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Mar 25, 2024 15:19:38   #
JFlorio Loc: Seminole Florida
 
LostAggie66 wrote:
So do we shut down congress? How would new legislation be presented that address issues? Perhaps thru direct referendums. (vote of all adults over 18?) Reduce rep in the House to the same number for each State and territory regardless of population like the senate? These questions were posed by students of mine often over my entire teaching career. The consensus was usually we need a 2 house congress as the founders laid out. Should we move away from this idea?


Nope. It's much simpler than what most envision. Look to the Constitution. The problem is the political animals in the government. The Founders never envisioned congress people becoming permanently entrenched in D.C.. To straighten this mess out Congress people would have to lead by example. Heaven forbid. For instance, we all know that spending must be cut and entitlements at least looked at. So if the congress critters want the average American Citizen to take some pain, they should lead by example. Cut their staffs by 2/3's. Work more than six months a year. No more huge spending/pork bills. You want pork in something to take home to your constituents, submit a transparent bill. Access the same healthcare as the rest of us, or if you think the V.A.'s that damn good access that. No more pensions. 401K's like most of America.
No more counting of non-citizens for the census. This screws over the average American citizen; both in representation and Federal benefits to their district. IMO the system works damn well if it wasn't for the politicians.

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Mar 25, 2024 15:21:05   #
Parky60 Loc: People's Republic of Illinois
 
slatten49 wrote:
I'm reminded of a quote that I will paraphrase: 'Lies travel 'round the world before truth crosses the street.'

You're always being reminded of a quote... Why don't you use your own words for once.

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Mar 25, 2024 15:56:31   #
eagleye13 Loc: Fl
 
JFlorio wrote:
Nope. It's much simpler than what most envision. Look to the Constitution. The problem is the political animals in the government. The Founders never envisioned congress people becoming permanently entrenched in D.C.. To straighten this mess out Congress people would have to lead by example. Heaven forbid. For instance, we all know that spending must be cut and entitlements at least looked at. So if the congress critters want the average American Citizen to take some pain, they should lead by example. Cut their staffs by 2/3's. Work more than six months a year. No more huge spending/pork bills. You want pork in something to take home to your constituents, submit a transparent bill. Access the same healthcare as the rest of us, or if you think the V.A.'s that damn good access that. No more pensions. 401K's like most of America.
No more counting of non-citizens for the census. This screws over the average American citizen; both in representation and Federal benefits to their district. IMO the system works damn well if it wasn't for the politicians.
Nope. It's much simpler than what most envision. L... (show quote)


Our Founding Fathers would role over in their graves if the saw the FUBAR going on.
But; Satan's time is coming to a close.
Yahshua (Yah who saves) will sit on the throne here on Yahweh's little blue marble.

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Mar 25, 2024 16:01:07   #
Lily
 
Parky60 wrote:
You're always being reminded of a quote... Why don't you use your own words for once.


He thinks using quotes makes him appear an intellectual.

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Mar 25, 2024 16:08:12   #
Lily
 
AuntiE wrote:
What an outstanding idea. Now, let me explain my reasoning.

With technology, Congress does not need to be in DC daily. Truthfully, they want to be in DC. It is very easy to avoid answering to your constituents if you are rarely in your district or state/Commonwealth. It is much easier to hobnob with lobbyist if you are right up the road from their offices.

They could spend one month, per quarter, in DC working from 8:00AM till 5:00PM like real workers do.

While home, they should hold a monthly townhall. None of my elected officials have held a townhall in, minimally, six years.

As an aside, check out the price of dinner at The Palm in DC. On any given evening you can find a multitude of elected officials having dinner there. I will not bother with the other two favorites.
What an outstanding idea. Now, let me explain my r... (show quote)


I notice no one is paying attention to this. No surprise there.

I am gobsmacked at the prices at that restaurant. Appetizers $20, soup/salad $18-20, pasta $30-40, beef $70-90.

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Mar 25, 2024 16:09:27   #
Mogon
 
Lily wrote:
He thinks using quotes makes him appear an intellectual.


As does Slatten 49

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Mar 25, 2024 16:12:52   #
Lily
 
Mogon wrote:
As does Slatten 49


That’s who I was talking about. He’s gotten really sanctimonious.

