If I was President...

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If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.
 
Fair tax is the only legal tax..

Its mind boggling how people just accept our currant tax structure when its a blatant Fourth Amendment violation.

There is nothing in our constitution that justifies the taxation of private property (income)...
 
If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.

Election Program for the impotent. Shoot to the capitalist. Capitalists do not work and rob other people's money.
 
Congress has no power to pass term limits on elections for Federal office. That would require an amendment to the Constitution. As was required to term limit the President.

Not sure a balanced budget "law" would be Constitutional either. The Constitution as written leaves to Congress the power to spend regardless of tax base. I believe this too would require an Amendment restricting Congressional power.

To restrict Congressional Senators and Representatives DURING the time Congress is in session would also require an Amendment, as the Constitutional specifically exempts them while traveling to a vote.
 
Many good ideas there, but the President can't introduce bills.

Not directly but he can submit his "bills" to a Congressperson willing to submit said bill in toto.

True. The point being that all bills have to come from Congress. So far, my impression of the 112th Congress is that they are both grossly overpaid and are in dereliction of their duties.

This is the Congressional Oath of Affirmation:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

IMHO, they are violating their oaths.
 
Fair tax is the only legal tax..

Its mind boggling how people just accept our currant tax structure when its a blatant Fourth Amendment violation.

There is nothing in our constitution that justifies the taxation of private property (income)...

Except for a silly little thing called the 16th amendment. Sorry, but it IS part of the Constitution.
 
If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.

I have no problems with most of your list. I disagree with 1. I'm fairly certain 4 is already Federal law but is conveniently ignored. The only problem with 7 is our currently lack of domestic energy production. This has to be addressed before 7 can be practically implimented. And 10 is impractical in terms of cost, although we can create laws that encourage them to immigrate back on their own.

Of course, it may simply be easier to annex Mexico.
 
Oh and I'd make it a priority to restore the Senate to the States by repealing the 17th amendment.
 
Oh and I'd make it a priority to restore the Senate to the States by repealing the 17th amendment.

He said "If I were President..." not "If I were King...." :)

Congress has to not only approve, but it has to be ratified by the States. My gut tells me this will get the same support as Term Limits where everyone supports it except for their people. Ergo, all talk, no action.
 
I would sign an executive order that said that all women who have had bi-sexual/lesbian fantasies, must act them out and send me the CD's.
 
Fair tax is the only legal tax..

Its mind boggling how people just accept our currant tax structure when its a blatant Fourth Amendment violation.

There is nothing in our constitution that justifies the taxation of private property (income)...

:lol:

Section 8 - Powers of Congress

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

Amendment 16 - Status of Income Tax Clarified. Ratified 2/3/1913. Note History

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

You guys got no clue or game.
 
If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.

I'm down with:

1, 2, 4, 5, 9. :razz:
 
I would like to change some of the rules on the floor. of both houses. Rules of Parliament? Anyway, as long as there is one representative (or Senator) speaking, all representatives (senators) are required to be on the floor, listening. Committee work should be done after hours or at predetermined hours one weekday. How can there be debates when one speaker is talking to an empty house?And don't tell me the reps read the speeches in their offices. I wasn't born yesterday.
 
If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.

Election Program for the impotent. Shoot to the capitalist. Capitalists do not work and rob other people's money.

Go learn some English you drunken Russian fuck and then get back to us.
 
If I was President of the United States I would do the following things:

(1) Introduce into Congress a Bill establishing term limits for all Congressmen. Two terms max.

(2) Introduce into Congress a Bill requiring a balanced budget.

(3) Completely revamp the Federal tax code. Everybody would be required to pay taxes and absolutely no more tax loopholes. Think Fair Tax.

(4) Introduce a bill into Congress requiring all members of Congress be subject to the laws they pass just as a common citizen is.

(5) End all the wonderful life-long perks members of Congress receive.

(6) Immediately end all foreign aid. You can''t buy real friends and allies.

(7) Bring all of our troops home from the Middle East within 12 months. I would step up the fighting over there in such a way that the Taliban and other terrorists would be happy to see us leave.

(8) Cut all Federal government salaries by 1/3.

(9) Establish well-protected borders for the United States.

(10) Escort all illegal aliens out of the country and ensure they understood that if they came back into the country illegally, they would be shot on sight.

Election Program for the impotent. Shoot to the capitalist. Capitalists do not work and rob other people's money.

Go learn some English you drunken Russian fuck and then get back to us.

I think I know the dialect he speaks.

Caucasian Asian, aka white russian aka three sheets to the wind
 
If I were President:

(1) Wolves would have the same rights as humans.

(2) Beer would be declared the national drink. And a beer holiday would be created where beer would flow like water.

(3) A Department of Prostitution would be created.

(4) People of all nations would be welcome. They have to learn english, stop sending money "home" and swear fidelity and loyalty to America.

(5) All school children would be required to know the Constitution by heart.

(6) Defense would be defense.

(7) Trade with all..alliances with none.

(8) Education, housing, nutrition, and healthcare would be the birthright of all Americans.

(9) Military service for at least 2 years would be mandatory.

(10) There would be no more "Hyphenated" Americans. You simply are American. Period.
 
Oh and I'd make it a priority to restore the Senate to the States by repealing the 17th amendment.

He said "If I were President..." not "If I were King...." :)

Congress has to not only approve, but it has to be ratified by the States. My gut tells me this will get the same support as Term Limits where everyone supports it except for their people. Ergo, all talk, no action.

Doesn't mean I can't advocate and make a good argument for it.
 

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