How do we fix our problems as a nation?

[Jackson]

I'd like to see some serious discussion here. Let's not think through a partisan lens. Let's pretend there are no such thing as Democrats or Republicans. Let's pretend there is no such thing as Liberal or Conservative (or libertarian) or anything else you might think up.

As human beings, how do we fix the problems our nation faces?

First, I think we need to determine what the main problems are. Tell me what you think our biggest problems are. And are they symptoms of something else or the source of other problems?

Second, should we solve them through government or by acting as individuals?

Third, Tell us some of the ideas that we can impliment in our own lives to fix the problems our nations faces.

Avatar, you named our problem right up front. Our political parties and divisions we make.

If we could vote and run our politics as we do our lives, we would be a better country on a firmer foundation. We would insist on balancing our budgets and being fair.

What if there were no parties, but candidates that had to earn a modest amount of contributions from the citizens to cover the cost of travel and expenses, but telelvision time would be given to each candidate in the form of debates, no ads! Keep that mudslinging to a minimum.

With the internet, grass root organizing and minimal donations of $2,000 or less from companies, unions or citizens it could be done. Personal finances could not be used and financial statements would be scrutinized heavily. No one could have more tv time tan another. Serious contenders would have to be involved in debates.

People would be forced to read about the candidates, go to listen to them and watch them perform in the debates. Listen to the news. Be informed.

No longer would the rich have the better chance of getting elected or the better "connected" get the votes. Let the little people speak.

 

[P F Tinmore]

If corporations are "persons" why can they give more contributions than other (real) persons. They should be restricted like any other individual.

 

[JBeukema]

Men like Henry Ford

Are you trying to lionize a known NAZI sympathizer?

 

[bripat9643]

Men like Henry Ford got us living wages

Are you trying to lionize a known NAZI sympathizer?

Charles Lindbergh was a Nazi sympathizer. If you point out that he was the first person to solo across the Atlantic, does mean you are trying to "known NAZI sympathizer?"

Libtards are such incredible weasels.

 

[JBeukema]

Immigrants must have a sponsor that will support them and be responsible for them in all areas for 20 years.

That could cost us a lot of people we'd want here.

Flat tax, everyone bleeds the same.

Everyone doesn't 'bleed the same'. Flat taxes are, in effect, regressive taxes.

Welfare is not a pay check, you have to work for it with community service.

Isn't it better to enforce rule requiring recipients demonstrate their search for gainful employment?

Only ONE child will be supported with government funds.

So we should use starvation as a means of reducing the population among the Lower Tenth? That's brutal.

Social Security is only for the elderly.

So the permanently disabled who cannot work should be left to die?

Disband ALL unions.

Why? So you can exasperate the growing problems that have accompanied decreased union membership among the workforce?

Kick out the UN

Huh?

Cut the entire budget 20%

Where? How? Wanna say something meaningful or simply forward meaningless broad strokes?

 

[Homer]

I'm a new user of this forum, and I'm a Chinese. I'm living in US legally and the US guys I met are very nice. I believe nice people deserve good live. I would like to share my knowledges and thoughts with you friends, hope something helpful.

When reading the topic of this tag, I want to ask the following questions:
1. What problems do the nation have? Which are the core problems?
2. How are the problems caused? and why the core problems have to be fixed?
3. Since the problems are there, who are harmed and who are benefit?
4. Why those harmed by the problems have no enough power to solve the problem?

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Seriously, the way to fix our country is to collect all the liberals and put them in reeducation camps where they will be taught simple logic, genuine American history and the evils of socialism.

I think we need to pack all o' you minorities (i.e. "conservatives") on a boat, and SINK the S.O.B.!!!!

bin Laden Photos;
Majority Agree

 

[P F Tinmore]

Step one in first aid.

Stop the bleeding!

Anything that takes money out of the economy or out of the country should be the first targets.

 

[TheBrain]

Step one in first aid.

Stop the bleeding!

Anything that takes money out of the economy or out of the country should be the first targets.

Step one, close all foreign military bases, UNLESS the host country is willing to foot the bill.

 

[rdean]

Seriously, the way to fix our country is to collect all the liberals and put them in reeducation camps where they will be taught simple logic, genuine American history and the evils of socialism.

I'd like to see some serious discussion here. Let's not think through a partisan lens. Let's pretend there are no such thing as Democrats or Republicans. Let's pretend there is no such thing as Liberal or Conservative (or libertarian) or anything else you might think up.

As human beings, how do we fix the problems our nation faces?

First, I think we need to determine what the main problems are. Tell me what you think our biggest problems are. And are they symptoms of something else or the source of other problems?

Second, should we solve them through government or by acting as individuals?

