Should we clear out all the governments in this country, down to the locals and start politically from scratch

Question

I think that would be the only thing that would even have a prayer of giving us a decent government; tell the Dems and Reps to go home and pick other parties to represent us instead. It's clear the Dems and Reps. are just in it for the money and influence, a scant few actually give a d**n about serving the people. Perhaps we should also make it a non-paid or small paying position, so that only the ones who really care about doing good for the country will run, What do you think?

Answer 1

First, compared to people in power in other countries, the big whigs here are paid so little. Compared to the CEOs here, they aren't paid at all.  Lots of people think they should be paid more, to attract "qualified people".

I agree with you; they are in it for the money and the power. But most of the money comes from special interest groups, or in the case of Cheney and Bush, Big Oil.

A lot of things need to be changed, starting with not being allowed to accept money from foreigners, PERIOD. No money from special interest groups. No money from big business. Elections should be run from only what they receive from your 1040s...

Answer 2

Square one...

So long as the new Constitution is actually FOLLOWED this time.

Answer 3

Yes! Yes! Now you're talking sense! Yes, that is EXACTLY what needs to happen.

Answer 4

Yes, been saying this for years.    Overthrow what there is now, which adds up to nothing but greedy politicians in this government/administration.   Let you in on something, then the c**p hits the fan and some country or countries have had enough with this country, these so-called politicians will be hiding "underground" in their bunker until all has blown over.   And they have the nerve to talk about other leaders hiding in bunkers!   They'll be doing the same thing.   Logic dictates if something or someone does not work, one would throw it out, get rid of it.   This should have happened a long time ago.   But now, the country has turn into a "third world nation", financially, economically, politicially ruined by a group of so-called leaders who do nothing but fight amongst themselves, who will control what without any consideration, concerns, safety, and the welfare of the common people!   Sound like a new kind of communism, doesn't it?

Answer 5

Well, not a bad idea except I don't know if we could get enough people to fill the slots.

Answer 6

I dont think you or anyone that agrees with you are in a position to completely overhaul the government.

Answer 7

Great idea - except you would create anarchy! Not a single department would function for a very long time......

Answer 8

YES

That is a very good idea.  But I think we should pay them well, so they don't take money from corporate lobbyists.