If you were President???

[Heather]

We all seem to have our own opinions on the bailout and who should be the next president.  If you were president how would you handle the economic crisis??  What would you do about our foreign policy and the war?  What changes would you make in America?  What laws would you try to change?  What freedoms would you take away, or give back? What would you do?

Heather

[Hairtrigger]

I would make beer free. We would still have problems but no one would care.

[Swampman]

How would you handle the economic crisis??  What would you do about our foreign policy and the war?  What changes would you make in America?  What laws would you try to change?  What freedoms would you take away, or give back? What would you do?

I'd try my best to create more jobs and force people to get one.

I think our current policy is fine.  While I'm ok with the war, I'd slowly scale it back and create teams whose job would be to kill our enemies by any means necessary no matter where they were at 24 hours a day seven days a week forever.  A $1.00 bullet is cheaper than a $500,000.00 bomb.  I like America, I doubt I'd change much.  I would eliminate the IRS and go to a sales tax.  I wouldn't take away any freedoms.  I'd try to make sure the Constitution was followed to the letter.  I'd make the speed limit whatever the road will bear.  I'd make anyone over 65 take a written and practical drivers exam once a year.  I'd build as many nuclear power plants as I could.  I'd nationalize the oil refineries, and build government refineries.  I would promote swift and harsh punishment for all criminals esp. those who involve children.  Death row needs an express lane.  Executions would be held on the town square.  Gay marriage would be illegal.  If you're gay and want to marry, marry a woman like the rest of us males.  Why should you get off easy?

[powderman]

JOBS. ?? Form a task force to hunt down all of the illegals, catch em, deport em to as far South as there is land. If they return, brand em, again, treat em as enemies of the State and shoot em. Plenty of jobs opening up. Prices might raise a bit, but so would the wages to Americans. There are a lot of REAL disabled folks in America who deserve to get social security, but it would only be for the real disabled, both physical and mental and elderly. Alcoholism would not be called a disability, neither would lazybuttitis.
Justice would once again be a part of our legal system, death row would be cleaned out immediately, and the process repeated as necessary. Right and wrong and legal would mean the same thing. Roe vs wade would be history, a sad blotch on American history.
Immigration would come to a halt, those here LEGALLY would learn and SPEAK English, this is America, we speak ENGLISH here. Learn it, speak it, or GET OUT.
I would make war so horrible and detestable that NOBODY would ever again cross us, or attack us. I would close every mosque in America. We started out as a Christian nation, not muslim, and deport every one of them that protested. We owe them nothing but a hard time thanks to what the Godless ones did to us on 9-11-01. They want to practice their cult??? Go where it's wanted, not here.
Every able bodied person would be trained to shoot a gun, every household required to have at least one. Looters and gang members shot on sight. I have no use for thieves, shoot em.
Mandatory drug and alcohol tests for welfare recipients, do drugs, except for drs orders, no check.
No gay marriage, go back under the rock you crawled out from, or the closet, but not in my face, or in public, EVER.  
Liberals would go back to school, get real, or shut up. The PC crowd would cease to exist.
The ten commandments would once again proudly grace the walls of our schools and court rooms. Don't like it?? Tough. Christian prayer would be given in schools before starting the day, and at mealtime, like we used to do. Don't like it??? Tough. The pledge of allegience would start every school day.
Our military would have the best that is possible to aquire to defend America, nothing held back. Our troops would get the very best medical care that America has to offer, free of charge. Packages to troops would be mailed free, anywhere in the world. Putting pink panties on the head of a naked Godless one is not torture, neither is any method used to get information to save even ONE American life. Our military would be allowed to win, not just control or contain.
I know that no president can do these things, but if I could, I would. There are other things too, but gotta have something to do on day TWO. POWDERMAN.  

[buffermop]

By Jove, I think that is it! Swampman for president and  powderman for VP. 

[Heather]

By Jove, I think that is it! Swampman for president and  powderman for VP. 

