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		By: Big Maq		</title>
		<link>https://thenewneo.com/2016/11/18/lets-take-a-local-look-the-state-legislatures/#comment-1937495</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Maq]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 22:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[@parker - wish list items:

Lobbying time limits both pre and post office.

If deficit spending is required, needs supermajority of states (governors) to approve (e.g. in war time).

Sunset clause on all laws, other than those written to the Constitution.  They have to be re-approved by House, Senate, and POTUS.

All laws, but for the Constitutional ones, must have a stated rationale, objective measurement targets, and target timeline.  These cannot be changed on renewal, but failure to meet targets invalidates the law. 10 year ban on similar laws thereafter.

Congress to establish a timeline of no more than 10 years to review and renew all existing laws subject to the above two provisions.

Congressional right to review and reverse administrative policies, directives, memorandum, etc, at their discretion.

All party leaders in each House, Senate, and the POTUS lose their elected seat if a budget is not passed by an annual deadline.  Their designated second in line has 30 days to agree to a budget.  Rinse repeat as many times as necessary.  Continuing Resolution is automatic until budget agreement is reached.

Admittedly, these are not fully baked, in how they probably need to be expressed and unintended impact, but this gives a direction of thought for discussion as to how to reinforce the balance of power and providing serious brakes to the speed in which new laws can pile up.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@parker &#8211; wish list items:</p>
<p>Lobbying time limits both pre and post office.</p>
<p>If deficit spending is required, needs supermajority of states (governors) to approve (e.g. in war time).</p>
<p>Sunset clause on all laws, other than those written to the Constitution.  They have to be re-approved by House, Senate, and POTUS.</p>
<p>All laws, but for the Constitutional ones, must have a stated rationale, objective measurement targets, and target timeline.  These cannot be changed on renewal, but failure to meet targets invalidates the law. 10 year ban on similar laws thereafter.</p>
<p>Congress to establish a timeline of no more than 10 years to review and renew all existing laws subject to the above two provisions.</p>
<p>Congressional right to review and reverse administrative policies, directives, memorandum, etc, at their discretion.</p>
<p>All party leaders in each House, Senate, and the POTUS lose their elected seat if a budget is not passed by an annual deadline.  Their designated second in line has 30 days to agree to a budget.  Rinse repeat as many times as necessary.  Continuing Resolution is automatic until budget agreement is reached.</p>
<p>Admittedly, these are not fully baked, in how they probably need to be expressed and unintended impact, but this gives a direction of thought for discussion as to how to reinforce the balance of power and providing serious brakes to the speed in which new laws can pile up.</p>
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		By: miklos000rosza		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 07:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since Obama has never allowed access to his SAT scores, or grades, it&#039;s hard to imagine that these are wonderful, and he&#039;s had enough connection with reality to hide them, even as he&#039;s boasted that he&#039;s smarter than is speechwriters, policy advisors, etc... though perhaps this generates some internal dissonance in his psyche. But who knows? 

I don&#039;t presume that a con-man who gets away with a lie is ever tormented by this, or in any way introspective. Getting away with lies is, rather, a source of private satisfaction.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since Obama has never allowed access to his SAT scores, or grades, it&#8217;s hard to imagine that these are wonderful, and he&#8217;s had enough connection with reality to hide them, even as he&#8217;s boasted that he&#8217;s smarter than is speechwriters, policy advisors, etc&#8230; though perhaps this generates some internal dissonance in his psyche. But who knows? </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t presume that a con-man who gets away with a lie is ever tormented by this, or in any way introspective. Getting away with lies is, rather, a source of private satisfaction.</p>
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		By: parker		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[OK JJ, the department of Energy. The 10 did not include all my wish list, just the top 10.

I would also like to abolish the BLM (no not that one) and turn those lands over to the states to dispose as the may decide. Keep medicare A&#038;B, discard the rest.  Impose a civics test in order to vote, limit the ability to vote to those 21 and over who can pass the fore mentioned civica test. Impose a death sentence on all who enter the country illegally.

I have a few more, but  will not bore you.I]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>OK JJ, the department of Energy. The 10 did not include all my wish list, just the top 10.</p>
<p>I would also like to abolish the BLM (no not that one) and turn those lands over to the states to dispose as the may decide. Keep medicare A&amp;B, discard the rest.  Impose a civics test in order to vote, limit the ability to vote to those 21 and over who can pass the fore mentioned civica test. Impose a death sentence on all who enter the country illegally.</p>
<p>I have a few more, but  will not bore you.I</p>
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		By: J.J.		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:16:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#039;ll second that list, parker. Throw in abolishing the Energy Dept. as well.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll second that list, parker. Throw in abolishing the Energy Dept. as well.</p>
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		By: parker		</title>
		<link>https://thenewneo.com/2016/11/18/lets-take-a-local-look-the-state-legislatures/#comment-1933049</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[parker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 05:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[geokster,

I favor an Article V convention, but we need one more state to turn gop. Perhaps after 2018, but don&#039;t expect too much.

