Zeb_Carter
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When it comes time for people to do what is right, they lie. When people make promises, they lie. When you hear a politician make a promise to do what is right, you know, deep down, they’re lying. For you see, no matter what promise they make to get elected, the only thing they want is to get elected. They don’t care one iota about you or me, only getting elected. A politician will tell you anything to get elected, because they know, they know, you will forget all those broken promises next election, when they make even more promises they never intend to keep. And the American people just blithely go along for the ride.
Right now the current set of politicians are all busy pointing fingers at past administrations for the mess we are in. And while it is true past administrations have committed blunders in their responsibility to the American people, why not try and work together now to fix the problem the correct way. One side of the isle believes they need to spend and tax to fix what’s wrong. The other side believes the free market will adjust everything on its own with a few tax cuts. And while I believe one way is better than the other, no body cares what I think.
So let’s take a look at the tax and spend method. Raise taxes on the rich and corporations and give it to the poor. Well not exactly. The plan is to create jobs with government works programs. Mean while, those corporations whose taxes just went up are laying off workers and closing stores, factories and offices. The dreaded filthy rich are cutting back on spending and may even stop or slow down what they do to get to be the filthy rich. The less money they make, the less taxes they pay. Pretty soon there is little or no tax money coming in for the government to spend. Now, we’re in a bigger pickle than when we started.
The side wants to cut taxes that corporation’s, the upper income earners and the middle class pay. This frees up capital in the corporation’s to hire more employees and expand their operations. This also gives the people who received the tax cuts more money to put back into the economy through spending and investments. Without the taxes there will be a higher employment rate, less people dependent on the government hand out, more people who can support themselves and their families without the help of the government. And these new employees help the government by paying taxes. And the only thing the government had to do was reduce the amount of money they take from the American people.
The government has become, over the last several decades, a big bloated power hungry blob of useless money grubbers. They have become people who follow the rules of law only when suits them or they may get caught.
It just amazes me how the American people have become a nation of sheep and cattle, dependent on the government for their very lives. They depend on the government for their education, their children’s educations. Some even rely on the government for their housing, food and their transportation needs.
This nation is fast becoming a nanny state, where its citizens look to the government to solve all their problems.
Why not install a King? You heard me a King. You would want to make sure he was a benevolent King. A King who would take care of you, a King to solve your problems, a King who is not a politician. I would take the job if offered. Of course no one has ever heard of me, but…
If I were King:
Nothing much would change as your freedoms go. The Constitution would stand as is. There would still be freedom of speech. You could criticize me to your hearts content. You could call me any name in the book. There would even be a way, a process, which you could call me to task and have me abdicate my throne, step down, for a new king.
There are a few changes that I would make. Not really constitutional in manner or just some minor adjustments to the Constitution.
1. New elections for the seats in Congress would be held. Any congressman or senator who has not server more than one term can be on the ballot. Those aged, insipid, lifers would be retired by Royal decree. A Congressman or Senator can only serve two terms. They would be eligible to be re-elected after an absence of four terms. There will no longer be a profession of Congressman or Senator. A Senator or Congressman will only be removed from office by the King when he is petitioned by two-thirds of their constituents. The King will then appoint an interim Senator or Congressman until the next election. You people are responsible for getting yourselves in any mess why should the King get you out. Don't worry though, I will be there to protect you from a power hungry SOB.
2. The income tax would be done away with and a new tax system put in place which would be fair to everyone. Whether they are rich or poor, corporation or government agency. Every one of my subjects would pay their fair share. All states would be required to install the same tax system and collect all taxes for their King. There is no such thing as a tax-exempt organization. Everyone pays. Oh and you lobbyists down on 'K' street, go find real jobs.
3. In order to be a true citizen or a voting-citizen and allowed to vote in congressional elections or to be part of the process to decide on a new King, you would have to serve in the Royal military, past military service will be recognized. You would also have to be a high school graduate or have received your GED. If you had ever served time for committing a crime, whether it be misdemeanor or felony, you would not qualify to be a voting-citizen and only allowed to stay in the country at the Kings pleasure.
