Guest blog, Let's fix America.

Today I have my first guest blogger, in the light of the elections over the pond and my earlier post on what i would do if i was made Emperor of Great Britain we have some views of how to turn around America.
So here we go.


First of all I need to give Glenn a big thank you for allowing me to take over his blog briefly.

So this is Blue-collar Idiot

First of all, let me just say I love my country I really do. Regardless of what goes on that will never change with me. I may not like who's in power or approve of the way things are done, but I will always salute the flag and everything good about this country that it stands for.

Let's face it though folks, the situation is Fubar, Snafu or whatever acronym you want to use it is a sad state of affairs. Among other issues we as a nation are 16 trillion in debt. That means to make things even, every single one of us would need to pay the government one hundred and thirty seven thousand dollars. Now I don't know about you but the thought of my child owing that kind of money before she even has a job is pretty disheartening. So how do we fix it? Well here's my thoughts on that plus a few more for good measure.

For starters guess what?

If you make more than a million dollars a year (I.E. sports,entertainment stars) well not any more you don't!
SALARY CAPS!

All that surplus goes back into the system. Should help pay that debt down in a hurry don't you think?
Don't worry I didn't leave you Religions out either.
You're still allowed to worship how and who you wish, but no more free ride. Religious organisations get to pay taxes just like everyone else. Call it tithing the nation if makes you feel any better.

OK so what's next then to sort out?
Our infrastructure is a wreck. Roads,waste management and dams are all below par. Also I'm going to throw in how we happen to have sky high unemployment.
Well lets kill two birds with one stone. Put the unemployed to work fixing these things. WE WILL FIND YOU A JOB! It may not be one you like or really want but you'll be working if you're medically able to.
Don't want to work?
Well you can go to jail or leave the country, but you should plan on working or you're going to jail. Work details will be back in force in there too, so no easy ride in there either.

Oh and expect random drug tests as well. Lets be fair about that, fail one and you can go to rehab, but a second fail and you go to jail, this is also a form of rehab if you think about it.

As for jail over-population?
Well life sentences in most cases are going to be a thing of the past., it's cheaper to enforce the death sentence.
Quickly...
Like court ruling to the grave in twenty minutes or less. Also lets have it apply for habitual offenders, but a strict definition of that would need to be worked out.

Illegal Immigration.
This is easy, stick to the enforcement of the laws we already have. Nothing needs changed , we just need them enforced. Also while we're in the ballpark more or less, no more student visas. If our schools are good enough to learn in then our country is good enough for you to become a citizen of.
American school/American student.
Makes sense doesn't it?

Finally let's look at Health Care.

Hmm... Well for starters let's make it more affordable. If I can buy a bottle of 30 pills for $5.99 you are NOT going to charge me $10.00 for one at the hospital. In fact I could see this helping in other areas of commerce as well, just make it a general rule, no more than fifty percent mark-up on goods. Plus let's find a way to reward American made and based companies. I'm not sure how yet but I think a completely American product should be worth an incentive. Let's make it worth a companies while to want to be here.

Anyway, that's my ramble and I'm a idiot. Just remember even a blind squirrel finds a nut some times!

When I am your Emperor.

When I am Emperor this is how things are going to work.

A ten point plan to show why I should be your Emperor.

The current political system is not working, there is greed and corruption everywhere and the social network of our once great nation is crumbling. Join my revolution to change how our nation is ruled and run so we can enter a new era of greatness.

The economy is failing as our leaders don’t have a clue how to fix it.
1. When I take over the running of our country the first job is to remove the nation’s debt. As we are a new regime we take no responsibility for the miss-management of our nation and this debt does not belong to our new nation. (In the same way as if you move into a house any debts from the previous occupiers does not become your debt.) We will hand over any living ex leaders and members of their government for trial for the fraud they have committed against the world’s banking systems.
2. Tax loophole will be closed with a new and simple law.
“Any person or company that is registered or does business within our borders that is found guilty of tax avoidance is committing fraud and is liable to a repay up to five times the sum of tax unpaid. Any accounting firms or individuals aiding those avoiding paying their legal tax amount will face up to life imprisonment. The tax office and not the courts have final say on what is tax avoidance.”

3. All unemployment and housing benefits will be replaced by Government task force payments. To be entitled to receive this payment all claimants must complete forty hours of work within their community to improve it. Existing employment laws will cover the Government task force workers. Those unable to work because of health issues will not be affected.

4. Crime and punishment will be overhauled with the introduction of lie-detectors to run alongside other evidence provided by the police. Many trials by jury will be replaced by Jeremy Kyle style interviews with those found guilty facing longer prison sentences.


5. Paedophiles will be shot to prevent any chance of reoffending.

6. Anti-social behaviour will be dealt with by public flogging for repeat offenders. Social unrest will be met by water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets in all cases. Anyone found wearing jeans with their butts hanging out will be horsewhipped.

7. Parliament will be overhauled with the removal of MP’s expenses. All MP’s will be housed in a tower block close to Westminster and receive a bus pass that allows them to commute to and from Westminster. Wages will be set at the same level as trainee traffic wardens to reflect the public opinion of those at Westminster.

8. The Royal family will remain but become the stars of a Big Brother style reality show. The royal family will be given the freedom to be themselves at all time and express their own opinions. Extra Beer and show girls will be available to party with Prince Harry each weekend.

9. The UK will pull out of the European Union and repeal Laws that would adversely affect the running of our country. The defence of our borders will be decided by our military commanders. Any foreign nation not agreeing with our new policies will be told to ‘suck it up’

10. The Emperor (that’s me) has the right to overrule any act of parliament or decision of the courts that is not in the favour of the people. In other words I’m the boss and it happens as I say it does.