voting

Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.

Graduation Day from Electoral College
» KEY POINTS Issues with the Electoral College started to come to a head all the way back in 1796, the 3rd Presidential election and the first after George Washington. The Electoral College was created as a compromise to get more States to sign off on the Constitution and not because it is particularly beneficial or fair. It is very straightforward: all people of the United States — whether they live in the States or Territories — should vote for the President and Vice President directly.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
What is the President's Job?
» KEY POINTS Almost all of the promises Presidential candidates make cannot be kept because what they say they will do is the job of Congress. The Legislative Branch has illegally and un-Constitutionally ceded power to the Executive Branch. Each Branch of the Federal Government needs the proper barriers and checks enshrined in the Constitution.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Competent leaders and informed citizens are required…
--- "Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership of a particular class, but the actual ability which the man possesses."
By Brandon Mothershed3 years ago in The Swamp
It's Past Time for Term Limits
» KEY POINTS Being a Congressperson was never meant to be a full-time job, nonetheless one that people make a career out of. No person should be able to serve in the House of Representatives or Senate for more than two terms. Term limits should extend to the entirety of all governments where no person should be able to spend more than 25 years at any level of government at any elected, appointed, or confirmed position.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Sorry, we're going to have to cut your hours
» KEY POINTS Having a part-time legislature is very common in the United States and is what the founders envisioned for Congress. Limiting the days, hours per day, and times that Congress can meet will force our representatives to be efficient. Part-time legislatures have exponentially less costs than full-time ones because the latter feel they must always justify their existence.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Which countries in the globe will be annihilated by World War 3?
The treaties are done, the weaponry are on full alert, and World War 3 is on the horizon. Where is the ideal location to be... And which nations are doomed to be annihilated in the largest global battle in 80 years? Get on this eye-catching revelation to find out which nations will be entirely wiped out! 💣❌🤯
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
Why is China unable to become a world power?
China has made significant military and technical advances, but it is still a long way from being a worldwide powerhouse. Get on this eye-catching, unbelievable narrative, which examines if China possesses what it takes to evolve into a true global power. 🛡😎🥳🏴
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
Without a Mother Land: a product of American slavery mocked in Africa for my light skin
Accra, Ghana October 2020: People claim that the West African nation is kinder to those with lighter skin. They lied because the kindness never spilled over to mine, dripping with daily insults from staring eyes.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Payroll Reduction for Congress
» KEY POINTS Congress needs a regular schedule that limits their days, times, and hours that they can work so that speech and rules cannot be used as weapons. While debating and voting, Congress should be able to use any available technology so as not to have a need to always be in Washington, DC. All non-monetary costs like housing should be covered, but pay should be reduced to Living Wage levels and aligned with fewer hours worked.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Real Law about Onion Rings Made From Diced Onions
» KEY POINTS Before any bill passed by any legislature (State or Federal) becomes law, it should be reviewed by the Courts for Constitutionality and alignment with existing law without the need for anyone to sue. All laws should expire after 20 years so they must be re-approved by the current legislature. Existing laws older than 20 years would need to expire on a special schedule until all laws are in regular cycles.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Two For One Election Special. Top Story - January 2023.
“It is true that power corrupts. The hope at the polling stations and the actions of the elected representatives, unfortunately, often turn to be opposite. The power of ballot turns into the power of wallet. Some law-makers become law-breakers.” - Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
Radical Plan: Make Congress Actually Vote!
» KEY POINTS Many Amendments to the Constitution are needed in order to force bills to be discussed and voted upon in a timely manner. The leaders of each chamber must have their power to control the legislative process severely curtailed so that minority voices can be heard. Legislation must be clean and single clause in order to avoid pork and allow each element to be reviewed and approved on its own. All Congresspeople must vote and cannot avoid their duty to do so.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp