What group is behind http://startinnew.org ?

[peacebird]

They sound a LOT like a repackaged Third Way.... Not red, not blue, but purple.....

Anyone know?

[think]

2. Not sure if there is one. The site owner appears to be an entrepreneur from Florida:

Ricardo Diaz Announces Candidacy For Region Director Of The Florida Young Democrats

PRESS RELEASE - APR 8, 2015

Ricardo Diaz is a Puerto Rican-American entrepreneur and leader in Affordable Home Ownership, Job Creation, Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Building, Voter & Latino Rights and Youth Advocacy.

Orlando, FL, April 8, 2015 (Newswire) - Ricardo Diaz, 26, announced today his running for Region Director of the Florida Young Democrats via a statement posted to his campaign website http://StartinNew.org - Startin' New - which states;
"...I feel that the youth in Central Florida represent a distinctively passionate, robust and zealous voice that is very under represented..." RICARDO DIAZ, VP, RAPID HOME SOLUTIONS, INC.

"Today, I am proud to announce that I am a candidate running for South Central Region Director of the Florida Young Democrats on April 25, 2015 at the annual Florida Young Democrat State Convention being held in Boynton Beach, FL. This election will serve as one of several avenues I am pursuing in efforts to better serve the Central Florida region. I am running for office because I feel that Central Florida represents an immensely powerful voice in America. Specifically speaking, I feel that the youth in Central Florida represent a distinctively passionate, robust and zealous voice that is very under represented and often cast aside as a tumultuous rumble rather than being respected as the studious and prominent voice it could be, with some solid leadership. I am here to be a part of that leadership team and contribute to giving my peers the voice, platform and administrative direction they deserve."

Diaz continues to discuss his track record in the Central Florida region.

"I am small business owner in the Central Florida area — not a career politician. My values and ideals for a better economy and lifestyle for all has been the continuous mantra that has driven me to accomplish my goals in the space. I have earned my stripes in the community without the badge of politics displayed on my sleeve. Rather, I've rolled my sleeves up and made a palpable difference by co-developing an innovative company ( Rapid Home Solutions, Inc. - http://RapidHomes.org ) that is scheduled to create approximately 1,000 Central Florida jobs, over the next several years, with many of the first hired being veterans. My efforts have also assisted approximately 550 Central Florida residents along the path to home ownership as first time home buyers within their previous 10 months. My performance in Central Florida is proving to be tried-and-true. Simply put, I activate a 'get things done' mindset in all that I do. I plan to apply that disposition in a political capacity that will allow me to service even more Central Florida citizens, on a much larger scale."

Full press release:

http://www.newswire.com/press-release/ricardo-diaz-announces-candidacy-for-region-director-of-the

[peacebird]

7. Thank you!

[FSogol]

3. It is run by this guy:

Ricardo Diaz is a Puerto Rican-American entrepreneur and leader in Affordable Home Ownership, Job Creation, Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Building, Voter & Latino Rights and Youth Advocacy. He's Region Director of the Florida Young Democrats.

http://www.newswire.com/press-release/ricardo-diaz-announces-candidacy-for-region-director-of-the

[peacebird]

8. Thank you!

[Cheese Sandwich]

4. Hey kids, join Americas hip new political youth movement everybody* is talkin' bout!

*everybody = nobody

[think]

6. While I am not familiar with this site and it's owner from what I've seen

I'd have to give him the benefit of the doubt that he is trying to do good things.

He looks like he is a very young person who is getting into politics.

The site appears to be aimed at Central Florida youth where the site owner recently was elected to the position of Region Director Of The Florida Young Democrats. The site's blog is fairly new and limited but it does have posts in regards to working global warming and raising the minimum wage.

The company he works for builds environmentally friendly houses for those that are less able to afford them:

About Rapid.

Rapid Home Solutions, Inc. is a new and emerging multi-regional home manufacturer engaged in providing a custom, low-cost, high-quality, affordable housing solution to moderate-to-low income families and individuals at a high-production rate in efforts to address the ever-growing domestic demand for affordable home ownership.

The Company is a registered Home Manufacturer licensed in the state of Florida under License No. MFT10412.

http://rapid-home-solutions.com/about/

Here is his press release he put out when running for the position:

http://www.newswire.com/press-release/ricardo-diaz-announces-candidacy-for-region-director-of-the

His Facebook page looks very progressive as well:

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRickyDiaz1

Again I know nothing of this site and individual other than the information found above. But it doesn't seem like a nefarious outfit that has a hidden corporate agenda. I could easily be wrong but at this point I just don't see it....

[PowerToThePeople]

5. It was his campaign website

http://www.newswire.com/press-release/ricardo-diaz-announces-candidacy-for-region-director-of-the

The Startin' New website will serve as both a political campaign site for Diaz and a political youth movement engaging Central Florida youth in taking an active role in their right to vote.

https://vimeo.com/68227255

Domain Name: STARTINNEW.ORG
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Update Date: 2015-03-30T02:08:44Z
Creation Date: 2015-03-30T02:08:43Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2016-03-30T02:08:43Z
Registrar: GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrar IANA ID: 146
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Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: [phone]
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Registry Registrant ID: CR191383571
Registrant Name: Ricardo Diaz
Registrant Organization: rapid home solutions, inc.
Registrant Street: 3700 34th st
Registrant Street: 120
Registrant City: orlando
Registrant State/Province: Florida
Registrant Postal Code: 32805
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Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
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Registry Admin ID: CR191383573
Admin Name: Ricardo Diaz
Admin Organization: rapid home solutions, inc.
Admin Street: 3700 34th st
Admin Street: 120
Admin City: orlando
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Registry Tech ID: CR191383572
Tech Name: Ricardo Diaz
Tech Organization: rapid home solutions, inc.
Tech Street: 3700 34th st
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Tech City: orlando
Tech State/Province: Florida
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Name Server: NS75.DOMAINCONTROL.COM
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DNSSEC: unsigned

I think this is his father.

Searching for crowdfunding of a business plan. Not sure what actually exists in real life. Seems the son is also a web developer?

http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2013/06/17844-rapid-home-solutions-launches-1-75-million-indiegogo-campaign/

[peacebird]

9. So its prefab housing? Are they associated with Clayton homes?

[PowerToThePeople]

10. Not sure, I just did a whois search and google search.

I know nothing about the organization.