If you were president what would you do to try and change some of the problems we are having?
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First and foremost, I would set up a multinational coalition of the willing, and rid the world of terrorism. I would help this coalition dispose of terrorists wherever they hide, and overthrow any government that supports them or aids them in hiding. \n\nOn the home front, I would secure the nation's borders by placing more border patrol personnel on all of the borders. I would hold any business that employs illegal immigrants to the full extent of the law. Any immigrant that decides to try and beat the system by not declaring their intentions will be treated as a criminal, and likewise will be held to the full extent of the law.\n\nI would reduce the size of the federal government. I believe that there are too many federal agencies providing services that the states should provide for themselves. I would allocate the funds from the recently dismissed agencies to better education and technological advancement, especially in the fields of science and bio-fuels. \n\nI would stress the importance to all the states' governors to educate their citizens. Ignorance breeds ignorance. I would offer all states monetary rewards for reduction in crime levels in areas where crime is well above the national average. The children of this nation will live in an enviroment that is both safe and encourages education.\n\nI would stress to the states' governors the importance of encouraging small business in under privileged areas. If people are encouraged to live off of their own merit, they take more pride in themselves, which in turn brings about a pride in their neighborhood, which in turn brings about a pride in their city, which in turn brings about a pride in their state.
211289
Where to begin:\nI would change whole voting process and change the political parties..having 2 main ones is ridiculous.\nI would put a lot more money into public schools, and not just to the schools that score the highest on their scores..but to all schools.\nI would make higher education free for everyone..(as everyone has a right to an education). Take a look at schools in europe..students only pay for some books even if that. \nI would change the fact that so much of our american money is outside of the country fighting wars, when inside the country we have so many problems that need attention. \nThe list can go on and on...
1037219
If I had the money...I would fix up inner city schools and make sure they have modern computers and have people who know how to fix them. With large numbers of people leaving the country and moving to the city, this could be very helpful. I would also work on feeding and clothing the poor in America.
706025
I agree! It seems as though things in our government have gotten out of hand. I don't know if it would take a good president or the united states keeping our noses to ourselves. Its like we are trying to fix the world and we can't even fix ourselves. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thinks our America is in need of dire help. Good job for speaking out.
1153408
I would change the federal income tax system to a federal sales tax. This would eliminate the huge tax burden from the upper and middle classes and make honest tax payers out of every consumer in the country.
863345
Wow! Nice insightful question. \nAs President I would:\n1 bring the troops home to protect are boarders, nuclear power plants and public transportation.\n2 I would have a legitimate team of people investigate the Bush administration.\n3 I would try to pass a law that would require all non emergency government vehicles be hybrids.\n4 I would sit down with a group of teachers and discuss what can be done to fix our educational program. (Teachers not administrator who have never stepped one foot in a class room.)\n5 I would work with doctors, nurses and insurance companies to provide a nation wide health care program.\n6 to take further steps in the environment I would offer huge tax breaks to people who buy a hybrid car that year.\n7 yes I would probably raise taxes for a little while (we have no chose now that this admin has put us in so much dept that we owe more then this country is worth.)\n8 I would offer tax breaks to those companies who produce more hybrid vehicles then regular, I would also add in a stipulation that any car that exceeds 55 mpg in the city would qualify\n9 I would legalize marijuana, place regulations on its growers and tax it.\n10 I would try like hell to pass a law that would not allow a company that has taken American jobs out of the USA and put them in a foreign Country to import those products back into America. (I say try because God knows this is going to be tough to get through congress.)\n11 This one should be higher on the list but I just remembered (duh) I would raise the minimum wage to $9.50 per hour.\n12 I would try to pass a law that any company who lies off more then 50 workers in a year will not be eligible for any tax breaks\n13 I would start showing up regularly to natal to talk to other world leaders and there representatives.\n14 I would work with colleges and universities to find a way to make state colleges and universities free to the public.\n15 I would take a major pay cut\n16 I would offer a huge tax break for the first car company to make all there vehicles environmentally friendly.\n17 I would try to push through a law that will place harsher punishment on crimes and that anyone in prison will be required to work for the state on clean up crews. (No free meals! No cable TV you earn your keep)\n That is for starters!
693230
What is the matter with you? If you want something changed get off your butt and do something.  If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem.
