Election Primer

April 8, 2010

The upcoming mid-term election will be anything but the typical yawner most previous ones have

been. This one, in all probability (and hopefully), will flip the majority in both the House and Senate.

Most of the media foresee what is about to transpire; a knock-down and drag out battle between

the Democratic majority, supported by organized labor and minority groups versus a grass roots

"insurgency", not politically partisan, determined to elect candidates who will reverse the path our 

country has been on for a century. 

Stakes have rarely been higher, as the outcome will determine whether the majority of American 

people want to determine their own fate, or prefer to continue on the road towards full servitude, 

captive and dependent on the Federal government.

But, aside from reversing much of the legislation of this Congress and Executive Orders of the Obama

Administration, those who want to "throw the bums out" need to demand more from the candidates 

they support.

First, Congress and many of the Federal agencies must be weakened, for this is where the Federal 

government acquires its power to influence much of the American people's lives.

A candidate saying he is for "limited government" is not enough. Words do matter, but only when 

followed up with concrete legislation which fulfills campaign promises.

As much as the Obama Administration and Congress has been bold advancing legislation and 

regulations which they believe benefits the American people, any new majority most be equally 

forceful in fulfilling the desires of those who supported their candidacy.

If the next Congress doesn't defuse the power of Federal agencies, departments such as Energy, 

Interior, Education and Transportation will continue to keep all states under the "thumb" of centralized 

authority rather than the sovereignty each was given at our founding.

What should the American people demand?

These are the important issues which must be addressed:

1. Sovereign States

Goal: To restore the sovereignty of independent states

a. State land cannot be acquired by the Federal govt without legislation being passed by its state legislatures.

b. States need to be compensated for any land the the Federal government acquires.

b. Public education will be determined by each state without interference by the Dept. of Education.

c. States will determine how their land will be developed.

d. Each state will determine all speed limits and other related transportation issues.

e. No monies can be withheld by the Federal govt from any state without legal cause.

2. Individual rights and freedoms.

Goal:  To protect the rights of the individual from government intrusion

a. Citizens are not required to adhere to any laws not explicitly defined in the Constitution.

b. Members of Congress are not exempt of any laws it enacts.

3. Congress.

Goal:  Weaken Congress' power over the election process and the rights of the American people

a. Political campaign contributions will be limited to individuals who are citizens of the candidate's state.

b. Contributions can only be spent by candidate, and not transferred to other campaigns. 

c. Unspent funds will be turned over to Federal Election Commission to covers its expenses.

d. Congressional districts will be drawn on a geographic and population formula, without partisan gerrymandering.

e. Each state will determine the number of terms their representatives will serve.

f.  Compensation will be determined by each state.

g. Majority party will not dictate chairmanships or committee assignments, which will be drawn by lot.

h. Repeal the 17th Amendment, election of senators, return to appointment by state of originally set.

3. Legislation

Goal: Ensure legislation is written and enacted for the benefit of the American people

a. All legislation must be authored by members of Congress and their staffs.

b. Each bill must have the names of all representatives and staffs responsible

c. Legislation must be simple, easy to understand and not bundled with other unconnected items.

d. All legislation cannot be voted on until the public is notified and the content is aired three weeks prior.

e. Legislation would not allow departments and agencies the latitude to interpret, only abide by the law. 

3. Limiting the power of Federal departments and agencies

Goal:  To reduce the expanse of the Federal government on states and its  citizens

a. All department are empowered to be in the employ of the states and its citizens, restricted from governing.

b. The states will determine the extend in which Federal government will involve itself in state matters.

c. 

3. Income Tax System overhaul

Goal:  To return the income into a revenue generator, not a behavior modifier.

a. The Federal income tax will be simplified with the elimination of tax credits.

b. All tax benefits received by businesses will also be received by individuals.

c. Elimination of Earned Income Credit for individuals who do not pay taxes.

d. Eliminate reduction in medical deduction by 7.5% of adjusted gross income.

This is a start, not too difficult to gain the public's support, but equally not very palatable to those eager 

to serve in Congress.

NOTE:

I didn't forget or avoid our current tax system, as it is the instrument which molds individual and businesses

behavior. This too must be defused with a simpler,less restrictive means of generating revenue without 

penalizing growth.

April 8, 2010

The upcoming mid-term election will be anything but the typical yawner most previous ones have been. 

This one, in all probability (and hopefully), will flip the majorities in both the House and the Senate.

Most of the media foresee what is about to transpire; a knock-down and drag out battle between the 

Democratic majority, supported by organized labor and minority groups versus a grass roots "insurgency", 

not politically partisan, who are determined to elect candidates who will reverse the path our country has 

been on for a century. 

Stakes have rarely been higher, as the outcome will determine whether the majority of American people 

want to determine their own fate, or prefer to continue on the road towards full servitude, captive and 

dependent on the Federal government.

But, aside from reversing much of the legislation of this Congress and Executive Orders of the president, 

those who want to "throw the bums out" need to demand more from the candidates they support.

First, Congress and many of the Federal agencies must be weakened, for this is where the Federal 

government acquires its power to influence the lives of the American people.

A candidate saying he is for "limited government" is not enough. Words do matter, but only when 

followed with concrete legislation which fulfills campaign promises.

As the Obama Administration and Congress have been bold advancing legislation and regulations a new 

majority must be equally forceful in fulfilling the desires of those who supported their candidacy.

If the next Congress doesn't defuse the power of Federal agencies, departments such as Energy, Interior, 

Education and Transportation will continue to keep all states under the "thumb" of centralized authority 

rather than the sovereignty each was given at our founding.

What should the American people demand?

Here are the important issues I believe MUST be addressed:

1. Strengthen state sovereignty to weaken Federal departments agencies

a. The Federal govt cannot acquire land without legislation being passed by the state.

b. All state land deeded to the Federal govt. must be paid for in an amount set by the state.

c. States will determine how their land will be developed, without Federal interference.

d. Public education will be determined by each state without interference by the Dept. of Education.

e. States will not be required to adhere to Federal laws on internal matters, such as speed limits, commerce and energy.

f.  No monies can be withheld by the Federal govt from any state without legal cause.

NOTE: The National Governors Association's must lead in this effort.

2. Defusing the unchecked power of Congress.

a. Political campaign contributions will be limited to individuals who are citizens of the candidate's state.

b. Campaign funds cannot be transferred to other candidates. 

c. Congressional districts will be drawn based on geographic factors, without gerrymandering of any type.

c. Term limits will be determined by the each state, not by Congress.

d. Compensation will be determined by each state, and paid by the state, not the Federal govt.

e. Repeal the 17th Amendment, the election of senators, return to appointment by state.

f. All legislation will be written by members of Congress and staffs, all identified

g Congress is 

3. All Federal judges, including the Supreme Court will be appointed for a single term as determined by 

    Congress.

4. Simplified and less intrusive Income Tax Code 

a. Reduce the 66,000 page tax code by 10% per year, based on following recommendations.

b. Eliminate all tax credits and business write downs

c. Eliminate payroll and Medicare tax.

d. Create new 5% bracket for low income earners currently not paying income tax

e. Eliminate EIC (Earned Income Credit)

f.  Continue to simplify the tax code until we can eventually replace income tax with a single national tax.

These recommendations  will gain the public's support for they provide the first reversal of Federal govt.

involvement in the lives and the activities of the American people

, but will not be palatable to members of the political

class who may not understandthose eager 

to serve in Congress.