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Navigating Covid-19 But Leaving Americans’ Liberties Intact

The article is written by former Presidential candidate for the Constitution Party, Darrell Castle

A Response to the Crisis by the Constitution Party

In the management of the current national crisis involving the Covid-19 virus, the actions of the Federal Government are unprecedented and violate the Constitution of the United States in many ways.

First and foremost though, our hearts and prayers go out to our fellow Americans who have lost loved ones and friends the past few months, either from the virus itself or in other ways related to the virus, including those suffering from depression or something similar and whose lives ended tragically too soon. The government’s cure is certainly proving to be more deadly than the disease.

Secondly, the Federal Reserve has been unconstitutional since its creation, thus the entire bailout is also unconstitutional. For 27 years, the Constitution Party has supported an audit and abolishment of the Federal Reserve.

The following unconstitutional actions serve to illustrate that the precedent has been set that the Federal Government can without limit, do anything it wants to do.

Trillions have been allocated to bailout failing corporations. Capitalism as an economic system has ended because for Capitalism to succeed, corporations must be allowed to fail.
The economy is in lockdown forcing many businesses to close, resulting in mass unemployment. Businesses both large and small are reduced to going before the Federal Government as beggars in hopes of being handed a way to keep the American workers employed.
American citizens are ordered to shelter at home and the order is enforced by armed police.
Houses of worship are ordered to close with some pastors arrested for violating the order.

The Federal Government has taken control of the free market so that now the Federal Government is the market. The Federal Government, with its trillions of new monetary input, is now approximately 50% of GDP so in effect, the Federal Government is the market.

In fairness to the Federal Government, this is an unprecedented and problematic time. Difficult choices must be faced. Save the economy by lifting the stay-at-home orders or save the weak and elderly by continuing the stay-at-home orders long term. A predicted 30% drop in American GDP this quarter represents a reduced lifestyle as well as the impoverishment of millions of people. It will also end their hopes, dreams and aspiration for the future. Mass unemployment is a public health concern since calamities such as depression, stress related disease and suicide always increase. On the other hand, to ignore the danger to the weak and elderly is not a part of the American DNA.

Should the Constitution Party follow suit with the other political parties and second guess the President of the United States as he tries to manage this national crisis? Perhaps the Swedes have something to offer us. They have elected to keep their economy going and enforce social distancing only on the most vulnerable. The young and healthy are working, interacting and thereby building herd immunity. Their system is designed to survive long term, not just for a couple of months. As a result, Swedish GDP is predicted to fall only 4% this quarter.

The United States has a Constitution for a reason, and if our elected officials abide by its restrictions,

Capitalism would succeed as weak corporations would be allowed to fail and be replaced with stronger corporations. The Free Market would return.
Mass unemployment would return to near full employment
The weak and elderly could protect themselves by staying separated from those who might carry a disease that would be harmful to them, much as they do during regular flu season.
Government would stay out of the business of the churches, synagogues and mosques.

An interesting thing about all this has been the return, however slight, of the concept of federalism which is the founders concept that sovereignty resided in the states, and the federal government had only the powers ceded to it by the states.

The governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noem said, “The people themselves are primarily responsible for their safety.” She quoted both the state and federal Constitutions as restricting her ability to order a stay at home. Governor Noem is opposed in her view by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, who seems to have taken totalitarian rule to a new level. Michigan residents are forbidden to travel to their own property within the state. The people of Michigan cannot legally buy seeds or garden equipment, and neither can they buy a car seat for their child’s safety. None of those things are considered essential by the governor.

These examples show Federalism in action versus a one-size fits all approach from Washington DC. It is worth giving President Trump credit for his restraint against issuing a nationwide stay-at-home order because, in his words, “we have a U.S. Constitution” so State and Local governments can best determine what works in their communities.

And finally, the solution to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and any others coming our way in the future, is to FEAR NOT. Fear has always been the tool used most effectively by those who want to rule the entire world and it is fear of catching the virus that has caused most of our fellow Americans to willingly give up their lives and constitutionally protected liberties which were endowed to us by the Creator.

As a responsible political party, we must be willing to tell the Federal Government that there is a better way – the protection of individual rights and a strong economy through the United States Constitution.

