any new funding, we can start the process of defunding the ones already in place that have no place, or right, to be paid for by our federal tax dollars.
Finally, the issue I believe every candidate should have as a top priority, illegal immigration. As the words plainly state, it is illegal! For the most part, no new laws need to be enacted. We simply need to enforce existing laws. If the agencies in charge of such are under-funded, then cut budgets elsewhere to properly fund them. I am not for amnesty, I am not for businesses being burdened as de-facto INS agents. I am for sending any and all illegal residents out of our country. This problem is huge, and is getting worse. Both parties have failed us, it is now a matter of national security and sovereignty. Obviously, we must address the issue of border security. I know many will say we must secure the border before we can do anything else. There is certainly logic in this thinking, however, if our borders became air tight tomorrow, we would not have the personnel, equipment, or funding to begin the deportations. Therefore, while we are in the process of securing the borders, we must jump start our ability to handle the enormous caseload.
I have heard many reasons for the recent influx of illegal workers. Excuses from, “they are filing jobs that Americans won’t do,” or “It is easier to pay them cash than worry about all of the paperwork,” or “They work cheaper.” Most of the reasons I have heard are a direct result of the burden placed on businesses by our government. If we remove these burdens, we remove the incentive, thus the demand. If the demand for illegal’s is reduced, so are they.
Our road ahead is filled with challenges. The challenges are great, the solutions are tough. I enter this race knowing that I alone will accomplish nothing. I will rely on you, and I will rely on colleagues in Georgia. As I said earlier, by electing me, you are sending a message to all other congressmen and women, and senators. I assure you, they will hear us, and they will listen. They will be reminded that, We The People, have had enough. No more elections based on the wealth of the candidate, no more elections based on his/her political connections. We are going to elect a citizen, to represent citizens, fight for citizens, and stand up for citizens. I will not go to Washington with the goal of being re-elected. I want to go to show the rest of the country, we will take our government back. We will start following the rules, we will reduce the tax burden, we will allow ALL citizens to take part in the process, and above all, it will be, Of the Citizen, By the Citizen, and For the Citizen. I am Jeremy Jones; I hope to earn your vote.
To understand why this is the common reaction, please allow me to tell you a little about myself.
First and foremost, you must understand, I am a Conservative. I am pro-life, and I am pro-gun rights. What else would you expect from a Republican candidate in Georgia! Therefore, let me tell you about my philosophy of our current problems.
Our government spending
No candidate in this race is going to say we are not spending enough, I think. However, what are they saying? What are they promising to bring back to the district? I may not know everything about politics, but I do know this. For us to “receive” something, every other district in America, all 434 of them, is getting something of comparable value. It is this type of ‘politicking” that has gotten us in this mess. The continuation of this type of “politicking” will un-doubt ably cause the problem to worsen, whether it be Republicans in control, or Democrats in control.
My one voice in the Georgia Senate is not going to change this. However, two things are certain; My voice WILL be heard, but most importantly, YOUR voice will be heard.
By electing me to the Georgia Senate, you are sending a message to all elected officials. The message is a pretty simple on, follow the rules!
Our federal government is a pretty simple one in the way it is to be run. The rules are in writing for all to see. It is called our Constitution. Right now, the federal government has control on every aspect of our lives. If we, as voters, do not demand politicians start following the rules, we should expect more of the same. What business is it of the federal government to control so much of our lives? Why do we, as citizens, continue to allow, and assign, our state’s sovereignty to 536 people in Washington? Every time we elect, or re-elect someone who promises, and delivers a grant for this park, or funding for that project, we perpetuate the problem.
Contrary to the thoughts of some, I am not naïve. In the best case scenario, the climate in government is not going to change right away. The correction will be realized just as the problem was, slowly, though I will always fight for faster! How would government work if Jeremy Jones had his way? Glad you asked!
First and foremost, I will never vote on an increase in spending. Our budget is beyond large and must be cut immediately. Any budget that is not smaller than what we currently have receives and automatic no vote from me, and I will fight for as many no votes as possible.
Second, as a plaque on my father’s wall once read, “He who controls the gold, controls the rules.” Right now 536 people in DC, through our tax system, control your gold, therefore, make your rules. It is time for an immediate elimination of our tax system. Our system is requiring almost half of the population to pay over 95% of all income taxes. Currently, the best alternative is “The Fair Tax,” however, I am open to other ideas, including simply eliminating the “temporary” withholding of taxes and require everyone to mail their own check each week. I am NOT for raising taxes, but I am for everyone paying something. Only by paying something will people start demanding the government spend less.
This brings me to my next point, business taxes. This topic will not be popular with our friends on the left, and maybe even some on the right. I am for eliminating every business income tax. In reality, I am for removing all business taxes. Many will say this is not a good idea, and businesses will just get richer on the backs of the employees. But no business owners will say that, for they know how untrue it is.
