Michael Connely

Republican | Nebraska

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael Connely


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

NATTC, Millington Tn, Aviation Electronics, 1980

Palomar College, San Marcos Ca, AA Economics, 1986

University of the State of New York, Albany Ny, BA Poli Sci / Soc, 1988

International English Communications College, Fukuoka Japan, MA Educ Admin, 1990

Excelsior University, Albany Ny, BS Business, 1996

CCAF, Montgomery Al, AS Medical Lab, 1998

WORK & MILITARY

United States Marines, Sgt, 1979-1985

USAF, SSgt, 1997-2000

AFFILIATIONS

Presbyterian Church, Bible Study Teacher, Big Brothers of America

Volunteer for troubled teen boys, Lincoln Literacy Council, English as a Second Language Tutor

Korean Orphanage Project, Construction Volunteer, Red Cross

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Election for Governor, 2022

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

I do not seek endorsements, each individual vote is an endorsement for me. Generally I loved by pro-life, individual rights, and constitutional rights groups

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

Under NO circumstances should any abortion providers receive any government funding for ANY department they have. If one none abortion section receives money, that allows them to shift resources to the abortion functions. There is a way for any current Governor to immediately arrest and charge with criminal activity, ALL staff who work with or at abortion providing facilities. Gangsters in Chicago were not imprisoned for all the very evil crimes they did, they were charged with tax evasion.

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

First of all let me note that chemical abortion drugs, for me, rank right up there with taking ricin pills (deadly poison from castor bean), or perhaps on personal self lobotomy drugs (if one were to be invented). Drugs in general must have certain safety standards with reporting on reactions and outcomes. As for the chemical abortion drugs, they are not medical drugs, but a poison meant to kill someone who you do not care to have around, just as if you had slipped ricin into someone's drink.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Well, let me think. IF the unborn child can personally hand write a request to be aborted, have it notarized, and have 2 additional witnesses, plus testimony by a licensed psychologist that the as yet to be born young man or woman is of sound mind and capable of making such a document, THEN and only then should an elective abortion be allowed. SO unless unborn babies suddenly gain the ability to create legal documents while in the womb, NO elective abortion should be allowed,

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I prefer to keep the federal government out of MOST decisions at the state level. However, whatever the roles that the federal government plays in murder cases, it should also play in abortion cases. We know what evil is... One more point on this... predawn raids by the FBI on the home of a pro life person for simply PRAYING at an abortion clinic is unforgivable. I would call for the immediate dissolution of the FBI with its functions being spread between local sheriffs and Homeland Security.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

* Ambitious people can make productive businesses if excessive regulations are eliminated. * Leave Social Security alone, drop the age back to 65 (not 70), and cut out the misc welfare added to it. * Drop inflation by eliminating 50% of government.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

No vote buying by pardoning debt. We should have a general shift to more trades and skilled work, bring our work back from China, and begin making things like we used to. I am an Educational Director (Similar to a Superintendent of Schools). I see constant abuse when the government tries to get involved in student financing. Let the schools help finance the education of the students with payback AFTER the schools help the students get productive jobs with the education given. I do this.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

If elected into Congress, I will not ONLY be promoting conservative values and voting for the same, but I will also be contacting Governors of various states and helping them to set up public monies in places that do NOT follow this ESG nonsense. I am the founder and president of "Patriot Businesses of America". That is a business registry to make an economy parallel to the woke economy (anti-Christian businesses promoting dark agendas). They need us, but we do not need them. See my website.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state cannot control the functions of the church (limiting our religious freedoms) unless that church or religion actively pushes activities or actions that are illegal in our society. Here in the USA there are many religions that exist harmoniously along side each other, but there is ONE that promotes harm to others, theft from others, and in that case, a religion that teaches the conversion or destruction of other religions MUST be dealt with to protect the freedom of ALL other religions

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

As the founder of "Patriot Businesses of America" this goes fundamentally against my beliefs of individual freedoms. Can this be abused, well yes it can, but if a business is too restrictive, the business will generally fail. This question is usually one where a militant violent fringe group seeks to damage all others that are not like itself in belief. On a related note, HS seniors are invited to our "Physical Fitness Challenge" a patriotic conservative event on May 4 2024. Contact me!