Darrell Castle

For the Constitution Party

National and State Constitution Party Conventions 2020

Both the national and West Virginia Constitution Party conventions were recently held by conference call.

The national convention (held on May 1st and 2nd) chose Don Blankenship, former CEO of Massey Energy, as the Constitution Party’s presidential candidate for 2020 and William Mohr as the Vice-Presidential candidate. On the first ballot the results were: Blankenship 139.5; Charles Kraut 77.8; Samm Tittle 46.35; Don Grundmann 25.25; Daniel Clyde Cummings 13.1. The second ballot results were: Blankenship 177; Kraut 86.75; Grundmann 24; Tittle 21.25.

The Convention also chose the national officers for the next four years. They are:

Chairman – Jim Clymer (PA)
Vice-Chairman – Doug Aden (CO)
Treasurer – Gerry Kilpatrick
Secretary – Paula Hospelhorn (AZ)

Regional Chairmen and Co-Chairmen
Eastern Region Chairman – Dave Kopacz (MA) Co-Chairman – Nicholas Sumbles (MD)
Southern Region Chairman – Thom Holmes (OK) Co-Chairman (NC) – Kevin Hayes
Midwestern Region Chairman – John Blazek (MO) Co-Chairman – Matthew Shepard (MI)
Western Region Chairman – Janine Hansen (NV) Co-Chairman – Kirk Pearson (UT)

Earlier, on April 11th, the Constitution Party of W.Va. had our state convention by conference call. The convention was originally scheduled to be held in Weston but was cancelled. Delegates to the national convention were chosen as follows:
Jeffrey-Frank Jarrell
Philip Hudok
Brenda Donnellan

Our new state officers are:
Jeffrey Frank Jarrell Chairman
Barb Litton Vice-Chairman
Secretary Mike Tremblay
Brenda Donnellan Treasurer

Phil Hudok was nominated to run for Sheriff of Randolph Co. and has already collected the necessary signatures to obtain ballot access.
Michael Tremblay was nominated to run for County Commissioner of Kanawha Co.

The Corona Virus scam has disrupted party activities this year and is making ballot-access petitioning particularly difficult. A return to Constitutional principals of government would have prevented the lockdown of personal freedoms, business and church activities.

Constitution Party of West Virginia Will Hold Convention on April 11th, 2020

The Constitution Party of West Virginia’s 2020 convention which was originally scheduled for March 28th has been rescheduled for April 11th by conference call.

The convention will be held on Zoom and it will be open to the public. Members of the Party, those who are registered to vote Constitution Party, may participate in the nomination of candidates. The business meeting will start at 9:00am and those members classified under the bylaws as “active” members may participate. The candidate forum will begin at 1:00pm with presentation by several presidential candidates and local candidates. This will be followed by voting via email. Everyone who is registered to vote as Constitution Party is eligible to vote to nominate candidates for the November election.

You may join the Zoom meeting by computer at https://zoom.us/j/100709847 or join by phone by calling 1-646-876-9923 and using meeting ID “100 709 847.” Or, you may choose to view the livestream which will begin at 12:45 pm at https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/ .

An email address will be posted for submitting questions for candidates, voting, and other communication. The passcode in the first line of your mail label(for members) must be included in all emails to the convention.

                       Conference Schedule

8:30 Opening conference and setup, Meeting is open to members and the public

9:00 Meeting called to order, Introduction

9:15 Prayer

9:30 Rules for meeting, Roberts Rules of Order

9:45 Bylaws and Platform

11:30 Introduce local candidates

12:00PM Nomination and election of candidates

12:30 Introduce Presidential candidates

1:15 First Presidential candidate

1:45 Second Presidential candidate

2:15 Third Presidential candidate

3:40 Q & A for presidential candidates

3:45 Election of presidential candidate for West Virginia

4:00 Announcement of presidential choice for West Virginia

4:15 Election of new officers and conclusion of meeting

Constitution Party of West Virginia Schedules 2020 Convention

When: March 28th 2020
Where: Lewis County Senior Center, Weston, WV

The Constitution Party’s 2020 Convention will take place at the Lewis County Senior Center in Weston, WV on March 28, 2020. The exact time and agenda will be announced later.