1. Change the term of Representatives to 4 years, and limit them to 2 terms.

2. Limit senators to 2 terms.

3. No pensions for federal employees,  Social Security is good enough for them. That should include elected officials.

4. All federal judges are limited to one 10 year term of office.

5. Federal budgets must be balanced.

6. Except in extreme circumstances, no more authorization of the use of force. Presidents must seek a declaration of war from congress.

7. Every piece of legislation must pass the test of the 9th and 10th.

8. Abolish the departments of Education, Commerce, and Health and Human Services.

9. Repeal the 16th and 17th Amendments.

10. Remove the Commerce Clause.

That is my wish list.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>geokster,</p>
<p>I favor an Article V convention, but we need one more state to turn gop. Perhaps after 2018, but don&#8217;t expect too much.</p>
<p>1. Change the term of Representatives to 4 years, and limit them to 2 terms.</p>
<p>2. Limit senators to 2 terms.</p>
<p>3. No pensions for federal employees,  Social Security is good enough for them. That should include elected officials.</p>
<p>4. All federal judges are limited to one 10 year term of office.</p>
<p>5. Federal budgets must be balanced.</p>
<p>6. Except in extreme circumstances, no more authorization of the use of force. Presidents must seek a declaration of war from congress.</p>
<p>7. Every piece of legislation must pass the test of the 9th and 10th.</p>
<p>8. Abolish the departments of Education, Commerce, and Health and Human Services.</p>
<p>9. Repeal the 16th and 17th Amendments.</p>
<p>10. Remove the Commerce Clause.</p>
<p>That is my wish list.</p>
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		By: Tuvea		</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[jvermeer, please stop with the actual facts already. 

That. Isn&#039;t. Fair.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>jvermeer, please stop with the actual facts already. </p>
<p>That. Isn&#8217;t. Fair.</p>
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		By: geokstr		</title>
		<link>https://thenewneo.com/2016/11/18/lets-take-a-local-look-the-state-legislatures/#comment-1932147</link>

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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now is the perfect time to make a big push for an Article V Convention of the States to Propose Amendments to the Constitution.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now is the perfect time to make a big push for an Article V Convention of the States to Propose Amendments to the Constitution.</p>
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		By: jvermeer		</title>
		<link>https://thenewneo.com/2016/11/18/lets-take-a-local-look-the-state-legislatures/#comment-1932087</link>

		<dc:creator><![CDATA[jvermeer]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Repub-control-the-House-through-gerrymandering meme seems to be a robotic post in many comment sections. The most gerrymandered districts, to my knowledge, are minority/majority districts created so black Dems can be elected.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Repub-control-the-House-through-gerrymandering meme seems to be a robotic post in many comment sections. The most gerrymandered districts, to my knowledge, are minority/majority districts created so black Dems can be elected.</p>
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		By: parker		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[parker]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bho lives in a room full of mirrors reflecting his majesty. He will preen, make book deals, make million dollar speeches around the planet, and never, ever, acknowledge the destruction he has caused.  I think of him as the Godzilla expresident to be. He can only create destruction everywhere he goes. 

I think the nuts and bolts of the ground game are now beneath his royal excellency. Homes in DC, NYC, and Hawaii will be more his style.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bho lives in a room full of mirrors reflecting his majesty. He will preen, make book deals, make million dollar speeches around the planet, and never, ever, acknowledge the destruction he has caused.  I think of him as the Godzilla expresident to be. He can only create destruction everywhere he goes. </p>
<p>I think the nuts and bolts of the ground game are now beneath his royal excellency. Homes in DC, NYC, and Hawaii will be more his style.</p>
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		By: Paul in Boston		</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul in Boston]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I remember that after one of Obama&#039;s previous trips to Europe a senior European diplomat was asking around about how the XXV amendment to the Constitution could be invoked for Obama.  The nameless diplomat thought that our President is delusional and needs to be replaced for health reasons.  Apparently Obama has an even weaker connection with reality than a year or two ago.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I remember that after one of Obama&#8217;s previous trips to Europe a senior European diplomat was asking around about how the XXV amendment to the Constitution could be invoked for Obama.  The nameless diplomat thought that our President is delusional and needs to be replaced for health reasons.  Apparently Obama has an even weaker connection with reality than a year or two ago.</p>
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