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Edward Pirkowski's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "1)Reduce Federal government regulation, maintain the integrity, and accuracy of all our elections. 2)Repatriate hundreds of trillions of overseas investments to create lifetime American jobs in America (JUNE 2018) 3)Eliminate Corruption on Wall Street and Main Street 4)US capitalism, free enterprise and innovation works to create profits and lifetime jobs 5)Respect Corporations and Leaders for their courage creating new jobs. (JUNE 2018) 6)Key to economic stimulus is innovation, creation great products and get people and companies to purchase. (JUNE 2018) 7)Reduce US corporate, and all Americans tax rates, to increase cash turnover and our competitiveness. (JUNE 2018)" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Peace thru Strength, Create lifetime jobs for all the people of America by creating Federal, State and Local Balanced Budgets by Eliminating deficits, and associated interest payments." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "1)Teach real ethics, values, principles and moral responsibility in all our schools. (JUNE 2018) 2)Raise standards and focus on results for all our schools. (JUNE 2018) 3)Computerized leaning and feedback with handson teacher support. (JUNE 2018) 4)Local teacher classroom control is primary principle of successful education. (JUNE 2014) 5)Focus on respect, honor, responsibility and parent involvement , with state and federal support. (JUNE 2018) 8)Do not micromanage schools,respect, honor and trust our principals. (JUNE 2018) 6)Develop state tests locally with honors achievement tests, honorary degrees and scholarship awards. (JUNE 2018) 7)Improve Hawaii school environment (Air Conditioning,zero overcrowding, and permanent buildings)" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Cheap Solar, Hydrogen, Natural gas, Nuclear and Algae Fuels for Military, Federal and State Governments, to create lifetime jobs for all" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Upgrade the nations electric grid and electric storage capacity with reliability." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "1)The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms adopted on December 15, 1791, along with the Bill of Rights. 2)Restore Respect for all families and for all countries, and peoples in America and worldwide(JUNE 2018) 3)Restore America to lead the world again by always keeping its word, treating all people, leaders, countries and religions with absolute honor, integrity, respect, trust, commitment and love of country.(JUNE 2018) 4)Restore America?s Leadership by Supporting Freedom Worldwide (JUNE 2018)" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "1)Replace ObamaCare completely with low cost affordable, state family private insurance policies, the current plans are increasing rates out of control for all Americans. Remove the mandate retroactively for all, and keep pre existing provisions in new coverage for all 100%. ObamaCare includes includes over 13+ New Taxes with trillions of New Taxes for All Americans/Fix the Bill, No mandate, No penalties, making this Retroactive (JUNE 2018)" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "No" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support? "Yes" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
1)Support Both Pro Life. Respect All Families choices and their right to choose for themselves, Respect the life of the unborn child and Respect All Mothers Choices . (JUNE 2018) 2)Life begins at Conception,always respect and preserve the sanctity of all life and family. (JUNE 2018) 3)Emergency exception for life of Mother at Risk, Rape and Incest Exceptions (JUNE 2018) 4)Support Supreme Court Decision for federal government to stay out of abortion and to follow State Laws and the US Constitution. (JUNE 2018) 5)Strong, Conservative, Balanced, and Fair Supreme Court Judges and Court nominations that respect State Laws. (JUNE 2018)
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
1)Peace thru Strength, Create lifetime jobs for all the people of America by creating Federal, State and Local Balanced Budgets by Eliminating deficits, and associated interest payments. (JUNE 2018) 2)Cut $2+ Trillion in federal spending thru 2018/20 and redistribute to all states to balance budgets,upgrade infrastructure, transportation, utilities, energy, manufacturing, communications and internet. Focus on creating new lifetime jobs for every state in the Nation. (JUNE 2018) 3)Protect our children and families for the next generation by completely paying off the national debt. Now 60% + interest debt. (JUNE 2018) 4)Strong Support for a lifetime Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment(JUNE 2018
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
1)Reduce Federal government regulation, maintain the integrity, and accuracy of all our elections. 2)Repatriate hundreds of trillions of overseas investments to create lifetime American jobs in America (JUNE 2018) 3)Eliminate Corruption on Wall Street and Main Street (JUNE 2018) 4)US capitalism, free enterprise and innovation works to create profits and lifetime jobs(JUNE 2018) 5)Respect Corporations and Leaders for their courage creating new jobs. (JUNE 2018) 6)Key to economic stimulus is innovation, creation great products and get people and companies to purchase. (JUNE 2018) 7)Reduce US corporate, and all Americans tax rates, to increase cash turnover and our competitiveness. (JUNE 2018)