The State Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and other minor positions will be elected. Those members who are classified as “active” members under the bylaws are qualified to vote or run for these positions. Also, elections will be held to nominate candidates to represent the Constitution Party in the general election. Instead
of participating in the primary election, the Constitution Party of West Virginia has chosen to nominate our candidates by convention. Those who are classified as “at-large” members under the by-laws, that is, who are registered to vote as “Constitution Party” are eligible to vote for candidates during the nominating convention.

At the moment the Constitution Party of West Virginia has a candidate running for Kanawha County Commission and Randolph County Sheriff. A number of candidates for President have announced their intention to seek the Constitution Party’s nomination at the national convention. At present two of those presidential candidates, West Virginia’s Don Blankenship and Charles Kraut of Virginia have indicated that they are planning to attend our state convention. Perhaps more candidates will be present as plans for the convention develop.

The public is welcome and members of the Constitution Party are especially urged to attend. Those trying to locate the Lewis County Senior Center may find the google map below of help.

Don Blankenship Files Lawsuit

DON BLANKENSHIP FILES COURT PETITION TO HAVE HIS NAME PLACED ON THE FALL ELECTION BALLOT
Today my attorneys filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and requested that the Court order the West Virginia Secretary of State to correct its recent decision to deny me access to the 2018 General Election ballot as the Constitution Party’s candidate for U.S. Senate. The petition makes clear that the law relied upon by the Secretary of State in denying my ballot access is flawed in multiple ways and violates the Constitutions of both West Virginia and the United States.
The following is a layman explanation of some of the flaws of the law being relied upon:
First, even if the law were not otherwise flawed, it did not take effect until June 5, 2018—after the May Primary election and half-way through an election cycle. Generally, laws are rarely applied retroactively and, for obvious reasons, it is even more rare when the law relates to elections. Former United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia wrote “as a general rule, almost invariably, a legislation makes law for the future, not for the past.” Simply put, the Secretary of State declaring that I am impacted by any so-called “sore loser law” for a primary election loss prior to the law being enacted is nonsensical.
Further, the West Virginia Constitution specifically prevents a law from being enforced retroactively by expressly prohibiting “passage of a law depriving any right or privilege because of any act prior to the passage of such law.” This too clearly means that even if the law were otherwise valid, which it is not, it would not apply to this situation because my Primary election loss occurred in May—before the law was even enacted.
The petition also points out that the West Virginia Constitution requires that the title of every law passed include an accurate description of the law, including any major things the law intends to do. The law relied upon to deny me access to the General election ballot contains no reference whatsoever to the preclusion of a candidate who loses a primary election from gaining access to the ballot in the General election of the same year. This may seem petty, but the Constitutional requirement that the bill’s title state what the law is intended to do is for good reason. If someone is searching the law books to find laws that are relevant to an action someone is contemplating—like running for the US Senate, for example—then proper titling is critical to making the search effective and easy.
The petition also makes the point that the Secretary of State has allowed other candidates to be on the ballot this Fall who similarly lost in this year’s Primary election. These individuals are allowed to have their name on the ballot simply because they are members of the Mountain Party, which received more than one-percent of the vote in the 2016 Governor’s race. Accordingly, the Mountain Party has a right to select a “sore loser” to run as its nominee under the same rationale. But since the Constitution Party did not have a candidate in the 2016 Governor’s race (and therefore did not receive greater than one-percent of the vote), the Constitution Party does not have that same right.
The Secretary of State is taking this position despite the fact that a Political Party can earn an equal right to place candidates on the ballot by getting a petition signed by voters. We have completed and submitted such a petition with my name on it. The State denying the Constitution Party the same right as other parties is a violation of the Party’s equal rights as guaranteed under the Constitution and, therefore, the law must be invalid. Also, not allowing me on the ballot, while simultaneously allowing others who lost in the Primary election this year, is a violation of my personal guarantee of equal rights under the Constitutions of both West Virginia and the United States.
The conclusion of the filed Petition is that I have a fundamental right to be on the ballot as the Constitution Party nominee unless the government demonstrates a compelling state interest that I should not be. The state has not stated a compelling reason because there is not one—only the interests of the political parties and politicians are served by my not being on the ballot and those interests are not to be considered in determining who is and who is not on the ballot this Fall.
In summary, the law being relied upon by the Secretary of State to prevent my being on the ballot violates my equal rights as an individual, the Constitution Party’s equal rights, and attempts to apply a new law retroactively that is not properly titled, and for which there is no compelling state interest for keeping my name off the ballot. The bottom line is that if the West Virginia Supreme Court rules that I cannot be on the ballot, it will be reversible error.

