16 Wash and make yourselves clean.
Take your evil deeds out of my sight;
stop doing wrong.
17 Learn to do right; seek justice.
Defend the oppressed.[a]
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
plead the case of the widow.
18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
19 If you are willing and obedient,
you will eat the good things of the land;
20 but if you resist and rebel,
you will be devoured by the sword.”
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
-Isaiah 1
24 March 2013
22 March 2013
18 March 2013
Welfare woes
All this legislation about drug testing in government assistance programs is wasteful.
and arguments about who receives the most welfare are ridiculous
The moral of the story is that none of the politicians (or their base) are interested in helping ALL Americans find work that is adequate enough to provide lifetime housing, food, education, transportation, childcare, and healthcare.
and arguments about who receives the most welfare are ridiculous
The moral of the story is that none of the politicians (or their base) are interested in helping ALL Americans find work that is adequate enough to provide lifetime housing, food, education, transportation, childcare, and healthcare.
17 March 2013
Abortion legislation
...is a waste of time.
What's the difference between a legal abortion and an illegal abortion? A woman with greater health risks and some jail time. According to the NYTimes , legal or illegal doesn't stop women from getting abortions.
When does life begin? Does it really matter? We kill various forms of life without regard to when it's life began.
When does a human have rights? A question along the right track; but, one that no one can agree on. Continuous argument gets us nowhere.
cdc abortion surveillance
The solution is to reduce unintended pregnancies. Actually, the solution is to reduce unprotected sex.
Of course abstinence is the best method; but is it the most reasonable method?
Let's try something revolutionary... proper education.
Let's set our prepubescent children down with the GYN. Let's use professionals to explain sexual health to our children. Leave no stone unturned.
Let's teach our children what sex is and why the human animal wants to have sex. Show them that sperm and eggs really don't care if you can afford a child or if it's just a one night stand.
Let's teach them about the many infections caused by irresponsible choices. Teach them about the millions who have died each year.
Let's teach them how to use contraception effectively and consistently.
Let's make birth control easily available and affordable
Let's set good examples for our children; showing them what a healthy relationship looks like.
I don't think life really has anything to do with it
There is a big difference between life (what is considered a living entity) and personhood (what has rights that should be protected)
Scientifically, sperm, eggs, growing broccoli, deer, and various other things are alive. None of those have protected rights.
The real issue is over a legal term (personhood) that can change with the circumstances
There are people who want to give all animals personhood status
Some Animals are protected when their species is endangered and we deem their life important enough to protect. And when their numbers grow, we lift those protections.
We've always decided what life is sacrosanct and what is not.
Life is not defined by survivability in a certain condition. Just because an embryo cannot survive in a different environment does not negate its life. The question is whether a fertilized egg is somehow more important than a living sperm or egg.
Whatever criteria we use to define personhood will always be arbitrary to me.
An odd analogy is the idea that you have the right to use deadly force against Someone who is taking or destroying your property.
We've already decided that property is more important than life
It may seem like an asshole thing to mention, but most abortions are about a woman not being able to care for a child. It's usually a money (property) issue.
I'm pro choice only because I think legislation against abortion is futile. I think it is a decision that should be made by the mother with no pressure from outside sources.
That being said, I don't want anyone to have an abortion
I think all life is sacrosanct and i would rather look at access to education and access to birth control that would prevent a person from having to make that decision
What's the difference between a legal abortion and an illegal abortion? A woman with greater health risks and some jail time. According to the NYTimes , legal or illegal doesn't stop women from getting abortions.
When does life begin? Does it really matter? We kill various forms of life without regard to when it's life began.
When does a human have rights? A question along the right track; but, one that no one can agree on. Continuous argument gets us nowhere.
cdc abortion surveillance
The solution is to reduce unintended pregnancies. Actually, the solution is to reduce unprotected sex.
Of course abstinence is the best method; but is it the most reasonable method?
Let's try something revolutionary... proper education.
Let's set our prepubescent children down with the GYN. Let's use professionals to explain sexual health to our children. Leave no stone unturned.
Let's teach our children what sex is and why the human animal wants to have sex. Show them that sperm and eggs really don't care if you can afford a child or if it's just a one night stand.
Let's teach them about the many infections caused by irresponsible choices. Teach them about the millions who have died each year.
Let's teach them how to use contraception effectively and consistently.
Let's make birth control easily available and affordable
Let's set good examples for our children; showing them what a healthy relationship looks like.
