There is a lot of bantering going on here at Break The Matrix. Christians rubbing shoulders with athiests. Theoretically pure libertarians mixed in with those who want less federal government but not necessarily no neighborhood government (me!!)... Conspiracy nuts going head to head with common sensical folks who are smart to question everything, even the conspiracies...

America!! It's a grand place for all of this diversity and free-speechifying and ego-centric politicizing...

One thing I have noticed though, were lacks of cohesive plans. Break The Matrix pretty much barks at its own fence posts. There is very little discussion on just what it is that we agree on that we want. There is very little sharp-stick focus on physical (outside of BTM's own audience) influence peddling.

So I wish to start the conversation rolling...

Here is one plan-- Questions For The Anointed.

I wrote up a few questions John McCain should answer during his "town hall" meetings, hopefully, with a video-taped response. Same for Barack Obama. They might not be the most pointed of questions, but they get the job done. What questions would you ask each of these men if you were trying to expose their political backsides and their ideological dark-orifices? Why not come up with say, seven finely honed questions for each candidate and post them wherever Obama and McCain supporters gather to drink in the Kool-Aid of their messiahs? Why not stand inside and outside of McCain and Obama ralies and have these questions printed out for all to read? Why not have Bob Barr or Ralph Nader ask these questions on National TV? Anyway, here are my questions. What are yours? What are THE BEST questions?

Babble babble...

MC CAIN--

1) Senator McCain, during the Republican debates Ron Paul was given the opportunity to ask you a question about the Presidents' Working Group on finances. Your eyes glazed over and you gave an obviously obfuscated answer, leading viewers to believe you either did not know what the Working Group was, or you were reluctant to talk nationally about what they were. Which was it, sir? If you were ignorant, are you better informed now? If so, can you explain what the group is and how it functions, as well as your opinion on whether it is beneficial to the American people as a whole or just an elite few? If you were reluctant to talk about this group on national television, would you do so now? If not, would you explain why not? Please, no more names of financial "experts" you would surround yourself with. Will you actually answer Ron Paul's question?
2) You are known for having a sense of humor. I am also known for having a sense of humor. Your idea of humor was to sing "bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran," to a Beachboys' classic tune. I didn't find it at all funny. Do you think making jokes about dropping explosive devices on other people, possibly killing and maiming large numbers, maybe even accidentally killing innocent men, women and children is FUNNY? Please answer the question, sir. Is killing funny to you?
3)You made the statement during a Republican debate that "Washington changed us". Ron Paul stated that he did not think Washington changed him. My question is two part-- Do you think Washington changed Ron Paul in the manner you think it changed what you referred to as "us"? Secondly, since you came to Washington, why did you let it change you and how does this jive with your claim to be a man of principle? Did you come to Washington with no principles?
4) Remaining on the subject of change, I noticed that you changed your religious affiliation this year. Call me cynical, but it seems remarkably convenient and political in nature. Would you admit or deny that you became a Baptist to align yourself with a larger voting block? I am very interested in knowing the reason for the abrupt change in affiliation. Are you looking for votes, sir?
5) During the Republican debates, Ron Paul was notably and unfairly barred from a debate just before the New Hampshire primaries. No one can deny that he was doing better than at least two other candidates who were included, and the nature of the exclusion was obviously political and extremely unfair. As a Republican who supported Ron Paul and his run for president, I was unfairly treated in the political process by the process itself. While there may have not been anything illegal about the snubbing of Ron Paul, it certainly raises stark issues about election fairness and the democratic process. In one now reasonably well viewed piece of footage, you can be heard mocking Ron Paul for being excluded, reminding me of a child in a playground. You claim to be a man of principle, and yet you did not stand up for the democratic principle when this snubbing occurred. In fact you mocked it, sir. Can you tell me why anyone should vote for you, given the fact that you treated the process with such contempt? It was OK for you to alienate me and my vote, and last time I checked, I was an American. Do you think, perhaps, you behaved as badly as I think you behaved?
6)In a recent speech you gave about foreign policy, you stated that America needs to talk to her allies and the world at large, and listen to them even if they disagree with us, suggesting a man who would listen to majority consensus and act upon it. In other words, you implied that America would not follow GW Bush's policy of arrogance and would listen and bend to the sentiments of other nations. If that is true, then why will you not bend and listen to the will of the American people, who you have opposed for years now in regards to Iraq? Are you suggesting that, as president, you will listen to other nations and ignore your own constituency? Are you really that confused, sir, as to who you are applying to for the job of president?
7) I noticed that you are touting an energy independence policy. During this discussion, you mention that we need more nuclear power plants and used, as evidence of the correctness of your thinking, France as an example. You stated, as if it were a good thing, that France was 80% nuclear powered as a nation. My question then, becomes about Iran. They claim to be attempting to create their own nuclear power industry, in order to power their country. The taunting and ranting of Ahmadenijad notwithstanding (after all, it was you, sir, who sang bomb bomb bomb Iran) why is it any of our business if Iran develops nuclear power in an open and non secretive way? You support it as a solution to carbon emissions for us but not Iran? Is this not both hypocritical and an arrogant stance?

OBAMA--
1) Barack Obama. Your plan for the economy seems to be much of what we've been getting, only, if you'll pardon the pun, a slightly different shade. More programs. More governmental intrusions. More wealth redistribution using the coercive tactics of the federal legal juggernaut. The US is 50 % Conservative, meaning, in theory, half the population does not want your interference and would like you to stop. How are you going to convince those unconvinced, that you know better than they do how to spend their money? Are you willing to throw them all in jail if they decide to revolt, say, by refusing to pay taxes? Telling someone it is his or her duty to go along with your programs is not a solution or an answer. Are you prepared to arrest those who disagree with you and actively and financially protest?
2)I've heard of many programs you are wanting to implement if elected president, but I haven't heard of which programs you want to get rid of. How about humoring me and listing the programs that are now federal but that were once state run, that you would be willing to remove completely from the federal government. You talk of change. The federal government growing has been the biggest constant in federal government. How much will you change this? Or will you keep the growth rate of the federal government unchanged?
3) I've heard you mention that you would consider taxing big oil profits because they made too much profit, and I've heard you say that you would like to regulate them more so they make less profit. Since big oil has a monopoly on the delivery of auto and jet fuel in this country, I must say, I am not averse to checking into their procedures and investigating price fixing and gouging. But I have never heard you list the falling price of the dollar as one of the prime reasons gas is so expensive. If our dollar is halved in value, foreign oil will double in value, generally speaking. Why should we trust you on the economy when this simple fact seems to miss your boat? What then, will you say is the cause of the devaluation of the dollar?
4) I was told you were a Constitutional law expert. I may have misheard this, but assuming that I have not, would you please explain why the IRS is allowed to have a "guilty until proven innocent" policy? How do you balance Constitutional rights such as the right to privacy with the 16th amendment? Would you tell me what you think are the pitfalls-- Constitutionally-- with the way in which taxes are levied and collected in this country? Is there a law that requires all Americans to file and pay a tax on their income? If so, can you produce it?
5)As a practicing Christian, do you have any evidence that anything within the bible is true? Do you take the bible "on faith", meaning you do not require evidence before believing in the validity of a statement? If so, why should we vote for you? Evidence is the foundation of reason, and are we not trying to fulfill the highest office in the land with a reasonable man who will weigh the evidence before making any decision? If your beliefs in fundamental questions are not vetted using evidence and logic, why should we assume your presidency will be?