W.Va. Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship as Candidate for U.S. Senate

Constitution Party of West Virginia Press Release

In a Bold Challenge to the Corrupt Two-Party System, the Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship as Candidate for U.S. Senate

(Huttonsville, W.Va., May 23, 2018) – On May 19, 2018, the Constitution Party of West Virginia voted unanimously to nominate Don Blankenship as its candidate for U.S. Senate. Party members recognized that Mr. Blankenship’s bold stand against the dishonest leadership of the Republican Party and aggressive advocacy for a return to constitutional government made his candidacy a perfect fit for the Constitution Party.

Spokesperson for the Constitution Party, Jeffrey Jerrell, stated, “Don Blankenship is exactly the type of firebrand we require in D.C.: someone who has suffered at the hands of the corrupt party bosses, understanding their power and evil schemes, but never compromising or relenting in his fight against them. Mr. Blankenship will represent the People of West Virginia with integrity and zeal. Most importantly, he will work tirelessly to restore the rule of the Constitution over this great Republic.”

“We look forward to Mr. Blankenship overturning the state’s poorly drafted “sore loser” law and being on the ballot so that the West Virginia people – not the Establishment – are able to choose their Senator.”

Press inquires may be directed to:

Phil Hudok, State Vice-Chair 304-940-9646

Darrell Castle, National Executive Committee 901-327-2100

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CPWV Supports Vaccine Exemption Bill and Refugee Information Act

The Constitution Party of West Virginia has passed a resolution in support of Senate Bill 330. SB 330 provides for a religious and conscientious exemption from mandatory school vaccinations. Mandatory vaccination is a blatant violation of medical ethics and fundamental human rights. Vaccination is far from being an exact science. Risks include permanent, serious damage as well as death. Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in support of SB 330(sponsored by Senators Sypolt, Azinger, Karnes, Mann, Maynard, and Rucker.
Also, the Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports the passage of House Bill 4555, the Refugee Information Act. Would you attempt to navigate West Virginia’s country roads in the dark without headlights? Of course not! Thanks to the investigative work of people like Brenda K. Arthur (Chapter Leader, Greater Charleston ACT), we’ve gotten a glimpse of the true cost in dollars and services rendered for refugee resettlement in West Virginia. A comprehensive presentation by Brenda Arthur can be viewed in 3 parts on Youtube: part 1, part 2, part 3. It has come to the attention of the Constitution Party of West Virginia, that refugee resettlement decisions are secretly being made by a few select government officials. Decisions have not only been hidden from the people, but without the knowledge and consent of West Virginia’s legislators. We cannot have government of, by, and for the people when decisions affecting the state’s citizens in a myriad of profound ways are not transparent.
Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in supporting HB 4555(sponsored by Delegates, Butler, McGeehan, Hollen, Ward, Phillips, C. Miller, Jennings, Folk, Moye and Lynch.

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2018

The Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports SB 330, adding religious and conscientious exemptions to immunization law.
The Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously supports amending Senate Bill 330 which modifies CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH. ARTICLE 3. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES to include religious and conscientious exemptions from compulsory immunizations for school children.
Why would one put faith in a multibillion dollar industry that is not liable for medical damages and determines product safety via their own testing? The combination of money and power have always accompanied corruption. The director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently resigned due to a corporate conflict of interest. The CDC is the premier U.S. medical watchdog which many feel has far too often failed in its mission. Historically, parents acting as watchdogs have made the best decisions in their children’s lives, not the government.
Beware of those who cry “for the public good” or “the greater good” as did Hitler’s Germany when practicing government-mandated forced sterilization and euthanasia. No informed consent was afforded.
Informed consent is when a patient gives permission to a health intervention based on an understanding of it. Mandatory vaccines are a blatant violation of medical ethics and fundamental human rights. Vaccination is far from being an exact science. Risks include permanent, serious damage as well as death. Informed consent was an established basic human right for our health freedom as a result of the Nuremberg Trials. See Doctors Trial in Nuremberg 1947.
It is important to note that we shouldn’t need to make laws protecting what is already protected. If and when the day finally comes when unalienable laws granted by our creator and guaranteed in our Constitution rule, we will truly have the Rule of Law and there will be no need for legislation such as Senate Bill 330.
Government is not God! The history of Hitler’s Germany reinforces “limited government” and “rule of law”.
Join the Constitution Party of West Virginia in supporting SB 330 by Senators Sypolt, Azinger, Karnes, Mann, Maynard, and Rucker.
To facilitate public vaccine awareness, the Constitution Party of West Virginia will livestream part 1 of the docu-series “The Truth About Vaccines” at the following link at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 24th:
https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/

