Questions for the candidates
I'd like to propose that the people on here compose a list of questions to ask of all of the presidential candidates. These would be questions that could require some serious thought and we should expect answers that indicate some thought. They should be given a month to answer The answers should be in print only.
Question 1. might be: What kind of health insurance plan would you hope for? How can you achieve it? What help do you need to get it in motion? How soon can we expect results? Who helped you lay out the answer?
This is just one and the frustration I have is that the only answers we get are sound bite 'vote for me' answers. I think the candidate that lays out a real attainable plan in various fields can expect a bloc vote [almost]
The other questions need to be proposed and presented as a package to all the candidates by NCR.
I'm sick and tired of 20 second,sound good answers to serious questions.
What would you like to ask?
What is the difference
What is the difference between a political contribution and a bribe? Aren't they both a 'quid pro quo'? One is a crime and the other 'great american' act.
Another question that comes to mind - Isn't the truest measure of patriotism,paying taxes? It is called putting your money where your mouth is.
I expected good input from
I expected good input from Steffan and Shirley-- Now how about a response from the NCR? In presenting a slate of questions in an academic form or forum a little help would be appreciated.
Are there any of our representatives who contribute to PAC's?
I'd ask some if their health 'insurance' plan had any input whatever from insurance companies?
In these days of instant and secure communication Why do we send all our representatives to Washington? Why not let 50% of them stay in their district and vote by secure email. We need to dream big and let the dreams be known.
How about the unspoken
How about the unspoken elephant in the room  CORRUPTION. As long as Senators and Congressmen let themselves retire through the "rotating door" from public service to corporate lobby service, how can we trust them?
Legislators should be ready and willing to promise never to be a lobbyist for corporations in return for the privilege to serve the public. If they want to keep the corporate lobby door open for retirement, their sincerity is questionable.
Urge legislators to pass a law that prevents legislators from becoming lobbyists. This double-dipping option is corruptive on its face, and it has contributed mightily to giving corporations unseemly control over the public pursue strings.
Ask your presidential candidate how (s)he stands on this issue.
Shirley Bianchi Without
Shirley Bianchi
Without discussing whether abortion is a moral issue or not, describe what would be the precise practical steps that you would initiate to support women who can see no other recourse than to have an abortion. These steps could include, but not be limited to, economic support, mental health counseling, escape from an abusive relationship or adequate housing. Be creative.
One person earns as much in
One person earns as much in one hour as some industrious workers earn in a year...Warren Buffet says he pays less tax than his secretary and says his tax is not enough... Is the transfer of wealth going the wrong way?