Just what do we want out of this? We are calling for a revolution. I have pointed out all we need to pledge are our sacred lifestyles to get it bloodlessly.
What will be considered the capitulation of the the present government?
First and foremost, NO representative of the people will in any manner be considered superior to any other. No more committee chairmen. No more seniority.
Second, the end of all political parties. They are the root of the violation of our Constitution. I have pointed out Bush ran upon fulfilling the obligations of the position of President. Bill Clinton ran upon a party agenda.
Sorry. No place does it say we are voting for a party agenda in my copy of the US Constitution.
Third, any and all organizations are prohibited from lobbying any Congressman. We have more than enough representatives at the local level to deal with them directly as citizens. No group shall have the power to speak more loudly than a citizen. Therefore, no groups, period.
Fourth, a Constitutional Amendment shall be submitted to the states holding that the power to regulate interstate commerce granted to Congress shall be strictly limited to that which crosses state boundaries. It will no longer be permissible to hold "affecting" such commerce is grounds for the passage of a law.
Fifth, Congress shall present for ratification an amendment holding its power to direct compliance shall be strictly limited to prohibitions only. There shall no longer be directed compliance in any action.
Sixth, Congress shall present for ratification an amendment holding it may never withhold any funding based upon compliance that is not directly related. While it will be possible to withhold highway funds on condition of compliance with highway specifications it will no longer be possible to withhold them based upon the drinking age or seat belt laws.
Seventh, Congress shall pass legislation hold null and void any and all prior legislation in violation of any of the above six items. This shall not be by line item which would take years but a broad determination of nullity.
This should do it. It is succinct as I can make it. If anyone has an addition please let me know.
If people are willing to proceed with the economic shutdown as I have outlined then when enough agree they are satisfied with three out of six or five out of six the shutdown will end