640775
run for office.  change the way the system works.  otherwise, whats the point of complaining?
394325
You really need to sit down and think. Read the news from around the world. Pay attention to the critics and stop to analyze them. It's not as exciting as hunting, but it will help ALOT.\n\nIt's more than one, but our presidency and country needs more than one simple solution...
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Nothing you can do really.\n\nIt sucks, but it will get easier to deal with in time.
390187
Usually people can't really tell if a president has done well until years down the road since change takes time.  Also, the problems or ease a current president faces is generally the result of what the previous president has created.  We'll just have to wait and see.  My opinion is Bush is taking care of a problem Clinton could have addressed during his time, but turned a blindeye, and now we all are suffering.
644306
We are an amazingly divided people and need to get over our petty differences if we ever hope to do anything good on a large scale.\n\nGetting rid of Bush would also be nice.
1087745
Allow Muslims to resolve their own internal conflicts, remove the US and coalition troops from the Middle East. \n\nTheir people must have the desire to create change. \n\nThe US is responsible for the current unrest in the Middle East and should acknowledge that publicly. Admit our mistakes and be willing to help resolve the problem IF (and only IF) we are asked to. Otherwise stay out and let them resolve it.\n\nA joint effort to restore tranquility must come from all neighboring countries. Non-military efforts should be tried first, focus on restoring the desire for peace among the people in that area. At the same time, raise the quality of life above survival mode and try to police the areas in order to reduce crime and violence.\n\nOtherwise, the chaotic cycle will continue.
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I would bring the military home from around the world and disband it. I would keep the navy and air force at same level. The Army and the Marines I would cut drasticly and make them into a lean mean defensive machine. There would be no more policeing the world. We need to protect our own borders more then we need to change governments. Lead by example. There would be a huge savings from this and I would reinvest that money into building infrastruture right here in America. We need that. That would create jobs to take care of the loss of military jobs. \n  Next thing I would do is fix the health care system. I would take it right out of the private insurances hands and put it in as a part of government. It is in crisis right now and we only have to look as close as north of the border to find a system that works. \n   Third I would overhaul the education system. As much as any federal can do. We are pooring good money after bad into this system, Year around schools to fully utilize the resourses would be one of the suggestions I would have. Another would be to pace the learning according to each students capability, I have knowledge that most students come out of school with very few life skills. So with the knowledge that the country needs people with all sorts of working skills I would target according to skill and inteligent level.\n   Taxes, I would raise the tax on the very rich back to pre Bush era. I would take that money and reinvest in jobs which always creates more jobs.  \n    5th I would leave my options open, depends on needs the first 4 are important to the country because the economy is what fires everything else.  But I do think it would involve illegal alians, send them home.
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That would be one step toward significant change, but only one step. We still need to do something about the corruption in the government. Changing the way we vote would only take care of one potential corruption. We need to deal with lobbying, campaign funds, campaign smear tactics, and all the other nastiness that goes on in politics and government. How many of us really have respect for the administration and politics these days? How many politicians do you feel are honest? Some, yes. All? Not hardly.
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Get rid of all the garbage,clean all the rivers,oceans\nStop wars and terrorism\nCease the existence of all nuclear warheads\nReplace current cars with hybrid ones\nGet all extinct creatures back to life\nGet rid of borders between countries\nDo away with politcs\nMake people less money minded\nIncrease our natural resources a thousand times \nKill osama bi laden \nFix the hole in the Ozone layer\nrid the 23000 peices of satellite debris in our atmosphere
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Since I am a musician first thing I would do is pass a law banning getting up before 10am.\n\nOn a serious note,\n\nThe President has very little power that can be wielded in one day. Outside of signing an executive order that could be turned over by congress or the court. However if I had the ability to pass any laws this is some of what I would do. I do thank the founding fathers for being smart enough to create our Government so no one person has this type of power, even if everyone of my ideas are the right thing to do. \n\n1. Abolish the IRS, go to a VAT tax which is the only fair way to do taxes. With a max tax cap of 10%\n\n2. Ban the murder of the innocent unborn babies via needless abortions.\n\n3. Give me (the President) a line item veto to get rid of pork spending. Change that get rid of all pork barrel spending. Outside of defense, roads and public safety there is not much more this government needs to be doing anyway. \n\n4. Allow for the drilling of oil off shore and in Alaska.