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Politicians Honor Code - Take the Pledge Campaign an Opportunity Lost in New York's 3rd Congressional District

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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"Similar campaigns will play out nationwide throughout the election cycle," said Michael Doorley, founder of the Politicians Honor Code and Take the Pledge Campaign .

Key Points: 
  • "Similar campaigns will play out nationwide throughout the election cycle," said Michael Doorley, founder of the Politicians Honor Code and Take the Pledge Campaign .
  • He recommended we join the Take the Pledge Campaign and demand candidates and elected representatives take the pledge, and not be viewed as insane.
  • The Politicians Honor Code Pledge, founded in 2022, is a nationwide, nonpartisan, nonaffiliated, grassroots initiative that proactively addresses politicians' honesty.
  • He founded the pledge due to misleading statements about the U.S. national debt and speaks to groups.

Politicians Honor Code Completes 1,500-mile Journey to an Office in Every Congressional District in New York State

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, Michael Doorley, founder of the "Take the Pledge Campaign" completed his 1,500-mile journey of hand-delivering the Politicians Honor Code Pledge to an office in each of the 26 congressional districts and two senators' throughout New York State. The journey commenced on July 6 at the office of the Honorable Michael Lawler (NY-17) and concluded at the office of the Honorable Jerrold Nadler (NY-12). Along the way, there were informative conversations with congressional staffers and voters. Follow-up calls commence today.

Key Points: 
  • The journey commenced on July 6 at the office of the Honorable Michael Lawler (NY-17) and concluded at the office of the Honorable Jerrold Nadler (NY-12).
  • Along the way, there were informative conversations with congressional staffers and voters.
  • Doorley says, "Ask virtually anyone if politicians lie, and after they stop laughing, they often reply, 'Of course they lie.'"
  • The Politicians Honor Code is a grassroots effort to start to confront proactively many politicians' challenges with honesty and ethical behavior— something that is conspicuously missing in our society.

Nationwide Petition to Expel Congressman George Santos Launched

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide petition to expel George Santos from Congress was launched on the day he was scheduled to take the oath of office.

Key Points: 
  • SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide petition to expel George Santos from Congress was launched on the day he was scheduled to take the oath of office.
  • The petition Expel George Santos demands elected representatives be trustworthy, honest, and honorable in their words and actions and in representing us and that they:
    Promptly conduct investigations and hearings on the history, activities and statements of George Santos and promptly make the findings public.
  • Immediately make prominent, unambiguous statements about Santos on the member's website about any affiliation, agreements, and aide the member provided Santos.
  • Promptly vote to expel Santos if any competent group finds that Santos lied, made false statements, or committed any violation of a rule or law anywhere in the world – a censure, reprimand or fine is insufficient.

Politicians Honor Code: "Take the Pledge" Campaign Launched Pledge Not to Lie, Cheat, Steal, or Tolerate Those Who Do

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Politicians Honor Code and "Take the Pledge" campaign were launched, as Election Day approaches.

Key Points: 
  • SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Politicians Honor Code and "Take the Pledge" campaign were launched, as Election Day approaches.
  • The pledge for politicians, candidates for public office, and elected representatives is to abide by an honor code and make a public pledge that they will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.
  • Michael Doorley, founder of the "Take the Pledge" campaign and keeper of the pledge database, notes many people believe candidates for public office and elected representatives make false and misleading statements.
  • And he points out that politicians can and will take a pledge because nearly 1,400 of them have taken the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

US Debt Forum to Host Free Webinars to Educate Americans on Their Government's Financial Position and Failed 2020 Audited Financial Statements

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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Rather, it issued a disclaimer of opinion, as it has done continuously for over 20 years since audits were first required.

Key Points: 
  • Rather, it issued a disclaimer of opinion, as it has done continuously for over 20 years since audits were first required.
  • I do not know of any CEO or leader who would tolerate all this red ink and continuous failed audits," says Michael Doorley, CPA, and founder of U.S. Debt Forum.
  • Doorley also said, "Citizens may want to complain to their federally elected representatives about the financial mismanagement and failed audits.
  • They are the ones accountable for the untenable current financial position and future financial unsustainability which poses threats to our individual, national and economic security.

100-Day March to Election Day

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
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SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Presidential candidates have commenced their 100-day march to election day.

Key Points: 
  • SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Presidential candidates have commenced their 100-day march to election day.
  • "I am concerned the media almost exclusively sources economists and members of economic councils to discuss our country's finances.
  • Some are well-trained media personalities who played a role in our country's financial deterioration," says Michael Doorley, CPA and founder of U.S. Debt Forum.
  • When was the last time you heard an accountant called a clown, or even funny, in her or his professional capacity?