Harold Johnson: The Engineering of a Facade (Part 3)

The GOP establishment is controlling all of Harold’s campaign. They think propping up the empty suit named Harold and just letting him be seen, is all they feel they need to do. It prevents him from making mistakes and gaffes, answering questions, or explaining his position on any issue.

I believe the people are being duped. I find it funny, amusing actually, that Harold “attends” an awful lot of events but rarely speaks at one and if he does, it’s for a couple minutes (that’s why he likes question and quick answer forum formats).  If he speaks longer than that, he relies on a teleprompter instead of what’s in his heart. As he has no substance or credentials, these events make him look as if he does.  Not to mention, depending on the venue, through his associations of the actual speakers and other important attendees, he gets volunteers and even more support. If so and so likes him, he must be ok so I will like him too.

Mr. Johnson has “attended” many events but let’s just use a few examples: Let’s see..Harold has “attended” the NRA convention, “attended” that Stanly County Lincoln Day Dinner where Abernathy and Fetzer were speakers, and even “attended” the NCGOP convention a week or so ago.  He even tells the story about “attending” a dinner where Ronald Reagan was and switching the name cards to sit next to him so he could get his picture taken with him.

Harold even “attended” a meet and greet last week.  An eyewitness account: When the voters of the 8th District were shaking hands with Harold, they dared to ask questions, natural ones you would ask a candidate running for office and wanting your vote.  As Harold was just there to be “seen” and for a photo op, and not there to actually tell people what he stood for or answer questions, his handlers immediately led him away from that line of people to another small group of teenagers…non-voters. The handlers stood guard to make sure there was no more contact with those pesky questioners. When one asked a question, something to the effect of “You’ve only been a Sportscaster, why are you running for office?”  Harold leaned in and his response was not audible.  When later asked what Harold’s response was, the teenager said Harold’s answer was “It’s my calling.”

Really? Talk about arrogance and a sense of entitlement.

How dare those people wanting to ask questions.  The audacity of them to want to be informed voters.  What do you think they were there for? Oh I forget, you’re a celebrity and they just wanted to meet old, wonderful you, right?  Sorry Harold, but you’re no Ronald Reagan.

But don’t you worry, Harold has a picture of every event he “attended” to prove he was there and by extension, shares the values of the other attendees, speakers and therefore, the public who sees the pictures or hears he was there.  For example, because he “attended” the NRA convention and he had a picture taken of him holding a gun (photo op), he must be a gun lover. Right?  He believes in the 2nd amendment right?  Maybe, I don’t know.  I’ve been to quite a few of his events and as far as I’ve known he’s never spoken in detail about the issue other than what his website also says, which is not very much.  This is how Harold is. He always gives as little information as possible, and the “safe” answers and responses.  How many guns does he have?  Is he a shooter?  Hunter?  How does he feel about conceal carry?  Reciprocity?  If he’s for gun rights, how will he work to have some of the restrictions lifted, if at all?  Will he not only protect our 2nd amendment rights, but also make sure he will do all he can to prevent infringement upon these rights?  I truly don’t know.  With Tim D’Annunzio though, I know the answer to every single question I just put forth, and in detail.  Why?  Mr. D’Annunzio told me.  He doesn’t give the “safe”, “down the middle” answers.  He tells us exactly where he stands on an issue, his intentions, proposals and solutions.  With Harold we are always left guessing.  That’s exactly how the GOP establishment wants it to be.  This is what they coached him to do.  This is just one instance I selected to talk about but this is how Harold is playing the political game on every single issue.  We have no idea who Harold is, what he really stands for, nor his ideas or solutions.

It seems to me Harold is just hanging on the coattails of others. Sure networking is important but not when it’s used to substitute for knowledge, how he stands on the issues, what his solutions to our many problems are and how he intends on helping to resolve them.  Networking should not be used when it’s time to go where it really counts and do what really matters: to the people, with honesty.  I know why politicians use this technique.  A good example is when Barack Obama went to Pennsylvania “attending” events and running around campaigning with Senator Bob Casey.  The ploy was that since Bob Casey was for gun rights, was pro-life and Catholic, therefore, by association, Barack Obama was pro 2nd Amendment, pro-life and was loved by Catholics.  Well, we know how that worked out for us.  I’ve been to a few circuses, even had my picture taken at a couple, but that doesn’t make me a clown.  Now, now, be nice. 

On the other hand, Mr. D’Annunzio has spoken at many of the events he attended and at great length (without a teleprompter). It’s because he speaks from the heart and truthfully.  He has spoken along with Senator Richard Burr at the Grass Roots North Carolina convention, a state-level gun rights organization.  He has spoken in front of  Teapartiers, the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans, Republican men and women’s club, numerous rallies, and townhalls.  I can’t even find an event where Harold will actually be speaking at any length to go to.

These attending of events are also part of the GOP establishment plan of making Harold Johnson and running his campaign. Not only does it give him networking building and clout through his presence with them, it puts him out there for the public to see.  It also sets the situation as since he’s not the center of attention he doesn’t have to talk or answer questions. He just has to shake hands and smile.  Smile for the public and smile for the camera.

The Republican Party and the lamestream media fools have given us RINO after RINO.  When those RINOs win election, they require oversight and the leadership to tell them what to think and how to vote. If Harold is letting them run him now, what makes you think he’ll be an indpendent thinker later?  What makes you think he will buck the GOP establishment in Washington, when he can’t even do it here?  The GOP wants it this way. It’s because we’ve let them. Don’t allow this anymore.  This is the same good ole boy network and political games we despise.  The perfectly sensible people of District 8 should decide their Representative, not the GOP elite, nor the media. The NCGOP and other GOP elites hate real conservatives like Tim D’Annunzio and it shows.

I won’t vote for Harold Johnson. I won’t vote for him in the primary and if it comes to it, which I don’t believe it will, I won’t vote for him in the General. I won’t vote for a RINO and someone who has done what he has through this primary.  I won’t vote for someone who has no knowledge of the issues, has no solutions and  thinks he’s entitled to my vote anyway.  I just can’t.

Note:  Watch for Part 4.  I haven’t written it yet but I will soon.