So the Democrats are beating the “Change”drum. We will Change the way..blah,blah,blah….
While they are saying change they are using the same old tactics to get the ‘message’out. The bullshit is just as deep and their message may contain hope,but is doomed to failure. Not because their hearts are weak,or their handlers,supporters,and or contributors have agendas,but because none of them is willing to address the structural issues required to effect change.
The major roadblock to change is the legislative process as currently practiced in the US. 7 Years of Bush has shown us the contours of legislative will vs Presidential Fiat. Cases in point,the war,its prosecution,torture as a legal method of information extraction,Legislation and Signing Statements. If you do not know what a Signing Statement is,get with the program.
If anybody wants to effect change,a couple of good ways to do this on the Legislative front is to eliminate the words “and for other purposes” from Legislation. This is the biggest hole in the legislative process equal to tearing off the barn door after the horses have left. Any and every piece of Legislation,needs to deal with one issue period. No amendments,exclusions,extras or additions.
No filibusters.
Eliminate out of state money for congressional and senatorial races. That’s right,you are my senator/congresscritter,you were elected to represent my/our interests,not the interests of somebody from another district or state. This alone will bring down the cost of campaigning.
Simple stuff.
As for me,my wish list is short.
Repeal Copyright protection back to 14 years. The Public Domain is important.
Reinstate the deposit requirement that was eliminated in 1976.
Simplify registration for above.