Max Riekse
Libertarian | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Max Riekse
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Trustee, Mich. State Univ.
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, B.A., 1972
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, M.A., 1986
Western Michigan University, Kfalamazoo, Michigan, M.A., 1988
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, K-12 Teach Certif, 1978
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army;, Lt Colonel (Ret), 32 years -0 total years of service
US Army Reserve/MI Nat Guard, First LT thru Lt Colonel, 12 years AD
Awarded Legion of Merit at retirement
Michigan Public School Teacher, Retired; not endorsed by the left wing socialist MEA, 23 years
AFFILIATIONS
Sons of the Revolution; Life Member, Past President & current VP., Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Past Camp Commander, VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post Commander for many years
NRA & Endowment Life Member, Member since 1964, VFW District Legislative & POW - MIA Officer
Chairman for many, many years., Disabled Veterans, Life Member
Libertarian Party member, Ran for State Rep & St Senate as a Libertarian, Past member of Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Fruitport Township Parks Commissioner, 6 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Michigan State Senate
Michigan State Representative
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Previously earned "Friends of Conservative Energy Advocacy designation" by Michigan Conservative Energy Forum; & Previously Received: "Full Endorsement" from Michigan Vaccine Freedom PAC; Previously endorsed by Michigan Right to Life & the NRA National Rifle Association - A rated;
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Donald Trump (2016)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
NRA and MI Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners Ratings - https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/20188/max-riekse
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
I was previously endorsed by Michigan Right to Life; Since I'm running as a Libertarian, I was not interviewed this time.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
I was previously endorsed by Michigan Right to Life; Since I'm running as a Libertarian, I was not interviewed this time.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in case of rape; but even then, only after the mother has seen an ultar sound of the baby. and the entire process of getting an abortion should not be made easy. Abortion and free - liberal sex is being and has been pushed by the Communists.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in case of rape; but even then, only after the mother has seen an ultar sound of the baby. and the entire process of getting an abortion should not be made easy. Abortion and free - liberal sex is being and has been pushed by the Communists.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Repeal communist 16th Amendment/Federal Income tax; replace it with a Flat & or Fair tax; do away with the MI Income tax; AX the TAX - VOTE for MAX; Non profits/billionaires pay 20% flat tax. Michigan Non profits with woke agenda pay 50% income tax. with money earmarked towards helping MI poor with food; housing, gas; medical & child care. No estate tax on family farms; & no estate tax up to 50 million dollars; then 10%. AX the TAX - VOTE for MAX
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Repeal communist 16th Amendment/Federal Income tax; replace it with a Flat & or Fair tax; do away with the MI Income tax; AX the TAX - VOTE for MAX; Non profits/billionaires pay 20% flat tax. Michigan Non profits with woke agenda pay 50% income tax. with money earmarked towards helping MI poor with food; housing, gas; medical & child care. No estate tax on family farms; & no estate tax up to 50 million dollars; then 10%. AX the TAX - VOTE for MAX
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
NO Vaccine mandates for ALL Michigan tax supported University students & Michigan National Guard; NO illegal alien attendance at Michigan K-12 & university tax supported schools; NO PRC/RED communist Chinese students on campus; Priority to MI students; Chinese students from Free Republic China OK. Fully investigate Hunter Biden's Laptop from Hell; put the SOB in prison; Go Brandon. FREE SPEECH on campus; It's OK to be White; Re-elect President Donald Trump for the (3rd) third time. NO more Neo Con Wars; NO Mask Mandates;
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
NO Vaccine mandates for ALL Michigan tax supported University students & Michigan National Guard; NO illegal alien attendance at Michigan K-12 & university tax supported schools; NO PRC/RED communist Chinese students on campus; Priority to MI students; Chinese students from Free Republic China OK. Fully investigate Hunter Biden's Laptop from Hell; put the SOB in prison; Go Brandon. FREE SPEECH on campus; It's OK to be White; Re-elect President Donald Trump for the (3rd) third time. NO more Neo Con Wars; NO Mask Mandates;
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
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
Enact strict control/legislation regarding Red Chinese ownership of US farm land; No war with Iran; or Russia over Ukraine; NO draft to support future Neo Con Wars,.
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
The Ten Commandments should be displayed in all public school buildings and court houses; NO Antifa or Communist's on Campus; NO BLM/CRT/BATF/NSA/PRC/FBI//CIA on any tax supported Michigan campus. Remember Rhodesia.
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
Enact strict control/legislation regarding Red Chinese ownership of US farm land; No war with Iran; or Russia over Ukraine; NO draft to support future Neo Con Wars,.