Constitution Party of W. Va. 2018 State Meeting In Charleston, January 27th

The Constitution Party of West Virginia will hold a state meeting in Charleston on Sat., January 27 at the Bob Evans in Kanawha City beginning at noon. The meeting originally scheduled January 13 was postponed due to weather conditions.
Speakers Topics
Keith Morgan-WVCDL 2nd Amendment Rights
Brenda Arthur-Greater Charleston ACT Refugee Influx Into West Virginia; (take a look at this information relating to Brenda’s address)
Dr. Josh Super-College Professor Political Climate – Perspectives & Effects, College
Students – Where Are They & Reaching Them,
And More
The West Virginia Legislature, which convened on January 10, will be invited to attend along with the Secretary of State – Mac Warner, Attorney General – Patrick Morrisey, & Governor – Jim Justice.
The public and all legislative candidates, regardless of political affiliation, are encouraged to attend. Good government and the Rule of Law is everyone’s responsibility.
If all goes well and the internet cooperates, we will be live-streaming the meeting at https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/
The event will be uploaded to Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/pjhudok

3 Speakers to Address Constitution Party of W.Va. January Meeting

CPWVa Ballot Emblem - MINUTEMAN The Constitution Party of West Virginia will hold a state meeting in Charleston on Sat., January 13 at the Bob Evans Restaurant in Kanawha City beginning at noon to 5 p.m.
Featured are 3 guest speakers:
Keith Morgan of the West Virginia Citizens Defense League will address 2nd Amendment Rights,
Brenda Arthur of the Greater Charleston ACT will address Refugee Influx Into West Virginia,
Dr. Josh Super, College Professor, will speak on Political Climate – Perspectives & Effects, College Students – Where Are They & Reaching Them, And More.
All members are urged to attend as well as the general public regardless of political affiliation. Members of the West Virginia Legislature, which convenes on January 10, will be invited to attend along with other public officials. Good government and the Rule of Law is everyone’s responsibility.
If all goes well and the internet cooperates, we will be live-streaming the meeting at https://livestream.com/accounts/11933679/
For more info: Jeffrey Jarrell 304-771-0088, Phil Hudok 304-940-9646

Constitution Party of West Virginia Endorses Roy Moore for U. S. Senate

Judge-Roy-Moore-050b23 The Constitution Party of West Virginia has unanimously endorsed Roy Moore for U.S. Senate in the state of Alabama. We recognize that it is of extreme importance that government representatives be knowledgeable of the history and founding principles that established the United States. Moore has proven that he does. Roy Moore is an experienced and proven practitioner, skilled in the Rule of Law. Roy Moore has shown himself to be an uncompromising foe of the entrenched globalist-serving establishment.
There is a disturbing trend of unfounded and prejudicial media vilification aimed at the political assassination of Roy Moore which has not been proven. On the contrary, there is evidence showing that the accusations being make against Roy Moore are false.
Roy Moore was the clear choice of the people of Alabama to represent them in United States Senate against Luther Strange. It was also clear that the GOP leadership did not like this decision. As such, it was the opinion of both the West Virginia and National Constitution Parties that we should support the people of Alabama’s right to decide the outcome of the upcoming election for U. S. Senate .
Therefore the Constitution Party of West Virginia unanimously endorses Roy Moore in his bid to represent the People of America as well as the good people of Alabama. Additionally, the Constitution Party of West Virginia applauds the decision of the Executive Committee of the Constitution Party to support Roy Moore. The state party extends an appeal that all like-minded and concerned people of West Virginia join with us in a united effort to place Roy Moore in the United States Senate.