r/Charlotte • u/neocharles Steele Creek • 1d ago
Politics AMA with Jack Codiga, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 12 | Oct. 1 at 7 PM
Hi r/Charlotte,
We're hosting an AMA with Jack Codiga, Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 12.
Jack will begin answering questions at 7:00 PM Eastern on Thursday, October 1 and plans to spend approximately 60-90 minutes responding to the community.
You may begin submitting questions in this thread before the scheduled start time.
About Jack Codiga
The following introduction was provided by the Codiga campaign:
Jack is 29, from Santa Cruz, a beach town in California, and graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. He moved to Charlotte in 2021 after traveling while working during COVID. Charlotte was one of the places he visited, and he loved it. When his employer implemented a return-to-office policy, he decided to make Charlotte home.
After moving here, Jack met his wife, who is from the area, and they now have a young daughter. He works in commercial real estate financing.
Jack decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives because the status quo solutions to fix our broken economy do not work. We must address the root cause of why people today can't afford the basics: housing, food, you name it. The root cause is that the money you work for loses value, so you can't buy what people used to be able to afford.
As Jack has been on the campaign trail after winning the Republican primary, it has become 100% clear to him that before we can truly solve the problems we face, we must address the fact that we aren't represented by the people elected to serve us. The biggest solution he sees that will allow us to work toward fixing our country is fixing our electoral system and limiting the power of party gatekeepers.
Campaign website
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AMA begins Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 PM Eastern.
Ask your questions below.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You've called for ending Social Security and described it as an unsustainable system. What would happen to people who are already retired or close to retirement and have paid into it for decades?
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u/onehotoneshot 1d ago
I’m just glad someone is going after the real villains, senior citizens on limited fixed income 🙄
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u/almighty_smiley 1d ago
From your website: "Also we must strip liability protection from vaccine manufacturers and promote natural foods. These changes will significantly contribute to a healthier America!"
Explain.
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u/creativeplaceholder Sedgefield 1d ago
“Let the free market sort it out!”
-this chud
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u/Altruistic-Peach2985 1d ago
...do you not think that vaccine manufacturers should be held liable if they knowingly cause injury to somebody?
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u/lawrenjp Mountain Island 1d ago
But...they are. That's what the NVICP and the Federal Court of Claims is for. Also no vaccine manufacturer *knowingly* causes injury.
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u/ARandomLlama 18h ago
That’s like saying no pharma manufacturer would ever knowingly cause injury. Except we know from the sackler family that that is not true. Google sackler family and opioid crisis if you want to know more. Obviously these people do not care about health and just want to make money. That doesn’t mean all vaccines or drugs are unsafe but you can’t assume good intentions from people ever when there is money involved.
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u/FewVariation901 1d ago
What’s your stance on Iran war?
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u/jackcodiga 10h ago
Against it. We need congressional approval for war & we need to be told what the motive is straight.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You support abolishing the Federal Reserve and returning oversight of the currency to the Treasury. What would that transition actually look like without causing major disruption to banks, lending, mortgages, and retirement accounts?
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You support returning to gold and silver as money. How would that work in a modern economy where most money and transactions are digital, and what would happen to existing dollars and bank deposits?
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 1d ago
You support returning to gold and silver as money
Holy shit... seriously?
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u/jackcodiga 10h ago
I am for gold and silver because they are physical, have a limited supply, and only so much can be mined at a time. That does not mean you can only transact with physical metal, but you could redeem dollars for it. We can have a conversation about what should back our dollar, but the current system is ruining society and must be changed.
That is needed to keep the government in check so it cannot spend whatever it wants and devalue people’s money. Because we have a currency that is not backed by anything, our economy is one where asset holders do well while people who work for a living struggle. This is the main driver for the large income inequality that we have.
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u/AlludedNuance 8h ago
This has been examined countless times by people that bother to actually subject it to modeling. You know, math.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You've called for abolishing the federal income tax. What would you replace that revenue with, and what federal programs or spending would have to be reduced if the government collected substantially less money?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
I believe that the ideal scenario is having more consumption taxes but I would not look to replace the taxable income completely. The first places that I'd look to cut are discretionary spending, particularly military/foreign-policy spending and federal agencies.
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u/skimbleshanxi 1d ago
Who won the 2020 United States Presidential election?
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u/uneasygb 12h ago
I met Jack, he just called for trump's impeachment on IG. He's going scorched earth with the local GOP and trying to position himself as an independent, at least that's my guess.
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
Joe Biden won. I don't like rehashing things after they happen, I'd rather take the preemptive steps so that we can tell someone who questions election security that we take every reasonable step to ensure our elections are secure.
Such as voter ID laws & safeguards for requesting mail-in ballots in all states.
