If I were President....

[CaptC]

IRS would be trimmed to the bone, because I would institute the "FLAT TAX" for every adult with an income: 10% of income for Federal Income Tax (regardless of source of income). This would also remove the need for tax lawyers because there would be NO exemptions.

I would set term limits (2 terms of 4 years, then must sit out 3 terms before running again) on Congress and immediately remove ANY and ALL congressmen/women who have been there past set limits.

I would change the drug laws to treat dealers like any common murderer: 1 strike and you're out (death penalty).

Drug cartel leaders would be found and brought to the U.S. for trial.

(more to follow)

[ImNewHere]

You think so?

If you were president, you would have only gotten there because of corporate America's contributions and international bankers. And you'd do exactly as you were told.

[Dual867PowerMac]

You think so?

If you were president, you would have only gotten there because of corporate America's contributions and international bankers. And you'd do exactly as you were told.
It's my belief that before the new president is sworn in, he is taken to a room and is shown proof that the government killed JFK. The new president is then asked, "Do you have any questions"?

The new president responds, "What's my agenda"?

That's my theory.

[ImNewHere]

It's my belief that before the new president is sworn in, he is taken to a room and is shown proof that the government killed JFK. The new president is then asked, "Do you have any questions"?

The new president responds, "What's my agenda"?

That's my theory.

JFK did want to get rid of the Federal Reserve and their complete control over our money. He was just about ready to do it when.... well.... you know.

[CaptC]

Since I have no agenda except preservation of the American way of life, almost anything I would do would be real change............but back to my rant:

Since we are at war on 3 fronts (a fact lost on MOST Americans) the very 1st thing I would do immediately after being sworn in would be to declare Martial Law.

I would deal with Congress in a way that would get most of the career politicians out for good.

I would have the Military (National Guard and Reserves) work with the local police forces and (if needed) the FBI to find, identify, and deal with drug dealers, illegal aliens, terrorist cells, and any other National Security threats.

I would temporarily close the borders to incoming foreign nationals, but I would allow anyone who wishes to leave to do so.

I already mentioned my Tax platform (albeit briefly), and my stand on congressional term limits.

If I were President the "magic" age would be 21.

21 to smoke, 21 to drink, 21 to enter a casino, 21 to enter the military, 21 for "age of consent", 21 to vote, but you would have to be 25 to run for public office.

A person 21 yrs old would be required to enlist in the military for a period of no less than 3 years.

A person would be required to attend school from age 6 to age 21. The parents of a child under the age of 5 or a school aged person would be responsible for the child/teen/20 yr. old. That means if the child or teen or 20 yr. old breaks the law, the perpetrator AND the parents would both be punished.

Any and All convicts currently residing on death row in our various prisons would have exactly 30 days to present irrefutable evidence that proves their innocence before sentence is carried out. What method the prison uses to execute the prisoner is of no concern. (My favorite is Public Hanging).

There will be more to deal with things I currently have not covered or thought of.

[CaptC]

You think so?

If you were president, you would have only gotten there because of corporate America's contributions and international bankers. And you'd do exactly as you were told.

If you only knew, that's what the government and press (oops, redundant) want you to believe.

[CaptC]

It's my belief that before the new president is sworn in, he is taken to a room and is shown proof that the government killed JFK. The new president is then asked, "Do you have any questions"?
That's my theory.

The only government that had anything to do with JFK's assassination was through LBJ acting on orders from Jackie O. (MY theory? Not really.)

[Rorus Raz]

IRS would be trimmed to the bone, because I would institute the "FLAT TAX" for every adult with an income: 10% of income for Federal Income Tax (regardless of source of income). This would also remove the need for tax lawyers because there would be NO exemptions.You don't have the power to do this. At least not fully.
I would set term limits (2 terms of 4 years, then must sit out 3 terms before running again) on Congress and immediately remove ANY and ALL congressmen/women who have been there past set limits.Again, you don't have the power to do this.
I would change the drug laws to treat dealers like any common murderer: 1 strike and you're out (death penalty).You really don't have the power to do this. If you managed it, your successor would swiftly change it after your single term is up.

Like most Americans, you assume the President has way more power than the office actually has. It's not King of America.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

I would enact legislation to force all gas stations to have a fresh waffle kiosk with a variety of syrups.

[Finality]

I would enact laws that make avocados perfectly ripe whenever I purchase them at the market.

And then I would triple the size of Olympic-sized swimming pools, and say, "how'd ya like that, bitches!?"

[I am the Eggman]

If I were president, I would declare the official language of America will be Swedish. In addition to that, all citizens will be required to change their underwear every half-hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check. Furthermore, all children under 16 years old are now... 16 years old!

[GA_LP]

IRS would be trimmed to the bone, because I would institute the "FLAT TAX" for every adult with an income: 10% of income for Federal Income Tax (regardless of source of income). This would also remove the need for tax lawyers because there would be NO exemptions.

I would set term limits (2 terms of 4 years, then must sit out 3 terms before running again) on Congress and immediately remove ANY and ALL congressmen/women who have been there past set limits.

I would change the drug laws to treat dealers like any common murderer: 1 strike and you're out (death penalty).

Drug cartel leaders would be found and brought to the U.S. for trial.

(more to follow)
Dead serious - you need to go to your local community college and take a course in American Government. You have no idea of what the powers of the Presidency entail.

[CaptC]

You don't have the power to do this. At least not fully.
[font=Georgia]Again, you don't have the power to do this.
You really don't have the power to do this. If you managed it, your successor would swiftly change it after your single term is up.

Like most Americans, you assume the President has way more power than the office actually has. It's not King of America.
[SIZE=2]If you would go back and re-read the post, you would realize that the President has all the power he needs to do whatever he wants; once Martial Law has been declared. Kinda like Dictator for the Day.

[CaptC]

Dead serious - you need to go to your local community college and take a course in American Government. You have no idea of what the powers of the Presidency entail.
Once the President declares Martial Law, then he (or she) has more power than the ancient kings, czars, or emperors.

[Hoobeedoo Bejesus]

If I were president, I would declare the official language of America will be Swedish. In addition to that, all citizens will be required to change their underwear every half-hour. Underwear will be worn on the outside so we can check. Furthermore, all children under 16 years old are now... 16 years old!

I would enact laws that make avocados perfectly ripe whenever I purchase them at the market.

And then I would triple the size of Olympic-sized swimming pools, and say, "how'd ya like that, bitches!?"

Two of the best ideas I have ever seen.

Kudos to both of you.

[HF917]

....A person 21 yrs old would be required to enlist in the military for a period of no less than 3 years....

That's a great way to ruin the military. Every idiot out there would be responsible for defending our freedom. Only the brave and those who love this country can do the job.

[captusa]

If I were president, I would declare the official language of America will be Swedish. .......... !

I assume you think that if you made the official language of America to be Swedish then everyone would be able to speak Engish as well as the Swedes.
It might work.

[CaptC]

That's a great way to ruin the military. Every idiot out there would be responsible for defending our freedom. Only the brave and those who love this country can do the job.The military is a Darwinian process: the strong survive and the weak become REMFs. :))

[Samm]

If you would go back and re-read the post, you would realize that the President has all the power he needs to do whatever he wants; once Martial Law has been declared. Kinda like Dictator for the Day.

LOL... After reading your agenda, I was going to suggest that you rename this thread "If I were King." ;)

[CaptC]

LOL... After reading your agenda, I was going to suggest that you rename this thread "If I were King." ;)
More like, Benevolent Dictator. :))

[EmmanuelGoldstein]

Not much for that ol' Constitution, eh Capt?