I'm all for that. How do you get people with no interest in politics into political positions?
I've strongly considered trying but I know that I wouldn't play ball or their games. I have no interest in getting rich of off others. I've researched the local RNC and what's required but never made it past that point.
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December 16, 2020, 10:03 PM
Balzé Halzé
quote:
Originally posted by Deqlyn:
Its relatively simple. Get rid of the big salary, allow no outside compensation and pay them 50k a year + company car, cafeteria food, health insurance.
Its less about getting people involved versus keeping people out and taking away all the incentives.
Hmmmm, no. No that won't do. Not at all. You really want to see corruption with our representatives? Pay them a shitty wage. Seriously, the salary they receive now actually isn't all that large relatively. Their wage is not what draws many of these swamp rats to Washington in any case. It's everything else that comes with being embedded in that elite class.
My suggestion? Have congress meet once a year. Or better yet, once every two years. Perhaps that's not realistic though. But neither is paying representatives $50k a year and expecting that'll bring in good, honest people.
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December 16, 2020, 10:44 PM
sigspecops
For starters we go back to representatives that live in their own districts all of the time and each day they conduct business out of a local office and their constituents can stop by for visits most any time. When they screw us over they need to feel the heat and pressure of a face to face conversation from the ones they represent.
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December 16, 2020, 10:48 PM
chellim1
quote:
My suggestion? Have congress meet once a year. b
Makes sense to me. A citizen legislature. People not too tied to Washington. A smaller less intrusive government. We can dream, right?
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"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
December 16, 2020, 10:57 PM
Dwill104
quote:
Originally posted by Ackks: So does anyone know what happens if Pence refuses to certify as Steve Turley talked about today? He mentioned both house voting after objections and then said Pence may still refuse to certify.
I don’t believe he actually has a choice. His role is to read the electoral votes, and break ties in the Senate. I don’t believe it’s written anywhere that he has to give final approval, or can override Congress accepting the electoral votes. Another false hope.
December 17, 2020, 12:57 AM
Boss1
quote:
Originally posted by Dwill104:
quote:
Originally posted by Ackks: So does anyone know what happens if Pence refuses to certify as Steve Turley talked about today? He mentioned both house voting after objections and then said Pence may still refuse to certify.
I don’t believe he actually has a choice. His role is to read the electoral votes, and break ties in the Senate. I don’t believe it’s written anywhere that he has to give final approval, or can override Congress accepting the electoral votes. Another false hope.
If the VP had this power, with all the evidence of fraud stacking up, it would likely be a bigger topic of discussion. He'd be hard pressed to certify if he didn't have to under the circumstances.
Unlike FOX, which seems to be shifting back to the 'Ol' Sleepy's gonna be Prez for sure,' Turley does seem to be very optimistic, to the point of being sensationalistic...
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December 17, 2020, 02:02 AM
12131
quote:
Turley does seem to be very optimistic, to the point of being sensationalistic...
This annoying guy has always been a sensationalist. Can't stand more than 2 minutes of him. If there's anyone worse than Hannity, Turley is a strong contender.
"Things are about to EXPLODE!!!" How many times have we heard this kind of shit since Nov 3rd? This guy, and many others like him on YT, don't have any more info than we do. They simply opine and sensationalize to get hits and make money. Aren't you guys sick and tired of their antics, yet?
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December 17, 2020, 06:23 AM
David Lee
Most of those guys are very annoying Q. I wont even click on that one.
December 17, 2020, 06:25 AM
lastmanstanding
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Turley does seem to be very optimistic, to the point of being sensationalistic...
This annoying guy has always been a sensationalist. Can't stand more than 2 minutes of him. If there's anyone worse than Hannity, Turley is a strong contender.
"Things are about to EXPLODE!!!" How many times have we heard this kind of shit since Nov 3rd? This guy, and many others like him on YT, don't have any more info than we do. They simply opine and sensationalize to get hits and make money. Aren't you guys sick and tired of their antics, yet?
Hell to the yes! I've narrowed my reading intake down to about three or fewer sources and quit reading all the rest. I scroll past the walls of text most people post because they are usually opinion pieces from a blogger I've already chosen not to read. Don't read or watch any video's about the latest breaking bombshell of more fraud evidence. Stopped with all the experts who have a easy way to certify all the votes and who can straighten this whole mess out in a matter of days. L Lin Wood's Tweets have become over the top. He's going to put everyone in jail soon, real soon. He's beginning to sound more like a TV Evangelist.