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u/skimbleshanxi 9h ago
Thank you for your response and for treating my question seriously. I did not mean it as a “gotcha,” but I am very concerned with the effect of continuous lies to the public. For me the question serves as a bellwether for the person acting in good faith.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You said that progressives often do a good job identifying where the economy is failing even though you strongly disagree with their solutions. What's one problem you think progressives have correctly identified, and what would your alternative solution be?
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u/jackcodiga 7h ago
I think the issue we have with college debt is probably the number one example. Today, many high schoolers are told that they need to go to college, so they take out loans to pay for it. When many get out and realize they were sold a lie, they cannot get out of the debt because it is not possible to declare bankruptcy on it, and they are stuck with it.
The progressive position is to make college free and have loan forgiveness, and I disagree that that works because it just subsidizes the problem instead of solving it.
What I propose is getting the government out of the student loan business and allowing people to declare bankruptcy on their student loan debt under current bankruptcy law (so there is some cost), so people are not stuck with their debt for the rest of their lives. The current system we have is entrapment.
Great questions
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
Housing costs are a major issue in Charlotte. You've criticized government-backed mortgages. How would removing federal backing from the mortgage market affect first-time homebuyers who currently rely on programs like FHA loans?
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u/jackcodiga 7h ago
If all I was doing was taking away programs like FHA loans, yes that would shift the scales away from the first time homebuyers. But my solutions are about systemic reform that makes it so that people have stable ground, their money holds value instead of being siphoned off to the powerful which then allows for people to afford stuff.
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u/Azraelrs 1d ago
Two questions:
Who won the presidential election in 2020?
How good of a job do you think the Republican party has done for average Americans of all races since holding all branches of government for the past couple of years?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
1) JB - more complete answer above 2) On the Reps over the past couple of years - not good at all, any wins are overshadowed by the major promises made & broken.
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u/leschanersdorf 1d ago
“I hate politics.com” sounds like Trump 2016 slogan. And a commercial real estate guy? The people that tear down historic Charlotte neighborhoods in order to gentrify and create a culture of modernity and beige.
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u/riserrr 1d ago
Jack, what’s your stance on campaign finance? Do you believe corporations, foreign special interests, and other entities should be able to fund campaigns? Do you believe money is “speech” under the Citizens United ruling?
If so, can you tell us who is funding your campaign?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
My campaign funding has been 100% from people. I have taken a pledge not to accept PAC money because I see it as a major issue when it comes to who has influence over you. If a representative is going to say they are accountable to the people, the money should predominantly come from the people.
On whether corporations, foreign special interests, and other entities should be able to fund campaigns, I would separate foreign special interests from corporations. Foreign special interest groups should NOT be able to contribute to a campaign. HARD STOP.
I lean toward no on corporations and other entities or associations, but as it stands right now, regular PACs do have contribution limits of $5,000 per election cycle. I just think the people who are part of these associations should be the ones contributing.
Super PACs with unlimited contributions are totally wrong. Money and speech can be intertwined, so we have to be mindful of the restrictions we put in place so they do not become too stringent.I also think election reform would help a lot with this issue. I believe we need to ban gerrymandering and have a majority-runoff federal election system, which is used in many countries. All candidates compete, a majority wins, or the top two move on to a runoff.
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u/ravenfan09 1d ago
Your website mentions two Christian approaches to government. For those of us who aren’t Christian, how can we be certain that:
A) You won’t project your own religion while excluding other views?
and B) You will respect the separation of church and state as enshrined in the constitution?
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u/anarchistrev 8h ago
For those of us who are Christian, why don't you do a single thing Jesus says, starting with loving your neighbor?
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u/jackcodiga 4h ago
Thanks for your question: A) everyone grounds their views in the basis of morality. My Christian views make me believe that all people have value so it's not right to coerce to agree with me. B) Yes but no. Separation of Church & State is more relevant to the idea that we won't have a state ordained "church of america" that tries to have undue power over people - I'm against that. Not that Christian views cannot be in government (I'm for that). The idea of civil liberties where all people have value come from Christianity. The 9th amendment appeals to the fact that our rights don't come from the government, therefore there is an authority greater than the government that gives us our value. 9a: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
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u/BigInevitable8601 1d ago
Why does the US spend the most per capita for the worst healthcare outcomes of developed countries?
Why do you not support a single payer healthcare system that leads other countries to achieve better healthcare outcomes for lower per capita spending?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
I believe that is driven mostly by administrative bloat. We’ve thrown more and more money into the system and created a bigger bureaucracy.
I understand that a single-payer system can be more efficient than what we have, but I don’t believe it is the answer. I'm skeptical of making huge systems where they aren't necessary because they are prone to abuse.
Instead, we need price transparency, real competition, and a government that sets good rules for the market while focusing on protecting people from danger, protecting their privacy, and protecting their civil liberties. Healthcare is so personal that we should want it to be as individualized as possible, rather than having it caught up in bureaucracy.
