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Kadath · 09-24-2003, 05:43 AM

ECONOMY:
No more tax cuts for the rich, no more $300 checks for the people. It's a waste of money. Getting people employed is job 1. Cutting the waste is job two. We all know it's there, get a team of private sector accountants to figure out how to overhaul the government spending scheme, save us some money on stupid things. (Yeah, I'm stealing from Dave, of all things.)

NATIONAL DEFENSE:
Much as I hate to admit it, we need to maintain our current military in this climate. I'd probably cut back on million dollar bombs though.

SOCIAL SECURITY:
Time to call the dream over. Admit the thing is a pyramid scheme that is about to capsize. Medicare should be maintained, but figure out a way to start phasing out checks for people. In its place, teach people how to invest for their future instead of relying on pension (which a lot of places are getting rid of) and SS checks.

FOREIGN POLICY: (including hotspots Iraq, N Korea, etc)
Time to use the carrot instead of the stick. Iraq, admit we bit off more than we could chew, eat the crow and get help from the UN. Stop interfering where we're not wanted, though I don't endorse isolationism either. NK, tell KJI we'll help him turn the country around if he stops mistreating his people. If he wants to go it alone, don't go saber rattling around us.

IMMIGRATION:
Bush's amnesty is not a bad idea. Institute it quickly, then make it clear we're going to crack down on new illegal immigrants. Encourage people to come in, but warn them you don't get welfare for something like three years after entering, to prevent people coming in and draining resources.

EDUCATION:
Oh dear. Honestly, I've got nothing.

DOMESTIC ISSUES:
Welfare needs to get revamped in a big way. Tougher on guns. Work on socialized health care for everyone.

SPACE PROGRAM:
We need to start spending less money on something that doesn't pay out immediately. I'm not proposing even a 30% cut, but maybe 10-15% would give us some wiggle room in other areas. In better times, keep space in mind.

09-24-2003, 05:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	Re: Now that you're President . . . ECONOMY: No more tax cuts for the rich, no more $300 checks for the people. It's a waste of money. Getting people employed is job 1. Cutting the waste is job two. We all know it's there, get a team of private sector accountants to figure out how to overhaul the government spending scheme, save us some money on stupid things. (Yeah, I'm stealing from Dave, of all things.) NATIONAL DEFENSE: Much as I hate to admit it, we need to maintain our current military in this climate. I'd probably cut back on million dollar bombs though. SOCIAL SECURITY: Time to call the dream over. Admit the thing is a pyramid scheme that is about to capsize. Medicare should be maintained, but figure out a way to start phasing out checks for people. In its place, teach people how to invest for their future instead of relying on pension (which a lot of places are getting rid of) and SS checks. FOREIGN POLICY: (including hotspots Iraq, N Korea, etc) Time to use the carrot instead of the stick. Iraq, admit we bit off more than we could chew, eat the crow and get help from the UN. Stop interfering where we're not wanted, though I don't endorse isolationism either. NK, tell KJI we'll help him turn the country around if he stops mistreating his people. If he wants to go it alone, don't go saber rattling around us. IMMIGRATION: Bush's amnesty is not a bad idea. Institute it quickly, then make it clear we're going to crack down on new illegal immigrants. Encourage people to come in, but warn them you don't get welfare for something like three years after entering, to prevent people coming in and draining resources. EDUCATION: Oh dear. Honestly, I've got nothing. DOMESTIC ISSUES: Welfare needs to get revamped in a big way. Tougher on guns. Work on socialized health care for everyone. SPACE PROGRAM: We need to start spending less money on something that doesn't pay out immediately. I'm not proposing even a 30% cut, but maybe 10-15% would give us some wiggle room in other areas. In better times, keep space in mind. __________________ it's quiet in here