M OTIVE TO ENGAGE INTO THE POLITICAL PROCESS, AGAIN ° I ran for a seat in the US Congress in 2002 (FL CD 22), back then I did it as an INDEPENDENT (NPA, No Party Affiliation), despite that I have been a registered Democrat all my life. I had to run as NPA because I was being -then- ostracized by the DNC, in some way similar to what happened to Bernie in 2016. I was a Democratic Socialist back then, and still am . Since then I have been teaching Science, most of the time Physics (in Florida's high schools and at university level [National University of Asuncion, Paraguay]). For the last 14 years it did not cross my mind to run for Congress again. ° Yet, unexpectedly, Congressman -Patrick Murphy (D)- announced at the end of March 2015 that he would be aspiring to the US Senate position made available when Marco Rubio (R) become a candidate for the US Presidency. Suddenly, I had this rare opportunity to run again, and it took me only 24 hours to decide that! Why to run? Because ... for 4 decades I have been and Environmentalist, and we are confronting serious environmental problems! [1] At the local level the discharges of freshwater from Lake Okeechobee are ruining the ecology of the estuaries on both sides of Florida (Tampa, and Indian River Lagoon) affecting fisheries, tourism industry, and quality of life.

[2] At the national and international level we are also in huge trouble: {a} Sea-Level Rise witch brings Global Flooding, {b} Poisoning with CO2 of the air we breath, now at 400 ppm and rising quick at 3ppm/year (and according to OSHA 1000 ppm is toxic, at current trends we will be there in about 200 years), Furthermore, we are approaching a 2 degrees centigrade (or close to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over the temperature of the 'pre-industrial era'. According to Scientists, those 2 degrees will bring an 'avalanche' melting and dramatic sea-level rise by 2100 (please, watch the movie linked to on the right column >>>). {c} Traumatic displacement of niches caused by the dramatic Climate Change (Global Warming), which causes extinction of species, and human migrations like never seen before. The temperature variation is unrelenting, yet the yearly increase of a few tenths of a degree escapes the attention of common folk, however, it is quite noticeable to the trained Scientist. FURTHERMORE: 1. AMERICA NEEDS MORE SCIENTISTS IN CONGRESS ! Would you go to a hospital where instead of Doctors they would prefer to have "jungle sorcerers"? Would you trust the effectiveness of your prescription drugs if those were made by "medicine men"? Would you expect progress in Astrophysics if all NASA needed were people with art degrees?

We only have 11 Congressmen with mastery in Science (out of a total of 535 )? That's less than 2% of them. In 21st century America, wouldn't it be desirable to have -perhaps- 50% of Scientist among our legislators? Mentally organized, capable, resourceful, broad knowledge, ...

According to a recent PEW report (as well as an older Gallup poll), almost the totality of our National Academy of Sciences is made up of non-believers. That probably explains why we have so few scientists in public office. It is a reality that very religious folk distrust non-believers, and that is despite that NAS is composed of 2,300 top American Scientists, of which 210 have received the Nobel Prize.

The "non-believer barrier" has to be breached, the environment is suffering!

Many in Congress despise science, and are in denial of Global Warming. That delays progressive action on that area, and that obtuse-minded people includes the Chair of the Senate Environmental Commission, Sen. Jim Inhofe.

The environment is paying a hefty price. We need quick: EQUALITY FOR ALL!! 2. AMERICA IS MOVING AWAY FROM DEMOCRACY, TOWARDS OLIGARCHY ! I had a difficult job 14 years ago (during my 2002 political campaign) explaining to people that being a Democratic-Socialist, did not mean being a "Commie". That aspect of my campaign was quite frustrating. Therefore, after that election, I kissed goodbye to politics. I rather skip running again, than changing my authenticity.

(Please, read article by award-winning journalist -Bob Norman- " Enter the Xuna Xone " from October of 2002 where he calls me a Democratic-Socialist, a term that -back then- nobody knew what it really meant). In Europe they use the term: "Social-Democrat". from October of 2002 where he calls me a, a term that -back then- nobody knew what it really meant). In Europe they use the term: "". http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2002-10-03/news/enter-the-xuna-xone/ IF NOT BECAUSE OF BERNIE SANDERS's INTENTION TO CAMPAIGN FOR THE PRESIDENCY, I WOULDN'T BE RUNNING FOR CONGRESS ! - IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN EFFORT IN FUTILITY!



It was on March 16 , 2015, when at the DEC monthly meeting (I was then a member of the Democratic Executive Committee, Martin County) the Chair announced to us that he had received a call from Rep. Murphy. Patrick indicated his intention to run for the US Senate, thus vacating his Congressional seat.

As indicated above, it took me only 24 hours to make up my mind. Within a few days, I did announce to all Democrats my intention to run for that open seat. On April 14 , 2015, I made the formal announcement at the 'Democratic Spring Fling Party', where I had 4 minutes to address those attending.