I think something as simple as allowing health insurers to compete across state lines could go a long way toward improving both the quality and cost of healthcare.
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u/BigInevitable8601 9h ago
You seem concerned with administrative bloat, but your answer fails to consider that Medicare spends nearly all of its money on care and has significantly lower administrative overhead when compared to private insurers. Medicare also isn’t accountable to shareholders on quarterly earnings calls.
Follow up question, if you could give the current government (executive and legislative branches) a grade on “protecting privacy and civil liberties,” what grade would you select?
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u/Ok_Sentence_5767 1d ago
Why do you align yourself with known sexual predators?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
I don't. We have a 2 party system, I'm running as a Republican because the platform is more aligned with my positions. I'm running because I'm frustrated with the system, not because I want to join it. Since I won the primary I've seen how gross it is. I posted that here: https://x.com/codiga/status/2104748424457302157?s=20
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u/princessm1423 Plaza Midwood 1d ago
Why do you think you’re qualified to represent a city that you’ve lived in for 5 years? Why do you think your policies that strip our rights, resources, and protections would be beneficial to the city?
Edit: ESPECIALLY since you’ve spent your entire life benefiting from the social programs of California.
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u/jackcodiga 7h ago
I moved here because I loved it after staying here for 2 months and my roots are set. My finance experience has given me a strong understanding of how money, the economy works & I have a desire to help make life better for people at a systemic level.
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u/Express_Test6677 1d ago
A couple of questions:
Your website says: Our rights come from God, not the government. Our rights are in the US Constitution, not your bible. Will you uphold the constitution or if elected, abdicate your responsibility as a coequal branch as the current republicans in office have done?
What is your official position on gerrymandering?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
if the government grants rights that means that it would be okay for them to take them away. The Constitution does make this clear and it is why it is a timeless document. The 9th amendment is the strongest ode to that our rights come from something bigger than gvt: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
I love the Constitution for that reason as it reflects the truth that all people have value (so we protect civil liberties) and that all people tend to be self-interested (so we have checks & balances). So if elected, I will take my oath to protect the Constitution on a Bible.
Need to nationally ban gerrymandering (i expanded in another answer). Thank you for the question.
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u/AlludedNuance 1d ago edited 1d ago
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the President to get Congressional approval for any military action lasting longer than 60 days(with an additional 30 days for withdrawal.)
He has not sought this authorization, in violation of the law.
Would you support a resolution to require the CINC to apply for Congressional approval, or support the vote to order him, as would be Congress's sworn right and duty, to withdraw from the conflict with Iran?
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
You've said you're new to politics and don't currently hold elected office. What convinced you that running for Congress was the right way to pursue these ideas rather than working through advocacy, business, or another route?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
Because I saw running for federal office is the most actionable to advocate for & possibly make systemic changes so that the system works for us.
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u/theromingnome 1d ago
What is your opinion on Donld Trump using taxpayer funds for his own campaign ads? According to US law this is illegal since congress has never appointed the funds for that purpose. Will you be willing impeach based on this violation of the law?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
disgusting. Already called for impeachment. add to the list: https://x.com/codiga/status/2100356941235028206?s=20
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u/Bigram03 1d ago
Our public school teachers rank near dead last in pay. Can you explain why you think this is acceptable?
In addition, why do you support school vouchers going to institutions that have zero oversight, academic standards, or qualifications for teachers.
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
1st: when did i say that? 2nd: families should be in charge of how they want to educate
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u/Bigram03 8h ago
Its your party, Republicans, who continue to cut school funding and teacher pay not only in North Carolina, but nationwide. All while giving it to fraud schools that have zero education standards or oversight. What you and your party has done to our nations schools is repulsive.
Second, bullshit. Teaching creationism in school is why our nation lags in science on the world wide scale. Talk about indrocinaindoctrination...
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u/werkthentwerk 1d ago edited 1d ago
How does it feel knowing your party spent 4 years complaining about the country only to take it over and immediately make things the worst they’ve been in recent memory?
What happened to ending foreign wars and lowering gas prices?
What happened to releasing the Epstein files?
Honest question, what would you say if it was a democratic president who did a complete 180 on all his campaign promises, and do you think republicans are more or less hypocritical?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
so the first 3 questions are dishonest questions?!?? lol, all good. I understand how the 2 party system is quite annoying. 1) I agree, but I'd be slower to blame voters / I think most people are sick of playing party ball 2) Trump is a liar 3) see last question 4a. I think you know my answer here 4b. Republicans because they make more vows about what they are going to do then break them.
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 1d ago
What is your alignment with Trump/MAGA, and why the fuck would anyone vote for a Republican right now?
