There are quite a number of things we need to do to strengthen America, but it does require some out of the box thinking.
In terms of Iran ... Shariah Law has to go as being part of the government ... And this is the view of all the Iranians I have ever met ... However, we will make peace with Iran, and the Sanctions will go away ... We need Iran to trade their Oil in U.S. Dollars for starters ... The Saudi's are already exploring new opportunities with other countries including Russia, India, and China ... The House of Saud is seeing the shift ... Like the BRICS more than talking about starting their own currency.
We Need to Focus more on the U.S., and what we can do for the future generations ... This means lowering our yearly deficit, and creating strength in our currency. The trade deficit is out of control, and is sending our money overseas.
Some Ideas are ...
1. Pass a constitutional Amendment to take all corporate money out of politics, and limit donations to private individuals ... Make a cap ... Maybe 5,000 dollars ... And use CSPAN for free airtime. There are many states very seriously considering a Constitutional Convention, and it is well within their right to call for it.
2. Get people off of the government dole ... The best way to do this is to raise the minimum wage. Lets Say 11.00/hr. At the same time, cut the maximum corporate tax rate from 35 to 15 percent. All part of the same package. Many Fortune 500 companies pay no income tax at all because they offshore their profits while keeping their debts at home. Meanwhile, national and local companies get hit hard with the business income tax. The main benefits are that many people will fall off the govt rolls, and all that money will be spent on goods and services. In addition, midsize and small businesses will reinvest that money in our national economy.
3. Change the Income tax system. Let all people deduct their first 50,000 of income and flat tax after that. The tax code is written for the Rich by the Rich ... This will cut out the loopholes, subsidies, and other graft.
4. Increase the medicare tax from the 1.45% paid by both the employee and employer to 2% each way. This will help medicare become more solvent, and will allow our seniors to maintain a standard of living. Most private retirement plans estimate that 4% of their money will be spent on health care.
5. Pull out of Afghanistan. Who cares if we are there anyways. Close 30% of our global military bases. We have over 900 of them. Restrict the military to the constitutional obligation of an imminent threat on the U.S.
6. Eliminate Warrantless Wire Tapping. It is unconstitutional, and will help restore the faith of Americans in our Republic.
7. Fully audit the federal reserve, and allow congress to do its job ... Being unable to account for 7 trillion dollars should be a subtle hint that the federal reserve needs the oversight.
8. Get rid of Obamacare before it fails miserably.
Just a few ideas...
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