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THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WAY WE CAN EVOLVE OUR SOCIETAL INSTITUTIONS TO GOVERNMENT OF, BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE IS BY ONE 6 YEAR TERM LIMITS FOR ALL OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES/MANAGERS. EVEN THE POWERS THAT BE WOULD BE BETTER OFF BECAUSE FREE PEOPLE, WITH A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, PRODUCE MORE, KEEP MORE AND SHARE MORE. 85% OF ALL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WORLDWIDE ARE GOOD PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD. WE ARE JUST ORGANIZED, REPRESENTED AND MANAGED INEFFICIENTLY.

Submitted by ONE_6_YEAR in Government & Elections Dec. 26, 2014, 6:12 p.m. 1

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#1853

53 votes

DEVELOPE A NATIONAL ALTERNATE POWER GRID LOOP! Electric distributors, (POWER PLANT and GRID OWNERS) have kept solar and wind power from development because of loss of profits from decentralized production of power (solar panels on roof tops) BECAUSE OF "EXISTING SYSTEM LIMITATIONS". So to challenge their monopoly we have to construct dedicated Power Grid Loop extending from areas of high availability, (deserts, Great Plains, Coastal, off coast) from coast to coast to Metro areas

Submitted by Kristopher W. from OR in Infrastructure & Technology Jan. 8, 2015, 12:57 p.m.

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#1853

53 votes

Need to reward good teachers and get rid of bad ones. They've kinda figured out how to do it with doctors, they can do it with teachers

Submitted by Descarte in Education Dec. 12, 2014, 7:44 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

AMERICA NEEDS THESE IMPROVEMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY; 1) REMOVE THE FICA, SOCIAL SECURITY TAX INCOME CAP! On ALL Income! 2)DOUBLE THE BENEFIT!! 3) LOWER THE RETIREMENT AGE TO 60!!! 4) As the ECONOMY BOOMS (because GEEZERS SPEND all our MONEY) REBUILD THE COUNTRY!

Submitted by Kristopher W. from OR in Taxes & Budget Jan. 8, 2015, 7:28 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

I think he Federal Reserve should be renamed. It isn't a Federal entity, it is a private entity. I think therefore the name is extremely misleading. The Federal Reserve is mostly controlled by and looking out for banking interests not the interest of American citizens. Maybe it can be called the Private Banking Reserve.

Submitted by EP in Economy & Jobs Dec. 24, 2014, 9:16 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

Government spending bills should be decided by nationwide public vote. Congress should formulate the bill and we all vote. Every vote is counted as one equal vote, not state by state or district by district. All voting should by by mail or email.

Submitted by CitizenUSA in Government & Elections Dec. 17, 2014, 2:27 a.m.

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#1863

52 votes

Make income/corp. taxes simple: maybe a flat tax with NO deductions period. That will eliminate many of the lobby groups and crony capitalism with corrupt politicians. Corporations cannot get "deals" without corrupt politicians.

Submitted by SJ in Economy & Jobs Dec. 18, 2014, 3:50 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

Provide a tax write-off of $1,200 to people who live in apartments, condos, townhouses or single family homes where the space is equal to or less than 500 sft plus 250 sft per person. $2,400 to those whose living space is equal to or less than half that.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Environment Dec. 16, 2014, 3:03 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

All the money we spend on the military for war could be spent showing the world we are a peaceful people. Send multiple traveling groups to dance and sing peace. Stop making movies of war and make movies around the world showing our desire for peace. Invite other countries to share the idea.

Submitted by Kris-Progressive in Foreign Policy & Military Dec. 17, 2014, 4:27 p.m.

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#1863

52 votes

Require all Police to have College degrees in both Psychology & Criminal Justice.

Submitted by Ellen H in Society & Community Jan. 4, 2015, 7:39 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

Socialized Education with at least four years higher education -- yes it will be paid with tax dollars

Submitted by BETHEIAM in Society & Community Dec. 17, 2014, 6:41 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

Federal Law that all votes must be kept private, with jail time for Secretaries of State and Town Clerks responsible for allowing voting records to be leaked and/or publicized.

Submitted by Timothy Salt in Government & Elections Dec. 16, 2014, 11:32 a.m.

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#1870

51 votes

We need lunar-based solar electricity! The Japanese have a plan already. We would get not only green, renewable and cheap energy--it could even solve the economic problem of humanity!

Submitted by Mitosis Consulting in Infrastructure & Technology Dec. 19, 2014, 12:30 a.m.

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#1870

51 votes

The banks have been bailed out. Inflation is still very low, probably to low. Congress should pass a bill to have the Federal Reserve purchase from the banks 20% of the US consumer credit card and credit line debt. The debt should then be canceled. This will give many consumers a fresh start.

Submitted by Joe in Economy & Jobs Dec. 18, 2014, 11:44 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

Avoid having career politicians. Have them work at real jobs between running for election. In other words, alternate between holding any elected office and working a real job.

Submitted by antonio l. from CA in Government & Elections Jan. 4, 2015, 5:27 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

For all national elections, the election season should last no more than eight weeks & TOTAL campaign spending, FOR ALL CANDIDATES COMBINED should be limited to $800 million.

Submitted by lee s. from OR in Government & Elections Jan. 13, 2015, 8:45 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

No income taxes below $100,000/yr....OR...only Corporate taxes for Corps with over $1,000,000 income. No evading of taxes, no matter WHERE your Hdqrs are! Taxes "off the top" of a new benevolent capitalism to pay for healthcare, infrastructure, security, etc.

Submitted by Tomaji in Taxes & Budget Dec. 10, 2014, 7:10 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

Raise the number of votes required to pass an appropriations bill in congress to 66%. No major legislation passed 51-49 is beneficial to the American people.

Submitted by James in Government & Elections Dec. 11, 2014, 9:31 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

Implement two corporate tax rates: one for corporations who employ only US workers and one (obviously higher) for corporations who employ workers outside the US.

Submitted by Jackie Reilly in Taxes & Budget Jan. 8, 2015, 7:22 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

A way to recycle plastic AND provide clean drinking water through free desalinized sea water all at the same time. This can be done by using plastic water bottles and other clear plastic items, like ice cream buckets that otherwise would've gone into landfills, repurposing them. It costs nothing and the resultant water only needs to be boiled for drinking, just to be completely safe.

Submitted by Bridget Kielas-Fecyk in Environment Dec. 11, 2014, 9:01 p.m.

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#1870

51 votes

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