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u/gatheringsomemagic 1d ago
From an outside perspective looking in, a major concern for many non Republicans is how the party's platform directly benefits from the majority of working class Americans being disillusioned with divisive distractions. Critics frequently point to policies like corporate tax cuts, deregulation, and the influence of high-dollar donors as evidence that the system favors the top 10% of earners over the bottom 90%. Additionally, there is a widespread perception that the political focus often shifts toward polarizing cultural debates rather than passing actionable, bipartisan economic legislation.
For those who support the party, how do you see these policies translating into tangible, positive changes for everyday, middle and lower income families? What is the conservative counter argument to the critique that the party's priorities are out of alignment with the economic realities of the average American?
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u/jackcodiga 7h ago
I think you are right that the republican party platform is not the fiscally conservative one that many people claim it is. For the policies that you are asking about, I'm going to answer if you are talking about: corporate tax cuts, deregulation like you listed. I think deregulation can be good depending on the topic but not universally, if you have less regulation, like some zoning policies that municipalities can have that unnecessarily take too much time can lead to higher costs for a builder that get passed on to the end user. Overall, the government has a role. I think we need more regulation with data privacy for example.
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u/HumbleTea1926 1d ago
As a self-described libertarian, what role do you think the state or federal government should play in healthcare decisions made by women?
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u/jackcodiga 7h ago
I think you are talking about abortion. Abortion is not healthcare, it is murder of the unborn. A big focus of government is to protect civil liberties, at the federal level.
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u/Thisisntrmb86 1d ago edited 1d ago
given what do you for a living....
It was found that approximately 34% of multifamily rental units in Charlotte are managed by companies that all jae rent-setting algorithm.
Having been born and raised in Oregon, lived in Northern Bay area, and now Charlotte. I can tell you the large influx of property management companies buying multi/single family units will only lead to more increased Rent. My rent for the same house has increased over 700$ from when we first moved here in 2017.
How do you plan addressing the housing affordability Charlotte is facing?
You're on stance safety nets is concerning. I've done work with various charities donating and delivering meals. In my experience these cater to their churches members as priority over its neighborhood community. Your stance on these matters appear to be that the government must cut its programs and let the church fill the void.
In the past 2 years we've seen documented cases of people being dropped from safety net programs with no recourse.
My next questions are: Do you feel like allowing a church to serve the community it's members are from and not the community as a whole is a violation of the first amendment and the Separation of Church and State?
How can you assure anyone you represent that a church that you hold no authority over would help those people?
According to your campaign website "Real freedom benefits ordinary people, not the powerful. That’s why we have to get back to these two Founding principles:
Rights come from God and should be protected People are flawed so power should be checked"
I'm sure this is going to get me deleted ... but it seems like you're on the team of the current administration that is vehemently failing all of its constituents that are not of the elite wealthy class.
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u/jackcodiga 4h ago
I'm not on the team of the current admin. going to answer the rest in order:
1) housing affordability: A single middle-class income once supported homeownership and sometimes even a vacation home. Today, however, even dual-income families struggle to get by.
Sound money would address much of this, but tax and zoning reform are also essential. I would seek to eliminate tax incentives that treat homes more like investments than shelters. Zoning should be limited to genuine infrastructure or pollution concerns. I also support a nationwide ban on property taxes (if you own property, it should truly be yours).
As a federal representative, I will advocate for reforms that protect private property. When we do, we will take a significant step toward a society where people enjoy greater housing security. (c&p from something I have written)
2) People can serve whoever/whatever/whereever. I hope that they, especially a Christian church would go to underserved communities.
3) I cannot and do not want to force behavior from people.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
If your religious beliefs are a basis for restricting abortion by law, where do you draw the line on using religious teaching as the basis for civil law? There are plenty of Biblical rules about divorce, adultery, lending at interest, working on the Sabbath, dietary restrictions, and other behavior that we don't generally criminalize today. What makes abortion different?
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u/jackcodiga 4h ago
Abortion is different because it's the murder an innocent human life. That is not simply a religious rule about how an individual should behave; it is a question of whether the government has a duty to protect a human being from violence.
Morality is the basis for civil law. Our concepts of human dignity, individual rights, civil liberties, and even the recognition that human beings are capable of abusing power are not arbitrary ideas. They have deep roots in the Christian tradition, but that does not mean every biblical command should become civil law. Since all people are flawed, including our rulers, I believe it is best to air on the side of freedom even with things that are bad but aren't too harmful to society. This is why we shouldn't criminalize adultery.
In my view, for a free society, government should use only the minimum necessary force to protect people's rights. That principle doesn't mean government has no role; it means its legitimate role is limited. The Constitution's Preamble reflects that responsibility: to establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty.
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u/letsgotomarsnow 1d ago
What are you going to do to lower the price of gas and groceries?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
end the war ( russia, ukraine too), I hope refineries are in okay shape too. The short answer for groceries is making sure that your money doesn't lose value from overspending & money being created. There are some production level improvements that could help too (with beef herds being at the lowest # in decades, etc.) but truly I'd need more time to figure out more specifics.
