A Better Nation
Hi.
Here are some ideas for a better nation. We can do them in one of our existing countries, or build a bubble city under the sea. Whatever works for you.
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Lobbies
Do you know who owns your government? It's probably not you. It's a bunch of strangers you've never met before with suitcases full of shiny things. "But how can I fight the power of shiny things?!?" you may ask. Believe you can, first up. Our forefathers were on the right track, and we can be too. The point is: lobbies are great, but checks and balances should ensure that the biggest lobby is always, always, always: the people.
President
Hehe! What a funny idea. We're still into mascots. What kind of mascot would you like? Probably someone that is virtuous, intelligent, and even witty. Too bad, you only get to choose between two mediocre puppets that are the lapdogs of the millionaires promoting them. Good, honest corruption. Corruption that is part of the system, so what do we expect? But picture this:
What if we held a job interview for the position that judged which candidates were actually qualified for the job? First of all, forget campaign spending. A candidate that is caught spending a single cent is immediately disqualified, even arrested. Instead, picture a rigorous series of tests that judge political science knowledge, historical knowledge, cultural awareness, and contemporary trends. The government will portion an equal amount of time and money for candidates to reach the people, and sanctioned debates will be held in the same spirit.
Voting on Issues
"Democracy" means that the government is comprised of the people. Have you ever played a role in the government? Really? Voting on candidates is really cute, but how about some attention to the people and the issues, and a little less of all the red tape between them. No candidate reflects your views, and voting for any guy is sending an inarticulate message about what you want accomplished. Imagine being able to speak your mind on where you want to steer the world, instead of which candidate you hope might support your views.
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Ta da. It's a start. I'll get to work on that bubble city, now.
Here are some ideas for a better nation. We can do them in one of our existing countries, or build a bubble city under the sea. Whatever works for you.
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Lobbies
Do you know who owns your government? It's probably not you. It's a bunch of strangers you've never met before with suitcases full of shiny things. "But how can I fight the power of shiny things?!?" you may ask. Believe you can, first up. Our forefathers were on the right track, and we can be too. The point is: lobbies are great, but checks and balances should ensure that the biggest lobby is always, always, always: the people.
President
Hehe! What a funny idea. We're still into mascots. What kind of mascot would you like? Probably someone that is virtuous, intelligent, and even witty. Too bad, you only get to choose between two mediocre puppets that are the lapdogs of the millionaires promoting them. Good, honest corruption. Corruption that is part of the system, so what do we expect? But picture this:
What if we held a job interview for the position that judged which candidates were actually qualified for the job? First of all, forget campaign spending. A candidate that is caught spending a single cent is immediately disqualified, even arrested. Instead, picture a rigorous series of tests that judge political science knowledge, historical knowledge, cultural awareness, and contemporary trends. The government will portion an equal amount of time and money for candidates to reach the people, and sanctioned debates will be held in the same spirit.
Voting on Issues
"Democracy" means that the government is comprised of the people. Have you ever played a role in the government? Really? Voting on candidates is really cute, but how about some attention to the people and the issues, and a little less of all the red tape between them. No candidate reflects your views, and voting for any guy is sending an inarticulate message about what you want accomplished. Imagine being able to speak your mind on where you want to steer the world, instead of which candidate you hope might support your views.
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Ta da. It's a start. I'll get to work on that bubble city, now.