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

NEVER... I am the author and sponsor of the Medical Freedom Initiative that was circulated for the 2022 election. We had only 8 months and ran short, but I WILL run it again in July 2024 to be on the 2026 ballot. Remember what they did to us.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

I need to learn more on this topic, but am somewhere in the C / D area. The Federal government used Medicaid and Medicare as a weapon against us during COVID. The more power we give the worse off we are. This reminds me a bit of Obamacare. I have friends who work in the medical field who tell me it is extremely difficult to get paid now because of Obamacare. Even now I have a relative who has not gotten money for 2 months because of the insurance computer cyber attack It's a mess for all


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Some cultures do not appreciate or recognize the virtues of freedom, for those we are spinning our wheels and wasting time. So the answer cannot be A. We cannot assume they can be like us. D cannot be the answer because there are allies who would help defend us, and there are areas that we need strategically for our defense. Closer to B than C. I WOULD however call for the IMMEDIATE end to payments for countries that hate us. I am still in shock over the half billion given to Iran by Obama

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

In this survey, I was generously given an extension to complete it. I have been overseas assessing the CCP military buildup and what is happening. The information I heard in the USA was verified by Chinese contacts. The Chinese government is actively sending its military across the southern border of the USA. As per a Biden directive, even though illegals must answer 40+ questions, Chinese nationals have only 7 questions before being fast tracked into our country. Why is T action, money?

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

I served with Israeli forces. I consider them Brothers at Arms. Our most reliable allies are Israel, Great Britain, and France, in that order. Our ties with Israel benefit us much more than they cost us. The Israeli military shares essential intelligence with us (I used to work in military intelligence) and they are essential for stability in the region. If ONLY people knew what great things that tiny nation has done. I TEACH Israeli affairs in my private schools so MY students understand

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

In the early 1980s, one of our helicopters had its radar jammed by our enemy, and crashed into a mountain, on the wrong side of a political border. We retrieved the pilots (deceased) and all our classified equipment, then melted that bird down so NOTHING could be used. Decades later we LEAVE billions $ of equipment to our enemies. When Obama was in, he stripped out the most patriotic military leaders and promoted only those who would fire on US civilians. We need to bring the patriots BACK.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Even if it takes posting towers every 1000 yards with sentries shooting pepper rounds filled with ultraviolet dye (to identify illegals later) the cross over our border MUST be taken to 0. Other countries have near 0. It is only us that allow this. Our immigration system needs revamped BUT the massive horde must stop immediately. This includes ENDING the funding for UN. How many are aware that WE fund the department that pays illegals to come across our border. It is a treasonous activity

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Merit based essential workers, seasonal workers, workers that are in high demand but in low supply are those who should be allowed to immigrate. I have decades of experience in dealing with foreign and US immigration and visa policies and the resulting population economics. As a Congressman, one of MY projects would be to organize, rewrite, and simplify our processes. If we do NOT redo our policies, the shining light on the hill will be an old lantern buried in a mudslide of wicked humanity.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

As the Educational Director of private schools, of course I agree with this. Education is our right. The government tries to manage our education but messes things up dramatically. Allowing the parents to place their children in schools that help those children the most in the future is basically the same as allowing the free market to determine the price and quality of a product. We need complete freedom in education. In September 2024 my USA branch "Connely International Academy" begins.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Not only would I eliminate the US Department of Education at the Federal level, but I would eliminate it at the Nebraska State level as well. I was the author and sponsor of the legal initiative to Nebraska Department of Education and turn it into a small office whose main purpose would be to do research and make available the best educational resources for all the school districts statewide. I WOULD on a side note ELIMINATE the pornography exception rule that we now have in Nebraska schools.


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Our government had the vested interest in making strong family units, and that is why they had special tax rates for married couples and children. The government should have NO authority in this matter AT ALL. When will they start legalizing cross species unions and trying to force states to do so. We DO have some representatives from who are NOW serving in Washing DC who are opposed to this statement and voted accordingly. PLEASE vote them out.

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

In western Nebraska, I met a county official who told me story. A young girl (10 years old) was doing some tasks for her. The girl announced "I want you to know that I identify as a male." When asked why, the young lady said that because she was strong, and rough, and like physically taxing work, that made her a male. The official simply said. Oh, we call those "Tom Boys". They are the best of the girls because they are strong. The girl stopped, thought, and identified as female TOM BOY.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

When I even HEAR this, my blood pressure spikes and it makes me want to slap someone silly. Of course, because I cannot go and slap politicians silly (do not tell me you have not thought of it) I will say that NO taxpayer funds should be used for any elective medical services..EVER.. regardless of the elective services. If someone wants to mount his nose onto his forehead, he should not expect us to pay for it. This applies to ANY and all bizarre things a person may want to do.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

In my classes, I teach my students that there are evolutionists and creationists. I then begin to tell the order of how God created things, next how the evolutionists tell of the order of how things came into being. Soon my students begin to laugh. You see, the order is nearly identical. There is some great force, an intelligence that has its hand in everything. In the book of Job, written several thousand years ago, Job speaks of scientific facts we have known for only about a hundred years. Who told this to Job. He said it was God. There is a God. There is good and there is evil. They are competing forces. I have seen things that seem impossible, both good and evil. We must, to the best of our abilities, fight for good in life