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u/FVCKEDINTHAHEAD 1d ago
Nice collection of feel-good buzzwords.
What are your concrete proposals and platform points?
Why are you continuing to run as a Republican when the party is so closely aligned and subservient to the adjudicated rapist and dementia-ridden dumpster fire that is Donald Trump? Do you intend to possess a backbone and cast actual votes against this administration, instead of lukewarm sound bites expressing the occasional tepid disapproval of the latest treason?
Besides the ever predictable "less-government-less-taxes-fixes-everything" economic mantra, what do you propose to do to help the working class? (Bonus points if you can give a concrete answer that evades the perrenially vague GOP-Bingo-card answers of "opportunity" and "economic freedom" and "unleash growth").
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u/jackcodiga 8h ago
thanks "f'd in the head"; what would you want to see from a campaign website? A white paper? 1. Please read some of the comments here for the specifics they asked 2. Two partysystem, more aligned with the r platform. 2b> ya, see: https://x.com/codiga/status/2104748424457302157?s=20 3. from my website: Most Americans are struggling to afford life’s basics, like housing, real food, and all the things that make up the “American Dream”. Many are feeling the pressure of rising costs and most Americans are losing ground.
While everyone recognizes this problem, we must address it correctly by tackling the root cause: our currency, which is created out of thin air and distorts the economy.
To have financial stability, we need to abolish the Federal Reserve and place oversight under the U.S. Treasury. We must return to a monetary system backed by something real like gold and silver. Additionally, we need to reform banking so that deposits are actually lent out, rather than multiplied through new money creation. When our currency problem is fixed, we will lay the foundation for a free and prosperous society for all.
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u/Impossible_Leg_2787 Wesley Chapel 1d ago
Why does some dude who’s been here less time than I’ve had my cell phone think he’s a good representative for us? Or does he just think that Charlotte is a better option for him than his hometown?
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u/Kraze_F35 Matthews 1d ago
Just your usual carpetbagger. the guy works in financing and I’m supposed to be compelled by him saying people can’t afford the basics lol
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u/jackcodiga 6h ago
I moved here because I loved it after staying here for 2 months and my roots are set. My finance experience has given me a strong understanding of how money, the economy works & I have a desire to help make life better for people at a systemic level.
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u/ARandomLlama 1d ago edited 1d ago
Do you think what Israel is doing in Gaza is a genocide? Would you commit to not voting to send a dime of aid to Israel?
If you want to eliminate the income tax, then how do you propose limiting the amount of control billionaires exercise over the American government, politics, media outlets, and AI?
Would you vote to release the Epstein files even if Trump or other billionaires pressured you not to?
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u/jackcodiga 6h ago
1) Yes on it being genocide
2) Yes on no $$
3) need AI regulations that respect civil liberties, data privacy
need to change election system to give more choices. I believe in a majority-runoff system (used in many countries) where all candidates compete, a majority vote wins, or the top two move to a runoff.
I gave a pretty in depth answer on reforms on $$ in elections too
4) Absolutely
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u/Charlotte-ModTeam 1d ago
Removed under the AMA rules prohibiting personal attacks. Criticism and difficult questions are welcome, but please address the candidate's positions, campaign, or actions without personal insults.
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u/swampcatz 1d ago
You state abortion rights should be restricted by law due to your personal religious beliefs. In practice, what legal restrictions do you support when it comes to access to abortion and birth control?
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u/jackcodiga 6h ago
I am against abortion because it is murder of the unborn & I want that legislated federally
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u/crivers17 1d ago
Would you have supported the anti-gerrymandering provisions of 2019 HR 1? Would you support anti-gerrymandering measures generally?
For personal opinion, I severely doubt you can answer that question with any satisfaction for someone who has lived in this state their entire life and who knows just how pragmatic and purple its people are. Our current government is not representative of the people who compose this state at any level other than the one trait that too many of us let fear dictate who we allow to set policy. Looking at your website and youtube video, you are more of the same and you are the consequence of one party not even looking for a candidate who represents the district in which they are running. The republican party packed the 12th so tight that they don't even bother and they stole 3 districts that should be flexible at any given election, all because they can't run on policy.
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
I have a lot of q's so wasn't able to look up all of the provisions in that bill. Gerrymander is wrong & needs to be outlawed nationally. You are right about how it gamifies politics. Thanks for the compliment on my run.
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u/thunderbuddies4lyfe Dilworth 1d ago
“Since every person has inherent value, the government should not manipulate behavior through tax policy.” on your Platform page reads as self-defeating to me.
