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A change is needed in our Political System
Mar 26, 2008 | 7:49 PM
Category: Political
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I think a drastic change is needed in our political system.  Please post your comments on the following idea. 

I honestly believe that whatever party wins the Presidency should have to put aside 50% of his cabinet for the opposing party or independents. This is how my cabinet would look if I had my way in order of succession......

 

President  -  Barrack Obama (D)

Vice President  -  John McCain (R)

Secretary of State  -  Bill Richardson (D)

Secretary of Treasury  -  Michael Bloomberg (R)

Secretary of Defense  -  Colin Powell (R)

Attorney General  -  Joe Biden (D)

Secretary of the Interior  -  Russ Feingold (D)

Secretary of Agriculture  -  Chuck Hagel (R)

Secretary of Commerce  -  Newt Gingrich (R)

Secretary of Labor  -  John Edwards (D)

Secretary of Health and Human Services  -  Ron Paul (R)

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development  -  Christopher Dodd (D)

Secretary of Transportation  -  Dennis Kucinish (D)

Secretary of Energy  -  Thomas Kean (R)

Secretary of Education  -  Jane Nelson (R)

Secretary of Veteran Affairs  -  Bob Dole (R)

Key One - I would establish a commision simular to the one that attacked the issue concerning travel to the moon which would address the issues concerning energy.  The meetings would include major oil companies - environmental concerns - senators and congressmen - and citizens.  All of the transcripts would be available immediately on the web.  It would be broadcast on CSpan or any station that would like to air it.  The Secretary of the Treasury would co-chair with the Secretary of Energy.  (Bloomberg / Kean) - participants that have unreasonable confrontation would be immediately excused from the commission for good, and the decisions would be binding.

Key Two - There would be a commision established addressing health care co-chaired by Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of Commerce (Paul / Gingrich) - it will establish a reasonable program to provide health care for all citizens - it will not be a fully government funded program but would provide care at a reasonable price based on number or participants (single - husband wife - family) - voulchers would be established for those below poverty line which would lower but not eliminate costs to them

Key Three - A commission would be established concerning education - co-chaired by Secretary of Education and Housing and Urban Developement (Nelsen / Dodd) - Teacher's performance would be based on student performance - non performing teachers would be subject to disapline, retraining, and if no progress dismissal.

Key Four - Attorney General would establish a "triple fine" for law suits which are found to be frivilous - (triple the posted suit to be paid by the law firm) - Frivality would be determined by proof the plaintant was not injured

Due to McCain's age I would be prepared to switch positions with he and Obama . Considering his age Obama could be fine to take charge in 4 of * years.

I know some would have an issue with some of my picks based on their political views, but considering the mixture, those in the cabinet would be forced to work together. 

Some points -

Richardson has the experience to make a great Sec. of State

Gingrich would do do great things for business as Sec. of Commerce

Colin Powell as Sec. of Def. is a no brainer (if Bush has listened to  him we would not be in the current state in Iraq)

Hagel would make a great Agriculture Sec. he could fix the waste with substities

Jane Nelsen (Texas) is a former teacher and administrator and would do great things as Education Sec.

Biden's clarity and fairness would change the moral in office of Attorney Gen.

Bloomberg's business sense would be indespensible as Sec of Treasury - we may be able to get control of our financial markets

Ron Paul is a doctor and talks straight forward he would be great in Health and Human Svcs

Edwards has compained for workers for years - he would be a very good Sec. of Labor and would move more toward the middle as he finds the complexities fo the position

Dole is also a no brainer for Sec of Vereran Affairs - his history and great support for our veterans would be perfect

Let me know what you think, and maybe what your cabinet would look like.  Too many people have opinions on the presidency, but do not think about the administration, and cabinet. 

I would also like to know what people think about the requirement  to mix the cabinet with opposing parties.

 

 

 

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ibejim read my blog view my photos
Mar 26, 2008 | 8:22 PM

Interesting concept. Off the top of my head, I must vehemently disagree with Al Gore being energy secretary. The man is an agenda driven hypocrite who is getting rich of an un-proven man-made global warming theory.

What about the lobbyist and self-interest groups? (on both sides)

This would hopefully provide checks and balances and force both sides to work together. Don't know if it would work though. I'd like to sit through some of those cabinet meetings!

I've often thought that due to polarization, the two party system may be antiquated.