4. If you are not yet a voting-citizen and are convicted of a crime you will never be eligible to become a voting-citizen. Non-voting citizens are still subject to pay their fair share of Royal taxes. Any visitors to realm would be libel for their fair share of taxes also.
5. All laws banning same sex marriages are here by decreed null and void. Every state in the union would be required to give couples, no matter their gender, the right to get married and they would be accorded the same rights as any other marriage recognized in the realm.
6. All laws banning homosexuals from holding any position, whether they are in the private sector or the military are hereby rescinded. I will not tolerate any kind prejudice in my kingdom. If you don’t like my rules go live somewhere else.
7. All laws in any state are subject to change without notice at any time I deem it necessary to maintain a free and just kingdom. It’s also my interpretation of the law that matters, not the courts. I am the final judge, jury and if need be executioner.
8. Henceforth all laws outlawing the death penalty are here by rescinded.
9. Henceforth all laws concerning gun control are rescinded. Voting-Citizens are free to carry concealed weapons at all times. Others citizens in the kingdom may carry a weapon if they so desire, but are not allowed to conceal their weapons. Criminals who use a gun or even carry a gun during a crime will be subject to the death penalty. Of course this assumes they live through the attempt.
10. Voting-Citizens who commit a capital crime can not be put to death by the courts. They can only have their citizenship stripped and be deported once their prison sentence has been served. If they are still alive for trial.
11. Any non-citizen who enters my kingdom illegally will be deported the first time they are caught. The second time they will be shot. First time offenders will be granted an opportunity to become a citizen by enlisting in the Royal Military. After completion of their service contract (six years), they will be made official citizens of the kingdom, if they have the pre-requisites to become a citizen.
12. Pre-requisites for a foreign national to become a citizen:
13. Pre-requisites for a person born in the Kingdom to become a voting-citizen:
14. If you think you are my friend and that I will intervene on your behalf, you’re wrong. Even if you are my friend I won’t intervene. Sorry that’s just the way it is. If you are my friend and have exhausted all means of appeal I might consider you case.
15. I am the last resort of appeal, but I will choose what cases I make decisions about. You must have exhausted all routes of appeal before I will even consider your case. If you think you can just come to me straight away, read # 14 above.
16. I am the King; I decide what is right and what is wrong, not you, not anybody. Even if in passing I say that something is wrong you better correct it immediately whoever you may be, wherever you may be. Congress will propose the laws, but I decided if I sign them or not. My word on the subject is final.
17. The official language of the kingdom is English. No sign, pamphlet, document or any other official papers will be written in anything other than English. All schools will teach English as the primary language. If you don’t know English, learn it.
18. All laws dealing with public nudity are here by rescinded. There is nothing shameful about the human body. I do agree there are some who should not walk around naked just for esthetics, but no law will prevent them from doing so if they so desire. Those who are offended by this can leave if they don’t like it.
19. The legal national drinking age is hereby set at age 25, that’s right you heard me twenty-five. Until you reach that age you are usually too stupid to be consuming alcohol.
20. The “War on Drugs” is officially over. Any and all drugs can now be sold over the counter. There is now a 100% sales tax on any drug sold that has not been prescribed by a doctor. Anyone caught selling drugs without collecting and remitting the tax to the Royal Treasury will be shot on sight. Only those drugs prescribed by a doctor are/will be covered under an insurance drug purchase plan. Those who can use drugs with out a doctor’s prescription – See #19.
21. The minimum age for acceptance in the Royal Military is still eighteen, but only those twenty-five and older will be drafted if a need arises.
22. Any and all states are free to secede from union if they so desire. They must do so as prescribed by the constitution.
23. Any foreign country within the boarders of the Kingdom will be required to pay travel and transportation tariffs anytime a Kingdom border is crossed by one of its citizens. Such tariffs will be decided by the Royal Transportation Department and will not exceed 50% of that countries GNP.
24. All state and federal politicians will answer to the Royal Office of Ethics.
25. All resident non-voting citizens will have the same rights as voting citizens of the Realm unless stated otherwise in other sections. Resident non-voting citizens are those who are born in the Kingdom but as yet have not qualified for voting-citizenship.
