Full Name:
Bennie 'Ben' Lee Ferguson
Gender:
Male
Family:
Divorced; 1 Child: David
Birth Date:
02/25/1953
Birth Place:
Hutchinson, KS
Home City:
Hutchinson, KS
Religion:
Agnostic
Attended, History, Wichita State University, 2007
BA, General Studies, Wichita State University, 2001
AA, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS, 1998
AA, Richland Community College, Dallas, TX, 1974
Candidate, Kansas House of Representatives, District 104, 2010
Candidate, Kansas House of Representatives, District 104, 2008
Candidate, United States President, 2008
Candidate, Kansas State House of Representatives, District 101, 2004
School Board Candidate, USD #310, 2002, 2003
Student Council Member, Hutchinson Community College, 1972
Student Council President, Partridge High School, 1969
Chair, Log Cabin Republican Committee, 2000-2002
Entertainer, Ben Ferguson Band, 2007
Security Officer, Burns, 2004
Security Officer, Pinkerton, 2000-2004
Security Officer, Wells Fargo, 2000-2004
Security Officer, Securitas, 1990-2003
Security Officer, Continental Security, 1988-1990
Journalist, Performance Magazine, 1978-1988
Journalist, Buddy Magazine, 1973-1978
Chair, Fergusian Security Council, 2007
Member, Republican National Committee, 2003
Member, National Rifle Association, 2002
Awards:
Dean's Honor Roll, Wichita State University, 1998-2000
Fergusian Legion of Honor (Retroactive), 1997.
Current Car:
1998 Oldsmobile Regency
Father's Name:
Basil Lee Ferguson
Father's Occupation:
U.S. Air Force/Aerospace Engineer
Favorite Actor/Actress:
William Shatner, Kevin Branaugh.
Favorite Athlete:
Derek Jeter
Favorite Author:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Favorite Book:
The Lord of the Rings, 1984.
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Food:
Indian
Favorite Movie:
"The Meaning of Life," "The Crying Game," "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Favorite Musician:
Keith Richards
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan. Reagan's active opposition to international communism contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Favorite Quote:
"So ancient is the desire of one another implanted in us reuniting our original nature, seeking to make one of two... Each of us... is always looking for his other half" - Aristophanes
Favorite Sport:
Baseball/Football
Favorite TV Shows:
"Becker," "Bob Newhart Show," "Star Trek"
Favorite Type of Music:
Rock and Roll/Blues/Space/New Age/Classical
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Favorite Websites:
micro-nations.com, U4Prez.com, open-micronational.com
First Car:
1957 Chevrolet
First Job:
Service Station Attendant, 1969.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Cross Dressing, Micropatology, Singer/Songwriter.
Mother's Name:
Alberta Faye Zongker
Mother's Occupation:
Housewife/Retired
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
I have lived in or visited North America, Asia, and Europe. I would like to visit South America, Australia, Antarctica, and Africa, as well as experiencing a flight into space.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Jesus. Since this person (if he actually lived) is so fundamentally associated with the basic underpinnings of western civilization, it would be fascinating to know what he actually intended.
Personal Hero and Why:
Keith Richards. Keith is the personification of rock and roll. Rock and roll is an important part of my life.
Pets (include names):
Cat, Punkin
Priority Issues:
Military and diplomatic success in the Persian Gulf, Eliminating the inordinate influence of international Zionism on the American government and media, Eliminating financial and military aid to Israel, Preservation and maintenance of basic rights and liberties, Maintenance of national security and a robust defense posture, Space exploration, Separation of church and state
Publications:
Buddy Magazine, Dallas, Texas, 1973-2003
Performance Magazine, Fort Worth, Texas, 1978-1988
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Preservation of basic American civil rights and liberties, Maintenance of national security and a robust defense posture, Promotion of cultural tolerance through example.