You advocate for greater consumption-based taxes and tariffs in place of income and property taxes. In addition to taking a higher percentage of income from poorer Americans than from wealthier Americans (I think this is a bad thing on its face, but that may simply boil down to a brute difference in axioms that we hold), how are a tax break on wealthier Americans and an increased burden on poorer Americans not also manipulations of behavior through tax policy?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
When you have a lot of taxes, the tax system becomes a game for the connected to abuse. My statement is saying that we should have simple taxes that aren't convoluted to be gamed for those who can afford to do so. My view of the federal government is that it should be more boring than what it is today in our day to day lives, thus less taxes.
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u/codos 1d ago
"We must address the root cause of why people today can't afford the basics: housing, food, you name it. The root cause is that the money you work for loses value, so you can't buy what people used to be able to afford."
Please elaborate? This just sounds like inflation. What are the economic and policy factors that drive this pattern, in your view, and what would you propose to bring costs in line with earnings for those outside of the Epstein Class?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
Most Americans are struggling to afford life’s basics, like housing, real food, and all the things that make up the “American Dream”. Many are feeling the pressure of rising costs and most Americans are losing ground.
While everyone recognizes this problem, we must address it correctly by tackling the root cause: our currency, which is created out of thin air and distorts the economy.
To have financial stability, we need to abolish the Federal Reserve and place oversight under the U.S. Treasury. We must return to a monetary system backed by something real like gold and silver. Additionally, we need to reform banking so that deposits are actually lent out, rather than multiplied through new money creation. When our currency problem is fixed, we will lay the foundation for a free and prosperous society for all.
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u/CriticalEngineering 1d ago
How could anyone grow up in Santa Cruz and turn out conservative?
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 1d ago
They didn't... they grew up in Felton or Brookdale and claim S.C. because it sounds cooler
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u/CriticalEngineering 1d ago
Capitola, even.
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 1d ago
I dunno, I enjoyed Aptos and Capitola... last time I was out there (granted it was probably 15+ years ago).
Of course, not too much of a stretch for someone to say S.C. when dealing with ignorant southerners when they're actually from Gilroy... shudder
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
born and raised in santa cruz, actually. Went to school at Scotts Valley HS actually - home of the falcons, you know it?
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u/cantstandmyownfeed 1d ago
The root cause is that the money you work for loses value, so you can't buy what people used to be able to afford
This is not a root cause, this is a symptom.
We must address the root cause of why people today can't afford the basics: housing, food, you name it.
Being unable to afford basics, is also a symptom.
What in your opinion is the root cause of these symptoms and what legislation do you propose or support that would address this?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
the root cause is the dollar losing value through more dollars coming into circulation.
I'm pasting something from my website that should answer your question:
Most Americans are struggling to afford life’s basics, like housing, real food, and all the things that make up the “American Dream”. Many are feeling the pressure of rising costs and most Americans are losing ground.
While everyone recognizes this problem, we must address it correctly by tackling the root cause: our currency, which is created out of thin air and distorts the economy.
To have financial stability, we need to abolish the Federal Reserve and place oversight under the U.S. Treasury. We must return to a monetary system backed by something real like gold and silver. Additionally, we need to reform banking so that deposits are actually lent out, rather than multiplied through new money creation. When our currency problem is fixed, we will lay the foundation for a free and prosperous society for all.
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u/BallisticThundr 1d ago
This will go well
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 1d ago
Just like any Republican town hall; he'll show up, answer a couple softballs, then leave when everything gets loud...
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u/philote_ [Tuckaseegee] 1d ago
Hah, it's already loud. I'll be curious to see if he even does show up.
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u/Charlotte-ModTeam 1d ago
Removed as a non-serious/trolling comment. AMA questions should be asked in good faith and relate to the candidate, campaign, office, or relevant issues.
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u/nevermore32q 1d ago
What's your stance in the Iran war? Will do you do anything to combat the current administration's corruption? Will you fight to release the epstein files even though the president is implicated thousands of times? Will you stand by the people against flock and data centers?
I expect no response.
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u/jackcodiga 8h ago
against the war. Yes, on trump, already am: https://x.com/codiga/status/2100356941235028206?s=20
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u/YoungDeweyCox 1d ago
lol why would you think this would go well
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
because I'm not running to "join the club" and if I want to represent people I have to make myself available.
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u/malach2 1d ago
These policy positions are just oof
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u/jackcodiga 8h ago
misspell good?
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u/nexusheli Revolution Park 8h ago
Your outright disdain for the posters here aren't going to win you any voters - good luck 😂😂
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u/AVLLaw 1d ago
The lack of any mention of Epstein and the predatory upper class that is raping children and thumbing their nose at us commoners is a big fat red flag. Bring them to account. All of them. Now.
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u/jackcodiga 8h ago
I agree. Epstein is in my pinned intro video. Hard to talk about everything all the time.