Sen. Sanders had not announced his campaign yet, but the expectation was that he would do that soon. Surely, on May 26 , 2015 he made clear his intention to become the next US President. That was 41 days after I had announced my campaign for the US Congress (FL-18) 3. WHY TO ELECT XUNA TO CONGRESS ? There are many important issues to focus on, and I COVERED THEM ALL on those many pages of my "legacy websites" of 2002 (especially on www.Xuna.net [detailed coverage of issues], but also at www.Xuna.com [progress of that campaign]). Please, click on the links, or at the button above titled "LEGACY 2002". You can read about the bullets of my platform after this paragraph. 4. TIME HAS PROVEN Pr. XUNA TO BE RIGHT! WHY? My platform has not changed an iota in those 14 years since 2002. Yet, society came a lot closer to my views: Equal rights for LGBT (I strongly supported it, and it was then a "4-letter" word),

End of embargo to Cuba (in Cuban-American circles was considered blasphemy ),

Universal Healthcare (Was I too liberal then? Thanks to Sen. Sanders, many more now agree),

Dying with dignity (Euthanasia, is still an issue to be solved, this avant-garde is ahead of the pack),

Maternity leave (now a few days 'non-paid' in America, not enough; it is more than 4 months 'paid' -and about a year 'non-paid'- in most of Europe),

Ecology, I've been concerned with the environment since the 1970's (please, read my letter to Pres. Carter -and to Congress- dating back to 1979, available in its entirety at www.OilDepletion.com )

Livable Wages (the distribution of wealth is still highly skewed, more than ever), our country is moving towards a full Oligarchy, where the rich rein.

Common-sense and compassion with Immigrants (progress has been made, yet plenty of hurdles; the threat of deporting families is imminent, despite they have -for decades- resided in America).

Iraq's war was -admittedly- a huge mistake, and -it seems- I was the only one in Florida against it! (Please, again, read article by award-winning journalist - Bob Norman - " Enter the Xuna Xone ") http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2002-10-03/news/enter-the-xuna-xone/

Solar energy and alternatives are up (good progress, yet we are still behind Germany and many other Western countries),

Middle East peace , I used to say that it requires "balance" ( supporting "friends" rather than "dignity", is shortsighted and bound to fail). " NO THEOCRACIES, ONLY DEMOCRACIES " - was my motto in 2002.

Etc, etc. (please, visit www.Xuna.net and check for yourself my "old" platform). 5. MY MAJOR DRIVER IS THE PLANET'S HEALTH ! Realtors say: when buying a house focus on these 3 things " Location, Location and Location ". For me the major incentive to embark on this campaign trail can also be summarized in 3 words " ECOLOGY, ECOLOGY and ECOLOGY ".

The damage to our environment is often irreparable. We live as if we were to be on Earth just a few more decades, as if "Armageddon", "Rapture" or the "Second coming" was just around the corner, so... why to bother?

For me it is of paramount importance to be watchful with the health of our globe, our flora and fauna are -currently- struggling, many species are becoming extinct in record time (geologically speaking). Global policies are short-termed and inadequate, and huge environmental problems are looming, stalking us for a chance to jump on. Our long term survival is at stake.

Therefore, the 2 most important issues of my 2016 campaign are: [1] LOWER CO2 , and -in the Treasure Coast- [2] SAVE THE ESTUARIES also referred to as: BUY THE LAND or SEND THE WATER SOUTH. For detail description on those issues, please click "ENVIRONMENTALIST". 6. HELP ELECT PROGRESSIVES IN FLORIDA, WE NEED THEM! PROGRESSIVES IN FLORIDA Alan Grayson US Senate Statewide N/A https://senatorwithguts.com/ David Bruderly US House CD 04 Jacksonville/St. Augustine http://www.bruderly.com/ Fatima Rita Fahmy US House CD 10 Orlando http://www.fatimaforcongress.com/ John Xuna US House CD 18 Stuart http://www.jxuna.com/ Tim Canova US House CD 23 Miami https://timcanova.com/ Alina Valdes US House CD 25 Hialeah/Clewiston http://alinavaldesforcongress.com/ Joe Garcia US House CD 26 Key West/Homestead http://www.joegarciaforfl.com/ Adam Sackrin US House CD 27 West Palm Beach http://www.adamsackrin.com/ STATE HOUSE Rick Roach FL Senate SD 13 Orlando / Winter Park / Titusville https://rickroachforsenate.com/ Frank Cirillo FL Senate SD 23 Naples http://cirillo2016.com/ Dwight Bullard FL Senate SD 40 Hollywood http://www.bullard4florida.com/ Francesca Menes FL House HD 108 Miami http://www.francesca4florida.com/ Dan Horton FL House HD 120 Key West/Homestead http://www.votehorton.com/ Jacque Rene "JR" Gaillot FL House HD 13 Jacksonville http://jrforflorida.com/ Leslie Jean-Bart FL House HD 14 Jacksonville http://www.voteforleslie.com/ Ray Guillory FL House HD 2 Pensacola http://www.rayguillory.com/ W. Michael Trout US House HD 21 Gainesville/Cross City http://www.campaignforgoodgovernment.com/ Adam Morley FL House HD 24 Palm Coast http://adammorleyfl24.com/ Emmanuel Morel FL House HD 31 Orlando /Apopka http://www.voteformorel.com/ Sheena Meade FL House HD 46 Orlando http://www.sheenameade.com/ Henry Lim FL House HD 47 Orlando http://henryforhouse.com Alex Barrio FL House HD 48 Orlando http://yourbarrio.com Carlos Guillermo Smith FL House HD 49 Orlando http://www.carlosguillermosmith.com Shea Silverman FL House HD 49 Orlando http://sheasilverman.com David Kearns FL House HD 53 Palm Bay http://www.davidakearns.com/ Loranne Ausley FL House HD 9 Tallahassee http://loranneausley.com/ OTHER Anita Moeder City Council Palm Coast Palm Coast http://www.voteforanita.com/ BJ Chiszar Mayor Miami-Dade Miami http://www.bjformayor.com/ Paula Moser-Bartlett Clerk of Courts Duval County Jacksonville http://electpaula.org/ Sean Desmond State Attorney 2nd Jud Circ Tallahassee http://www.votedesmond.com/ Aramis Ayala State Attorney 9th Jud Circ Orlando http://www.aramisayala.com/