Just got word from Chris Spangle that, friend of Hoosier Access, Abdul Hakim-Shabazz will be be having Tony “I speak to neo-Nazi groups” Zirkle on Abdul in the Morning as a guest at 8:10am tomorrow morning. This is not something you will want to miss. I know I can’t wait to hear what kind of questions will be asked. Not that he may ask them, but leave some questions here for Abdul to ask Tony Zirkle. Then listen in to see if he does ask them. This could be fun.

Abdul, you better have a podcast of that interview up soon after for those out of listening range!

Much has been made of Tony Zirkle’s speech to a neo-Nazi group in Chicago and deservedly so. Now video has surfaced of that speech. He sticks to his campaign rhetoric on the evils of pornography and at times plays to the irrational fears and beliefs of this group. I can only echo Brian’s sentiments that this was a despicable moment in Zirkle’s campaign.

It should be noted that no one affiliated with Hoosier Access supports Zirkle’s comments to this group. We find what he did to be reprehensible. We are only passing this along so you know what was said. Again, we do not condone any of these actions taken by Tony Zirkle. (Just wanted to set the record straight.)

(See the video below the fold)

One of the three candidates vying for the Republican nomination in the 2nd Congressional District is Tony Zirkle, an attorney, perennial candidate, and holder of odd and strange views. Zirkle has already made a name for himself this cycle by advocating for nationwide racial segregation. Now, though, he has done something that is even worse than his inappropriate racial statements.

On Sunday, Zirkle spoke to a crowd of nearly 60 neo-Nazis/white supremacists gathered in Chicago to commemorate Hitler’s birthday. The fact that Tony Zirkle, a candidate for United States Congress, would honor a gathering of neo-Nazis who believe one of the most evil men the world has ever known was in fact a great leader, is utterly despicable and beyond the pale. Tony Zirkle has disgraced himself.

Here is a photo of Zirkle speaking to the gathering:

Click here to view more photos of the event (Zirkle is seen in most of them).

Tony HVFVGPD Zirkle, a Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd District, recently spent an hour and a half debating with fellow Republican candidate Joe Roush before an audience of 6 citizens. One of those audience members was Republican congressional candidate Luke Puckett’s campaign manager. It is unclear at this time if that figure also includes the South Bend Tribune reporter who must have had a falling out with management to get an assignment like that.

Today comes the news that Roush, a low budget candidate who advocates the elimination of the Federal Reserve system, will not be joining Zirkle, who has made insulting racial remarks, for any more debates. This has not deterred Mr. Zirkle at all since he has scheduled at least one more debate to take place at the Logansport High School. Since he will not be facing any opposition, it is presumed that he will debate with himself.

One interesting point about Zirkle’s candidacy is his strange choice of a middle name to appear on the May 6th ballot. The unpronounceable word “HVFVGPD” will show up between his first name and his last name. According to Zirkle, the word is “a mystery, wrapped in an enigma and couched in a riddle.” In a Hoosier Access exclusive, I heave learned from an un-named source what these letters mean.

(Find out what the letters mean below the fold.)

Tony Zirkle has jumped into the race for the GOP nomination in the 2nd Congressional District. Zirkle ran in 2006 but lost to Chris Chocola who was then an incumbent. He never really seemed to break through the media cycle except in a couple of instances.

Zirkle has a few views that are quite compatible with a conservative stance on the issues. His belief in the importance of family is good, though I’m not sure about how he specifically plans to implement his views in policy. His views on other policies lead me to question whether or not the way he would try to implement his good views would be worthy of the title conservative.

Aside from the quirky campaign committee name and campaign style (which isn’t necessarily bad), Zirkle also holds to some views that are very antithetical to conservative principles. Perhaps the most obvious example of this is his belief that personal wealth should be capped at $1 billion. Now, I don’t ever expect to reach the $1 billion level in personal wealth. If I do, come see me and we’ll talk about the good old times we had on this blog.

But back to the point, if the government can cap personal wealth at $1 billion, what is to prevent them from capping it at $1 million? Instead of just capping personal wealth, why not cap personal income too? Once you get started on the idea that government can tell you how much you can own, or what you can earn, the principle is in place and the debate is only on what is amount is “too much.” Zirkle advocates the wealth cap and a tax cut for all but the top 2% of wage earners because he’s for the middle class. That’s nice, but who employs the middle class? If it is not the wealthy directly employing the middle class it is the capital the wealthy have accumulated that is loaned out to others which allows more people to be employed in various jobs.

In considering this I’m reminded of the plumber who once walked up to Ronald Reagan (okay, he went through security and was waiting behind the rope line) and thanked President Reagan for the tax cuts for the rich because, as the plumber said, “I only get hired by rich people.” Folks, the wealthy benefit the middle class and we don’t need to start supporting candidates that may be smart, but don’t have a clue to how the economy works.

Good thing Luke Puckett is set to charge ahead and challenge Rep. Joe Donnelly. Republicans don’t need a candidate who will advocate for Republican values vs. Democratic values, but More Freedom vs. Less Freedom.