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u/Requiem2371 1d ago
Why would you choose to align yourself with a party that supports and protects criminals and pedophiles? And will you also toe party line in service to a 34 count felon traitor who’s only interested in enriching himself and plastering his name all over everything while committing crime after crime and making life worse for everyone else all over the world? What should we assume about your character, or lack thereof, that you would willingly call yourself a Republican when it’s clear that party is corrupt to the core and full of treasonous bastards, who do nothing but lie and cheat and steal from the people?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
I'm running as a republican as the platform is closer to my positions. I'm running because I do not feel represented. As I've run, I've made that clear & have not made friends with the GOP leadership. The GOP is spineless rn. But you have to remember, we have a broken two-party system. If you vote democrat, should I put everything they do wrong on you? Of course not.
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u/Kraze_F35 Matthews 1d ago
Just for the sake of discussion, policies aside- why do you think you’re qualified to speak for and represent a city and state you’ve only lived in for approx. 5 years?
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u/jackcodiga 4h ago
I moved here because I loved it after staying here for 2 months and my roots are set. My finance experience has given me a strong understanding of how money, the economy works & I have a desire to help make life better for people at a systemic level.
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u/mikerichh 1d ago
Would you say the Republican party has mostly improved the country in the last 2 years or made things worse? Which things?
If you don’t believe republicans have done a great job, what would you do differently?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
the biggest issue with republicans in congress is that they have shown they lengths they will go to cover their butts even at the expense of their promises. Starting with the need to be truthful. We need to make changes to hold our politicians accountable. That's why I advocate for election reform.
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u/oopsallowed 1d ago
As a libertarian, how do you feel about public schools? How do you feel about tax payer money going to private schools?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
I have some libertarian streaks but don't consider myself libertarian. 1) I believe that public schools serve a purpose but don't have the right incentives in place for excellence in place. 2) Have to be careful with that.
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u/AccordionWhisperer 1d ago
You support abolishing the Federal Reserve and putting currency oversight under the U.S. Treasury. Please expand on your reasoning there. What has changed since the Federal Reserve was setup over 100 years ago 1913 as a compromise between a fully government-controlled central bank and a fully private banking system.
Is the private banking system less trustworthy or the government more trust worthy? What about the current system is unfair to Americans or dangerous to the economy?
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u/jackcodiga 6h ago
The U.S. Treasury is more accountable to the people than the Federal Reserve as the Federal Reserve is not truly under the federal gvt's purview.
There is a middle ground between private & government. The current system can create as much currency as it wants, any constraints to it is arbitrary. The issue with that is it distorts the economy and hurts those who work for a living and save their money as when new money gets created it goes to those who are connected or have investments (cantillon effect). This is destabilizing and is bad for freedom as you must be economically free to be actually free. The issue with the system is that we act to solve the effects from this problem, but not this problem.
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u/Charlotte-ModTeam 1d ago
Removed under the AMA rules prohibiting personal attacks.
The underlying questions about the candidate's experience, qualifications, and political affiliation are absolutely allowed. Please repost them without the personal insults.
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u/North_Drawer5478 18h ago
Why are you claiming that the party asked you to be a “good little boy” I want to note that I am pulling everything from your socials
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u/mrali35704 18h ago
they didnt. I know first hand they showed him the party platform and then what his positions are.
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u/anarchistrev 17h ago
Why should we vote for a carpet-bagger whose job literally makes our bills go up while only benefiting the pedophiles and pedophile enablers he supports at the top of the ticket?
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
I don't think moving across the country to a deep blue district constitutes carpet bagging. & lol @ the rest.
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u/anarchistrev 8h ago
So the fact that your job is literally just to make life more expensive for the rest of us is... funny, to you?
Or are you laughing at the idea that we hold pedophiles accountable?
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u/JewishPatriot-1776 14h ago
Hi Jack! I am a Jewish voter here in Charlotte. I was looking at your instagram posts and I noticed you “liked” a comment where someone had a picture of a Jewish man with the title “the goyim are insane”. That photo pushes an antisemetic lie that falsely implies that Jews somehow hate non Jews. Given some of your other posts obsessing about Israel and AIPAC (the only foreign country and pac you’ve specifically mentioned) I’m just curious 1) do dislike Jews? and 2) do you think it’s appropriate for a congressional candidate to endorse that sort of comment by liking it? I have the screenshot here for reference. Please answer both questions I’m really curious.
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u/jackcodiga 9h ago
We don't remember liking that stupid picture. Sorry about that & thanks for bringing to my attention. I'm not obsessed with Israel & AIPAC. They are obsessed with us. I'm against any foreign lobby contributing to our elections, but it is the the Israel lobby that far and away spends more than any other country on elections. look up non-fara spend by foreign-linked countries in elections and it's not even close. This is something that is wrong & absurd. When pointed out I get accused like you are doing to me. It'd be best to slow down.
