For A Better America (Page 5/10) cliffw FEB 03, 11:06 AM Reference sake. quote Originally posted by Rallaster: There are actually several states like that. Here's the 2012 election map by state: CLICK FOR FULL SIZE Now here's the same map broken down by county: CLICK FOR FULL SIZE cliffw FEB 06, 11:06 AM Three branches of government. The Department of Justice should be taken out from under the influence of the Executive Branch. It should be under the influence of the Judicial Branch. Formula88 FEB 06, 03:46 PM quote Originally posted by cliffw: Three branches of government. The Department of Justice should be taken out from under the influence of the Executive Branch. It should be under the influence of the Judicial Branch. I can see keeping the DoJ separate from the Judicial Branch (although removing it from the Executive Branch isn't a bad idea). The Judicial Branch is the court system for adjudicating cases. The DoJ is tasked with enforcement and bringing defendants to trial. I think it's a good idea to keep those two roles separated. cliffw MAY 21, 10:52 AM Due to ineptitude in numerous federal agencies, and the lack of accountability, I propose that the heads of the agencies be made accountable to Congress. It is fine that they serve at the pleasure of the President and he can zhit can anyone at will. However, Congress approves them and should be able to disapprove of them with good cause. cliffw JUL 23, 08:21 PM Fundraiser in Chief. Mental note. Bump. Cheever3000 JUL 23, 08:26 PM For a year or two, I've been pondering the notion of having a separate branch for Finance. ALL spending has to be approved by this branch. Just a thought. cliffw NOV 04, 05:21 PM quote Originally posted by MadMark: Voter fraud. We know it happens. We know it is mostly done by Democrats. We also know that it helps to swing the elections, but after the election there is no recourse even if it is proven. That in itself is a crime. If someone is elected by fraud there ought to be a way to rectify the fraud or elections mean nothing. Anyone who is caught participating in election fraud should be sent to jail for a long time. They should also be legally prevented from voting in the future. They should also be legally prevented from even being near or participating in any way in voting. The very nature of this crime is an attack on our country and our constitution. cliffw MAR 31, 10:31 PM All executive department regulations are treated with the power of Executive orders. Null and void unless re-authorized. Ruck these unelected law makers. rogergarrison APR 01, 11:13 AM quote Originally posted by Formula88: They certainly do. We need a government that has some kind of checks and balances built in to help prevent any one person or group from having too much power. Im with you. Those WERE built in when the country was founded and worked pretty well for a few hundred years. It dont work so well...like now...when the one in power ignores and disregards anything he dont like. rogergarrison APR 01, 05:33 PM quote Originally posted by Formula88: It's the Republican's fault. If there's enough support for a GOP or bipartisan bill that the administration doesn't want, that leaves him no choice but to refuse to allow it to come up for a vote. Otherwise, Obama could be put in the position of having to sign or veto a bill he doesn't like. The GOP minority in the Senate is forcing Reed to do this. Im confused Formula 88..... "The One Hundred Fourteenth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2015 to January 3, 2017, during the final two years of Barack Obama's presidency. The 2014 elections gave the Republicans control of the Senate (and control of both houses of Congress) for the first time since the 109th Congress. With 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this Congress began with the largest Republican majority since the 71st Congress of 1929–1931. "