Reply #22: We should form a PAC [View All]

[hootinholler]

And by we, I mean DU. Let me dream for a moment.


HumanPAC - We're not pack humans.

We could promote a humane era:

* Advocate non-military-interventionalist positions to include destroying the School of the Americas, both organizationally and physically at a demolition ceremony, televised.

* Split the CIA into 2 agencies who compete with each other to provide the best intelligence. 50% of their budget would be allocated by performance. They would also be responsible for keeping an eye on each other submitting daily briefs on their own and the other half's activity.

* I would prosecute any who tortured or approved torture, or failed to prosecute torture as accessories. If it truly was justified I would issue a pardon, but at this point in my life I really don't see that happening, except maybe for accessories.

* I would split the military into 2 halves, one with a solely humanitarian mission, the other combat ready. They would all receive martial training, and would be able to transfer between the commands. This would have a number of benefits by providing stress relief to the troops and help to convert the MIC to a more humane industry. I would declare a proselytizing amnesty in the military allowing anyone to resign immediately, and then drive the point home that behavior is unacceptable in this country's service.

* Structure the tax code such that it rewards those who are a positive influence on the US economy. Offshore jobs? Then you're in the highest bracket. Pay your employees above median? You get a break.

* Socialized medicine. Yes, I embrace the term and advocate a path that moves us there. There is no excuse for us to be in our present health tax paid directly to the upper crust.

That would be a good start.

Got a few million to get started?
:rofl:

-Hoot