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Even just a voter ID is not enough. There must be verification that the individual voting is also an eligible US citizen. In Nebraska we have a voter ID rule BUT there is an exception. If you do not have a birth certificate or any other legal documentation (illegal alien) then you can vote without an ID. It is a loophole. It needs closed. I am actually asking for volunteers to help me during the early election to assist in monitoring voting to ensure massive fraud does not occur. Nights.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

Our original country was set up in a manner that protected the small states from the massive hordes of people in the large states. This protection is not only protection for states, but good and evil plays in. Those who commit evil like to have others around them to validate and accept their bad choices. Because of this heavily concentrated population centers simply have a higher % of immoral people. If elections were straight popular vote, the immoral mob would rule us all.


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

I would like to rephrase this question. If people only knew the origins of this and how the book "The Art of War" comes into play they would be astonished. Let me mention just a touch of what and where this CRT thinking came from. Nazi Germany started a CRT campaign to try stir up racial animosity in the US. After the Nazi defeat, the Soviets captured the propaganda materials and shared with the Chinese who are using it against us. Point two, it was the US Navy that closed up slave ports

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

Immediate prosecution for contributing to the delinquency of a minor should occur in cases under 18. For all others there are other charges. On a side note, all Nebraska Seniors are invited to participate in the Nebraska Patriot Fitness Challenge on May 4 2024. See details on my site. If participants are disrespectful to the flag OR if males attempt to participate in female events, it is immediate disqualification. I WILL NOT ALLOW perversion to be considered normal. PUT ME IN OFFICE.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

I JUST watched a volcano documentary. ONE volcano that is slightly active, puts out more pollutants into the air in ONE week than all the cars in the USA in an entire year. This information is by scientific experts. I can tell you that the materials for electric cars comes primarily from China, the country that pollutes more than ANY others. The giant wind turbines are also manufactured in China with their filthy manufacturing standards. Our decisions are ADDING to the problem of pollution

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

The most reliable and available is coal, hundreds of years of supply. After that is oil. Nuclear would be good but there are trains traveling around the USA carrying nuclear waste because we do not have a permanent site to place the spent rods.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

I took a political analysis test and it scored me as 1st Constitutionalist, 2nd Patriot, 3rd Republican, and 4th as a Libertarian. On another site, I scored on the edge of very conservative with a strong belief in individual freedoms. It is interesting to me that my opponent is a centrist. I guess with that position you get along with everyone. I have no intention of getting along with everyone. Know that before you vote. I cannot stand by idly in the presence of evil. We MUST change.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The main purpose of government is defense of the group. That is not happening now. We have an actual Chinese invasion on the Southern border as their military bolsters its military strength WITHIN our borders. (Read on my website about Chinese forward operating bases). The next purpose is to basically play mediator when there are disputes between the members of the group. Instead our government arrests, in pre dawn FBI raids, elderly men who pray outside of abortion clinics. Grade FAIL

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

Nope... but I have seen a 19 year old man charged with felony sexual misconduct because he married his 17 year old fiancee in a different state and then return home with her. There comes a point where some of our laws are excessive, laws that would make MOST of our ancestors criminals.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

Nope... I was ALMOST arrested on felony charges because my carry conceal permit was expired and I had a 22 under my seat for stupid chicken killing coyotes. The officer saw my old military ID, and my government employee ID (I was a military testing administrator) turned off his mic, and asked me if I had the gun for self defense OR WAS ONLY TRANSPORTING IT TO MY RANCH (emphasis was his) Sometimes it is TOO easy to be charged with a felony, but I never have.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree

One side increases to 11, the next to 13, the next to 15 and so on. I have a better idea. How about if ANY supreme court nominee be required to take BOTH an IQ exam and a law knowledge exam BEFORE being considered as a nominee. If those were requirements, we would lose at least 2 of our justices immediately. It reminds me of a prosecutor in one of the Trump cases. There is NO way that woman could pass my 4th grade English grammar test. Competence not dilution is what we need.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

What a good idea... Let's take under funded understaffed police departments and shift money from them to a community program (what kind of community program exactly... free needles maybe?) Let me tell a story that I heard from a lady who was from Transylvania (seriously). Count Dracula was a real ruler. Under his realm you could drop your bag filled with money in the street and NOBODY would touch it. They were TOO afraid to be bad. Love is nice, but strength is necessary, ALWAYS.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The problem is not guns. The problem is not just bad actors. The main problem is a lack of education. I teach my students gun safety and weapons training. Part of this training is high level responsibility and respect for the potential power and potential danger of guns. If I have a student who cannot pass my safety class (pointing the gun at others etc.) then he cannot go to the range and shoot. We need education and you can have the gun if you are not mental or emotionally deranged.

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