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Mar 25, 2024 16:42:53   #
Liberal Lily
 
slatten49 wrote:
I had thought you were better than this, Eagle, but I guess not...

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN27D2N3/


Obviously not.

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Mar 25, 2024 16:48:03   #
Liberal Lily
 
Marty 2020 wrote:
You should know all about that! You’re a frequent flyer!


Never pass up an opportunity for a smart remark.

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Mar 25, 2024 17:01:25   #
slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
 
Lily wrote:
That’s who I was talking about. He’s gotten really sanctimonious.

Lily, I have been using quotes since I joined OPP over eleven years ago. Whenever an opportunity arises to use a pertinent quote, I'll continue to use 'em.

Sanctimonious Nah, just another plain speaking, hard-nosed Texan.

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Mar 25, 2024 17:06:52   #
LostAggie66 Loc: Corpus Christi, TX (Shire of Seawinds)
 
jSmitty45 wrote:
I believe that the new legislation should be aware of how bad it is right now. I believe in the two house Congress, but you can see they have no plans to work together on anything. The dem’s are the worse, of the two though.
They are supposed to work for the people, not on their own interests. Why do we spend money on such
nonsensical things, like the shrimp on a treadmill, money on mating calls of whales, etc, just stupid things that take our tax dollars. It tells me they aren’t using our Tx dollars for things that matter. I just think if given the chance, we could do better.
I believe that the new legislation should be aware... (show quote)


I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has absolutely moved too far to the left just like the GOP has moved too far to the right. I was a Republican until 1992 when I saw that the GOP had moved too far from the middle. The problem is what can we do to find politicians who will serve us and not special interests. Yes I also see a need for a 2 house legislature. We need a new opposition party that is NOT left but is MOR fiscal conservative supporting a smaller federal gov't. But also one that understands there are social problems that need to be addressed at the federal level when the states can't or won't do it. We do need to do better absolutely. How do we do this is the question.

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Mar 25, 2024 17:11:44   #
Mogon
 
slatten49 wrote:
Lily, I have been using quotes since I joined OPP over eleven years ago. Whenever an opportunity arises to use a pertinent quote, I'll continue to use 'em.

Sanctimonious Nah, just another plain speaking, hard-nosed Texan.


PUSSY!!

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Mar 25, 2024 17:15:29   #
Mogon
 
LostAggie66 wrote:
I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has absolutely moved too far to the left just like the GOP has moved too far to the right. I was a Republican until 1992 when I saw that the GOP had moved too far from the middle. The problem is what can we do to find politicians who will serve us and not special interests. Yes I also see a need for a 2 house legislature. We need a new opposition party that is NOT left but is MOR fiscal conservative supporting a smaller federal gov't. But also one that understands there are social problems that need to be addressed at the federal level when the states can't or won't do it. We do need to do better absolutely. How do we do this is the question.
I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has ... (show quote)


Funny how you change …..
I’ve been an independent from day one!
I know right from wrong, that never changes….
You switched to whomever tickled you fancy!!
You stand for something or you stand for nothing!!!
Very simple when you think about it!!!!

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Mar 25, 2024 17:22:07   #
Lily
 
LostAggie66 wrote:
I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has absolutely moved too far to the left just like the GOP has moved too far to the right. I was a Republican until 1992 when I saw that the GOP had moved too far from the middle. The problem is what can we do to find politicians who will serve us and not special interests. Yes I also see a need for a 2 house legislature. We need a new opposition party that is NOT left but is MOR fiscal conservative supporting a smaller federal gov't. But also one that understands there are social problems that need to be addressed at the federal level when the states can't or won't do it. We do need to do better absolutely. How do we do this is the question.
I agree with you JSmitty . The Democrat party has ... (show quote)


It is not the job of the federal government to handle social problems. The elected officials, for decades, continue to move further and further and further away from the defined duties, as stated in the Constitution.

You big government loons think one size fits all. What works in one place doesn’t work in another. It’s called states rights!

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Mar 25, 2024 17:22:23   #
Liberal Lily
 
slatten49 wrote:
Lily, I have been using quotes since I joined OPP over eleven years ago. Whenever an opportunity arises to use a pertinent quote, I'll continue to use 'em.

Sanctimonious Nah, just another plain speaking, hard-nosed Texan.


You've got the wrong Lily.

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