What next? How do we build a better America?

[deckardB26354]

First things first in “making America great again” on January 20th…

Impeach SCOTUS Justices: Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh (for a start)—for perjury and ethics violations.

Codify Roe. Repeal Citizens United. Restore the Chevron Doctrine. Restore the Fairness Doctrine.

Restore the Rule of Law in the eyes of the country and put Trump and his criminal minions on the road to prison—where he should have been by now.

Start to overhaul the ACA and put in what should have been there from day one: single payer. Restore the ACA’s mandate based on income—those making under a certain amount would be exempt from paying into the system, but would still be covered by it.

Overhaul the tax code. Remove taxes for senior citizens (over say age 75) and bring the tax rate to pre-Reagan rates starting with 30% for anyone with an income of over $1M with a rising scale up to 70% for income (including investment revenues) over $1B. Reduce the middle class tax rates accordingly. Corporate taxes would be set at 30-40%—with tax rate discounts based on how much of the corporation does its business in the US only. Any corporation that produces goods would be given a sizable tax break if their products were produced 100% in the US.

Tie military spending to the federal deficit. No increases to the military budget while there is a deficit—any increases will only be approved in a time of war or with a 95% vote of both houses of Congress.

I could probably come up with more, but this’ll do for now.

 

[Politruk]

You know high-speed rails will not use the same tracks; they need new ones.

But they would probably have to use the same rights-of-way.

 

[Noor]

Do you seriously think abortion is the most important issue?

It is to women who can get pregnant.

 

[Noor]

Teach civility in school

 

[JoePepsiCo]

We used to teach civility in the schools, Lord's Prayer and all.
Then we kicked God out of school and Catholics off the bus.
Now after enforced moral relativism, the shootings began.

When you do not hold all life sacred,
then life is very cheap
and uncivil

war

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Lord's Prayer, do unto others, forgive trespasses, pure, evil indoctrination, we cannot have that, fuck them!

 

[dmallord]

Teach civility in school

Let's add teaching common sense to prevent these types of events.

child safety

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Common sense cannot be taught.
Some people are just haywire...

 

[Saint_Ann]

It is to women who can get pregnant.

What does that have to do with running the country?

 

[MajorRewrite]

Aliens built the first railroads. You know high-speed rails will not use the same tracks; they need new ones. Congressional incentives could adjust railroad owners' attitudes.

Railroad tracks ought to be nationalized. All of our other transportation infrastructure is publicly owned and operated (roads, airports, seaports).

Trains would continue to be owned and operated by private businesses, and they could go anywhere on any tracks. This would create competition for the first time in US rail transport.

The new Department of Rail could use revenue from charging trains for access to maintain the existing rail network and gradually create a high-speed passenger rail network. The system would be self-funded, just as airports and seaports are.

 

[easyoff]

Stop hating the other side and work together for the good of everyone.

 

[magic_rat]

I'm British so have a different perspecive maybe to some, but here's my take:

Comprehensive gun control.

No brainer. It's not the wild west any more and the notion of an armed militia overthrowing the government... archaic.

Keep your guns for the range, hunting, legitimate uses... get some control over the rest, Your kids will thank you.

Proper taxation for corporations and the ultra-wealthy.

Not just the US. Our goverment too.

Prescription drug cost reform.

No brainer. I've seen how much basic stuff like insulin cripples some of my American friends. Over here if I need that stuff, it's free. I had my hip replaced earlier this year. Cost to me? The gas to get to the hospital and back. Healthcare should be available based on need, not depth of pockets. Jesus I even get my viagra for free.

Legalized pot nationwide.

Obviously

End tax loopholes and bank strangleholds on housing.

Yes

And as the OP suggested, give women back the rights to choose what happens to their bodies.

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

Do you seriously think abortion is the most important issue?

I think women's rights are the most important issue, especially when J.D. Vance rubs elbows with Christain nationalists who want to repeal the 19th Amendment (women's sufferage).

Some may laugh and scoff at such a notion, saying that only a deranged fringe group wants such a thing, that it would never happen in this century America, but I said the same thing about Roe V. Wade being over turned. I'm paying attention now.

I understand that as a woman, I am biased. Many men do not seem to give a shit about issues that affect them directly and it's very telling. It's wild to me that a certain demographic of men wants women to be dependent on them; to force them back into the kitchen and make them their slaves. It's even wilder that some women go willingly.

So, yes, abortion rights are the most important issue to me. Josselli Barnica, Yeniifer Alvarez-Estrada Glick, Nevaeh Crain, and others didn't have to die.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Railroad tracks ought to be nationalized. All of our other transportation infrastructure is publicly owned and operated (roads, airports, seaports).

Trains would continue to be owned and operated by private businesses, and they could go anywhere on any tracks. This would create competition for the first time in US rail transport.

The new Department of Rail could use revenue from charging trains for access to maintain the existing rail network and gradually create a high-speed passenger rail network. The system would be self-funded, just as airports and seaports are.

We let them run Amtrack..., to the ground. Read more Ayn Rand. BlueStar says: Buy Reardon Steel...

 

[MajorRewrite]

We let them run Amtrack..., to the ground. Read more Ayn Rand. BlueStar says: Buy Reardon Steel...

Dear stupid person:

I said trains should be private but the tracks should be public. Try to keep up.

As I pointed out, all other transportation infrastructure is publicly owned and operated. The rails should be run like airports and seaports, which are excellent.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Yes
the overriding concern must always be abortion
I wish the hell the Republicans would wise up and just let them get it all over with...

Just keep having your babies, raise them in the church, teach them the fundamental rights, homeschool them and let nature take its course. Those people hate children (of their own) and eventually statistics will win out.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Dear stupid person:

As I pointed out, all other transportation infrastructure is publicly owned and operated. The rails should be run like airports and seaports, which are excellent.

We run Greyhound???

WTF???

 

[forgotmyantidepressants]

If this is just a wish list, then enshrine a woman's right to choose and vote. Then, actually do something about the environment.

 

[MajorRewrite]

We run Greyhound???

WTF???

Dear stupid person:

Greyhound is not transportation infrastructure. The roads are infrastructure and are public.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

Then you have a specious point.

It's like saying, they make Musk because they control the airways...

 

[BrightShinyGirl]

What does that have to do with running the country?

Nothing. The government has no business regulating abortion.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

But it has a "thriving" business protecting it.

 

[Bn2f]

BSG? GM! How are you today?
Allow me please to rant a lil.

I love the 1st amendment. I come here and take full advantage of it with virtually unencumbered free speech, but I’ve never felt more American than whenever I vote. I love today! I love that the Democratic campaign has been one of joy and hope. Do I know who will win today? No, but whatever the outcome I know that I, and other good people, will not stop trying to make this an America that doesn’t look back in the past, but tries to make for a better tomorrow by upholding the promises of the constitution.

Nothing comes without a fight so I don’t expect the Republicans to all of a sudden align their views with what’s best in America’s interest. Hell! The Democrats had Manchin and Sinema so I don’t expect them to always do the right thing either. I’m weaving so bear with me. Today’s vote is a morality test for Americans and many will fail. I just hope that the ones that fail do not win. I hope that the good and the righteous continue to ensure the rights and freedoms for an all inclusive America rather than one that leans towards for the last gasp of a Christian nationalist, America first exclusionary one.

 

[JoePepsiCo]

the first amendment does not apply here

the owners set the rules

 

[sister jenny]

Being European I feel that free health care is really high up.
And stop fucking ban books!!
(sorry)