David Thistle
No Party Affiliation | Alaska
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Thistle
Party
No Party Affiliation
Election Year
2022
Election
Special Primary - U.S. House At Large
Race
U.S. House (Unexpired term)
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE
UNIVERSTITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON
WORK & MILITARY
NAVY, E-4, 1988-1992
NAVY, E-4, 1995-1996
Massachusetts Police Officer Academy, Patrol Officer, 1997
FEMA Basic Military Emergency Management Specialist
Texas State Guard, WO1
AFFILIATIONS
Disabled American Veterans, Life Member, Military Order of Foreign Wars
Member (Texas), Texas Navy Association, Admiral (Texas Navy)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
CONSTABLE, 1992-1995
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
President of the United States, 2016
President of the United States, 2020
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
The Abortions Rights Issues are the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Therefore, this is a moot point. However, Federal Funding is controlled by a VOTE of Congress. Personal Opinions do NOT matter as a Representative of "The People." Representatives VOTE the Majority Opinion of their District Population. 1 Person = 1 Vote; Majority Rules
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
The Abortions Rights Issues are the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Therefore, this is a moot point. However, Federal Funding is controlled by a VOTE of Congress. Personal Opinions do NOT matter as a Representative of "The People." Representatives VOTE the Majority Opinion of their District Population. 1 Person = 1 Vote; Majority Rules
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Once again, Representatives in Congress are responsible to Represent the Majority VOTE of their District Constituents.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Once again, Representatives in Congress are responsible to Represent the Majority VOTE of their District Constituents.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Neutral
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Neutral
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
The United States is currently $30 Trillion in Debt. Our leadership needs to create ways to reduce the National Debt by creating reasonable Solutions to foreseeable problems before they arise. Here is an example of the Solutions I would have implemented if in a position of Authority. https://youtu.be/hmu1krE0y2Y Please keep in mind that the FEMA Monies sent top TEXAS for the February Storm alone were upwards of $50 Billion Dollars.
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
The United States is currently $30 Trillion in Debt. Our leadership needs to create ways to reduce the National Debt by creating reasonable Solutions to foreseeable problems before they arise. Here is an example of the Solutions I would have implemented if in a position of Authority. https://youtu.be/hmu1krE0y2Y Please keep in mind that the FEMA Monies sent top TEXAS for the February Storm alone were upwards of $50 Billion Dollars.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Did not answer
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Religious Liberty is protected under the LAW of the Constitution of these United States. This was Legislated at the Origin of our Nation. I do NOT support new Legislation on this issue.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Private Individuals and Businesses have the protected right to refuse service to anyone.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Neutral
Religious Liberty is protected under the LAW of the Constitution of these United States. This was Legislated at the Origin of our Nation. I do NOT support new Legislation on this issue.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Once again: Please see the Constitution of these United States.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Private Individuals and Businesses have the protected right to refuse service to anyone.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Once again: Please see the Constitution of these United States.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only for National Safety under the Laws allowed by Public Health. This obviously needs to be addressed closely for possible new guidelines and laws.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Once again, I am seeking an Office to Represent "The People" of a particular District. It is my professional responsibility to VOTE for the Majority decision of my Constituents.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Only for National Safety under the Laws allowed by Public Health. This obviously needs to be addressed closely for possible new guidelines and laws.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Once again, I am seeking an Office to Represent "The People" of a particular District. It is my professional responsibility to VOTE for the Majority decision of my Constituents.
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.
Did not answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
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.
Did not answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Choose not to answer
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Choose not to answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Yes. However, the United States needs to create a new Ellis Island Style Facility if we continue to have an "Open Border Policy."
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Yes. However, the United States needs to create a new Ellis Island Style Facility if we continue to have an "Open Border Policy."
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Neutral
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
According to our national history, all legally processed people seeking to immigrate to the USA should be allowed.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
According to our national history, all legally processed people seeking to immigrate to the USA should be allowed.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian man by Choice. However, I do NOT force my values or beliefs on others. The Separation of Church and State needs to be respected.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian man by Choice. However, I do NOT force my values or beliefs on others. The Separation of Church and State needs to be respected.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
A photo ID should be a requirement unless a valid affidavit with witness signatures and proof of Veterans' paperwork or a Birth Certificate is available.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would create a Federal Law allowing 'Oversight' by the United States Marshals Service to examine VOTER Fraud.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
A photo ID should be a requirement unless a valid affidavit with witness signatures and proof of Veterans' paperwork or a Birth Certificate is available.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would create a Federal Law allowing 'Oversight' by the United States Marshals Service to examine VOTER Fraud.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. It divides our Nation and our Founding Fathers' Intent.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. It divides our Nation and our Founding Fathers' Intent.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
The responsible Hydraulic fracking should be supported.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Environmental Laws are mostly either over enforced or under enforced. The USA needs to readdress these Laws.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
The responsible Hydraulic fracking should be supported.
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Environmental Laws are mostly either over enforced or under enforced. The USA needs to readdress these Laws.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
CSPAN Lesser Known Candidates Forum 2020 New Hampshire Institute of Politics
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?
Moderate
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Yes. I was accused of and arrested for a sexual battery charges and plead guilty to a charge not arrested for because I was not above reproach.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
CSPAN Lesser Known Candidates Forum 2020 New Hampshire Institute of Politics
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
!. restore the Public Trust in Elections. 2. Increase Medical Schools and Universities. 3. Reclassify non-medical Synthetic Opioids (ex Fentanyl) as a Chemical Weapon. 4 Modernize New Hampshire's Title XII Ch 165 Sec 5 and Federalize it.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Yes. I was accused of and arrested for a sexual battery charges and plead guilty to a charge not arrested for because I was not above reproach.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
!. restore the Public Trust in Elections. 2. Increase Medical Schools and Universities. 3. Reclassify non-medical Synthetic Opioids (ex Fentanyl) as a Chemical Weapon. 4 Modernize New Hampshire's Title XII Ch 165 Sec 5 and Federalize it.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Choose not to answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Did not answer
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Choose not to answer