I'm moving outta country.

[powderman]

I'd tell you what I'd do to the A nti  C hristian  L iars  U nion, but I'm too bashful and PC to say what I really think, might offend someone.
HEATHER. You would be able to move freely without fear of anyone bothering you, you'd like our America. POWDERMAN. 

[Swampman]

Every stop sign would be changed to a yield sign.

[Old Syko]

Powderman I would hereby like to throw my hat in the ring as being available to serve as your vice.  Man!  You saved me a lot of typing.
All the rest will be self healing.

[Swampman]

The problem with Powderman's platform is that he doesn't realize that eliminating undocumented workers will not create any new jobs.  In fact by forcing many companies out of business,it will eliminate lots of good jobs for Americans.

My platform creates jobs by eliminating all forms of socialism.  That will force those who are currently sitting at home on drawing welfare, disability, & food stamps to get jobs.

[Old Syko]

Yep we know!  Everyone is an idiot but Swampman.  Thanks again for the clarification.   What is wrong with everybody else here?

[powderman]

swampman. They aren't undocumented workers, call em what they are. Illegals, lawbreakers, criminals, invaders, felons. Thats what they are. Taxpayers spent over $330 BILLION on them last year alone in aid, welfare, unpaid medical bills, jail, etc. Thats a lot of money to waste on criminals. There are Americans working in every single place these criminals are found, so don't tell me that Americans won't do the work. The illegals keep wages low, hurting Americans. Most of their earnings go SOUTH, not helping American businesses. Stopping welfare to the non deserving would be great, but there are some folks that really do need the help, not the career welfare types. Those that can work, should work, but there are some who can't. Any business knowingly hiring these criminals are doing so to line their own pockets, greed. They don't deserve to be in business if they depend on criminals to make them rich. Theres a local chinese buffet, love their food. The owner has several restaurants in Lou, here, and Radcliff KY. He was found to be using illegals to make him his money, he himself was found to be an illegal. A libby judge said that he was a valuable businessman and refused to deport him with the others, gave him a small fine. I've noticed that they just open the register and give change instead of running the money through the register, they are cheating on taxes. Nope, no use for illegals, no matter where they come from. The local mexican restaurant had to delay opening for a couple of months because ALL of their workers were illegals. How are these people helping Americans??? Find em, fine em, deport em. Unemployment would go way down. A sawmill South of here close to the Tenn border layed off 40 Americans to hire illegals. Helping America?? Don't think so. POWDERMAN FOR PRESIDENT. 

[Hooker]

I don't want to be President I want to be Dictator.
Don't laugh as Dictator I would put government on a crash diet.
The federal government would become a managerial position hired by the people of each state they would have only one function promote the general welfare. They could be fired at the will of the people.
There would be no federal taxes only state and local taxes. The state would them pay the managers according to need. My last and final act as Dictator, would be to disband the federal military,restore complete sovereignty too each state and each state would have total control of it's own militia. It may not be a perfect plan but at least control would be put close the the people.

Pat

[no guns here]

The Presidency doesn't have enough power...  to do what I think needs to be done for this country I'd have to be a dictator...

1.  Constitutional Amendment
     a. Term limits - 8 years max - no public service ever allowed again after 8 years
     b.  I'd cut the pay to $100k per year
     c.  Public housing (like officer's housing on military bases)
     d.  Balanced budget or congress would be sequested until balanced and then fired and banned from public service at any level

2.  Get rid of the IRS and replace with flat tax

3.  Reform state militias from retired military with the authority to engage gangs with extreme prejudice

4.  Deploy military forces on southern border with authority to shoot illegals on sight

5.  Reward offered for turning in illegals and their employers.  Companies and assets would be seized illegals would be deported.  Employers would be imprisoned for treason...

6.  Eliminate the "if you're born here you are an American" law.

7.  Invest HEAVILY in alternative energy.  Large subsidies to individuals and companies that install wind, solar, geo thermal etc.

