Duchess Jack Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mine... Self Defense Alternative Energy and Immigration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Stupidity Ignorance Litigation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Legalize It Everything else would then fall into line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Legalize It Everything else would then fall into line. 1315163[/snapback] definately in my top 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Mine... Self Defense Alternative Energy and Immigration 1315159[/snapback] I like alternative energy. If we can develop it off shoring could cease. We need to develop technology that americans do better than anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Legalize It Everything else would then fall into line. 1315163[/snapback] IT is illegal?? I should be worried, I WORK in IT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I like alternative energy. If we can develop it off shoring could cease. We need to develop technology that americans do better than anyone. 1315186[/snapback] We have it already...it's called nuclear power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1. Keep as strong military 2. Border Control 3A. Cutting the size of government by cutting all the fluff and pork like NPR, PBS, ETA, and devise a plan to humanely do away with most welfare programs except for those for the physically and mentally handicapped. 3B. Try to get the "Fair Tax" passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) We have it already...it's called nuclear power. 1315196[/snapback] There's a lot of truth here, but you've got quite the uphill public perception battle. 1. Term Limits - I think career politicians are near worthless as they are more worried about keeping their job than doing their job. 2. Immigration Issues of all kinds - open boarders, work visas 3. Defense Edited February 9, 2006 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltaire Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1) Balance the budget 2) Balance The Budget 3) BALANCE THE BUDGET!!! 4) improve education standards 5) a far humbler foreign policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) There's a lot of truth here, but you've got quite the uphill public perception battle. 1. Term Limits - I think career politicians are near worthless as they are more worried about keeping their job than doing their job. 2. Immigration Issues of all kinds - open boarders, work visas 3. Defense 1315204[/snapback] the thing i love the most is when these Oprahers vote themselves raises year after year!!!! Edited February 9, 2006 by dmarc117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) 1. Politicians work for minimum wage. If they can set it for everyone else, they can work for it too. Cap the amount of money you can spend on advertisement for politicians. Every dollar over that amount received goes directly to the budget regardless if you win or lose the election. Keeps a level playing field for all who seek office, prevents them from using their own money to buy elections, and ends most corruption. As companies would give alot less knowing the majority of their gifts were going towards the budget instead of lining the pocket of someone you want to help you down the road. 2. Huge taxes for companies that outsource, such as every company creating one job on foreign soil to do any work related to the US cost the company 100K a yr to do so. That would end outsourcing. 3. Make the government keep its funds for hunger, etc in the US, and use private donations to help other countries. We have enough problems with the sick, hungry and homeless in our country than to throw billions away every yr to those who will use it to attack us one day like the middle east. Those just outside my top 3. Immigration. The US is big enough. Balance the Budget, and spend more wisely Continue to develop Solar power, for autos, homes, etc... Edited February 9, 2006 by Sgt. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) 1.Term limits 2.Revamp education 3.Balance the budget Oh and legalize it would be number 4 Edit to add number 5 No more corporate welfare.. Edited February 9, 2006 by Yukon Cornelius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 3A. Cutting the size of government by cutting all the fluff and pork like NPR, PBS, ETA, and devise a plan to humanely do away with most welfare programs except for those for the physically and mentally handicapped. 1315201[/snapback] Yes, because these areas are where the big dollars of pork are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1) Rebuild the manufacturing industry making the US a world power again 2) Alternative Energy 3) Education - completely revamp the system from top to bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Yes, because these areas are where the big dollars of pork are. 1315565[/snapback] I'm for smaller government. I don't believe the government should be in the insurance business, whether it be medical or property. I don't think that it should support generations of people who do not work. I do not think the government should be invovled in any social programs. I realize that a large number have become dependent upon these social programs, so it will take quite a while to ween them from the government tit, but a plan should be set forth to eventually get rid of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 foreign policy/defense (essentially the opposite of france's) tax reform (i.e., less and flatter) major spending overhaul (massive SS/medicare reform, cutting most farm and other business subsidies, reducing regulation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I'm for smaller government. I don't believe the government should be in the insurance business, whether it be medical or property. I don't think that it should support generations of people who do not work. I do not think the government should be invovled in any social programs. I realize that a large number have become dependent upon these social programs, so it will take quite a while to ween them from the government tit, but a plan should be set forth to eventually get rid of them. 1315572[/snapback] I actually agree with you on getting out of the business of social programs, for the most part. I just think we've got bigger issues where lobbying for big business and the perks they buy is so out of control. Look at all the bills that have been passed under Bush and look who they benefit. For instance, the prescription drug bill which on the face of it is supposed to be another one of these social programs. Who does it really help? A provision of the bill is the government can't negotiate prices with the pharmaceutical companies. That's a huge boon for that industry. I think corporate welfare is alot bigger problem than food stamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1) Rebuild the manufacturing industry making the US a world power again 2) Alternative Energy 3) Education - completely revamp the system from top to bottom 1315568[/snapback] I agree 1) Do away with unions, and cap law suits, and the manufacturing industy will rebuild itself. 