Joel Wakefield

Sports, a few TV shows, hiking, and the miscellany of life get me tweeting. I'm much more professional in my tweets about health care law at @JoelGWakefield

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If one opposes corruption in politics or in sport it seems to me that one should oppose it even if it benefits your interests.

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@BasedMikeLee In light of the celebration of Independence Day, do you think this comment is helpful towards forming a more perfect union?

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@BasedMikeLee Can you share your thoughts on leaders in a capitalist system making billions of dollars while in those leadership positions? Does that suck? If not, can you explain the distinctions you think are important?

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@tedcruz How much money do you think is acceptable and wise for the Executive to earn from outside activities and investments while in office? Does your answer change if the industry is (or could be) regulated by the Exec Branch? Does it change depending on the source?

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@JohnCornyn How much money do you think is acceptable and wise for the Executive to earn from outside activities and investments while in office? Does your answer change if the industry is (or could be) regulated by the Exec Branch? Does it change depending on the source?

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@SenMikeLee How much money do you think is acceptable and wise for the Executive to earn from outside activities and investments while in office? Does your answer change if the industry is (or could be) regulated by the Exec Branch? Does it change depending on the source?

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@SenMikeLee You have expressed significant concern in the past about "activist judges." Can you explain what you mean by this phrase? Can you explain how your view of the law would distinguish between an "activist judge" and one who authors an opinion you disagree with?

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@BasedMikeLee Is this the only factor you would use to decide between two candidates for public office?

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@BasedMikeLee Do you think this particular individual is a good (or even relevant) source on this question?

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@BasedMikeLee In light of this situation, can you share your thoughts on the concept of the federal government - whether through the Pentagon or any other function - working to make this a “Christian nation?” Is this an appropriate goal for the government to pursue?

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@BasedMikeLee Can you explain your statement about Hitler being a socialist? He used that word in the name of his party as a deliberate misrepresentation, but can you suggest any policy, statement, oraction that is consistent with what that word actually means (or how you are using it here?

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@BasedMikeLee @SecRubio Does the phrase “we are not a charity” mean that you believe the US should not help others in the world? Do you think there is any role for the rich countries of the world to use any of their resources to assist in situations where others in the world are suffering?

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@BasedMikeLee I still hold to what I think is a conservative principle - I would prefer to be represented by an individual with character that I may disagree with on some issues than an individuals who is amoral and lacks a fundamental commitment to right and wrong.

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@BasedMikeLee Can you share what you believe would work better? It’s a very hard problem to solve, what solutions would you suggest we consider?

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@BasedMikeLee Are you aware of the actions of Ken Paxton over the last few years? If you are using “biblical” as the standard, are you suggesting that Paxton meets that standard? Is a person that behaves as Paxton has more “biblical” because he agrees with you on political issues?

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There is a report that 25 Republicans senators actually spoke up against this in a meeting today, expressing concern that this fund may not be appropriate. Were you one of them? Does this cross a line for you?

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@JohnCornyn Do you support the Exec receiving $1.8B in a fund that he controls from the IRS that he controls without an appropriation from Congress or judicial approval? If so, can you help us understand how this is Constitutional? Legal? Moral?

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@BasedMikeLee Do you ever feel like this may simplify things a bit too much? Is there a chance this might be a false dichotomy?

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@JohnCornyn Do you believe the Exec should be able to arrange for the IRS to forgo claims against himself or his family? Do you consider this a self-pardon for tax offenses? Are you comfortable with the Exec negotiating as an individual with the IRS that he himself controls?

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@SenMikeLee Do you believe the Exec should be able to arrange for the IRS to forgo claims against himself or his family? Do you consider this a self-pardon for tax offenses? Are you comfortable with the Exec negotiating as an individual with the IRS that he himself controls?