Controlling the Narrative

[Martin Hash]

My local newspaper, The Columbian, is such a worm. I wouldn't even interview with them the last 2 times I ran for office because they are so slimy, (the one time I did interview, they DID give me the endorsement but backhanded me so bad it was worthless). Here are some of the questions from this year's interview: (None of these are my issues.)

Washington has committed to numerous clean energy goals including doubling its electric vehicle fleet and lowering the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. What are your goals as they relate to renewable energy?

Shootings continue to be a regular occurrence, most recently a gunman killed five employees at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. What do you think needs to be done to reduce the number shootings in the U.S.?

The Department of Justice will not defend a suit seeking to overturn the ACA. One of the provisions at risk is preventing insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. This would impact at least 188,000 people in Clark County. What would you do to reduce harm on the community?

Legislation has been proposed in the Senate to address the opioid crisis, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, but many argue those proposals fall short. What kind of legislation do you think needs to be implemented?

List your major endorsements.

TOLLS ARE NOT MENTIONED

[Speaker to Animals]

1. Replace all power plants with nuclear.

2. Require democrats to undergo mental health screening before purchasing firearms.

3. Medicare for all.

4. Firing squads for drug dealers.


Elect me.

[GloryofGreece]

1. Replace all power plants with nuclear.

2. Require democrats to undergo mental health screening before purchasing firearms.

3. Medicare for all.

4. Firing squads for drug dealers.


Elect me.

Does someone that has ever voted Democratic get the firing squad or just current or over a period of year? haha.

[Speaker to Animals]

1. Replace all power plants with nuclear.

2. Require democrats to undergo mental health screening before purchasing firearms.

3. Medicare for all.

4. Firing squads for drug dealers.


Elect me.

Does someone that has ever voted Democratic get the firing squad or just current or over a period of year? haha.

Just because most drug dealers are likely Democrats dies not imply all Democrats should be lined up and shot.

Selling heroin and opiates to drug abusers, though.. line up.

[Martin Hash]

At the urging of other people online, I went ahead and answered the questions:

Biographical information: age, city of residence, previous political experience
60 years old, Vancouver, political candidate for State office, PCO.

List your major endorsements.
I do not seek endorsements nor do I solicit campaign contributions since I suspect something is expected in return.

What’s the first thing you’d do in this position?
This is my primary campaign issue: “Fight against Oregon tolls and taxation without representation on Washington residents.”

What is the biggest issue facing Southwest Washington?
Growth, and all that implies. I feel fortunate to live in this area: we have everything, and other people around the country are figuring that out and moving here. Good for them, the more the merrier, and our local government has been doing a good job of keeping up.

Why are you best suited to represent the interests of the community?
I've lived in the same voting district since 1980, started successful businesses here, and raised my family here. I owned and operated the Columbia Arts Center downtown for a decade, and had my business offices there for two. Competence-wise, I'm the world's only ever simultaneously licensed doctor, attorney, accountant & engineer. I also have three doctorates and have traveled to over 100 countries. There is no one more qualified for this position.

The Department of Justice will not defend a suit seeking to overturn the ACA. One of the provisions at risk is preventing insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. This would impact at least 188,000 people in Clark County. What would you do to reduce harm on the community?
I am the only M.D. candidate, and the only one with experience serving in inner-city hospitals where lack of insurance and pre-existing conditions are the bulk of patients. I was also on the National Health Service in England which is fully socialized healthcare. I have talked about this topic extensively on my bi-daily podcast, “PRay TeLL, Dr. Hash,” available on iTunes. The best solution right now is one of my campaign issues: “Medicare for anyone but contain costs through competition,” which will be less than any other insurance option because Medicare actually has cost controls, whereas ACA costs are skyrocketing because it doesn't.

Immigration and the separation of families at the border is one of the top issues in the U.S. at the moment. What policy or policies would you propose to resolve this complex issue?
Wall.

Legislation has been proposed in the Senate to address the opioid crisis, the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, but many argue those proposals fall short. What kind of legislation do you think needs to be implemented?
None. Remember, I'm the only doctor running.

Washington has committed to numerous clean energy goals including doubling its electric vehicle fleet and lowering the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. What are your goals as they relate to renewable energy?
This is another one of my campaign issues: “Electric Driverless Vehicles are the future for both congestion & clean air.” Specifically, let's help Portland and ourselves set up a driverless vehicle infrastructure that reduces congestion on existing roads. Imagine a decade from now when your phone App brings a driverless vehicle to your door that quickly drops you off where you want to go. This is a solution that lets us be partners with Oregon rather than them simply using Washington residents as a tax base.

Shootings continue to be a regular occurrence, most recently a gunman killed five employees at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis. What do you think needs to be done to reduce the number shootings in the U.S.?
A society can’t be maintained through violence because no amount of police can force 100 million people to do what they refuse to do; we know the outcome is Civil War. I cannot see how the benefit of further gun laws outweigh the divisiveness they cause; same with abortion. There is nothing new to say and nobody’s minds will change. I will abstain from voting on either, and instead focus on issues that unite the nation.

Washington youth continue to seek careers that don’t revitalize the manufacturing industry. Some are developing training programs to encourage young workers to lean toward a career in the trade sector. Is this a vital push? How would you further encourage this avenue of job creation and training?
This involves the rest of my campaign issues: “Subsidize entry-level jobs, and remove the social burden of employees from Small Business,” “Give students a choice of how to be educated, including self-paced online schooling at home,” “Make being married a tax and legal advantage, and promote having children by providing Daycare,” and “Increase the size of the Middle Class through tax policy and by encouraging Small Business.” I have discussed all of these in my books, on my podcast, at public debates, and in local Facebook forums. They generate lots of suggestions from both supporters and opponents, such that I'm confident that I can provide knowledgeable leadership to promote them. In fact, I'm probably unique in the capacity to do so.

[Fife]

The best of all, IMNSHO:

List your major endorsements.
I do not seek endorsements nor do I solicit campaign contributions since I suspect something is expected in return.

[MilSpecs]

(the one time I did interview, they DID give me the endorsement but backhanded me so bad it was worthless).

“Vote for Hash. I guess.”

What did they say?

[BjornP]

Went to look at The Columbian's site for news of you running, Martin. One bit of news struck me most: There is a story from June 27th relating a Democrat forum attended by all the Democrat contenders... except you. You declined to attend it says. Yet according to the story, the place was packed full.

Whatever your reasons for not showing, not showing up seems like a mistake. The more visibility, the more potential voters you meet, surely you more you may persuade.