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RogueGypsy · 02-09-2010, 08:58 AM

There will be no working reform through our current governments, ever. Public service has become the cash cow of the inept and corrupt. No one polices them and they take full advantage of that situation. If we want responsible, affordable government we will have to fix that ourselves, the politicians are not going to do it for us, they have too much to loose. Would anyone go to their boss and say 'I think you need to cut my salary and reduce my benefits' ?????

If we really want to fix this we need to: down-size government, return rights to the states, introduce term limits on all public offices, eliminate retirement benefits for those offices, introduce a flat tax, fire the IRS and take a more active roll in governing ourselves.

I could go on and on about this, but I hate to be preachy. I will share one immediate solution with long term impact.

Welfare, kill it! I know there are those who do need help, but the system is so over run with slackers and dirt bags now, I see no way to fix the current system. The new system would require all who can work in any capacity to work.

If you had 5 kids to get a bigger check , great, you are now going to be caring for 15 more while those parents work. You will be paid minimum wage. If that's not enough, get a better job. Public works, administration, library workers, meter maids, postal workers, highway crews, forest rangers, census takers.....etc. There are millions of low level public service jobs that require little or no skills that could accommodate a pool of cheap labor.

That should reduce welfare to about 25% of the current cost. Give 50% of that fund to education including 2 years of college for any citizen. Now we have a more productive society, we're saving money and are better educated.

02-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
RogueGypsy Insane Location: The Great NorthWet	There will be no working reform through our current governments, ever. Public service has become the cash cow of the inept and corrupt. No one polices them and they take full advantage of that situation. If we want responsible, affordable government we will have to fix that ourselves, the politicians are not going to do it for us, they have too much to loose. Would anyone go to their boss and say 'I think you need to cut my salary and reduce my benefits' ????? If we really want to fix this we need to: down-size government, return rights to the states, introduce term limits on all public offices, eliminate retirement benefits for those offices, introduce a flat tax, fire the IRS and take a more active roll in governing ourselves. I could go on and on about this, but I hate to be preachy. I will share one immediate solution with long term impact. Welfare, kill it! I know there are those who do need help, but the system is so over run with slackers and dirt bags now, I see no way to fix the current system. The new system would require all who can work in any capacity to work. If you had 5 kids to get a bigger check , great, you are now going to be caring for 15 more while those parents work. You will be paid minimum wage. If that's not enough, get a better job. Public works, administration, library workers, meter maids, postal workers, highway crews, forest rangers, census takers.....etc. There are millions of low level public service jobs that require little or no skills that could accommodate a pool of cheap labor. That should reduce welfare to about 25% of the current cost. Give 50% of that fund to education including 2 years of college for any citizen. Now we have a more productive society, we're saving money and are better educated. __________________ Methods, application and intensity of application vary by the individual. All legal wavers must be signed before 'treatment' begins. Self 'Medicating' is not recommend. However, if necessary, it is best to have an 'assistant' or 'soft landing zone' nearby. Any and all legal issues resulting from improperly applied techniques should be forwarded to: Dewy, Cheatum & Howe, Intercourse, PA 17534. Attn: Anonymous.