> The 2004 election was stolen - will someone please tell the media?
16 May 2005, 23:12
Unfortunately there is only one answer for this, and truly few dare speak its name: revolution. We need to erase all current leadership, democract and republican, and start anew. The way to truly fix it has to start with the people, and we must either rewrite the Constitution or establish an independent but equally binding document that only governs politicians. Here are some of the things such a rewrite/document must contain:
An absolute maximum that can be spent on campaigns for any politician. I beleive that it should be set at about $10,000 for a local Congressional run and move up and down from there depending on the race. Debates will not be counted as partof campaign money. All 527’s and all money spent on their part either disparaging one candidate or supporting another will be counted.
Make the wage of all Congressmen so low that it would be the least desirable job in the country.
No political contributions from any individual or business, or governing body or any other such institution of any kind, for any purpose, whatsoever.
Every representative and senator must hold an open-to-the-public meeting with his or her constituents once a quarter.
As part of every campaign each candidate must submit to a lie detector test in which either the constituents or members of the press can ask any question they like.
If your father or mother was President, you can’t be. Sorry.
No-bid contracts from the government should be made illegal.
Any politician found to be using Churches to help his/her campaign will be immediately disqualified.
Any church found to be advocating one politician over another will immediately lose tax-exempt status for 20 years.
Politicians will not be allowed to discuss their family life, religion, or sexual preference.
Every US presidential election will be monitored by a non-partisan, foreign accounting firm.
I’m sure I’m missing a lot of areas, but I think by getting rid of all money contributions to politicians we could make a major dent and bring this country back to the people. Just think, a Washington with no PACs, no lobbyists, no big galas hosted by corporations, no special trips, and add that to a dramatically decreased payroll and we might just get some honest men and women who will actually defend the interests of the average citizen.
Unfortunately there is only one answer for this, and truly few dare speak its name: revolution. We need to erase all current leadership, democract and republican, and start anew. The way to truly fix it has to start with the people, and we must either rewrite the Constitution or establish an independent but equally binding document that only governs politicians. Here are some of the things such a rewrite/document must contain:
An absolute maximum that can be spent on campaigns for any politician. I beleive that it should be set at about $10,000 for a local Congressional run and move up and down from there depending on the race. Debates will not be counted as partof campaign money. All 527’s and all money spent on their part either disparaging one candidate or supporting another will be counted.
Make the wage of all Congressmen so low that it would be the least desirable job in the country.
No political contributions from any individual or business, or governing body or any other such institution of any kind, for any purpose, whatsoever.
Every representative and senator must hold an open-to-the-public meeting with his or her constituents once a quarter.
As part of every campaign each candidate must submit to a lie detector test in which either the constituents or members of the press can ask any question they like.
If your father or mother was President, you can’t be. Sorry.
No-bid contracts from the government should be made illegal.
Any politician found to be using Churches to help his/her campaign will be immediately disqualified.
Any church found to be advocating one politician over another will immediately lose tax-exempt status for 20 years.
Politicians will not be allowed to discuss their family life, religion, or sexual preference.
Every US presidential election will be monitored by a non-partisan, foreign accounting firm.
I’m sure I’m missing a lot of areas, but I think by getting rid of all money contributions to politicians we could make a major dent and bring this country back to the people. Just think, a Washington with no PACs, no lobbyists, no big galas hosted by corporations, no special trips, and add that to a dramatically decreased payroll and we might just get some honest men and women who will actually defend the interests of the average citizen.