8.  Seriously consider outlawing Muslim religion in USA.

9.  Invest heavily in developing transportation that doesn't rely on fossil fuels

10. Focus the military establishment on returning to larger force structure along with "game-changing" weapons such as directed energy weapons, hypersonic aircraft, increased use of unmanned aerial combat vehicles.

Wow I could go on and on...

11.  I'd probably outlaw gay marriage... make them marry someone they can't get along with just like the rest of us!!!  (I stole that from someone else...)

12.  Repeal assault weapons bans, GCA etc...  heck I'd probably ISSUE arms to all retired police and military...



ngh
 

[buffermop]

No guns here.....You know this will never happen because it  makes SENSE.

[powderman]

HOOKER. We could never eliminate our military, our enemies would love that, dumcraps tried it under klintoon. Had the world realized how weak we were we'd of been in big trouble.
NOGUNSHERE. Great ideas. All congresscritters would pay their own way, no blank checks or padded expense accounts. All bills would have ONE agenda, no unwanted attachments or ammendments. Bills would have to be passed on their own merit and not with a bunch of extra garbage to appease some special interest group. Congresscritters would attend every session or lose pay.
I've given a lot of thought to who would be the most helpful. I believe that Billy would be a great vice president, No Guns Here would head our mighty military, Ironglow would be the Chief justice of the supreme court. There are others here that would be of invaluable help here as well. Some members here would be sent back to school til they got it right, if they still didn't get it they would be deported to live with their Godless friends. We are living in the best country in the world, I thank God every day for being born here. We have more and appreciate it less than any nation on earth. Maybe more later. POWDERMAN. 

[Heather]

The beauty of this country was lost when Federal Government thought that they had the power to control the states.  In the good ole days if you didn't' like the laws of your state you could simply move to another that you did agree with.  Now that the Fed dictates EVERYTHING, you would have to leave the country if you don't agree.  My first act as Dictator, I would also have to be dictator, because there is NO WAY congress would allow this, would be to repeal EVERY federal law, Aside from the Bill of Rights.  The rest is up to the states.  The only thing our Fed gov will have the power to control is the Military.  During my reign  our ENTIRE military will be at home standing shoulder to shoulder along our border to truly secure our nation. Our navy will patrol our shores.  We will have no immigration problem this way.  We will trade with any willing nation, but , but their problems are their problems to work out themselves.  We will have NO Federal Reserve. Since our Gov only controls the Military say bye bye to gov asst. programs and learn to stand on your own two feet.  If your crops die or your business fails, may God be with you and good luck.  I will give back the power to the states and the people so we may be a truly free nation.

Heather

[45-70.gov]

i  would   abolish   all  victimless crimes [that  would  include  gun  laws  of course]..  use  the  tax  revenues  raised  from  the  now legal  drugs to  build a  fence  on  the  boarder .. the  heavily  taxed cocaine  and  heroine will  still  be  cheaper  than  it  is  now  so  the  dealers  will   be  out  of work  and  have  to  find  a  real  job  and  the  cheaper  drugs  will  lead  to  more  deaths  from  drug  use  and overdoses  then that  problem will  soon  be  gone   lol   and  there  will  be  plenty  of  jails  to  hold  illegals  and  THEIVES      i  really  don't  feel  i  have  the  right  to  MAKE  people get  a  job   but  then  i   really  won't  care  if  they  starve  to  death  or  get   shot stealling  food  then  that  problems gone
once  i  get  things  the  way  i  want  i  would  sell  presidential pardens    and  get  rich  like  the  Clinton  did

