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 MISSION STATEMENT : We exist to carry on the traditions of the founding fathers of the sovereign United States of America and of the sovereign State of Missouri. We seek to make a difference in the future for all freedom loving Missourians, and in spite of our many differences, we are moving beyond the status quo to offer constitutional, practical, common sense,
21^st century solutions.

We define  STATESMANSHIP as: preservation of the past, while protecting the future through leadership, wisdom, ethics, integrity, perseverance, accountability, courage, tenacity, skill, activism, rule of law, and common sense.

 OBJECTIVES : To strictly adhere to the Constitutions of the USA and State of Missouri; to be the decisive edge in all elections through fielding candidates and/or opposing or endorsing other candidates, publishing truth, and taking positions on issues; to educate the public and increase participation in a free and fair electoral process; to generate interest and participation in citizenship and community activities by youth and persons of all ages; to encourage common sense and practical government of, by, and for the people.

 PRINCIPLES : 1) We insist on real election reform, preserving the integrity of the ballot, making sure every ballot is counted, all eligible voters are allowed to vote, and equal access for all candidates and political parties.

2) We represent accountable, ethical responsible statesmanship on the way to fully honest government, political and personal accountability and responsibility.

3) We support protection of Missouri jobs and businesses; fair trade practices; free enterprise; and pro American, pro Missouri economic development.

4) We reject any and all attempts to infringe upon private property rights or the right of privacy.

5) We support term limits for all public offices and financial support for campaigns only from within the jurisdiction of the election.

6) We believe in practical, common sense environmental reform and the preservation of our natural resources and agricultural and industrial heritage.

7) We encourage activism in areas which assist in carrying out these principles, including veterans rights; labor unions; and organizations seeking judicial reform, family rights, taxation reform, prison and alternative sentencing reform, pension reform, nursing home reform, peace and justice, insurance reform, local control of education, protection of constitutional rights.

Cedar County, Mo. Election Hoax 2002

"… the true statesman does not despise any wisdom howsoever lowly may be its origin …" Missourian Mark Twain, 1905