Third, Tell us some of the ideas that we can impliment in our own lives to fix the problems our nations faces.

Re education camps? Where have I heard that before?

 

[rdean]

I'm a new user of this forum, and I'm a Chinese. I'm living in US legally and the US guys I met are very nice. I believe nice people deserve good live. I would like to share my knowledges and thoughts with you friends, hope something helpful.

When reading the topic of this tag, I want to ask the following questions:
1. What problems do the nation have? Which are the core problems?
2. How are the problems caused? and why the core problems have to be fixed?
3. Since the problems are there, who are harmed and who are benefit?
4. Why those harmed by the problems have no enough power to solve the problem?

Some of the problems:

Believing the failed policy of "trickle down" works.

Nation building with Iraq as the perfect example.

Moving the tax burden to the Middle Class.

Cutting taxes for the rich.

Cutting corporate taxes.

Slashing funding for education.

Moving the burden of health care to the elderly.

Refusing to invest in the country's infrastructure.

Ignoring the need for revenue.

Spending on an ever larger military.

De regulating Wall Street.

Unfortunately, one political party is against fixing all these things. They see these things as "positives".

 

[sinister59]

I'd like to see some serious discussion here. Let's not think through a partisan lens. Let's pretend there are no such thing as Democrats or Republicans. Let's pretend there is no such thing as Liberal or Conservative (or libertarian) or anything else you might think up.

As human beings, how do we fix the problems our nation faces?

First, I think we need to determine what the main problems are. Tell me what you think our biggest problems are. And are they symptoms of something else or the source of other problems?

Second, should we solve them through government or by acting as individuals?

Third, Tell us some of the ideas that we can impliment in our own lives to fix the problems our nations faces.

dissolve it

 

[CountofTuscany]

I'd like to see some serious discussion here. Let's not think through a partisan lens. Let's pretend there are no such thing as Democrats or Republicans. Let's pretend there is no such thing as Liberal or Conservative (or libertarian) or anything else you might think up.

As human beings, how do we fix the problems our nation faces?

First, I think we need to determine what the main problems are. Tell me what you think our biggest problems are. And are they symptoms of something else or the source of other problems?

Second, should we solve them through government or by acting as individuals?

Third, Tell us some of the ideas that we can impliment in our own lives to fix the problems our nations faces.

Government has to change. Law makers make special laws they are governed by while the general public is forced t olive by a completely different set of rules. Get rid of lobby money and corporate donations. Gifts, money, trips, perks are all collusion. In the private sector you go to jail for accepting them. Why not in government.

Drug testing for any entitlement money.

Limit on entitlement funds for kids. Currently you get more for every additional kid you have. Limit it to 2. Have 10 kids, you get paid for 2.

No more anchor babies. You are only a citizen if you are born to a legal citizen or follow the process.

Make pot legal. At least eliminate that part of the war on drugs, and the cost. Make a profit on it. let it follow the same controls as alcohol. If your company decides that you test positive for drugs, and you do, you lose your job.

Incent companies to bring jobs back. if you outsource off shore, you pay a greater penalty. If you bring jobs back you get a break.

Time to start taxing the rich. While I agree with the trickle down theory and beleive it can work, right now it isn't. Tax incentives are given to the rich with the theory that they will create jobs. Well right now they aren't, so why continue with the breaks? Create jobs and you get a break.

Get out of foriegn wars. Enough already. Let these countries police themselves.

Alternative energy. Solar and wind. They work and are available right now. Every corporate park in America should have it's roofs covered with solar panels. The Airforce discovered it works.

 

[CountofTuscany]

I'm a new user of this forum, and I'm a Chinese. I'm living in US legally and the US guys I met are very nice. I believe nice people deserve good live. I would like to share my knowledges and thoughts with you friends, hope something helpful.

When reading the topic of this tag, I want to ask the following questions:
1. What problems do the nation have? Which are the core problems?
2. How are the problems caused? and why the core problems have to be fixed?
3. Since the problems are there, who are harmed and who are benefit?
4. Why those harmed by the problems have no enough power to solve the problem?

Some of the problems:

Believing the failed policy of "trickle down" works. It can

Nation building with Iraq as the perfect example. Huh?

Moving the tax burden to the Middle Class. Obama did this

Cutting taxes for the rich. Obama does this

Cutting corporate taxes. Obama did this

Slashing funding for education. Obama did this too

Moving the burden of health care to the elderly. Obama did this

Refusing to invest in the country's infrastructure. Obama did this

Ignoring the need for revenue. Obama does this

Spending on an ever larger military. LOL Obama does this too

De regulating Wall Street. Ah Clinton and Gores Strategy for a new America

Unfortunately, one political party is against fixing all these things. They see these things as "positives".