Again, an interesting concept!
pride101 read my blog
Mar 26, 2008 | 8:57 PM

Think about it, Al Gore has been addressing this issue for years. I don't like some of his agendas, but like you said he would be forced to "tow the line" because if he showed an agenda based opinion it would light up like a beacon due to the mixture of ideas of the entire cabinet. When we are around like minded people we do not see differences, because everyone seems to be repeating everyone else's ideas. All of these great Americans would have to drop their egos, because I would require all info to be on CSpan and the web. Totaly transparent. No back door dealings. The public would not stand for it, and the polititians would be embarrassed if they stick out by not being colaborative. We have the technology already. Most shows have a transcript almost immediately after the show is aired. This is more important in our government. We need government servants not politicians. If you are more concerned about your party than about your country then you are not fit to govern. We don't want leaders to govern us, we would rather have leaders who provide us with the facility to govern ourselves. Throw out the labels. We are 300 million strong, that is what big government is. We are the big government, and need to be heard. When forced we can do anything. The energy, health, education issues can be resolved in 10 years if we decide to. If we are attacked the money appears out of thin air, the money is there, the will is not. Someone wants to take the credit, and place the blame. If we get rid of the credit and blame positions then we can concentrate on the causes, and reso
ibejim read my blog view my photos
Mar 27, 2008 | 9:11 AM

The problem with Gore is that he refuses to admit that there is even grounds for debate on the 'climate change' issue. Therefore, due to his huge ego, I don't think he's a viable candidate for the job. I don't think he'd take it anyway, if there was any chance of his agenda being exposed. Also, he is part owner of a "green" clothing company, and I've heard that his investment firm (GIM) is the only firm that can legally trade carbon credits in the US at this time. Conflict of interest?
movealready read my blog
Mar 27, 2008 | 9:50 AM

Nothing would ever get done, it's called partisan politics. That's why things are so difficult at the moment, our government is ham strung. Your thought, while well intentioned, and step toward moderation is similar to building a "Super SUV" the intention is to please everybody, but in the end you have a watered down version that pleases nobody.
electrons read my blog
Mar 27, 2008 | 12:46 PM

This post looked good...until I read the Al Gore part. Ewwww! Al Gore? Are you serious? He is a stuck up, stubborn liar. Al Gore. HAHA! I wonder if he will swing over to the "global cooling" hype that will occur in about 10 years.
pride101 read my blog
Mar 27, 2008 | 2:50 PM

You know, I take back the Al Gore position. I have read some of the comments, and have changed my position on him. (I guess you would call me a flip flopper - LOL) I am open politically, and do not put a title on myself. I just considered how he has had discussions on this issue for years, and thought that he could bring in some people that would have some input to bring to the conversation. Upon further study, I agree he would not be good in that position. I would change from him to Thomas Kean, former Governer of New Jersey. He and Lee Hamilton worked great together on the 911 Commision Report. So that replaces a democrat with a Republican, but still would be parity, considering that Bloomberg is more an independent.
pride101 read my blog
Mar 27, 2008 | 5:31 PM

That's what the British Crown said about the experiment called America - that's what many in the new world said about the establishment of states as part of a united government - to give an example of something in the current time - there was a fight against anti-lock brakes and airbags saying it was an unneeded expense - and before that was seatbelts - bumpers - how many people would buy a car without these features today - we seem to be brainwashed that we need the government we currently have - it's like how lawyers make a law saying you cannot produce documents like simple divorce - wills - or many other simple contracts but will use a para-legal to do these while charging you $300 an hour - we have to think out of the box about solving our problems and not be "stuck" to think it will never work so don't try it - it is not pleasing everyone it is establishing a working government - if someone at your job or office has a different team in the college basketball tournament would you not work together with them on a project - you put aside your personal opinions and political views and work to get the job done - if you were divisive then you would never keep that job - it is just common sense that you work together and if you don't it you will not last long at that job - why don't we require our public servents (polititians) to do the same - they now have a choice - take away that choice 0 and concerning the Super Suv - it is definately do-able, but as long as companies can make great profits from what they current have they will not use the technology we have to make tha
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I am a native Philadelphian who owns a business dealing in motivation, and writing. I am a single dad of a 6 year old, and also have a 20 year old son. Live in the South West region of Philadelphia, and am a member of most of the cultural organizations/locations in Philadelphia (Zoo - Franklin Institute - Natural History Museum - Adventure Aquarium - Penn Anthropology Musuem - Musuem of Art), as well as WHYY (PBS) supporter.

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