Political Machine: How Do We Fix It?

[Bonzi]

Is Trump a "bad" President, or is he merely being prevented from doing anything at all, because both Republicans and Democrats want him out?

If this is going to happen, or, if there is just always going to be division anyway, how will any good change EVER be accomplished?

What can the people do about it?

 

[gipper]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

 

[fncceo]

Politics has always been broken. The Romans were just as bad.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

When government actually becomes efficient and effective it's a dictatorship.

 

[Mac1958]

1. Strict, Short Term Limits
Those who claim that "elections are term limits" are being naive, intellectually dishonest, or both. The longer a politician is in office, the stronger their power & influence base becomes. Do we really think politicians would behave this way if they weren't worried about long-term influence, kissing ass, doing favors and getting re-elected?

2. Publicly-Funded Elections
Among other things, Trump's victory showed us that traditional advertising and campaign spending have been rendered (mercifully) irrelevant in the age of the internet and the proliferation of social media. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they didn't have to worry about and burn time on fundraising?

3. Balanced Budget Amendment
A BBA would force both parties to justify all taxing and spending initiatives. We could make it a "soft cap" (stealing a pro sports term) for emergencies such as wars, or we could simply have an added, temporary war tax (another idea I love) and/or sell war bonds. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they had to work within a budget and justify their ideas?

D.C. would (have to) change overnight.

Either we're serious or we're not. We can keep letting them do this, or we can put our foot down.
.

 

[Moonglow]

Is Trump a "bad" President, or is he merely being prevented from doing anything at all, because both Republicans and Democrats want him out?

If this is going to happen, or, if there is just always going to be division anyway, how will any good change EVER be accomplished?

What can the people do about it?

He's a stooge for the swamp...

 

[Moonglow]

Politics has always been broken. The Romans were just as bad.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

When government actually becomes efficient and effective it's a dictatorship.

We'd all fear the bureaucracy is if wasn't so inefficient...

 

[Timmy]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

 

[gipper]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Silly...typical DNC media dupe. The congress is owned and controlled by the ultra rich. They will do nothing that the ultra rich oppose...like controlling our borders and curtaining illegal immigration.

 

[Bruce_T_Laney]

Is Trump a "bad" President, or is he merely being prevented from doing anything at all, because both Republicans and Democrats want him out?

If this is going to happen, or, if there is just always going to be division anyway, how will any good change EVER be accomplished?

What can the people do about it?

1. Set term limits in the House and Senate and do away with the career politician!

2. Remove the political party name after the candidate and vote for the person and not the damn political party!!

3. Shun tabloid news because that is all what we are being sold and start listening to those politicians when they speak and not allow some talking head to tell us how we must think!!!

 

[Bruce_T_Laney]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Yeah, and Obama got the Congress to do everything that he wanted.

Stop being daft!

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Silly...typical DNC media dupe. The congress is owned and controlled by the ultra rich. They will do nothing that the ultra rich oppose...like controlling our borders and curtaining illegal immigration.

Maybe you didnt realize this, but Trump is one of the Ultra Rich

 

[gipper]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Silly...typical DNC media dupe. The congress is owned and controlled by the ultra rich. They will do nothing that the ultra rich oppose...like controlling our borders and curtaining illegal immigration.

Maybe you didnt realize this, but Trump is one of the Ultra Rich

Yes he is. Does that mean in your mind, he is automatically corrupt?

 

[BluesLegend]

Its not about president Trump its the corrupt congress vs the American people. The people spoke and sent Trump to the White House to MAGA but the corrupt bought and paid for establishment in congress is telling the American people to go **** themselves.

 

[BluesLegend]

1. Strict, Short Term Limits
Those who claim that "elections are term limits" are being naive, intellectually dishonest, or both. The longer a politician is in office, the stronger their power & influence base becomes. Do we really think politicians would behave this way if they weren't worried about long-term influence, kissing ass, doing favors and getting re-elected?

2. Publicly-Funded Elections
Among other things, Trump's victory showed us that traditional advertising and campaign spending have been rendered (mercifully) irrelevant in the age of the internet and the proliferation of social media. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they didn't have to worry about and burn time on fundraising?

3. Balanced Budget Amendment
A BBA would force both parties to justify all taxing and spending initiatives. We could make it a "soft cap" (stealing a pro sports term) for emergencies such as wars, or we could simply have an added, temporary war tax (another idea I love) and/or sell war bonds. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they had to work within a budget and justify their ideas?

D.C. would (have to) change overnight.

