tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post6912745587705599500..comments2023-12-29T22:29:57.954-06:00Comments on Kate/A/blog: Win the War NowKate-Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-18671243175256529072007-08-15T17:04:00.000-05:002007-08-15T17:04:00.000-05:00Kathy - I don't think people realize how grand the...Kathy - <BR/>I don't think people realize how grand the scale of corruption really is in government. <BR/><BR/>I believe just cutting the fraud and waste from the Pentagon/DOD would provide the funds to protect and maintain our defense.<BR/><BR/>I truly believe if folks would but stand up to their governments - the global elite would back down. We out number them and their hired guns.Kate-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-30344216644718103472007-08-15T16:02:00.000-05:002007-08-15T16:02:00.000-05:00Kate:I see your point, but I think the treasury is...Kate:<BR/><BR/>I see your point, but I think the treasury is mortgaged out and is useful now only as a money-laundering facility for the globe-conquering elite. However, our credit is still good and if we gouged the funneling, yes, we could rebuild Iraq. <BR/><BR/>One of the biggest obstacles we face in transforming government is in finding the means – before, during, and after a transformation - to protect and maintain our national defense organization and capabilities. <BR/><BR/>Kathykfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974010540762777009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-69048628100673768472007-08-14T20:42:00.000-05:002007-08-14T20:42:00.000-05:00Kathy,I believe the US would have the money to fix...Kathy,<BR/>I believe the US would have the money to fix it if we stopped funneling billions into private contractors, defense pockets, etc.<BR/><BR/>Once the treasury is truly empty - the profiteers will "end" the war. And US citizens will pay more than they can imagine for "peace."<BR/><BR/>The public responds juvenile when it should be pragmatic. The PTB count on that.Kate-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-3756071704591068542007-08-14T18:27:00.000-05:002007-08-14T18:27:00.000-05:00I agree with you and Mr. Walsh (whose website I sh...I agree with you and Mr. Walsh (whose website I shall visit) on the national strategies. <BR/><BR/>Iraq is the new Palestine and the chances of reversing this fate are nil to none. We broke it and don't have the money to fix it. We do have the weaponry to blow it smitherines which is what we'll probably do instead of drafting infantry.<BR/><BR/>Kathy F.kfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974010540762777009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-48368430612737600312007-08-12T17:39:00.000-05:002007-08-12T17:39:00.000-05:00Thanks Lewis. I'll link to you, not that I get a t...Thanks Lewis. I'll link to you, not that I get a ton of traffic ....<BR/><BR/>Keep at it.Kate-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-88548150824220117812007-08-12T14:30:00.000-05:002007-08-12T14:30:00.000-05:00Kate:I am more of a policy theorist than a technol...Kate:<BR/><BR/>I am more of a policy theorist than a technological person, but I do have a website. I am having difficulty linking with others of like mind and in getting my message out. <BR/><BR/>http://www.thewalshwire.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-1418537161398717602007-08-12T11:29:00.000-05:002007-08-12T11:29:00.000-05:00Lewis,Also, and unfortunately, I do not think the ...Lewis,<BR/>Also, and unfortunately, I do not think the American people will succeed with any significant useful changes in the political system without a fight. <BR/><BR/>And typically voters believe "fight" means to continue playing the game as is ... electing a favorite personality ... <BR/><BR/>...marching, boycotting, general strikes, taxation protest, etc. are too scary and inconvenient for most folks.Kate-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-42375875233352858222007-08-12T11:17:00.000-05:002007-08-12T11:17:00.000-05:00Exactly!! I've supported 6 years and out thinking ...Exactly!! I've supported 6 years and out thinking for years, including presidential term.<BR/><BR/>Of course pols could and would be bought w/o other restrictions and safeguards but those can be determined, i.e. not working or sitting on boards of a corporation a pol's legislation benefited, perhaps public financed campaigns without any corporate or think tanks or billionaire club funding.<BR/><BR/>There are thousands if not millions of citizens perfectly capable who would be content to perform civil service for 6 years and return to everyday life without expectation of "favors returned" for passing special interest legislation. <BR/><BR/>Do you have a website or organization supporting term limits?Kate-Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097300904370192818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10465909.post-74037973172232142342007-08-12T10:45:00.000-05:002007-08-12T10:45:00.000-05:00Kate: The only plan that has the possiblility of ...Kate: <BR/><BR/>The only plan that has the possiblility of returning the government to the people is the citizen imposed Term Limits - Six Years and Out movement.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, history teaches that incumbency almost guarantees reelection.. A sad truth is that tenure in congressional office almost invariably corrupts. So what can a citizen do?<BR/><BR/>The notion that we should continue to reelect a “good politician” should be discarded since the essence of democracy is participation in public office by as many citizens as possible. Anyone who has made observations of our political process since 10th grade civics understands that governmental power no longer emanates from the people. I contend that the concentration of wealth in the US results in the concentration of political power. This power is used in various ways to achieve the goals of a super wealthy minority. Actual democracy can only come about when a society has seriously committed to economic fairness.<BR/><BR/>So then, how do we get control of the present minority controlled undemocratic system; how do we develop a strategy so simple that every one can use while the strategy itself remains immune to constraints by powerful interests?<BR/><BR/>The abilities that are required to be a competent legislator are not rare. There is no dearth of talented people who are willing to serve one term in public office and then return to their professions. It is well known that it is the staffs of congressman and senators who actually do the work. The elected officials are needed basically to set policy. It is unimaginable that one-term members of congress can be any more destructive to the democratic process and to our treasury then the career politicians have proven to be.<BR/><BR/>Legislators are unlikely to approve legislation that would limit terms of office. And, if such a law were to pass, the Supreme Court is likely to strike it down. Remember that this is the court that has determined that money is speech, thereby ceding political control of the country to the super wealthy.<BR/><BR/>Despite the enormous resources leveraged against the public by special interests, there is a remedy for the corruption represented by the duopoly Democrat/Republican party. If one believes in participatory democracy, it follows that one must also believe that as many citizens as possible should have the opportunity to serve in public office. The Six Years and Out movement requires no time or resources. There are no financial contributions to be made no<BR/>meetings to attend no speeches to endure. A citizen need only make the following pledge to himself then herald what he has done to others. If you are fed up with pay-to-play government and duopoly party rule, you can take the pledge.<BR/><BR/>Six Years and Out, The Pledge:<BR/><BR/>With the recognition that there are huge numbers of intelligent, talented and qualified citizens who are prepared to limit their public service. I hereby pledge that I will not vote a second term for any United States Senator and no more three terms for any United States Congressman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com