How to stimulate the economy
Since President Obama is unwilling to grow the economy by approving the Keystone Pipeline, increasing U.S. energy production or relaxing some of his new regulations on business, he should double down on his most successful economic stimulus. I’m talking about gun control.
This President has a rare talent for inspiring people to buy guns whenever he opens his mouth. His push for gun control resulted in new records for firearms sales in 2012 and 2013. So we need the President to boost the economy by campaigning even harder for gun control. And since women account for the biggest increase in gun ownership, he should continue his “war on women” rhetoric.
Guantanamo
Just close the joint, for heaven’s sake. Send all those guys back to their home countries and turn them loose. But first, surgically implant a microchip in each terrorist suspect we release. So the drones can find them.
Driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants
My home state of New Mexico is one of only two states that issue a full-privilege driver’s license to illegal immigrants. This makes the state a magnet for license fraud: Undocumented folks from around the country pay big bucks to travel here for a fraudulent license that enables them to get through airport security and perhaps register to vote. Problem is, the criminals who set this up are making all the money and that’s unfair to New Mexicans.
Our politicians are unwilling to end this fraud by issuing illegal immigrants a limited driving permit as other states have done. So my idea is to capitalize on this situation by legalizing it. Just offer New Mexico licenses to out-of-state illegal immigrants for a premium fee that’s slightly less than the criminals charge. That will put the illegal license rings out of business and generate new state revenues from driver’s license tourism.
Unemployment
We need an initiative to help unemployed workers in places like Detroit and Upstate New York migrate to areas where the jobs are, like North Dakota and Texas. Offer them moving assistance and job placement, and cut a deal with the banks for those whose mortgages are underwater. This is a practical suggestion, actually, but the politicians will never stand for it.
A union for Congress
Many politicians are fervent supporters of the right of working people to join unions, but are denied the benefit of union membership themselves. That’s unfair. If unions can represent home healthcare workers and IRS agents, why should members of Congress be denied the right to organize?
Under the “card check” rule governing most government agencies, Congress would not even have to vote. If 51% of members sign up, everyone has to join the union. This might be a problem in the House of Representatives but would sail through the Senate.
Based on the percentage of dues most union members pay, the union would collect around $8,000 a year from every senator — which is far less than many senators get in union campaign contributions. Work rules could be a challenge: Are the senators who keep the Senate in session to avoid presidential recess appointments entitled to overtime pay? When a senator fails to win re-election, will the union file a grievance? I’m sure the U.S. Department of Labor can work this out.
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How to stimulate the economy
Since President Obama is unwilling to grow the economy by approving the Keystone Pipeline, increasing U.S. energy production or relaxing some of his new regulations on business, he should double down on his most successful economic stimulus. I’m talking about gun control.
This President has a rare talent for inspiring people to buy guns whenever he opens his mouth. His push for gun control resulted in new records for firearms sales in 2012 and 2013. So we need the President to boost the economy by campaigning even harder for gun control. And since women account for the biggest increase in gun ownership, he should continue his “war on women” rhetoric.
Guantanamo
Just close the joint, for heaven’s sake. Send all those guys back to their home countries and turn them loose. But first, surgically implant a microchip in each terrorist suspect we release. So the drones can find them.
Driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants
My home state of New Mexico is one of only two states that issue a full-privilege driver’s license to illegal immigrants. This makes the state a magnet for license fraud: Undocumented folks from around the country pay big bucks to travel here for a fraudulent license that enables them to get through airport security and perhaps register to vote. Problem is, the criminals who set this up are making all the money and that’s unfair to New Mexicans.
Our politicians are unwilling to end this fraud by issuing illegal immigrants a limited driving permit as other states have done. So my idea is to capitalize on this situation by legalizing it. Just offer New Mexico licenses to out-of-state illegal immigrants for a premium fee that’s slightly less than the criminals charge. That will put the illegal license rings out of business and generate new state revenues from driver’s license tourism.
Unemployment
We need an initiative to help unemployed workers in places like Detroit and Upstate New York migrate to areas where the jobs are, like North Dakota and Texas. Offer them moving assistance and job placement, and cut a deal with the banks for those whose mortgages are underwater. This is a practical suggestion, actually, but the politicians will never stand for it.
A union for Congress
Many politicians are fervent supporters of the right of working people to join unions, but are denied the benefit of union membership themselves. That’s unfair. If unions can represent home healthcare workers and IRS agents, why should members of Congress be denied the right to organize?
Under the “card check” rule governing most government agencies, Congress would not even have to vote. If 51% of members sign up, everyone has to join the union. This might be a problem in the House of Representatives but would sail through the Senate.
Based on the percentage of dues most union members pay, the union would collect around $8,000 a year from every senator — which is far less than many senators get in union campaign contributions. Work rules could be a challenge: Are the senators who keep the Senate in session to avoid presidential recess appointments entitled to overtime pay? When a senator fails to win re-election, will the union file a grievance? I’m sure the U.S. Department of Labor can work this out.
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