If you could change one thing about the current U.S. government, what would it be?
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Get all of the filthy liberals out of office.
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I think that all depends on what the people do to change the current situations. In America we have the great ability to determine the security and stability of the world. \nWe can not change anything if the American people continue with their collective thought that we can do nothing to change the way the government acts. \n\nI personally belive this starts with getting out of the "party" mindset. I dont know anyone that agrees with either party on each and every issue.
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Here is the problem... "HOW".\n\nDo you honestly think that big corporate interests would allow the possibility that our government would be changed?  \n\nOur current system of government exists for the benefit of big business.  Corporate welfare runs this country.  Any attempt to change this government runs the risk that:\n\n1.  the new government could be potentially unstable.  Not good for investment.  Our economy would have severe problems.\n\n2.  how would we decide on a new form of government?  We would never be able to agree on anything as a population\n\n3.  So "who" would decide if we can't?  Big Business!  They would step in and we would create a government even more corrupt than before!\n\n4.  Reality:  The average American prefers safety and security.  I doubt that they would be interested in eliminating the current government.  I imagine that most would actively fight to keep the old one.  Look at the rampant scandals currently going on... and a significant portion of the population still supports their actions!\n\n5.  The media.  If you actually managed to start a grass-roots effort to oust the government and form a new one... how will you communicate your messages nationwide?  When Ross Perot ran for President, he HAD TO SUE to get his commercials on the air!!!  Do you honestly think that the media corporations would allow such a movement to gain significant steam?\n\nI applaud your enthusiasm... I recommend voting your conscience (i.e. vote for a third party) in future elections and spread your message to friends and neighbors.  However, I think that corporations have replaced human beings as the dominant life-form on this planet.
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run for office.  change the way the system works.  otherwise, whats the point of complaining?
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The War in Iraq, Immigration, Taxes, law and order, New Prime Minister, Sleaze, the Economy.\n\nThe election isn't for a while so the issues are likely to change but currently its in the order listed if you knock on doors.
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Since I am a musician first thing I would do is pass a law banning getting up before 10am.\n\nOn a serious note,\n\nThe President has very little power that can be wielded in one day. Outside of signing an executive order that could be turned over by congress or the court. However if I had the ability to pass any laws this is some of what I would do. I do thank the founding fathers for being smart enough to create our Government so no one person has this type of power, even if everyone of my ideas are the right thing to do. \n\n1. Abolish the IRS, go to a VAT tax which is the only fair way to do taxes. With a max tax cap of 10%\n\n2. Ban the murder of the innocent unborn babies via needless abortions.\n\n3. Give me (the President) a line item veto to get rid of pork spending. Change that get rid of all pork barrel spending. Outside of defense, roads and public safety there is not much more this government needs to be doing anyway. \n\n4. Allow for the drilling of oil off shore and in Alaska.
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I would get out of Iraq and take back the tax cuts for the wealthy; move that money towards welfare and education. I would also limit the powers of president as I think it can easily be abused by Bush types, especially if they can actually speak, like Ronald Reagan. If we had a neo-con president who had Bush's views but Clinton's speaking skills I would be afraid for our country. I would also just give up trying to tell lies to the people because they voted for me and it always comes back to haunt you later.
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There's no such thing as a national referendum. There's no process to do something like that. In order to make any substantial change to the way government operates in the US, Congress would have to pass an amendment to the constitution by a 2/3 majority and 3/4 of the states would have to ratify it.
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It all depends on what event I would want to change. I wouldnt change anything... Even the bad things.
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7- Oklahoma City\n1. Impeachment Powers.\n2. National health care, hey it works in Canada.\n3. A balanced government\n4. No longer can no-bid contracts be given to politicans companies.\n5. No longer can anyone gain profit from war\n6. Social Security, where has it gone and why do I still pay for it.\n7. Balanced Budget, if Clinton got it done then why can't the almighty Bush?
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the very first thing i would do is bring our troops home, let them take some time off, then send them to our gulf coast and get that place rebuilt. it's an embarrassment the way we have dropped the ball on that one. second i would, abolish special interest intervention within the government.\nthird, i would eliminate the tax system as we know it, and institute a flat tax system.\nfourth, i would impose term limits on members of congress, no careers as a congressman. two years and you go home. the fat lazy asses would be gone.\nfifth, i would make it a policy that every newborn be given a U.S. Flag, copy of the constitution, and a U.S. History book along with a social security number.\nsixth, i would institute the death penalty for anybody convicted of a sexual crime against a child under the age of ?\nPLUS SO MUCH MORE
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1.) Stop the current U.S. invasions of innocent countries. \n\n2.) KILL the proposed amendment to stop Gay marriage and educate the public that it is prejudice that creates sensless proposals like this.\n\nBonus.) Provide a full investigation into the Food and Drug Administration to stop the lies, drugs and poisons they are feeding to the American public about Health Care and food.\n   \n:)\nPeace
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I would change the envormental issues. My town has litter every where. That is the one thing I would change.
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I would do something so radical it may shock those who read it - I would actually follow the U.S. Constitution! I would veto all bills that came to my desk that would be unconstitutional if made law. I would veto all budgets that funded even ONE program not permitted by it.
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The only way to improve our government is to change it. People are smart; they know who has increased the national debt, or they can reference the figures on line. Bush may cooperate with Dems on certain issues, if he has to. We don't know yet how he'll act because he's always had a totally complaint Congress.
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What in the world are you talking about?????? The only changes allowed to the Constitution are through amendemnts. Look them up!
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steven colbert for president, things would get done and jon steward could be his vice president\nthe country would see big changes in the government quickly.....but they would all be big secrets until the last moment