26. There will be no fawning over your King. I do not require you, my subjects, to kneel or bow before me. Treat me with the same respect that you like to be treated with and things will be just fine. You don’t have to call me ‘Your Majesty’ or ‘Your Highness’, I am not a god. I’m a human just like the rest of you. King Pain in the Ass will be just fine with me.
27. The IRS is, by Royal Decree, disbanded. The accountants and such at the IRS will better server their King by helping Companies and Individuals keep their ledgers in order as private practice accountants.
28. Welfare, while need by some, has been far too long abused by many. Henceforth, all able bodied welfare recipients will be required to work for their benefits. I will not pay anyone to sit around on their fat ass doing nothing. Only those who are disabled will collect without having to work, if they so choose. Oh, it’s my definition of disabled that will be used.
29. Definition of disabled:
30. All government (federal, state, county, city) workers are not only my subjects but my employee’s. If you don’t do your job satisfactorily you will be fired, no matter how much seniority or tenure you have.
31. This goes for Teachers and Professors. If you don’t want to teach leave the profession. If you can’t or won’t teach you will be let go. I will not have slackers teaching my young subjects. A teachers pay will be commensurate with their ability to teach. It will also be commensurate with the long hard hours that they work to further their profession and the knowledge of their students.
32. All Unions are hereby disbanded. Those who work for a Union go get a real job. Any and all money in Union bank accounts will be divided among the real workers in that union. Unions had there place at one time in our history, but have far outlived there usefulness and are now more a hindrance to progress than anything else. And the minimum wage is now set at twelve dollars and fifteen cents an hour and over time starts at thirty-six hours in a week. For every hour over thirty-six pay is at time and a half. If you work a holiday you get double-time. If you work my birthday you get quadruple-time.
33. Any and all of these modifications are subject to change or addition to, at the discretion of the King.
Signed,
His Royal Pain in the Ass
King Whatever You Want to Call Me
Right now the current set of politicians are all busy pointing fingers at past administrations for the mess we are in. And while it is true past administrations have committed blunders in their responsibility to the American people, why not try and work together now to fix the problem the correct way. One side of the isle believes they need to spend and tax to fix what’s wrong. The other side believes the free market will adjust everything on its own with a few tax cuts. And while I believe one way is better than the other, no body cares what I think.
So let’s take a look at the tax and spend method. Raise taxes on the rich and corporations and give it to the poor. Well not exactly. The plan is to create jobs with government works programs. Mean while, those corporations whose taxes just went up are laying off workers and closing stores, factories and offices. The dreaded filthy rich are cutting back on spending and may even stop or slow down what they do to get to be the filthy rich. The less money they make, the less taxes they pay. Pretty soon there is little or no tax money coming in for the government to spend. Now, we’re in a bigger pickle than when we started.
The side wants to cut taxes that corporation’s, the upper income earners and the middle class pay. This frees up capital in the corporation’s to hire more employees and expand their operations. This also gives the people who received the tax cuts more money to put back into the economy through spending and investments. Without the taxes there will be a higher employment rate, less people dependent on the government hand out, more people who can support themselves and their families without the help of the government. And these new employees help the government by paying taxes. And the only thing the government had to do was reduce the amount of money they take from the American people.
The government has become, over the last several decades, a big bloated power hungry blob of useless money grubbers. They have become people who follow the rules of law only when suits them or they may get caught.
It just amazes me how the American people have become a nation of sheep and cattle, dependent on the government for their very lives. They depend on the government for their education, their children’s educations. Some even rely on the government for their housing, food and their transportation needs.
This nation is fast becoming a nanny state, where its citizens look to the government to solve all their problems.
Why not install a King? You heard me a King. You would want to make sure he was a benevolent King. A King who would take care of you, a King to solve your problems, a King who is not a politician. I would take the job if offered. Of course no one has ever heard of me, but…
If I were King:
Nothing much would change as your freedoms go. The Constitution would stand as is. There would still be freedom of speech. You could criticize me to your hearts content. You could call me any name in the book. There would even be a way, a process, which you could call me to task and have me abdicate my throne, step down, for a new king.
There are a few changes that I would make. Not really constitutional in manner or just some minor adjustments to the Constitution.