I don't think life really has anything to do with it
There is a big difference between life (what is considered a living entity) and personhood (what has rights that should be protected)
Scientifically, sperm, eggs, growing broccoli, deer, and various other things are alive. None of those have protected rights.
The real issue is over a legal term (personhood) that can change with the circumstances
There are people who want to give all animals personhood status
Some Animals are protected when their species is endangered and we deem their life important enough to protect. And when their numbers grow, we lift those protections.
We've always decided what life is sacrosanct and what is not.
Life is not defined by survivability in a certain condition. Just because an embryo cannot survive in a different environment does not negate its life. The question is whether a fertilized egg is somehow more important than a living sperm or egg.
Whatever criteria we use to define personhood will always be arbitrary to me.
An odd analogy is the idea that you have the right to use deadly force against Someone who is taking or destroying your property.
We've already decided that property is more important than life
It may seem like an asshole thing to mention, but most abortions are about a woman not being able to care for a child. It's usually a money (property) issue.
I'm pro choice only because I think legislation against abortion is futile. I think it is a decision that should be made by the mother with no pressure from outside sources.
That being said, I don't want anyone to have an abortion
I think all life is sacrosanct and i would rather look at access to education and access to birth control that would prevent a person from having to make that decision
16 March 2013
Embryo adoption
I know I'm not the only one who's thought of embryo adoption as an alternative to abortion
Find a way to extract a living embryo from a uterus and freeze it for future implantation.
Find a way to extract a living embryo from a uterus and freeze it for future implantation.
15 March 2013
Deep Thought
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
― Christopher Hitchens
Deep Thought
I've been trying to evaluate the substance of what people say
Regardless of who says it and why they are saying it
Researching Instead of arguing
I'm starting to ignore people more
Seems people talk too much about nothing
Little substance to be evaluated
Myself included
Regardless of who says it and why they are saying it
Researching Instead of arguing
I'm starting to ignore people more
Seems people talk too much about nothing
Little substance to be evaluated
Myself included
12 March 2013
Meaning of debt
Someone gave you Money to buy your shit
If you don't pay them back
They can take that shit
Because it's really their shit
Who gives the money to buy shit?
So who really owns all the shit?
If you don't pay them back
They can take that shit
Because it's really their shit
Who gives the money to buy shit?
So who really owns all the shit?
10 March 2013
18 February 2013
Every life is a Lesson
More powerful than sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher.
or reading a text book
Listen to the story of a stranger, a friend, an enemy.
Know that your experiences, and those of the people around you, only amount to a grade school education. Anecdotes do not make an expert. There is always more. There are more stories, more lessons to be learned.
Know that statistics only tell a partial story, a poor, clouded story.
Know that the daily news has an agenda
One needs to learn another's needs, dreams, goals, struggles, suffering, joy.
This knowledge is needed for compassion.
Wisdom is fed by paying attention to life. Paying attention to the stories of others.
Compassion asks what are you going through and what can I do to help.
Listen always.
I encourage everyone to tell their stories. Know and Share their histories.
I almost think everyone has an obligation
Not for the purposes of competition or blame. Not to participate in Oppression olympics.
People should tell their stories to promote unity
To show others that they are not alone. To create kinship
To realize that we are more alike than we are different
To realize that other people share your suffering and your joy.
Always find ways to facilitate others in their story telling (education)
I'm weary of people who tell other people's stories.
This is why I love NPR. I haven't known a media outlet that allowed so many people from so many different backgrounds to tell their own story. If anyone knows of anything that compares, please let me know.
Originally posted FEB 2012
or reading a text book
Listen to the story of a stranger, a friend, an enemy.
Know that your experiences, and those of the people around you, only amount to a grade school education. Anecdotes do not make an expert. There is always more. There are more stories, more lessons to be learned.
Know that statistics only tell a partial story, a poor, clouded story.
Know that the daily news has an agenda
One needs to learn another's needs, dreams, goals, struggles, suffering, joy.
This knowledge is needed for compassion.
Wisdom is fed by paying attention to life. Paying attention to the stories of others.
Compassion asks what are you going through and what can I do to help.
Listen always.
I encourage everyone to tell their stories. Know and Share their histories.
I almost think everyone has an obligation
Not for the purposes of competition or blame. Not to participate in Oppression olympics.
People should tell their stories to promote unity
To show others that they are not alone. To create kinship
To realize that we are more alike than we are different
To realize that other people share your suffering and your joy.