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
The Ten Commandments should be displayed in all public school buildings and court houses; NO Antifa or Communist's on Campus; NO BLM/CRT/BATF/NSA/PRC/FBI//CIA on any tax supported Michigan campus. Remember Rhodesia.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
FREE Speech on Campus; Make it legal that teachers can have and use the King James Bible in their classrooms if they want to;
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
FREE Speech on Campus; Make it legal that teachers can have and use the King James Bible in their classrooms if they want to;
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
As both a Vietnam War Veteran (ABN - CIB) & an Iraq War Veteran Bronze Star; we should have a strong military; I supported Barry Goldwater for president; Peace thur strength. He was right. Communist China is a real threat to our Republic; & the Biden crime family is in bed them - making millions of dollars for themselves; If elected for Michigan state Board of Trustees, I will be outspoken in regards to the PRC - Communist Chinese threat to our REPUBLIC -USA; BUILD - finish THE TRUMP WALL
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
As both a Vietnam War Veteran (ABN - CIB) & an Iraq War Veteran Bronze Star; we should have a strong military; I supported Barry Goldwater for president; Peace thur strength. He was right. Communist China is a real threat to our Republic; & the Biden crime family is in bed them - making millions of dollars for themselves; If elected for Michigan state Board of Trustees, I will be outspoken in regards to the PRC - Communist Chinese threat to our REPUBLIC -USA; BUILD - finish THE TRUMP WALL
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
From what I know, Common Core is a communist left wing program; NOT for it;
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
From what I know, Common Core is a communist left wing program; NOT for it;
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Strongly Agree
The MEA is a left wing socialist union; parents should be able to home school their children as they see fit; with no or little input from the government.
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Strongly Agree
The MEA is a left wing socialist union; parents should be able to home school their children as they see fit; with no or little input from the government.
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
we should have very tight limits on teaching sex in K-12 Public Schools; having 'loose' sex is part of the communist plan to trash - take down - destroy Amerida.
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
we should have very tight limits on teaching sex in K-12 Public Schools; having 'loose' sex is part of the communist plan to trash - take down - destroy Amerida.
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
CRT should be banned from ALL ALL Michigan Public tax supported schools; K-12 AND Universities that receive our tax dollars,. If I'm elected to the Michigan State Board of Trustees, I will not only work to stop communist CRT & 1619 BS teaching at MSU, but at ALL our universities and K-12 schools Michigan and all over the USA; Our nation was founded as a pro-Christian Constitutional REPUBLIC NO WOKE or Wonk's on campus. or USA
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
CRT should be banned from ALL ALL Michigan Public tax supported schools; K-12 AND Universities that receive our tax dollars,. If I'm elected to the Michigan State Board of Trustees, I will not only work to stop communist CRT & 1619 BS teaching at MSU, but at ALL our universities and K-12 schools Michigan and all over the USA; Our nation was founded as a pro-Christian Constitutional REPUBLIC NO WOKE or Wonk's on campus. or USA
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Disagree
We, the people, in this Republic, need to step up and tell the Federal Government that we are in charge of our schools, not them; and not vote for any one in congress who does not support local control of our education; To hell with RINO's.
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Disagree
We, the people, in this Republic, need to step up and tell the Federal Government that we are in charge of our schools, not them; and not vote for any one in congress who does not support local control of our education; To hell with RINO's.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I strongly support CHRISTIAN values in our schools and government; Our REPUBLIC needs less WOKE and less Wonk's and more teaching how great our founding fathers were in establishing on Constitutional pro-Christian Republic.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I strongly support CHRISTIAN values in our schools and government; Our REPUBLIC needs less WOKE and less Wonk's and more teaching how great our founding fathers were in establishing on Constitutional pro-Christian Republic.
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
The biological sex that GOD gave one should be the standard; If you want to change that after you become 21; that's your decision; and K-12 teachers should be fired if they groom their students to be LBGT, etc. I think the anti-grooming law that Florida passed should be passed in Michigan. & as Michigan State Board of Trustee, I will actively campaign for that. Also, the law should state that males to male bathrooms and females go to female bathrooms.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian; NOT a RINO; and a Free American; The United States of America was founded not only as a Republic, but also founded by Christians and pro-Christians; We need to go back to being prio Christian Constitutional Republic. NRA Life member for over 50 years; We really need the 2nd Adm. to the Constitution; along with re-electing President Donald Trump a third (3re) time; He needs to finish building the WALL.
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
The biological sex that GOD gave one should be the standard; If you want to change that after you become 21; that's your decision; and K-12 teachers should be fired if they groom their students to be LBGT, etc. I think the anti-grooming law that Florida passed should be passed in Michigan. & as Michigan State Board of Trustee, I will actively campaign for that. Also, the law should state that males to male bathrooms and females go to female bathrooms.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian; NOT a RINO; and a Free American; The United States of America was founded not only as a Republic, but also founded by Christians and pro-Christians; We need to go back to being prio Christian Constitutional Republic. NRA Life member for over 50 years; We really need the 2nd Adm. to the Constitution; along with re-electing President Donald Trump a third (3re) time; He needs to finish building the WALL.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
We need to have a bill passed by the Michigan State Legislature that any teacher or doctor that goes over the head of a child's parents should be fired and or put in jail.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
We need to have a bill passed by the Michigan State Legislature that any teacher or doctor that goes over the head of a child's parents should be fired and or put in jail.