[Heather]

i  would   abolish   all  victimless crimes [that  would  include  gun  laws  of course]..  use  the  tax  revenues  raised  from  the  now legal  drugs to  build a  fence  on  the  boarder .. the  heavily  taxed cocaine  and  heroine will  still  be  cheaper  than  it  is  now  so  the  dealers  will   be  out  of work  and  have  to  find  a  real  job  and  the  cheaper  drugs  will  lead  to  more  deaths  from  drug  use  and overdoses  then that  problem will  soon  be  gone   lol   and  there  will  be  plenty  of  jails  to  hold  illegals  and  THEIVES      i  really  don't  feel  i  have  the  right  to  MAKE  people get  a  job   but  then  i   really  won't  care  if  they  starve  to  death  or  get   shot stealling  food  then  that  problems gone
once  i  get  things  the  way  i  want  i  would  sell  presidential pardens    and  get  rich  like  the  Clinton  did

Can I be your v.p.?  I only want 1/2 of your pardon income. 

[bilmac]

What a slate of candidates.  A few more folks with as much common sense as the Greybeard Gang and we could fill Congress with good people instead of the bunch of scumbags that now reside there.

 There lies much of the problem in our country, we need term limits for congress. Why do guys who like other guys get reelected all the time and then put in charge of Fannie and Freddie. Why do guys who murder their pregnant girlfriends get to write the no child left behind program?

[no guns here]

DANG!  I get to be SecDef!!!  Whooo hooo!!! Man that's a step up from this grumpy 'ol MSgt!  The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that government must be a "service" industry.  Our federal government should be responsible for only a few things.  The common defense, securing our borders, issuing currency and setting foreign policy.  We should be out of the welfare game for able-bodied folks of working age (say 18-62 or so).  Oh WAIT!  I forgot, while I'm dictator and before I'm SecDef I'm designating the official language as English.  All other languages will be taught as a secondary language.  No public schools will instruct in other languages as a primary.  I want a 500 ship Navy now!  We are going to build a new heavy bomber (a la the B-52 but newer).  New air-air refuelers are being ordered.  We just dumped another $10 billion into the Airborne Laser.  Smart munitions production will be increased dramatically this year as well.  I am increasing production of the M1A2 Abrams MBT as well.  Heavy divisions rock...  I believe that mass has a quality so I'm producing a low-cost, high volume fighter along the lines of the F16.  We will keep the F22 but I'm adding another 100 units.  We have to be able to defeat ANY adversary.  Granted 500 F16's are a great force but somethings can only be done with top of the line stealthy aircraft.  The A10 just went back into production too.  I am mandating an average fuel economy increase to 35 mpg for passenger auto's.  Y'all get ready for small diesels like the Europeans drive...   
I just mandated a death penalty for premeditated murder, rape, child molestation and women over 200lbs wearing spandex in public.  Practicing any form of sharia law is punishable by being buried alive in a pig pen...  Gallows are to be built on county courthouses.  Executions take place one day after a review of conviction is upheld.  This should take no more than one month after conviction.  DUI will get you a year of hard labor.  Hunting, fishing and trapping are now recognized as a right under the Constitution.  All able bodied folks are expected and encouraged to own at a minimum one bolt action rifle chambered in one of the following 5.56, 7.62x39, 7.62x51 or .30-06.  After completion of at least 4 years of military service or 4 years of service in LE you would be expected to maintain your primary service weapon in your home.  Ammo and range will be provided for qualifications once per year.

man this just goes on and on...

ngh

[45-70.gov]

you  let  me  president  for  15  minutes....of  course  you can  be  my vice president

[Mike Britton]

One thing I would do is try to eliminate the political parties. I can't understand why a person who wants to run for office has to align themselves with all the idiots that create the reason for that person wanting to run for office in the first place.

[jamesrus]

The one thing that would help us immensely. CUT OFF ALL IMPORTS for one year. the rest of the world would be on its knees crying. If we cant make it here, we dont need it here. Withdraw from NATO. Build the best military in the world and put them on the borders. Shoot to kill. As in some of the posts above, public executions, and make the criminals of lesser crimes watch. Term limits and sales tax only. Open drilling and exploration in all states so we can be self sufficient. No welfare or food stamps except for those who really need it. Having 5 babies with 5 different men is not an excuse. If you cant pay for them then stop poppin them out. Feed the starving people here and give the mentally ill the help they deserve instead of putting them on the streets. Declare the ACLU a radical cult and disband them. Make the most capable person the one you hire instead of filling quotas. National healthcare, the doctors have to be good to get the work. Make insurance all covering with no deductible, one policy covers your cars and house for everything, wind rain volcanos raining bulfrogs and sinkholes. One set of laws for all states, territories, etc. so there is no confusion. National weapons permits. I could go on forever.