I guess you are right for a change

 

[stephenwv]

Finally some one with a serious attempt at the issues.

 

[rdean]

I'm a new user of this forum, and I'm a Chinese. I'm living in US legally and the US guys I met are very nice. I believe nice people deserve good live. I would like to share my knowledges and thoughts with you friends, hope something helpful.

When reading the topic of this tag, I want to ask the following questions:
1. What problems do the nation have? Which are the core problems?
2. How are the problems caused? and why the core problems have to be fixed?
3. Since the problems are there, who are harmed and who are benefit?
4. Why those harmed by the problems have no enough power to solve the problem?

Some of the problems:

Believing the failed policy of "trickle down" works. It can

Nation building with Iraq as the perfect example. Huh?

Moving the tax burden to the Middle Class. Obama did this

Cutting taxes for the rich. Obama does this

Cutting corporate taxes. Obama did this

Slashing funding for education. Obama did this too

Moving the burden of health care to the elderly. Obama did this

Refusing to invest in the country's infrastructure. Obama did this

Ignoring the need for revenue. Obama does this

Spending on an ever larger military. LOL Obama does this too

De regulating Wall Street. Ah Clinton and Gores Strategy for a new America

Unfortunately, one political party is against fixing all these things. They see these things as "positives".

I guess you are right for a change

Obama did these things?

Trickle down works?

Ah, the safe haven of delusion.

 

[CountofTuscany]

Some of the problems:

Believing the failed policy of "trickle down" works. It can

Nation building with Iraq as the perfect example. Huh?

Moving the tax burden to the Middle Class. Obama did this

Cutting taxes for the rich. Obama does this

Cutting corporate taxes. Obama did this

Slashing funding for education. Obama did this too

Moving the burden of health care to the elderly. Obama did this

Refusing to invest in the country's infrastructure. Obama did this

Ignoring the need for revenue. Obama does this

Spending on an ever larger military. LOL Obama does this too

De regulating Wall Street. Ah Clinton and Gores Strategy for a new America

Unfortunately, one political party is against fixing all these things. They see these things as "positives".

I guess you are right for a change

Obama did these things?

Trickle down works?

Ah, the safe haven of delusion.

Wake up and smell the coffee. You aren't even aware of what your own messiah does. I made the mistake of voting for him once. It surely won't happen again.

 

[stephenwv]

James you have it a bit backwards. Balance the budget first THEN only raise taxes to pay off the debt.
The politicians don't want to give up the political power that bigger government and increased spending gives them so they want you to pay more rather than give up their fiefdoms.

 

[stephenwv]

VOTE! Did any one ever hear of that power of the people by the people and for the people? The grassroots movement commonly known as the Tea Party is all about information. What the career politicians are really up to. Thanks to the information high way, reality is beginning to over come the spin, lies, and back room deals. In the past we had no clue. We trusted the career politicians - JBukema's political elite - to actually do what was best for the people and the nation. In 2010, after only 1 1/2 years in existence, there was a voter revolution. The here to for ignored and vilified grass roots movement was finally recognized as a force for what is actually best for the people. We elected 87 new representatives that we identified as supporting our issues and values.

2012 is approaching. Many in Washington are now paying attention to what the people are telling them. There are still many fighting to preserve their fiefdoms. they will be replaced by those at the bottom with the power in this bottom up system of government. We had given up that power and Amertica to the political elite. Now we are taking back that power given to us. We, the people, the voters will take back America. We don't need to force the political elite to listen. We will vote out those that just do not get it. We don't work for them. They work for us.

 

[TheBrain]

I'm a new user of this forum, and I'm a Chinese. I'm living in US legally and the US guys I met are very nice. I believe nice people deserve good live. I would like to share my knowledges and thoughts with you friends, hope something helpful.

When reading the topic of this tag, I want to ask the following questions:
1. What problems do the nation have? Which are the core problems?
2. How are the problems caused? and why the core problems have to be fixed?
3. Since the problems are there, who are harmed and who are benefit?
4. Why those harmed by the problems have no enough power to solve the problem?

Some of the problems:

Believing the failed policy of "trickle down" works.

Nation building with Iraq as the perfect example.

Moving the tax burden to the Middle Class.

Cutting taxes for the rich.

Cutting corporate taxes.

Slashing funding for education.

Moving the burden of health care to the elderly.

Refusing to invest in the country's infrastructure.

Ignoring the need for revenue.

Spending on an ever larger military.

De regulating Wall Street.

Unfortunately, one political party is against fixing all these things. They see these things as "positives".

You are, as usual, a complete dumb ass. Why do you REFUSE to admit that BOTH parties have got us in this jam?

Seriously I hope you are not able to vote in the next election.