Paul Bonham
Republican | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Bonham
Party
Republican
Election Year
2018
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK, Teaching License, 1992
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Master's, 1985
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Bachelors, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
Teachers Reliable Landscape & Property Management, CEO and owner, 43
AFFILIATIONS
Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Member, Venture Church
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
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.
Strongly Agree
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.
Strongly Disagree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."
Strongly Disagree
I support sanctuary cities.
Strongly Disagree
It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.
Strongly Disagree
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.
Strongly Agree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2012 Republican Primary, 2014 General Election, 2014 Republican Primary, 2016 General Election, 2016 Republican Primary
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
ONLY in the case of tubal pregnancy where the doctor cannot save the child.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Hunt down and destroy all terrorists. Build a wall. Help Israel. Defund all programs for nations that support terrorist and anti-American, Anti Israel positions. Keep a list of any nation who does not support America and Israel. Such nations will receive NO aid for 5 years, and then can reapply and be reevaluated based on strong support of America and Israel.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The heart of man is desperately wicked and who can know it? Man is by nature sinful and evil. Man works for his own best interest, and this can be harnessed so as to benefit others in a free enterprise, capitalistic system.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Reagan Conservative, born again Christian who believes the Bible is the Holy and inspired word of God, life is sacred from conception. and all of us have sinned and are sinners by nature and must be redeemed by Christ's blood, alone, and then live by his Holy Spirit to serve him and love our neighbors, all people. Sometimes loving our neighbor requires us to protect our neighbor from evil and even punish and kill those who would do further evil.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan are my two favorite Presidents. I believe in low taxes, limited government, a fair/flat tax, school vouchers, NO Abortion except in case of tubal pregnancy (which is fatal to the child and has no remedy)I support Israel, believe we should destroy Isis, Repeal all traces of Obamacare, honor military, veterans, and police, provide veterans access to any medical facility of their choice. I believe the Constitution is NOT a living document (there is no such thing: it is a written contract between the people and their government and can only be changed by an amendment or an Article 5 Convention of the States, which I also support. I agree entirely with the conclusions presented in Mark Levin's numerous books including Plunder and Deceit, Ameritopia, and The Liberty Amendments, and as presented in my own book D.A.D. Stands for More Than Dead Animal Disposer.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I promote smaller government and private enterprise which makes our economy prosper, which makes it possible for people to purchase the products they need and desire. Promoting healthcare is NOT a function of government; it is a function of the private market. Where there is a demand, a supply will be provided, and competition will ensure good products at fair prices. (Adam Smith, Wealth of the Nations, 1776). Government needs to get out of providing and regulating health care.
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
None except lowering taxes and reducing regulations and getting out of the way. See answer 30. That government governs best which governs least. Government needs to get out of the way and allow Americans to unleash their potential. Please read The Way Things Ought to Be, and See, I Told You So for brilliant and humorous explanations of these issues.
What changes should be made to the tax code?
We need a flat tax or fair tax: a simple federal sales tax of 10%, and then states can have their own state sales tax if they wish. Please see the superb youtube video: Freedom from the IRS! Fair Tax Explained in Detail, and videos from prageru and Hillsdale College.
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Reduce taxes and government regulations and watch America's economy boom. The Trump tax cuts of 2018 are ushering in record growth not seen since the Reagan Tax cuts of the 1980's. Democrat President John F. Kennedy advocated for low taxes because he knew that whatever we tax, we get less of . If we want more work, more growth, more business, then tax work and growth and business LESS. All "contributions" into social security from individuals and employers should immediately cease, which will fill the economy with billions of $ of discretionary income people will use to purchase goods and investments, causing business to grow, hiring to increase, and tax revenue to soar, just like it did after the 1960's Kennedy tax cuts, 1980's Reagan tax cuts, and the 2000's Bush tax cuts. Allow privatization of Social Security,(see below).All Citizens should be able to chose how they invest their money in private accounts they own, not owned nor controlled by govt.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Privatize: Soc.Sec. is a ponzi scheme that if perpetrated by a citizen (Like Bernie Madoff who was sentence to 150 years) would result in prison. It is bankrupt: no Social Security fund: politicians spent our money. Forcing people in how/where they spend/invest their money is slavery and tyranny. All citizens be able to divest from social security on a sliding scale based on age. ALL forced "contributions" by individuals and businesses cease. Those 67 or older are in the system and will get what they are promised. Those under 30 are will not be in the system. They will be refunded all their contributions with 3% interest for them to invest as they choose, and will cease ALL forced "contributions". Benefits begin at age 67 People 30 plus would get the percent of benefit based on age: Age 30, 30% of their benefit; age 60, 60% benefit. For those over 60= 60% plus 5% per year over 60, hence 61= 65%; age 62= 70%, age 64=80%; age 66=90%. No more early retirement.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have run my own business since age 12, for over 44 years. I earned Eagle Scout in record time. I graduated the University of Virginia in under 3 years carrying 27 credits my last semester, and earning an A+ in statistics. I paid for my entire undergraduate, Master's and Post Master's education, teaching history, math, economics, English, writing and research, and critical thinking for over 25 years. I am the first teacher in North Carolina to have 100% of his students pass the End of Course test, EOC. In 4 years we earned two 97% and two 100% record setting scores. I built a successful rental property portfolio across 3 states and was able to retire at age 54. I know what it is to make a payroll. I am the top solar consultant in the Southeast's largest solar company.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
paulbonhamforus@outlook.com 704 747 1627
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I endorse: The Republican Freedom Calendar (google it), prageru videos, Judges in the tradition of Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, Constitutional Originalists. A secure border: a Big Wall and big gate that locks and will let in only legal immigrants who will help America and assimilate into our great Christian heritage, and expel those who aren't and won't. American energy independence, solar energy tax credits, school vouchers, school choice, defunding Planned Parenthood, confiscating Planned Parenthood's profits from selling baby body parts (youtube it) since they earned a profit with taxpayer money, that money should be returned to the taxpayers. A simple fair tax of 10%, NO IRS, NO Forms; make April 15th just another pretty Spring Day. A balanced budget, term limits for politicians of maximum 12 years, mandating that politicians live under the same laws as the rest of us. Privatized social security, private health care: repeal Obamacare. Support Israel; destroy Isis
