Jeary Flener
No Party Preference | Washington
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeary Flener
Party
No Party Preference
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Evangel University, Springfield, BS, 1985
FJ Reitz High School, Evansville, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
KPMG, Office Manager, 7
Ministry, Various, Administrative Management, 3
US Army, Officer, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Partners Global Network, Board Treasurer, American Legion Post 19
Honor Guard, Christian Cycling, Ride Leader
Highlands Community Church, Mission Team, Romania, Speaker, Christian Leadership Alliance
Member, Church Network, Member
Washington Trails Association, Member, Washington Arms Collectors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters (the people), Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When freedom of choice is not extended to a woman then grace and mercy must be granted in cases of rape and incest. In addition, when it becomes evident that pregnancy will result in certain death of the Mother choice must be granted.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
In a word, Selfishness. It is the natural core of man and is multiplied with power.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe the inalienable right of freedom was extended in the very beginning and thus I do not believe in a theocracy; however, I do believe there are core principled standards that are united with nature and thus are timeless and unchanging. As humans we have been granted the opportunity to pursue faith to the upmost degree and we also have the choice to reject it and pursue our own pathway. Students of Christ know that even he stated that there would be those that would not believe and yet he lived amongst them peacefully. Therefore I am thankful that our forefathers wrote in the First Amendment of our Constitution that they would not direct religious beliefs nor would they prohibit the free exercise of one’s faith. The coexistence of people of faith and humanist can only exist in when we as a people choose to live freely while exercising personal accountability, demonstrate greater concern for others, and sustain the fundamental timeless values of nature itself.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
No Answer
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I do not presume what others think of and eventually label me. However, it is my sincere hope that regardless if a person agrees or disagrees with me that they see me as person and leader committed to the principles of Holy Scripture as well as to our founding documents.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
jcflener@JearyFlener.com ,(913)Flener 1 (353-6371)
Additional comment from candidate:
Many people ask, “Why run?” I have asked myself, “Why run?” The answer to both is simple: “Why not. If not me then who?” Public disapproval rating of Congress is 79 percent. Only 26 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in our country. I am one of those that are frustrated and angered by the way our political leaders act and the direction they are leading our country. I could tune out the noise and retreat into my own little place of peace but I choose not to. I choose to run. Why do I choose to run for the US House of Representatives? I believe the diversity that flows from individual freedom is being increasingly restricted by a conformist-orientated, central government. Why do I choose to run, the best answer is summed up in the American Legion’s motto: “For God and country.”