1. New elections for the seats in Congress would be held. Any congressman or senator who has not server more than one term can be on the ballot. Those aged, insipid, lifers would be retired by Royal decree. A Congressman or Senator can only serve two terms. They would be eligible to be re-elected after an absence of four terms. There will no longer be a profession of Congressman or Senator. A Senator or Congressman will only be removed from office by the King when he is petitioned by two-thirds of their constituents. The King will then appoint an interim Senator or Congressman until the next election. You people are responsible for getting yourselves in any mess why should the King get you out. Don't worry though, I will be there to protect you from a power hungry SOB.
2. The income tax would be done away with and a new tax system put in place which would be fair to everyone. Whether they are rich or poor, corporation or government agency. Every one of my subjects would pay their fair share. All states would be required to install the same tax system and collect all taxes for their King. There is no such thing as a tax-exempt organization. Everyone pays. Oh and you lobbyists down on 'K' street, go find real jobs.
3. In order to be a true citizen or a voting-citizen and allowed to vote in congressional elections or to be part of the process to decide on a new King, you would have to serve in the Royal military, past military service will be recognized. You would also have to be a high school graduate or have received your GED. If you had ever served time for committing a crime, whether it be misdemeanor or felony, you would not qualify to be a voting-citizen and only allowed to stay in the country at the Kings pleasure.
4. If you are not yet a voting-citizen and are convicted of a crime you will never be eligible to become a voting-citizen. Non-voting citizens are still subject to pay their fair share of Royal taxes. Any visitors to realm would be libel for their fair share of taxes also.
5. All laws banning same sex marriages are here by decreed null and void. Every state in the union would be required to give couples, no matter their gender, the right to get married and they would be accorded the same rights as any other marriage recognized in the realm.
6. All laws banning homosexuals from holding any position, whether they are in the private sector or the military are hereby rescinded. I will not tolerate any kind prejudice in my kingdom. If you don’t like my rules go live somewhere else.
7. All laws in any state are subject to change without notice at any time I deem it necessary to maintain a free and just kingdom. It’s also my interpretation of the law that matters, not the courts. I am the final judge, jury and if need be executioner.
8. Henceforth all laws outlawing the death penalty are here by rescinded.
9. Henceforth all laws concerning gun control are rescinded. Voting-Citizens are free to carry concealed weapons at all times. Others citizens in the kingdom may carry a weapon if they so desire, but are not allowed to conceal their weapons. Criminals who use a gun or even carry a gun during a crime will be subject to the death penalty. Of course this assumes they live through the attempt.
10. Voting-Citizens who commit a capital crime can not be put to death by the courts. They can only have their citizenship stripped and be deported once their prison sentence has been served. If they are still alive for trial.
11. Any non-citizen who enters my kingdom illegally will be deported the first time they are caught. The second time they will be shot. First time offenders will be granted an opportunity to become a citizen by enlisting in the Royal Military. After completion of their service contract (six years), they will be made official citizens of the kingdom, if they have the pre-requisites to become a citizen.
12. Pre-requisites for a foreign national to become a citizen:
a. They must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
b. They must have graduated high school or have a GED.
c. They must have served at least six years in the Royal Military. If you are still in the military you can not become a voting-citizen until you are out.
d. Have no criminal record. (traffic fines don’t count)
e. They must have a job.
b. They must have graduated high school or have a GED.
c. They must have served at least six years in the Royal Military. If you are still in the military you can not become a voting-citizen until you are out.
d. Have no criminal record. (traffic fines don’t count)
e. They must have a job.
13. Pre-requisites for a person born in the Kingdom to become a voting-citizen:
a. See # 12
14. If you think you are my friend and that I will intervene on your behalf, you’re wrong. Even if you are my friend I won’t intervene. Sorry that’s just the way it is. If you are my friend and have exhausted all means of appeal I might consider you case.
15. I am the last resort of appeal, but I will choose what cases I make decisions about. You must have exhausted all routes of appeal before I will even consider your case. If you think you can just come to me straight away, read # 14 above.
16. I am the King; I decide what is right and what is wrong, not you, not anybody. Even if in passing I say that something is wrong you better correct it immediately whoever you may be, wherever you may be. Congress will propose the laws, but I decided if I sign them or not. My word on the subject is final.