Always find ways to facilitate others in their story telling (education)
I'm weary of people who tell other people's stories.
This is why I love NPR. I haven't known a media outlet that allowed so many people from so many different backgrounds to tell their own story. If anyone knows of anything that compares, please let me know.
Originally posted FEB 2012
07 February 2013
Power
People who control resources in a land have economic power
People with economic power have political power
People with economic power have political power
14 January 2013
Union evolution
Unions should quit their employers
Become incorporated
Become independent contractors
Become incorporated
Become independent contractors
13 January 2013
What is a right
THE right of nature, which writers commonly call jus naturale, is the liberty each man hath to use his own power as he will himself for the preservation of his own nature; that is to say, of his own life; and consequently, of doing anything which, in his own judgement and reason, he shall conceive to be the aptest means thereunto.
By liberty is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments; which impediments may oft take away part of a man's power to do what he would, but cannot hinder him from using the power left him according as his judgement and reason shall dictate to him.
Thomas Hobbes
Leviathan
By liberty is understood, according to the proper signification of the word, the absence of external impediments; which impediments may oft take away part of a man's power to do what he would, but cannot hinder him from using the power left him according as his judgement and reason shall dictate to him.
Thomas Hobbes
Leviathan
11 January 2013
Property Rights and Personhood
A person who believes that it is OK to use deadly force against a person who is stealing or damaging their property...
who is against abortion...
Hypocrite?
I don't think life really has anything to do with it
There is a big difference between life (what is considered a living entity) and personhood (what has rights that should be protected)
Scientifically, sperm, eggs, growing broccoli, deer, and various other things are alive. None of those have protected rights.
The real issue is over a legal term (personhood) that can change with the circumstances
There are people who want to give all animals personhood status
Some Animals are protected when their species is endangered and we deem their life important enough to protect. And when their numbers grow, we lift those protections.
We've always decided what life is sacrosanct and what is not.
Life is not defined by survivability in a certain condition. Just because an embryo cannot survive in a different environment does not negate its life. The question is whether a fertilized egg is somehow more important than a living sperm or egg.
Whatever criteria we use to define personhood will always be arbitrary to me.
An odd analogy is the idea that you have the right to use deadly force against Someone who is taking or destroying your property.
We've already decided that property is more important than life
It may seem like an asshole thing to mention, but most abortions are about a woman not being able to care for a child. It's usually a money (property) issue.
I'm pro choice only because I think legislation against abortion is futile. I think it is a decision that should be made by the mother with no pressure from outside sources.
That being said, I don't want anyone to have an abortion
I think all life is sacrosanct and i would rather look at access to education and access to birth control that would prevent a person from having to make that decision
who is against abortion...
Hypocrite?
I don't think life really has anything to do with it
There is a big difference between life (what is considered a living entity) and personhood (what has rights that should be protected)
Scientifically, sperm, eggs, growing broccoli, deer, and various other things are alive. None of those have protected rights.
The real issue is over a legal term (personhood) that can change with the circumstances
There are people who want to give all animals personhood status
Some Animals are protected when their species is endangered and we deem their life important enough to protect. And when their numbers grow, we lift those protections.
We've always decided what life is sacrosanct and what is not.
Life is not defined by survivability in a certain condition. Just because an embryo cannot survive in a different environment does not negate its life. The question is whether a fertilized egg is somehow more important than a living sperm or egg.
Whatever criteria we use to define personhood will always be arbitrary to me.
An odd analogy is the idea that you have the right to use deadly force against Someone who is taking or destroying your property.
We've already decided that property is more important than life
It may seem like an asshole thing to mention, but most abortions are about a woman not being able to care for a child. It's usually a money (property) issue.
I'm pro choice only because I think legislation against abortion is futile. I think it is a decision that should be made by the mother with no pressure from outside sources.
That being said, I don't want anyone to have an abortion
I think all life is sacrosanct and i would rather look at access to education and access to birth control that would prevent a person from having to make that decision
Maximum return
If you are an investor, you expect to see a maximum return on your investment. That is accepted as capitalism
If you are a worker and expect maximum return on your investment, you are seen as a hinderance to capitalism
The middle and lower class put in human capital.
Companies would not be able to start, run, or grow without labor.
They also have 401Ks and other retirement funds that put capital into the growth of companies.
If I put in my time and talents to a company, I do want to see a good return on my investment.
A good return on an investment is an entirely different thing than our current need for maximum return on investment.
A maximum return that takes away from worker's wages, benefits, and pensions in order to increase profits and returns.
