I consider myself one of the good guys, fairly level-headed and logical, trying to find solutions to problems that all our political parties today seem to completely ignore. Either by ignorance or intent, our local, state and federal politicians all seem focused on promoting nothing but the same tired old ideas – ideas that have been proven wrong, never worked, or simply don’t apply any more.Where is the innovation? Where are the real, long-term solutions? I believe they’re out there somewhere. First Convention is the starting point for what will (hopefully) eventually become a series of policy conversations with input from experts in each area. In the meantime, I’ll just highlight some of the dumb things we see today from both major parties and other special interests.Let us strive here to help more citizens become more informed, so we can argue about real issues – instead of made up and false ones.My name is Thomas Krafft.Laborare est orare. (My work is my prayer)