2) It is already here. This is one area where the French are actually smarter than us. Go nuclear. Do you have any idea how much fossil fuel is saved by the navy by going to nuclear subs and ships? The same could be done for energy production across the US. People complain about how SUVs waiste so much oil, but in reality, if we went to nuclear power plants we could almost be independent of foriegn oil. 3)I agree, as a man who has a wife as a public school system, I say privatize the schools. It has been proven time and again that the private sector can do almost anything the government can do more efficiently and better. Keep two public schools open in each area, one to teach those that are mentally challenged, and one to teach those that are kicked out of private schools for behavioral problems. Who knew we agreeed on so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I actually agree with you on getting out of the business of social programs, for the most part. I just think we've got bigger issues where lobbying for big business and the perks they buy is so out of control. Look at all the bills that have been passed under Bush and look who they benefit. For instance, the prescription drug bill which on the face of it is supposed to be another one of these social programs. Who does it really help? A provision of the bill is the government can't negotiate prices with the pharmaceutical companies. That's a huge boon for that industry. I think corporate welfare is alot bigger problem than food stamps. 1315590[/snapback] If you go to a "Fair Tax" there would be less lobbying Make it a constitutional amendment where they can't put any loopholes in it with out 2/3 vote. If the government wasn't in the medical insurance business, we wouldn't have the problem you described about perscription drugs. Those problems are solved. Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1) Public transit would be FREE. Buses, trains, subways, etc. would be 100% free and there would be no bridge tolls. Instead the cost to maintain these systems would be charged to each vehicle registration. 2) Immigration / border patrol & related issues. It's so far out of control that something must be done. 3) An annual open hunting season on Liberals and fanatic-religious-zealots would commence each May 1st and end on April 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 If I ran for Mayor: 1) Allow competing waste management companies to service the city. 2) Bring in more upscale businesses and restaurants around some of the city's major points of interest. 3) Create a fund to cover all mandatory tree removal from private property. If I ran for Governor: 1) Repeal all smoking bans within the State (or if blocked from doing so, then declare all tobacco products illegal in the State). 2) Build State-run casinos with profits allowing permanent tax cuts, and with some profits earmarked for the building new stadiums for the Twins and the Vikings. 3) Comprehensive independent audit of spending for Education within the State of Minnesota. If I ran for the Senate or President: 1) Reign in Federal Spending (major cuts, not just smaller increases). 2) Do what it takes to enforce existing laws on Illegal Immigration. 3) Lessen restrictions on Oil Refineries/Build more Refinieries/Drill in ANWAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 1) Public transit would be FREE. Buses, trains, subways, etc. would be 100% free and there would be no bridge tolls. Instead the cost to maintain these systems would be charged to each vehicle registration. 1315724[/snapback] I can understand to a point using vehicle registration for the toll ways and bridges, but not for public transportation. The people with vehicles aren't the ones using the public transportation. For that matter why shouldn't the ones using the toll ways and bridges be the ones paying for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Audits, downsizing, and streamlining of the most wasteful government programs. Where people have obviosuly been skimming off the top, major criminal prosecution. Far too much tax money is wasted without oversight. More transparency. Anything that is going to be classified as "national security" must be shown to be necessary to a senate comittee. Election reform. Standardized voting methods from state to state. Finance reform. More opportunities for candidates outside the two major parties. I wouldn't get elected with that platform, but it would be the best thing for America as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Audits, downsizing, and streamlining of the most wasteful government programs. Where people have obviosuly been skimming off the top, major criminal prosecution. Far too much tax money is wasted without oversight. More transparency. Anything that is going to be classified as "national security" must be shown to be necessary to a senate comittee. Election reform. Standardized voting methods from state to state. Finance reform. More opportunities for candidates outside the two major parties. I wouldn't get elected with that platform, but it would be the best thing for America as far as I'm concerned. 1315921[/snapback] I pretty much agree with all of that. However I think that what you suggested about national security is already in place via the gang of 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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