A maximum return that fires workers in America and outsources jobs or uses forced labor in other countries
I don't want a return on an investment at the cost of the livelihoods of the majority of Americans
If you are a worker and expect maximum return on your investment, you are seen as a hinderance to capitalism
The middle and lower class put in human capital.
Companies would not be able to start, run, or grow without labor.
They also have 401Ks and other retirement funds that put capital into the growth of companies.
If I put in my time and talents to a company, I do want to see a good return on my investment.
A good return on an investment is an entirely different thing than our current need for maximum return on investment.
A maximum return that takes away from worker's wages, benefits, and pensions in order to increase profits and returns.
A maximum return that fires workers in America and outsources jobs or uses forced labor in other countries
I don't want a return on an investment at the cost of the livelihoods of the majority of Americans
28 December 2012
Deep Thought
"To love our neighbor as ourselves is such a truth for regulating human society, that by that alone one might determine all the cases in social morality."
- John Locke
- John Locke
27 December 2012
Questions you should ask yourself everyday
What did I learn today?
What did I improve today?
Who did I help today?
How to be a better person
What did I improve today?
Who did I help today?
How to be a better person
26 December 2012
Economic goal
Everyone would have enough resources (or steady income) to provides for current needs
Save for Future goals
Save for emergencies
And save for retirement
When this is achieved
There would be no need for government assistance of any kind
Save for Future goals
Save for emergencies
And save for retirement
When this is achieved
There would be no need for government assistance of any kind
25 December 2012
23 December 2012
There's more to this world...
You can criticize corporations and capitalism without being for bigger government
There is such a phenomenon as a person who doesn't like big business or big government
I'm the type who thinks big business controls big government
They create big government
Big business create laws that stifle competition from smaller businesses, defraud their consumers, and exploit their workers
More government is not a solution to poverty and it doesn't create prosperity
Also, unfettered corporations are not a solution to poverty and they create their own prosperity at the expense of others.
Big government is tyrannical, guilty of force, fraud, waste, and abuse.
So are big corporations
From my perspective, private industry holds the power and government is their tool to enforce their will on the people.
There is not a law or regulation in existence that private industry didn't create or allow
Laws that seem to benefit the worker or consumer are only there to keep us placated. Only there to prevent us from rebelling.
As long as there is a lawmaking body in a society that can enforce rules upon others, private enterprise will control that lawmaking body
If you want a true free market,
you either have to get rid of laws and the power to enforce them completely, since there is no way to create a law that has no economic impact
Which is why we've never had a free market in the USA
Or you have to create a government that derives its Powers from the informed consent of all individuals.
No one would have to follow a law they didn't agree to, nor would they have to fund it.
If a law they did not consent to some how affects their life, they have means to circumvent that law.
I denounce all hierarchical structures.
And structures that do not operate by informed consent of all parties involved
There is such a phenomenon as a person who doesn't like big business or big government
I'm the type who thinks big business controls big government
They create big government
Big business create laws that stifle competition from smaller businesses, defraud their consumers, and exploit their workers
More government is not a solution to poverty and it doesn't create prosperity
Also, unfettered corporations are not a solution to poverty and they create their own prosperity at the expense of others.
Big government is tyrannical, guilty of force, fraud, waste, and abuse.
So are big corporations
From my perspective, private industry holds the power and government is their tool to enforce their will on the people.
There is not a law or regulation in existence that private industry didn't create or allow
Laws that seem to benefit the worker or consumer are only there to keep us placated. Only there to prevent us from rebelling.
As long as there is a lawmaking body in a society that can enforce rules upon others, private enterprise will control that lawmaking body
If you want a true free market,
you either have to get rid of laws and the power to enforce them completely, since there is no way to create a law that has no economic impact
Which is why we've never had a free market in the USA
Or you have to create a government that derives its Powers from the informed consent of all individuals.
No one would have to follow a law they didn't agree to, nor would they have to fund it.
If a law they did not consent to some how affects their life, they have means to circumvent that law.
I denounce all hierarchical structures.
And structures that do not operate by informed consent of all parties involved
21 November 2012
Secession Bullshit
Ugh
I'm so tired of hearing about this secession bullshit.
I'm going to give a lesson in critical thinking right now.
I want Everyone to Go to the White house petition page
White House Petitions
Click on 'view petitions'
Then Click on 'popular' next to 'all petitions'
The first one you see should say:
"Peacefully grant the State of Texas to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government"
Click on that Petition.