17. The official language of the kingdom is English. No sign, pamphlet, document or any other official papers will be written in anything other than English. All schools will teach English as the primary language. If you don’t know English, learn it.
18. All laws dealing with public nudity are here by rescinded. There is nothing shameful about the human body. I do agree there are some who should not walk around naked just for esthetics, but no law will prevent them from doing so if they so desire. Those who are offended by this can leave if they don’t like it.
19. The legal national drinking age is hereby set at age 25, that’s right you heard me twenty-five. Until you reach that age you are usually too stupid to be consuming alcohol.
20. The “War on Drugs” is officially over. Any and all drugs can now be sold over the counter. There is now a 100% sales tax on any drug sold that has not been prescribed by a doctor. Anyone caught selling drugs without collecting and remitting the tax to the Royal Treasury will be shot on sight. Only those drugs prescribed by a doctor are/will be covered under an insurance drug purchase plan. Those who can use drugs with out a doctor’s prescription – See #19.
21. The minimum age for acceptance in the Royal Military is still eighteen, but only those twenty-five and older will be drafted if a need arises.
22. Any and all states are free to secede from union if they so desire. They must do so as prescribed by the constitution.
23. Any foreign country within the boarders of the Kingdom will be required to pay travel and transportation tariffs anytime a Kingdom border is crossed by one of its citizens. Such tariffs will be decided by the Royal Transportation Department and will not exceed 50% of that countries GNP.
24. All state and federal politicians will answer to the Royal Office of Ethics.
25. All resident non-voting citizens will have the same rights as voting citizens of the Realm unless stated otherwise in other sections. Resident non-voting citizens are those who are born in the Kingdom but as yet have not qualified for voting-citizenship.
26. There will be no fawning over your King. I do not require you, my subjects, to kneel or bow before me. Treat me with the same respect that you like to be treated with and things will be just fine. You don’t have to call me ‘Your Majesty’ or ‘Your Highness’, I am not a god. I’m a human just like the rest of you. King Pain in the Ass will be just fine with me.
27. The IRS is, by Royal Decree, disbanded. The accountants and such at the IRS will better server their King by helping Companies and Individuals keep their ledgers in order as private practice accountants.
28. Welfare, while need by some, has been far too long abused by many. Henceforth, all able bodied welfare recipients will be required to work for their benefits. I will not pay anyone to sit around on their fat ass doing nothing. Only those who are disabled will collect without having to work, if they so choose. Oh, it’s my definition of disabled that will be used.
29. Definition of disabled:
a. The loss of or the loss of the use of a limb (arms or legs). Just because you lost a couple of fingers doesn’t count.
b. The loss of an eye or both eyes.
c. Blindness - didn’t lose any eyes but still can’t see. (No it doesn’t mean those who are chronically stupid either)
d. There are no more. If you think you have found a new way to be considered disabled and not work for your government check go to some other country.
b. The loss of an eye or both eyes.
c. Blindness - didn’t lose any eyes but still can’t see. (No it doesn’t mean those who are chronically stupid either)
d. There are no more. If you think you have found a new way to be considered disabled and not work for your government check go to some other country.
30. All government (federal, state, county, city) workers are not only my subjects but my employee’s. If you don’t do your job satisfactorily you will be fired, no matter how much seniority or tenure you have.
31. This goes for Teachers and Professors. If you don’t want to teach leave the profession. If you can’t or won’t teach you will be let go. I will not have slackers teaching my young subjects. A teachers pay will be commensurate with their ability to teach. It will also be commensurate with the long hard hours that they work to further their profession and the knowledge of their students.
32. All Unions are hereby disbanded. Those who work for a Union go get a real job. Any and all money in Union bank accounts will be divided among the real workers in that union. Unions had there place at one time in our history, but have far outlived there usefulness and are now more a hindrance to progress than anything else. And the minimum wage is now set at twelve dollars and fifteen cents an hour and over time starts at thirty-six hours in a week. For every hour over thirty-six pay is at time and a half. If you work a holiday you get double-time. If you work my birthday you get quadruple-time.
33. Any and all of these modifications are subject to change or addition to, at the discretion of the King.
Signed,
His Royal Pain in the Ass
King Whatever You Want to Call Me