I do not know the best analogy to give for those that have not run a business, those who have not worried about making payroll, those that have worried about whether THEY would be paid this week, or will it be another week of all employees getting paid, but none for the owner. But I will try.
Imagine your family is a company. Every month you put a little money aside, but for the most part, you pay your mortgage or rent, your utilities, the braces for the kids and many other bills. Each month, somehow you manage to barely make it, sometimes you fall a little short. Imagine you get a 20% raise. Where does that money go? Unless you burn it in a fire, stuff it in a mattress, or eat it, there is nothing you can do with it that will not immediately benefit your family or others directly. You could pay off debt, which frees up monthly cash flow. You can save it in a bank account, which provides capital for other businesses to start or homes to be built. You could buy a new TV, which adds to the enjoyment of your family, not to mention the job for the sales person that sold it, the delivery person, etc., etc.
The same is true when businesses get a “raise” whether it by cutting costs, such as jobs, raising prices, which YOU the consumer must pay, or by having their taxes cut.
Cutting taxes for businesses does not sound like a glamorous topic, but it is key. As long as we continue to tax businesses at our obscene rates, we are stifling growth, we are stifling expansion, we are stifling job creation. But worst of all, we are stifling private sector spending. In our current tax system, and every legitimate alternative, eliminating taxes on businesses would increase the tax base, lower consumer costs of products, and increase the tax base, and tax revenue.
Spending.
Obviously, our government must spend money. The Constitution charges that it do so. But not only does it require spending, it also specifies upon what our money can be spent. A purist would say we need eliminate 100% of spending not permitted within our Constitution. As a goal, I agree. In reality, we are years, if not decades, from weaning ourselves off of this spending. For instance, we cannot simply eliminate all government spending on social security, though we must do something.
I could give example after example of wasteful spending. We all agree it exists, though some may differ on what is waste and what is not. But whatever you think, you must know this. As I said earlier, the project a candidate promises to your district will be paid for by a project you consider a waste in another district. It is this trading of projects that must end. This is the reason we must begin the process of stopping this trading. A simple start is to stop funding any and all new projects not specifically allowed by our Constitution. By stopping any new funding, we can start the process of defunding the ones already in place that have no place, or right, to be paid for by our federal tax dollars.
Finally, the issue I believe every candidate should have as a top priority, illegal immigration. As the words plainly state, it is illegal! For the most part, no new laws need to be enacted. We simply need to enforce existing laws. If the agencies in charge of such are under-funded, then cut budgets elsewhere to properly fund them. I am not for amnesty, I am not for businesses being burdened as de-facto INS agents. I am for sending any and all illegal residents out of our country. This problem is huge, and is getting worse. Both parties have failed us, it is now a matter of national security and sovereignty. Obviously, we must address the issue of border security. I know many will say we must secure the border before we can do anything else. There is certainly logic in this thinking, however, if our borders became air tight tomorrow, we would not have the personnel, equipment, or funding to begin the deportations. Therefore, while we are in the process of securing the borders, we must jump start our ability to handle the enormous caseload.
I have heard many reasons for the recent influx of illegal workers. Excuses from, “they are filing jobs that Americans won’t do,” or “It is easier to pay them cash than worry about all of the paperwork,” or “They work cheaper.” Most of the reasons I have heard are a direct result of the burden placed on businesses by our government. If we remove these burdens, we remove the incentive, thus the demand. If the demand for illegal’s is reduced, so are they.
Our road ahead is filled with challenges. The challenges are great, the solutions are tough. I enter this race knowing that I alone will accomplish nothing. I will rely on you, and I will rely on colleagues in Georgia. As I said earlier, by electing me, you are sending a message to all other congressmen and women, and senators. I assure you, they will hear us, and they will listen. They will be reminded that, We The People, have had enough. No more elections based on the wealth of the candidate, no more elections based on his/her political connections. We are going to elect a citizen, to represent citizens, fight for citizens, and stand up for citizens. I will not go to Washington with the goal of being re-elected. I want to go to show the rest of the country, we will take our government back. We will start following the rules, we will reduce the tax burden, we will allow ALL citizens to take part in the process, and above all, it will be, Of the Citizen, By the Citizen, and For the Citizen. I am Jeremy Jones; I hope to earn your vote.
I have decided to run for Georgia Senate after many years of people asking me, "Why don't you run?"
I believe the current Republican leadership has failed Republicans everywhere, but more than that, they have failed Americans.
There is nothing wrong with true Conservative principles. The problem is the lack of actually living up to those principles.
I hope that my one voice in the Georgia Senate, along with the thousands of voices of support for me, will usher in a new wave of conservative Republicans that will always stand by the principles of the Republican Party. In doing so, our country will have better days ahead than anyone could ever possibly imagine.