Read it.
Now go down to the signatures
Take note of how many signatures are from people in states other than Texas.
Now, I want you to search through those signatures for Texas or, better yet, search the petition for your own state.
See if any of those are from your governor or search for your own state representative and see if they may have signed the petition.
Then I want you to contact your governor and your state legislature and find out if they support secession.
Then ask them if they have written any legislation to start secession.
Now, go back up to the top of the white house page.
Click on 'responses'
Now click on any response you wish and read it fully.
Now I want you to go back to that time you wrote, called, or emailed your own representatives.
Remember the response you got back?
Yes, the one that basically says, 'thanks for your concern, we'll do whatever the fuck we want. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us."
Now I want you to ask yourself a question.
Does the president have the power to allow states to secede?
What does the constitution say about secession?
What would be a more effective way to secede if your state wanted to?
Now I want you to think hard about all the media outlets that have ran this story.
Did any of them talk about the actual legitimacy of these petitions?
What possible agenda would they have in running this story if it is actual bullshit?
I'm done
I'm so tired of hearing about this secession bullshit.
I'm going to give a lesson in critical thinking right now.
I want Everyone to Go to the White house petition page
White House Petitions
Click on 'view petitions'
Then Click on 'popular' next to 'all petitions'
The first one you see should say:
"Peacefully grant the State of Texas to withdraw from the United States of America and create its own NEW government"
Click on that Petition.
Read it.
Now go down to the signatures
Take note of how many signatures are from people in states other than Texas.
Now, I want you to search through those signatures for Texas or, better yet, search the petition for your own state.
See if any of those are from your governor or search for your own state representative and see if they may have signed the petition.
Then I want you to contact your governor and your state legislature and find out if they support secession.
Then ask them if they have written any legislation to start secession.
Now, go back up to the top of the white house page.
Click on 'responses'
Now click on any response you wish and read it fully.
Now I want you to go back to that time you wrote, called, or emailed your own representatives.
Remember the response you got back?
Yes, the one that basically says, 'thanks for your concern, we'll do whatever the fuck we want. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us."
Now I want you to ask yourself a question.
Does the president have the power to allow states to secede?
What does the constitution say about secession?
What would be a more effective way to secede if your state wanted to?
Now I want you to think hard about all the media outlets that have ran this story.
Did any of them talk about the actual legitimacy of these petitions?
What possible agenda would they have in running this story if it is actual bullshit?
I'm done
17 November 2012
Deep Thought
“If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being.”
- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
25 October 2012
Politically Correct?
I am not politically correct
I TRY to treat everyone with dignity and common courtesy
Not because I'm afraid of offending anyone
But because that's how you are supposed to treat others and that's how I want to be treated
I TRY to treat everyone with dignity and common courtesy
Not because I'm afraid of offending anyone
But because that's how you are supposed to treat others and that's how I want to be treated
24 October 2012
Federal Budget solution
Repeal the income tax and have all states use a consumption tax.
Transfer all government departments, agencies, and programs, that are not explicitly stated in the constitution, to the states.
Let the states allot a certain amount to the federal government to pay for those powers explicitly enumerated in the constitution
Transfer all government departments, agencies, and programs, that are not explicitly stated in the constitution, to the states.
Let the states allot a certain amount to the federal government to pay for those powers explicitly enumerated in the constitution
16 October 2012
Emperor of America
Start with affirmation of freedom
We are all fully autonomous beings.
We have ultimate, final authority over our own life, liberty, happiness, safety, and property.
People are free; only restricted when their actions harm others.
Only obligated to the contracts they make with others.
Stating that the Constitution is a document defining the powers and
responsibilities of the Federal government.
More importantly, defining the limitations/restrictions of the government.
The rights and freedoms of the people are inherent.
The constitution does not grant rights; it guarantees them.
There will be no legislation against personal actions.
Or actions between informed, consenting individuals.
The 9th and 10th amendment especially confirmed
All laws restricting freedoms that do not infringe on the life,
liberty, and property of others are not enforced. They are Suggestions/recommendations or outright abolished.
Federal workers have option of being absorbed by the states
or creating a private non-profit oversight/research entity with no
government powers
Economic policy
People are free to participate in any consensual exchange of goods,
services, and labor
Free of fraud, coercion, abuse
Abolish income tax.
State consumption taxes that exempt all essential needs under a certain price
This would be agricultural product sales, non-elective medical procedures, primary residence
States allocate a portion of their revenue to the federal budget
All government assistance programs converted to community service programs.
