Monday, February 26, 2018

An Ordinary American Is Exactly Who Arizona Needs To Do Extraordinary Things

There are a few things I pride myself on. One is being able to snuff out fake and disingenuous people and another is supporting people I truly believe in, especially under the toughest of circumstances. All my chips are usually on the underdog. I’ve found these qualities to be an asset as I get older, in general, and also when deciding whom to support that’s ultimately going to make decisions that affect me as an American Citizen. 

I’m from NY. I appreciate honesty and bluntness. I know it’s “nicer” to some people to be told exactly what they want to hear or a watered down version of the truth. But that just magnifies the problem. I would much rather know what I’m up against and be able to figure out my next move from there. Like him or not, President Trump does that and if you ignore the trivial banter, the numbers coming out prove that his strategy is effective. The best part is that I don’t even think it’s a strategy. He’s in his 70’s, that’s just who he is! 

If there’s one thing I don’t find relatable about the president, it’s that he’s a multi-billionaire. I disagree that his family got him where he is, because HE turned a million dollar loan into the Trump business it is today. However, the average American grinds and works, sometimes paycheck to paycheck and never reaches that level. For this same reason, I can’t get behind the idea of Oprah Winfrey running either. 

On the opposite end, I know for a fact that there are many politicians who get into the business because it’s a job that’s going to line their pockets for decades, potentially making them more than what they were doing before entering into the lion’s den. We call that the swamp and we need someone to drain it. We need a happy medium...how about a guy who isn’t filthy rich, but is successful and has been through hell and back enough times, in different ways, to be able to truly inspire us all about what the American Dream really is? 

Over a year ago, I stumbled upon a YouTube channel and twitter account that I quickly began to follow. It was some guy named Brenden Dilley from Arizona who sounded like he should be in NY. He was blunt, honest and may have swore a little (we’ll get to the title of his book in a second.) I took to him pretty quickly, being a no nonsense woman from NY who has chosen not to be a victim to my disability. Like him, I’m also a life coach and author and really appreciate his approach. When you hear the term “life coach”, you usually think of a structured way of getting you into gear to meet your goals. Nah, he was also a personal trainer and uses that kind of motivation in everything he does. I swear we’re related in some way. Or we should be. 

Once I started to tune into news about the 2016 election, Brenden started sharing his periscopes about politics on his twitter. He has a unique way of tying in life lessons (that you can find in his book) into politics, making sense of them that way and talking about how to solve those types of problems. In November, I finally managed to get my hands on his book, “Still Breathin’: The Wisdom & Teachings Of A Perfectly Flawed Man.” 

(For my review of the book, go to my blog & video



I’ve read my share of self help books, and I see why he doesn’t consider it your average self help book. It’s a great book for anyone in your life (or you, yourself) who needs help but is resistant to it or scoffs at the idea of seeing someone for help with their issues. Who WOULDN’T want help from a guy who doesn’t even know just how humble it is to admit you’re flawed from the second someone spots your book and its title? So why am I telling you all this in a political blog? Because someone who sounds NOTHING like a politician is EXACTLY who we need to start electing! 

You know how I know that Brenden Dilley is exactly who Arizona District 8 needs? EVERYONE is silent about him, despite the fact that he ran in under 2 months before the primary, with 200+ more signatures than were required for his petition to run and almost $50,000 in small donations. Did I also mention that just a short time before all this began, he gained full custody of his beautiful daughters? That shows incredible character in my opinion. It still baffles me that everyone is being so quiet about him, yet I know that means he’s exactly who we need in this country. Literally, everyone has kept his campaign hush hush, except his supporters and the news show “Your Voice America” which can be found at https://www.yourvoiceamerica.tv/

He’s real, honest and genuine. Something NOT seen in any politician of my lifetime. If I had to pick between him, Oprah or, yes, even Trump, I’d back him 100%. For now, I did hear Arizona is supposed to be amazing for those of us in wheelchairs...if only they had a beach too! 

Here is a short list on where Brenden stands on certain issues: 

Build the Wall
Pro life 
Pro second amendment 
Has legislation written for education and credit reform, as well as a bill for our amazing first responders
Pro Religious freedom 
Congressional term limits 
And more! 


Election is 2/27/18

District 8 consists of: Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City West, El Mirage, Surprise, New River, Anthem, Glendale, Black Canyon City, Wickenburg, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Buckeye, Avondale, Youngtown, Waddell, Cave Creek