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
1)Create 20 million new US businesses and millions of new US products 2018/2020. (JUNE 2018) 2)Restore consumer confidence, zero tax states,with federal 13% flat tax choice.(JUNE 2018) 3)Lead the world again in innovation, reliability and fiscal soundness (JUNE 2018) 4)US dollar to strongest reserve currency in the world.(JUNE 2018) 5)Create New $25,000 US Gold Certificate (US gold bullion), and pay off the US National Debt based on US Gold Certificate Sales (JUNE 2018) 6)Create a New Amendment to the US Constitution for a Balanced Budget and Zero Deficit to never allow this to happen again for all our families.(JUNE 2018)
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
1)Teach real ethics, values, principles and moral responsibility in all our schools. (JUNE 2018) 2)Raise standards and focus on results for all our schools. (JUNE 2018) 3)Computerized leaning and feedback with handson teacher support. (JUNE 2018) 4)Local teacher classroom control is primary principle of successful education. (JUNE 2014) 5)Focus on respect, honor, responsibility and parent involvement , with state and federal support. (JUNE 2018) 8)Do not micromanage schools,respect, honor and trust our principals. (JUNE 2018) 6)Develop state tests locally with honors achievement tests, honorary degrees and scholarship awards. (JUNE 2018) 7)Improve Hawaii school environment (Air Conditioning,zero overcrowding, and permanent buildings)
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
1)Upgrade the nations electric grid and electric storage capacity with reliability. (JUNE 2018) 2)Cheap Solar, Hydrogen, Natural gas, Nuclear and Algae Fuels for Military, Federal and State Governments, to create lifetime jobs for all (JUNE 2018) 3)Incentives for high mileage natural gas and hydrogen transportation,buses,trucks and cars, drill more oil domestically to create jobs and increase oil supply. (JUNE 2018) 4)More domestic exploration,solar,wind, safe nuclear, cheap hydrogen, natural gas,oil shale, and energy research. )Look for oil and alternative resources in US rather than tap into emergency reserves. (JUNE 2018) 5)Remove federal impediments to states? clean energy,wind,solar,geothermal,natural gas,and nuclear. (JUNE 2018)
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
1)The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms adopted on December 15, 1791, along with the Bill of Rights. 2)Restore Respect for all families and for all countries, and peoples in America and worldwide(JUNE 2018) 3)Restore America to lead the world again by always keeping its word, treating all people, leaders, countries and religions with absolute honor, integrity, respect, trust, commitment and love of country.(JUNE 2018) 4)Restore America?s Leadership by Supporting Freedom Worldwide (JUNE 2018)
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
1)Replace ObamaCare completely with low cost affordable, state family private insurance policies, the current plans are increasing rates out of control for all Americans. Remove the mandate retroactively for all, and keep pre existing provisions in new coverage for all 100%. ObamaCare includes includes over 13+ New Taxes with trillions of New Taxes for All Americans/Fix the Bill, No mandate, No penalties, making this Retroactive (JUNE 2018)
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Yes Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Yes Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Restore America?s Leadership by Supporting Freedom Worldwide (JUNE 2018) Russia/China/Ukraine/Georgia: NEW PEACE AGREEMENTS WITH ALL OPTIONS ON THE TABLE (JUNE 2018) Iran: REVISED PEACE AGREEMENT AND ULTIMATUM FOR IRAN NUCLEAR ENERGY ONLY WITH ABSOLUTE SAFEGUARDS WITH ALL MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC OPTIONS ON THE TABLE. COORDINATE RESPONSE WITH COALITION PARTNERS WITH SOLID AGREEMENTS WITH ALL COALITION PARTNERS INCLUDING IRAQ, RUSSIA AND CHINA (JUNE 2018) IRAN TO SIGN NEW NUCLEAR NON PROLIFERATION AGREEMENTS WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA (JUNE 2018) REVISED AGREEMENT WITH IRAN TO ELIMINATE NON ENERGY NUCLEAR,CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS. WITH NEW START TO CREATE TRUST AND RESPECT.(JUNE 2018)
EXPERIENCED LEADER AND BUSINESSMAN FOR HAWAII AND THE NATION in 2018 1)Balance the Budget, eliminate the long term national debt with associated interest payments. 2)Peace agreements with China, Russia, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and North Korea, reduce 150+ conflicts in world on 7 continents. 3)JOBS : Create lifetime Jobs, Jobs, Jobs for ALL the people of Hawaii by Making Hawaii a Zero Tax State (using Wyoming as the model) 2)ZERO TAXES: Cut or Eliminate state taxes, Make HAWAII a ZERO TAX STATE, ZERO BUSINESS TAXES,ZERO LONG AND SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX,AND ZERO ESTATE TAX Eddie US Senate Hawaii Candidate 2018

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