Either we're serious or we're not. We can keep letting them do this, or we can put our foot down.
.

4. Integrity
As an elected member of congress and representative of the people, if you tell a LIE you go to prison for 3 years.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Silly...typical DNC media dupe. The congress is owned and controlled by the ultra rich. They will do nothing that the ultra rich oppose...like controlling our borders and curtaining illegal immigration.

Maybe you didnt realize this, but Trump is one of the Ultra Rich

Yes he is. Does that mean in your mind, he is automatically corrupt?

Not automatically corrupt but a part of the problem. Prior to taking office he was knee deep with the rest of the ultra rich.


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[Harpy Eagle]

1. Strict, Short Term Limits
Those who claim that "elections are term limits" are being naive, intellectually dishonest, or both. The longer a politician is in office, the stronger their power & influence base becomes. Do we really think politicians would behave this way if they weren't worried about long-term influence, kissing ass, doing favors and getting re-elected?

2. Publicly-Funded Elections
Among other things, Trump's victory showed us that traditional advertising and campaign spending have been rendered (mercifully) irrelevant in the age of the internet and the proliferation of social media. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they didn't have to worry about and burn time on fundraising?

3. Balanced Budget Amendment
A BBA would force both parties to justify all taxing and spending initiatives. We could make it a "soft cap" (stealing a pro sports term) for emergencies such as wars, or we could simply have an added, temporary war tax (another idea I love) and/or sell war bonds. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they had to work within a budget and justify their ideas?

D.C. would (have to) change overnight.

Either we're serious or we're not. We can keep letting them do this, or we can put our foot down.
.

4. Integrity
As an elected member of congress and representative of the people, if you tell a LIE you go to prison for 3 years.

Can we add the POTUS to that?


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[Remodeling Maidiac]

1. Strict, Short Term Limits
Those who claim that "elections are term limits" are being naive, intellectually dishonest, or both. The longer a politician is in office, the stronger their power & influence base becomes. Do we really think politicians would behave this way if they weren't worried about long-term influence, kissing ass, doing favors and getting re-elected?

2. Publicly-Funded Elections
Among other things, Trump's victory showed us that traditional advertising and campaign spending have been rendered (mercifully) irrelevant in the age of the internet and the proliferation of social media. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they didn't have to worry about and burn time on fundraising?

3. Balanced Budget Amendment
A BBA would force both parties to justify all taxing and spending initiatives. We could make it a "soft cap" (stealing a pro sports term) for emergencies such as wars, or we could simply have an added, temporary war tax (another idea I love) and/or sell war bonds. Do we really think that politicians would behave this way if they had to work within a budget and justify their ideas?

D.C. would (have to) change overnight.

Either we're serious or we're not. We can keep letting them do this, or we can put our foot down.
.

BAM!

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Is Trump a "bad" President, or is he merely being prevented from doing anything at all, because both Republicans and Democrats want him out?

If this is going to happen, or, if there is just always going to be division anyway, how will any good change EVER be accomplished?

What can the people do about it?

1. Set term limits in the House and Senate and do away with the career politician!

2. Remove the political party name after the candidate and vote for the person and not the damn political party!!

3. Shun tabloid news because that is all what we are being sold and start listening to those politicians when they speak and not allow some talking head to tell us how we must think!!!

I've often suggested removing the designations of D&R on the ballots. Make voters do some research.

 

[gipper]

Change will not happen because those who control the ever powerful central government, oppose change. The super wealthy really like the status quo, which is why Trump will accomplish little unless he abides by their wishes.

Trump is a bad president, but not nearly has bad as the prior two assholes. It is early however, so given time he may be worse or better...but the DNC MSM has purposely inflamed millions of Americans to hate Trump because they are doing the biding of the super wealthy.

Trump is Terrible ! Part of being prez is getting congress to go with you . He just acts like he’s king and can dictate . Even his own party pushes back at him .

Silly...typical DNC media dupe. The congress is owned and controlled by the ultra rich. They will do nothing that the ultra rich oppose...like controlling our borders and curtaining illegal immigration.

Maybe you didnt realize this, but Trump is one of the Ultra Rich

Yes he is. Does that mean in your mind, he is automatically corrupt?

Not automatically corrupt but a part of the problem. Prior to taking office he was knee deep with the rest of the ultra rich.


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He certainly was knee deep in buying D pols, like the Clinton's.

 

[AntonToo]

Is Trump a "bad" President

YES. That ignorant snake oil salesman is a disgrace to the office.

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