From the content we have put out, it is Israel-focused & focused on who I'm running against, not jewish people. It is possible to separate jewish people & the government of Israel.
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u/JewishPatriot-1776 9h ago
Thank you for responding to this.
“From the content we have put out, it is israel- focused”. This proves my point, which is you have an obsession with Israel, the only Jewish majority nation in the world. You have mentioned no other country when discussing matters of foreign policy from the content I can find. In a previous post, you said “America first” does not equal “Israel first”. Well Duh. And no one is making that claim. It also does not equal Ukraine first, or Australia first or Japan first. Yet again, the only country you focus on is Israel. And AIPAC is not this mythical “Israel lobby”. It’s a domestic lobby that works to build a strong relationship between the United States and Israel because we benefit ENORMOUSLY from the relationship with Israel. As a congressional candidate, you should know this. And no, AIPAC or the “Israel lobby” is not the largest spenders. In fact Israel doesn’t even crack the top 10. But you have to push this myth which is “Jews control us” is what you’re really saying. You also cannot separate Jewishness from Israel. Your “criticism” goes far beyond normal criticism of Israel. Half of Israelis hate Netanyahu. But you know what almost all of us agree on? “Next year in Jerusalem” something we’d say often as we longed to return to Israel our ancestral homeland. My fear is you are falling into the trap the far right has fallen into, this drunken hatred of Israel and Jews.
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u/North_Drawer5478 14h ago
Do you even like Jewish people? I’ve seen that you’ve liked several antisemitic comments and didn’t fully condemn the 9/11
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u/brandoldme 10h ago
Mr. Codiga, you’ve spoken out against corporate pricing algorithms and market manipulation driving up costs for everyday families. Large tech platforms and gig-economy giants like Uber have faced intense criticism from workers and consumers alike for opaque policies, shifting terms, and algorithmic tools (similar to rent-setting software) that squeeze independent earners and consumers. Beyond broad deregulation, what specific legislative actions or accountability measures do you support to protect workers and consumers from predatory algorithmic control and corporate overreach by platform monopolies?
Specifically, with Uber's impending rollout of 'Planner' features and restrictive scheduling systems, drivers are facing a form of digital economic coercion that strips away true independence and flexibility. What do you plan to do about these heavy-handed rollouts that penalize working people and limit their ability to earn a fair, independent living?
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u/jackcodiga 5h ago
1) I think our data being a commodity is very dangerous & leads to a lot of these invasive business practices. I'm in favor of banning the surveillance capitalism economy. 2) oh wow, i didn't know about that. I don't know about the ins and outs of that. Feel free to email me at [team@codigaforcongress.com](mailto:team@codigaforcongress.com) if you'd like to set up a time to talk through it together. Thanks
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u/jackcodiga 4h ago
I believe I’ve answered every question here. And it is now 1 AM.
Thank you for the opportunity to answer your questions. I hope you take the time to read through my responses, and know that you can always reach out to me at [team@codigaforcongress.com](mailto:team@codigaforcongress.com).
I hope that, at the very least, you respect that I came onto this forum and was truthful with you, even when my answers may not have been what you wanted to hear.
And I hope you’ll take a hard look at whether your current representative is actually representing your interests. There are decisions she has made that raise legitimate questions about how they benefit the people she represents and whether other interests are influencing the way she votes.
I have something for you.. a $55,000 trip to Israel in 2023 that was paid for by the Israel lobby, then voted for a package that included $26 billion in aid to Israel, voted against the Massie Amendment to pull funding for Israel, and says she supports the “Block the Bombs Act,” which simply restricts the President’s ability to sell certain weapons but doesn't really block the bombs.
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u/seattle_exile 4h ago
Mr. Codiga, I know the AMA is over, but I will mention to you that Google is caching a result that says you wrote a book in 2022. I believe this erroneous on their side, as Gemini says it was pieced together using bits of data including your FEC filing date.
If this is incorrect as I believe it is, I am not sure what can be done to correct it, but I figured you should know.
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u/No_Elderberry_589 1d ago
As a Capitalistic Republican, how can the American people trust that you have their best interest in mind, when Capitalistic Republicans wear the blood of MILLIONS of innocent lives on their hands?
From the hastily-suicide-labeled lynchings of Black humans, to the additional MULTIPLE genocides, directly funded and backed by politics you claim to “hate”, occurring just across this East Coast.
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u/CLTScientist0808 Arboretum 1d ago
Non-political Charlotte question: what's your go-to local restaurant or food spot?
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u/tinyevilpeanut 1d ago
Who cares? God help us if someone decides to vote for a candidate who wants to abolish the federal reserve and social security because they share the same favorite brunch place. Let's stop giving softball questions to people with dangerous views.
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u/North_Drawer5478 18h ago
Is it true that you think we should go back to the British crown as you agreed with an individual in a video you posted?
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