Bruce Burleson, a human service worker, is running in the 2008 United States presidential election as a Socialist.
Bruce Burleson has never served in public office before, but has had many experiences campaigning for non-partisan candidates. He has worked for 11 years in human services, focusing on issues such as mental health and homelessness. Bruce Burleson plans to run his campaign as an everyday American.
One of his main campaign issues is bringing real democracy to America. More information on Bruce Burleson and a complete list of issues can be found on the Bruce Burleson portion of the Socialist Party website.
Based on this and other information you might have learned, what questions would you want to ask Bruce Burleson if given the chance?
What experiences do you have that prove you are capable of successfully leading large groups of people (by large, I mean on a 7 figure level)?
How do socialist ideals fit in with American capitalist values?
What accomplishment are you most proud of as a campaigner for the Socialist Party? What do you most want to accomplish in the future as President?
From your website:
How would you justify taking American's rights to property away from them? How would you distinguish between "greedy speculators", "irresponsible landlords", and ordinary property owners?
How do you think the American people would feel about electing a man who has been unemployed for an indeterminate amount of time to the Presidency? Do you feel that being unemployed makes you qualified for the job?
What kind of educational training do you have?
Where will the money come from the repay Afghanistan and Iraq for the "damages done to their people and their infrastructure"?
What programs do you plan to eliminate to cut the national budget or make room for the programs you have suggested?
What benefits do the American people have from UHC, besides destroying the best health care system in the world?