Jamesrus

[magooch]

What would I do if I were President?  I'd resign and have my pension sent to an out of the way, south Pacific island.

[SHOOTALL]

let the market right it self ! GOT TO HAPPEN SOMETIME !
only enter war with the intent to win as fast as possible and with the least expense to U.S. tax payers in lives and cash ! And leave after the fighting stops NO POLICE ACTIONS !

restrict the federal govt. to matters of interstate comm. , military and security . return power to the states .
QUIT TRYING TO REDISTRIBUTE WEALTH !
YES let the states do wealfare , education etc.
AND PASS A RIGHT TO CARRY LAW NATION WIDE !

AND QUIT THE UN CUT FUNDS !KICK THEM OFF OUR LAND !
PULL OUT OF EVERY COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT SUPPORT US .
cut funds to the control freak departments that have over stepped their usefulness in govt.

[SHOOTALL]

then i would go hunting , fishing , 4wheeling and what ever else i wanted to do on all the public land i just reopened to the public !
and watch the tree huggers cry !

[ironglow]

Heather;
  I know what your intent was, but we must remember, a president doesn't have that kind of power. "Congress proposes, the president disposes"..that is in a normal situation, if however one party gets to the point of having a "veto-proof" majority..the congress can have dictatorial power..such as a prez alone never gets.
   Yes, much went wrong with the feds assuming some powers over the states..IMO an illegal usurpation of the Constitution
  We are in danger of getting a prez that we know little about, other than his autobiographical books. In his books however, he does indicate a Marksist propensity and has declared his loyalty to the Muslims. His church of twenty years is Afro-centric..giving first loyalty to Africa, rather than to the US...

 

[bilmac]

AND QUIT THE UN CUT FUNDS !KICK THEM OFF OUR LAND !
PULL OUT OF EVERY COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT SUPPORT US .

+1 shootall

[Singleshotsam]

1. Cut off foreign aid. (with the exception of Israel)

2. Tax the hell out of any company that wants to move their operations overseas.  Give tax breaks to the companys that keeps all of their operations in the states.  Thus creating jobs.

3. Arrest, jail, and fine any employer that hires illegal immigrants.  I wouldn't waste time and money hiring a task force to hunt down the illegals themselves.  Just make it where they cannot get a job.  Thus freeing up jobs or removing competition that hurts the market.

4. I would give the American Military free reign to fight the war(s) as they see fit.  That's why we pay generals and commanders, and thats the only way you'll see a swift end to the war.

5. No more bailouts for corporations that cannot fend for themselves.  It's called capitalism, and a free market.  Enforce regulations against monopolies. 

6. Drill for oil.  Drill for Natural Gas, Create wind, solar, and nuclear technologies, allow the building of new refineries.  Give tax breaks to companies that can create a affordable, practical car that gets better than 50 mpg...

7. Remove subsidies for farmers and ranchers. 

8. Leave the gun laws as they are.  Things are pretty good right now... why screw w/ it.

9. Allow any certified citizen, who passes the test, to obtain a CCW permit.

10. Do away w/ the IRS, go to a flat tax. 

11. Reform Social Security.  Allow any person under the age of 30 to opt out of social security if they so choose. 

12. Inspect all government agencies.  Do away w/ the bull$#!t agencies, and reform Medicare, Welfare, and other related agencies to a "need only" basis. 

13. Increase pay for police officers, military, and teachers.

14. Tariff the hell out of Chineese goods coming into our country.  Then use that money to repay China.