I know what paths Trump has left to win this thing and after the DNI statement it does not look good imo. At this point I'm watching what Trump says and does because that's all that really matters. The rest has been noise for a long time now.
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December 17, 2020, 07:28 AM
Deqlyn
quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
quote:
Originally posted by Deqlyn:
Its relatively simple. Get rid of the big salary, allow no outside compensation and pay them 50k a year + company car, cafeteria food, health insurance.
Its less about getting people involved versus keeping people out and taking away all the incentives.
Hmmmm, no. No that won't do. Not at all. You really want to see corruption with our representatives? Pay them a shitty wage. Seriously, the salary they receive now actually isn't all that large relatively. Their wage is not what draws many of these swamp rats to Washington in any case. It's everything else that comes with being embedded in that elite class.
My suggestion? Have congress meet once a year. Or better yet, once every two years. Perhaps that's not realistic though. But neither is paying representatives $50k a year and expecting that'll bring in good, honest people.
I like that idea.
But there has to be a way to keep them out phony board seats before and after holding office etc...
I would say our odds are better education voters. Low information voters are a big issue. Which is why the dems want the voting age reduced to 16.
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December 17, 2020, 07:47 AM
chellim1
quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
quote:
Turley does seem to be very optimistic, to the point of being sensationalistic...
This annoying guy has always been a sensationalist. Can't stand more than 2 minutes of him. If there's anyone worse than Hannity, Turley is a strong contender.
"Things are about to EXPLODE!!!" How many times have we heard this kind of shit since Nov 3rd? This guy, and many others like him on YT, don't have any more info than we do. They simply opine and sensationalize to get hits and make money. Aren't you guys sick and tired of their antics, yet?
Well.... yeah... BUT... "Things are about to EXPLODE!!!"
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"The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor
December 17, 2020, 08:55 AM
ugeesta
quote:
Well.... yeah... BUT... "Things are about to EXPLODE!!!"
Just for once I would like to see this become true. My Christmas wish would be that the Dems and RINOs get exposed for the POS humans they are and it finally takes root. I can't fathom the Bi-Har administration and the crap its going to pull.
Dunno, maybe the video on the previous page is right and this dynamic duo will screw up so bad , they'll sink their own ship. It's just that we are the unintended victims in the process.
I'm still holding out hope but its getting tough.
Another thought. 2021 is around the corner. Perhaps Bi-Har remains PEOTUS for the rest of this shitty year. Come January, the shit finally explodes and the Bi-Har team gets sent packing....
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December 17, 2020, 09:36 AM
Jimbo Jones
Is this shit for real???
Democrat document surfaces demanding Biden clamp down on conservative Christians, remove them from public office and re-educate Trump voters
--------------------------------------- It's like my brain's a tree and you're those little cookie elves.
December 17, 2020, 09:47 AM
a1abdj
It would surprise me if it wasn’t, but I can’t hold that against Biden. Trump can’t control who supports him or sends him letters, and neither can Biden.
But if we want to hold the same standards, Biden should be asked twice a day (minimum) for the remainder of his life about whether or not he disavows that group.
Originally posted by Jimbo Jones: Is this shit for real???
If you have to ask...
December 17, 2020, 09:48 AM
kimber1911
“We’re in a situation where we have put together, and you guys did it for our administration…President Obama’s administration before this. We have put together, I think, the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics,” Pres. Select, Joe Biden
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December 17, 2020, 10:03 AM
roberth
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo Jones: Is this shit for real???
Democrat document surfaces demanding Biden clamp down on conservative Christians, remove them from public office and re-educate Trump voters
The only acceptable religion to communists is communism.
December 17, 2020, 10:34 AM
TVzombie
I'm seeing internet chatter that Ruby Freeman has flipped. She is the mother of Shaye Moss. These two were identified in the Fulton County GA fraud investigation. Let's see if she squeals or gets Hillaried.
-TVz
December 17, 2020, 10:39 AM
Dwill104
quote:
Originally posted by TVzombie: I'm seeing internet chatter that Ruby Freeman has flipped. She is the mother of Shaye Moss. These two were identified in the Fulton County GA fraud investigation. Let's see if she squeals or gets Hillaried.
-TVz
Oooo, Internet chatter is the best chatter.
December 17, 2020, 11:22 AM
sigspecops
Is this chatter another bombshell? I can’t wait.
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