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 don't like Communists; I love President Donald Trump; Could not stand the man before he came down the stairs of Trump tower; He needs to cut off the head and a good share of the body of the CIA; FBI; Justice Department; and the rest of the deep state and swamp; etc Re-elect Trump for the 3rd time.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I've been on the Grand Rapids, Michigan TV several times running for office. that is a very public record.
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 don't like Communists; I love President Donald Trump; Could not stand the man before he came down the stairs of Trump tower; He needs to cut off the head and a good share of the body of the CIA; FBI; Justice Department; and the rest of the deep state and swamp; etc Re-elect Trump for the 3rd time.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO I held a Top Secret clearance for my last 24 years of military service; and before that, it was secret; 32 years of total service; I finished my military service with being awarded the Legion of Merit. and Retired as a Lt Colonel United States Army.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I've been on the Grand Rapids, Michigan TV several times running for office. that is a very public record.
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
I read; mostly politically in-correct books - about real history and politics; We should never got into World War I; World War II; Vietnam War; Iraq War; the Afgan. war, etc and we should not get into war with Russia over the Ukraine; The Ukraine is not worth one (1) American life; Its is a waste of our tax dollars; & a large part of the money is ending up in the wrong hands; & making billionaires of pro-communist Neo Cons here and in the Ukraine. NO MORE WARS; We need a strong US Military; with NO NO Vaccine mandate - the military vaccine is trashing our military & that is the plan of the US & PRC communists;
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO I held a Top Secret clearance for my last 24 years of military service; and before that, it was secret; 32 years of total service; I finished my military service with being awarded the Legion of Merit. and Retired as a Lt Colonel United States Army.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Anti-Communist and a FREE American who voted for Donald Trump; along with Ronald Regan and Berry Gold Water.
What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
I read; mostly politically in-correct books - about real history and politics; We should never got into World War I; World War II; Vietnam War; Iraq War; the Afgan. war, etc and we should not get into war with Russia over the Ukraine; The Ukraine is not worth one (1) American life; Its is a waste of our tax dollars; & a large part of the money is ending up in the wrong hands; & making billionaires of pro-communist Neo Cons here and in the Ukraine. NO MORE WARS; We need a strong US Military; with NO NO Vaccine mandate - the military vaccine is trashing our military & that is the plan of the US & PRC communists;
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a Anti-Communist and a FREE American who voted for Donald Trump; along with Ronald Regan and Berry Gold Water.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election 2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election
I vote for who ever is the best - strongest pro-American; I have not voted for many Democrats; I try and not vote for RINO's; will never vote for an Anti- Trump Republican; Have voted for Libertarians and the US (Michigan) Taxpayers party in the past.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 General Election 2014 General Election 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election
I vote for who ever is the best - strongest pro-American; I have not voted for many Democrats; I try and not vote for RINO's; will never vote for an Anti- Trump Republican; Have voted for Libertarians and the US (Michigan) Taxpayers party in the past.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Agree
I really, really think that if a well trained & licensed teacher wants to carry a gun in school and class, they should be able to do so. I have known many public teachers in the past that would have added greatly to the safety and security of our schools if they had been able to do so. Keep our public schools safe
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Agree
I really, really think that if a well trained & licensed teacher wants to carry a gun in school and class, they should be able to do so. I have known many public teachers in the past that would have added greatly to the safety and security of our schools if they had been able to do so. Keep our public schools safe
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
NO NO NO NO Vaccine mandates what so ever in any ANY K-12 - collage - university school NONE Besides, the vaccine for the Chinese virus is proving to not be the safest vaccine. The drug companies are making a lot of money off the Chinese Communist vaccination; with both Dems & Pubs getting some of that money to either push the vaccine or say nothing about it being unsafe for many Americans.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
NO; I don't think mask work all that great NO MASK MANDATES; especially in K-12 schools
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
NO NO NO NO Vaccine mandates what so ever in any ANY K-12 - collage - university school NONE Besides, the vaccine for the Chinese virus is proving to not be the safest vaccine. The drug companies are making a lot of money off the Chinese Communist vaccination; with both Dems & Pubs getting some of that money to either push the vaccine or say nothing about it being unsafe for many Americans.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
NO; I don't think mask work all that great NO MASK MANDATES; especially in K-12 schools
