Pissed Centrist

31/05/2025

09/03/2025

18/02/2025

My letter to my congressman.. Rob Whitman (VA - 1st ) and if no one will primary him I WILL.

I look forward to debating you before the 2026 primary and asking in front of audiences why you chose to take no action.

This country deserves leaders who put constituents before party and before the cult of personality. You were elected to do a job, to work for us. What has been happening in Washington over the last 20 years is a travesty against the Constitution.

As a veteran, a small business owner, and someone who has been politically active in both parties, I vote for the person, not the party.

As a centrist independent, I am tired of the gerrymandering both parties have used to silence voices like mine. I am appalled at what you, the Heritage Foundation, and Trump have done to the party of John Warner, John McCain, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. They would be rolling in their graves as you allow Musk and Trump to trample over the Constitution.

As a descendant of Revolutionary War soldiers, I come from a family that has served this country from its founding through today. My son served in the Reserves during the war in Afghanistan, and my father served in Vietnam. We did not serve so you could dismantle the Department of Veterans Affairs or allow Russia a voice in the White House.

Having Trump “negotiate peace” for Ukraine without Ukraine and side with Russia would have made Reagan red with anger.
I am tired of both Democrats and Republicans ignoring common sense, disregarding the safety of Americans, and selling this country to the highest bidder.

I served to defend the Constitution, all of it. You were elected to do the same.

DO YOUR JOB.
See you in 2026.

08/02/2025

Dear Virginia congressional delegation,

30/01/2025

Math is hard… but facts don’t care about your feelings.

1. Immigrants and Crime Rates

Claim: Immigrants are often accused of increasing crime rates.

Fact-Check: Research indicates that immigrants, including undocumented individuals, have lower crime rates than native-born citizens. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that undocumented immigrants have substantially lower crime rates than native-born citizens and legal immigrants across various felony offenses.
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2. Immigrants and Welfare Usage

Claim: Immigrants are perceived to heavily utilize welfare programs, burdening the system.

Fact-Check: Noncitizens face significant restrictions on accessing federal public benefits. According to the Migration Policy Institute, other than refugees, noncitizens living in the United States face significant restrictions on access to public benefits funded by the federal government.
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3. Immigrants and Employment

Claim: Immigrants are accused of taking jobs from native-born citizens.

Fact-Check: The impact of immigrants on the job market is complex. While some argue that immigrants may compete for certain low-skilled jobs, others highlight that immigrants often take on roles that are hard to fill, contributing to economic growth. The Economic Policy Institute notes that immigrants can complement the native workforce, filling essential roles in various sectors.

4. Immigrants and Tax Contributions

Claim: Immigrants do not pay taxes and thus drain public resources.

Fact-Check: Many immigrants, including those undocumented, contribute to tax revenues. The Pew Research Center reports that undocumented immigrants often pay sales, income, and property taxes, thereby supporting public services.

5. Welfare Spending by Demographics

Claim: Native-born citizens consume more welfare resources than immigrants.

Fact-Check: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that native-born citizens account for a larger share of welfare spending compared to immigrants. This is partly due to the larger population of native-born citizens and the eligibility restrictions placed on many immigrants.

In summary, the claims presented in the image are supported by various studies and data sources, challenging common misconceptions about immigrants' roles in crime, welfare usage, employment, and tax contributions.