NECESSARY REFORMS BY PASSAGE OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION AS FOLLOWS:
JANUARY 16, 2009
AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF RESEARCH, OUR SITE PARTICIPANTS REACHED UNAVOIDABLE DISTURBING CONCLUSIONS.THEIR CONSENSUS:IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMIC CHANGE IS NECESSARY.PASSAGE OF SPECIFIC FEDERAL LEGISLATION IS CRUCIAL.
CHANGE BY TWO POLITICAL APPROACHES.
THE FIRST PROCESS: PASSAGE OF FEDERAL STATUTES[THE FAR EASIER COURSE] THE SECOND METHOD: PASSAGE OF A SERIES OF TRANSITIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.AS FAR AS WE CAN DETERMINE, THIS IS AMERICA’S MOST BENEFICIAL COURSE.[OBVIOUSLY, THIS PATHIS THE MOST DIFFICULT.]
Why The Constitutional Amendment approach?It became SELF-EVIDENT.Candidly, America allowed itself todeteriorate.Almost imperceptivity, webecame a CORRUPT society.Legal and illegal corruptions are systemic. Entrenched in every sector.Why?Because, we apathetically tolerated “our: representatives, lobbyists, corporate and special interests ” to outrageously squander our national largess.Imagine…over 200 years our Forefathers built an economywhich was the envy of the world.What happened?Our political and business leaders decided, without asking us, to export it. Hello???
Since our elected officials refuse to act in our best interest, then“We, The People” must demand they adopt a wide-ranging action to rectify the imminent perils.Those elected officials, whether or notdemocrats or republicans, who are silent; by their quiet inaction are refusingto act.These officials must be publicly identified and removed from office.The United States isbeyond the option to leisurely tarry; debating whether or not we should change. The irrefutable truth is we no longer have a choice = we MUST change! If not, we will fail as a society.In any event one thing is certain if nothing is done or of our reform efforts fail, the downward spiral will continue to escalate out of control.The result?An irreversibleirreparable cataclysm within our times.
Has America’s time for greatness passed?Is it our destiny to plummet to third-world nation status?Is aonce great nation to becomeimpoverishedattempting to maintain a meagerstandard of living?Moreover, is reform possible?What are the chances of success?Our answer - we do not know!However, we recognize this, our nation and we as citizens always grasped our future in our own hands.The only remaining question is:Do we still possess: the national perseverance; generational courage; the political will and endurance to pioneer a prosperous and secure future.
As The Philosopher says, “By our actions or inactions everyone receives the life they choose; ergo, deserve.”
SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS ONLY POSSIBLE BY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSITION
THE COMMON GROUND
NECESSARY TO CLEANSE THE USA OF INSIDIOUS
LEGAL AND ILLEGAL CORRUPTION!
CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSITION TO A 21ST CENTURY NEW AMERICA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
DISCLAIMER:
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS IS THE PRODUCT OF A GREAT DEAL OF ARGUMENTATION AND DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN OF SITE MEMBERS. USUALLY, A SPECIFIC SOLUTION DOES NOT REPRESENT THE SITE’S MAJORITY VIEW. RATHER, WE DECIDED TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS EACH MEMBER WAS CONVINCED AS A PREREQUISITE FOR FEASIBLE REFORM [=i.e. If there existed considerable site support.]
INDISPENSABLE PASSAGE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CRITICAL FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A 21ST CENTURY NEW AMERICA
FUNDAMENTAL REFORMATION OF AMERICAN GOVERNMNET NECESSITATES PASSAGE OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: TO BE SIMULTANEOUSLY BALLOTED EITHER WITHIN ONE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; OR, OTHERWISE, BY NATIONAL REFERENDUM.
Why The Constitutional Amendment Approach?
[The Constitutional Amendment METHOLOGY became A SELF-EVIDENT NECESSITY. Why? The reality is, legal and illegal corruption is so systemically and entrenched dictating reform by passage of a new constitutional amendments package. In effect, the governmental changes MUST BE DISTATED from the bottom up. Granting “The Governed” their unalienable right to CHOOSE THEIR FUTURE DESTINY.
Although, subsequently, we list specific solutions, to be accomplished by federal and state statute, the commence of fundamental reform – CHANGE - must be primarily initiated by The Public’s demand for specific Constitutional Amendments. This package of must be balloted simultaneously. Thereby, positioning candidates and elected officials tp declare positions in support or opposition.
No other mechanism exits to nullify the predominant corruptive influence of special interests and self-interested politicians from procedurally generating futile gridlock. Furthermore, this approach, bypasses judicial review by an activist US Supreme Court, which might attempt to nullify as reform legislation. This is: utilization of one or another vague nebulous confusing irrational of jurisprudence excuse striking down any legislation as unconstitutional! Thereby, preserving “The Status Quo Ante.”
BEWARE = THE EXCUSE: “Solutions are impossible!@#$$??”
“These specific solutions are impossible to pass!” by candidates AND\OE officeholders. Voters must instantly recognize this duplicity. A reason to remove from office; and or, not to support, any such individual’s attempt to gain and retain public office. This EXCUSE In other words, the test of sincerity [favoring or opposing] any of these specific solutions reveals their true intent. Otherwise, change through ordinary usage of the legislative process, in most cases, is an impossibility.
