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What if federal politicians had to have restrictions on property rights?
Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:44 pm
I am contemplating a better government. What if upon election to congress, the politician had to give up all private property and from then on til his death, he lived on a reasonable government check? But that this all he could ever earn, or be given. Basically, eliminate any possibility of bribe.
Has anyone here ever read of such an idea? If so, please direct me to it.
Has anyone here ever read of such an idea? If so, please direct me to it.
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Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:47 pm to Stingray
Would never happen because the people who vote on that are the ones your trying to take away from. I do t think they will go for it.
The idea itself is fair, but logistically it wouldn't work.
The idea itself is fair, but logistically it wouldn't work.
Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:48 pm to Stingray
It's already been done. The Clintons left the White House dead broke.
Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:48 pm to Stingray
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Basically, eliminate any possibility of bribe.
By capping what he can legally earn?
Posted on 8/6/14 at 7:49 pm to Stingray
What about a spouse's property?
Also, consider: if everything had to be given up forever, you might see a lot fewer successful people & people of high-caliber running for office.
Also, consider: if everything had to be given up forever, you might see a lot fewer successful people & people of high-caliber running for office.
This post was edited on 8/6/14 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 8/6/14 at 8:04 pm to Stingray
Why would I want my representatives to be essentially officers of the state. I would prefer my representatives to own property, have run businesses, etc. This system would quickly degenerate into a bunch of jealous bureaucrats screwing with those that do possess property.
Posted on 8/6/14 at 8:07 pm to Stingray
I am more in the camp of going back to it being part time and only paid per diem. Why do they need to be in DC working year round? Do we not already have enough laws? Make it to where they can't get filthy rich being a politician.
Posted on 8/6/14 at 8:09 pm to Stingray
The big problem isn't the politicians. It's the idiot electorate.
I'd LOVE to see a 5 question civics test on each ballot. The number you get right determines the value of your vote. This way, dumb-asses won't have nearly the political clout they have now.
I'd LOVE to see a 5 question civics test on each ballot. The number you get right determines the value of your vote. This way, dumb-asses won't have nearly the political clout they have now.
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