dangerkitten061 Loc: Arizona

Paul Ryan needs to step down. He is a disgrace and is going to do everything he can to thwart the pres.'s agenda. He is an establishment loser. I would like to nominate Louie Gohmert. He is a true conservative and has the balls to stand up to the US chamber of Commerce who doesn't have good intentions for the American people. And for all of you who think he is nothing but a dumb hillbilly, I suggest that you would not even be able to walk in his shoes. Not only was he a Capt. in the U.S. Army from '78 to '82 he has a degree from Texas A&M and graduated from Baylor school of law. He was a 3 term judge and finished a term as Chief Justice on the 12th circuit court of appeals. He is serving his 7th term as congress and sits on numerous committees. So, unless you can beat that bio, keep your dumb hillbilly opinions to yourself. Anyone else have an opinion?

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The main trouble with Congress is it no longer represents what a congress should be and is nothing more then warring parties jamming left and then right wing laws on America and not getting to the real heart of what America wants, needs and should have. And that comes from the great middle of America if we could harness that as a middle party balancing the right and left and pushing away extremism.

For example, ACA. I refuse to use that other name as he doesn't deserve any recognition. It was jammed down the throats of America, with absolutely no input from Republicans even allowed, and not a single v**e. Duh! Why would any reasonable person not expect to see the Republicans repeal something jammed down their throats. Especially such a total failure. But to do the exact opposite, pass a 100% Republican bill while repealing ACA would be just as bad in the Democrats view. All major legislation like this, or anything over 100 pages, should be a consensus of Congress and not just one party. Congress represents all of America.

So, what is the solution. I have an elaborate plan, and I forwarded this to Ryan months ago, but you know how well ideas sent to Representative's email's get read. And they are all the same. A form letter back.

Here is the Reader's Digest version. You put together a committee, based on the percentages of the Republican/Democrat split in the House. Let's say 12/8. But here is the kicker. The Democrats pick the Republicans and the Republicans pick the Democrats and I don't mean the ledership. Everyone who wants on this committee puts in their resume and all of Congress picks the committee by secret v**e. That way, the extremists are eliminated. Middle America rules. Both sides are represented. Total secrecy during their deliberations. Rotation of chairmen among all. 67% agreement to bring it out for a v**e. Start from scratch with no references to ACA. First decision is, what should be the Federal Government's roll? What should be the States roll? What should be the roll of private insurance companies and plans? And a review every five years with all changes at 60%.

Let the attacks begin.

cheers

jSmitty45 Loc: Fl born, lived in Texas 30 yrs, now Louisiana

Ryan absolutely needs to go. He does not like Trump. He went along with Odumbo all the way. Same for McConnell. They are just there for the goodies, certainly not to help the American people. Term limits should be mandatory. That law needs to change. It is very sad that we are not represented by them, they are only out for themselves, and the hell with us. Sad it has been like this for years and just gets worse.