Anyone who takes from the community must give back to the community.
Defense policy
Diplomacy
Focus on defense
Less use of military for foreign conflicts. More covert/drone operations.
Only operate in foreign countries if the people insist on our help and
they compensate us for our protection
Consensual democracy
Preferential Voting
National referendums
Every bill in congress is sent to every citizen for approval before a vote in congress
National initiatives
All laws expire after 20 years
Term limits for Congress and Judges
12 years for Congress
16 years for judges
A person campaigning to be a representative in the house:
They would have to sign a contract with at least 30,000 individuals in their state. Those contracts state that they will be the representative for those citizens residing in that state.
(there might be an issue with the size of congress. Contract would have to be signed by about 500,000 to keep current number of representatives)
Line item vote on congressional bills
or
A bill will only have one subject. No pork
Reaffirmation of all judges every 4 years.
Currency
Federal reserve will be controlled by the federal government.
No private entities involved.
precious metals measured in grams.
*post called emperor of America because u would have to be emperor in order to make changes like this
*original post Jan 2012
Apr 2012
We are all fully autonomous beings.
We have ultimate, final authority over our own life, liberty, happiness, safety, and property.
People are free; only restricted when their actions harm others.
Only obligated to the contracts they make with others.
Stating that the Constitution is a document defining the powers and
responsibilities of the Federal government.
More importantly, defining the limitations/restrictions of the government.
The rights and freedoms of the people are inherent.
The constitution does not grant rights; it guarantees them.
There will be no legislation against personal actions.
Or actions between informed, consenting individuals.
The 9th and 10th amendment especially confirmed
All laws restricting freedoms that do not infringe on the life,
liberty, and property of others are not enforced. They are Suggestions/recommendations or outright abolished.
All federal entities not explicitly mentioned in the constitution are
turned over to the states.
turned over to the states.
All federal regulations and executive orders are turned over to congress for review and approval. Any regulation/order that is not explicitly supported by the constitution is turned over to the states for their review and approval.
Federal workers have option of being absorbed by the states
or creating a private non-profit oversight/research entity with no
government powers
Economic policy
People are free to participate in any consensual exchange of goods,
services, and labor
Free of fraud, coercion, abuse
Abolish income tax.
State consumption taxes that exempt all essential needs under a certain price
This would be agricultural product sales, non-elective medical procedures, primary residence
States allocate a portion of their revenue to the federal budget
All government assistance programs converted to community service programs.
Anyone who takes from the community must give back to the community.
Defense policy
Diplomacy
Focus on defense
Less use of military for foreign conflicts. More covert/drone operations.
Only operate in foreign countries if the people insist on our help and
they compensate us for our protection
Consensual democracy
Preferential Voting
National referendums
Every bill in congress is sent to every citizen for approval before a vote in congress
National initiatives
All laws expire after 20 years
Term limits for Congress and Judges
12 years for Congress
16 years for judges
A person campaigning to be a representative in the house:
They would have to sign a contract with at least 30,000 individuals in their state. Those contracts state that they will be the representative for those citizens residing in that state.
(there might be an issue with the size of congress. Contract would have to be signed by about 500,000 to keep current number of representatives)
Line item vote on congressional bills
or
A bill will only have one subject. No pork
Reaffirmation of all judges every 4 years.
Currency
Federal reserve will be controlled by the federal government.
No private entities involved.
precious metals measured in grams.
*post called emperor of America because u would have to be emperor in order to make changes like this
*original post Jan 2012
Apr 2012
13 July 2012
Deep thought
Boy! You better not believe half the things you say about yourself
Joe Louis to Muhammad Ali
Joe Louis to Muhammad Ali
Right to health care
You have the right to do whatever you can to maintain your own health
You have the right to associate with whomever for that endeavor
And to purchase from Whomever
Those associations and purchases have to be mutually consensual
You do not have the right for others to provide anything for you without their consent
Solutions
Increase number of healthcare providers
Consumer inspection,investigation, and reporting
Local, public, democratically funded options as competition to insurance companies
You have the right to associate with whomever for that endeavor
And to purchase from Whomever
Those associations and purchases have to be mutually consensual
You do not have the right for others to provide anything for you without their consent
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Increase number of healthcare providers
Consumer inspection,investigation, and reporting
Local, public, democratically funded options as competition to insurance companies
Deep Thought
John Stuart Mill
On Liberty
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