THE LISTING OF: THE SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS:
COMMON GROUND
THE LISTING OF: THE SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS:
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #1:
The Right To Privacy and Reputation
Suggested Language:
“All individuals possess a constitutionally guaranteed Right To Privacy and Reputation.” [OUR RATIONALE: If the right to Privacy is not guarantied in writing, The Twin Big Brothers of Government and Corporations eventually have citizens inhabiting “A POLICE STATE.”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #2:
One Published State and Federal Accounting and Budgeting System
Suggested Language:
“The federal and state governments are obligated to establish one accounting system for ALL specifically identified government expenditures and contracts. Ongoing operation of this system must be daily published on the internet; or, otherwise, straightforwardly disseminated to the public. [Excluding Black Ops operating budgets]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #3:
Creation of Federal and State Independent Purchasing Agent.
Suggested Language:
””The federal and state governments are obligated to create an Independent Purchasing Agency regarding all government expenditures and contracts. For a 5 year period, after leaving government service, no government employee may seek or receive any form of monetary relationship or benefit from any private entity doing business with government. [RATIONALE: This will slam The Corrupt Revolving Door.]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #4:
A constitutionally guaranteed Right To Receipt of Health Care.”
Suggested Language:
“All individuals possess a constitutionally guaranteed Right To Receipt of Health Care.”
[OUR SUGGESTION: Is creation of a PRIVATE UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PLAN INCLUDING: an Independent regulatory Agency acting as a Single Private Payer and a Single Private Administrator, structured with equal representation of Health Care Providers and Consumers. Premiums to be paid and secured by creation of Universal Health-Care Risk Pool of all citizens.]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #5: Public Financing of All Federal Elections
Suggested Language:
“ Funding of all federal elections is to be solely by expenditure of public funds. No private funding; or, other monetary assistance, is permissible during the election process.”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #6:
Congressional Competitive Redistricting By Independent Commission
Suggested Language:
“Each State is required to establish an independent agency guaranteeing competitive redistricting for all Congressional offices.” [RATIONALE: Abolition of Gerrymandering]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #7: Term Limitation House and Senate
Suggested Language:
“The terms of House and Senate officers are limited to a maximum of 18 years. Six (6) three-year terms in the House of Representatives; and, three (3) six year terms in the Senate. A methodology is be created for the recall of all elected federal officeholder.”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #8: National Mail-In Paper Ballot Voting
Suggested Language:
“States will establish, by interstate compact, a Uniform Code for Federal Elections. Mail-In Paper Ballot Voting will be utilized for all federal elections. The voting period not to exceed one week.”
[RATIONALE: Adoption of The Oregon Voting Plan to create a Uniform Code for Federal Elections eliminating fraud.]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #9: Abolition of the Electoral College.
Suggested Language:
“The Electoral College is hereby abolished. Election of The President and Vice President will be by Majority Popular vote. If no candidate receives a majority vote in the Initial Election, a Run-off Election will be balloted for ultimate election. Campaigning is restricted to a six month period.”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #10: Non-Partisan National Election of Federal Supreme Court Justices.
Suggested Language:
“Election of Federal Supreme Court Justices, running as non-partisan candidates, will appear on primary and general election ballots of all political parties. Supreme Court candidates attaining the highest number of votes will be elected. No Supreme Court Justice will serve a term exceeding 20 years. In cases of a Supreme Court vacancy, The President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, will appoint an interim Justice.”
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #11: Single Issue National Referendum
Suggested Language:
“It is the Right of The People to initiate and vote upon one national issue in a National Referendum to be balloted simultaneously with a presidential election year. The subject of the referendum will be balloted in accordance with the proposal which garners the greatest number of signatures of eligible voters. Adoption is achieved by a casting of a Three Fourths 3/4ths vote in favor.”
[RATIONALE: To create a mechanism for final resolution of obsessively contested national issues. Especially regarding moral issues which perennially balkanize the Electorate. Example: Whether or not a woman possesses a right to abortion. Termination of an unpopular war etc.]
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #12: LIMITATION OF WAR POWERS
Suggested Language:
“The President’s power to make war; or, involve the nation in any form military conflict, must be commenced exclusively by a public majority vote of the House and Senate. Excepting presidential war powers necessary in opposition to an imminent self-defensive threat to the Nation’s borders.”
SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #13:
ABOLITION OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX;
SUBSTITUTED FOR BY A 13-17% FLAT RATE TAX
Suggested Language:
“The Federal Income tax is hereby abolished.Within its discretion, Congress will replace The Federal Income Tax with a 13-17% Federal Flat Rate Tax. This isto be calculatedagainst all taxpayers’ total annual gross income. No TAX DEDUCTIONS arepermissible.The sole exception isan individual’s tax deduction fortheir annual Mortgage Interest Rate for theirprimary residence.”
RATIONALE:The disproportionate IRS tax code is beyond realistic renovation.Each taxpayer must be required to provide reasonable,sufficient revenues equal to annual requisite expenditures in The Federal Operating Budget.A FLAT RATE tax guarantees collection ofsufficient revenues essentialfor maintaining theFederal Government.Otherwise, The sole permissible tax deduction will be the individual taxpayer’s mortgage interest rate deduction accrued on against their primary residence. Thisdeductionautomaticallyfunctions as an annual economic stimulus.Congress will determine taxpayers, within the bottom twoincome quintiles,justifiably exempt frompaying federal taxes.
