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Eric Douglas Gribble's avatar

A very well thought out article. My view is that a conservative party is not the solution. Conservative stands for stagnation, a progressive liberal party is what is needed. Unfortunately, the word Liberal has been hijacked in the U.S. By liberal i mean its traditional meaning, which is handing power back to society and individuals, i.e. small Government. i am almost liberaltarian in my views however there is a role government has; it is mainly focused on security of the individual. I was recently shocked by the discrepancy in life expectancy between U.S. citizens and Australians (where I live). It is a massive seven years. Determining the reasons should be a fundamental role of the U.S. Government. I know Kenedy is a crazy conspiracy theorist, but he is right about banned substances being allowed in U.S. foods. Another issue is that most of the world (including Australia) has something the U.S does not, universal medicare. I am sure that there is a combination of reasons for the lower U.S. life expectancy including even your high crime rate, however it is a major issue that needs sound people to work on, and sound legislation passed.

I have always believed that in the West,90% of legislation in the last (estimate) 60 years would not pass a basic benefit to society versus a cost to society of compliance test. This is why the efficiency task group Elon has been appointed to is not an outrageous idea (I know there are massive conflict of interest issues). Any new party needs to focus on deregulation, not regulation.

I will stop, there is so much that could be discussed.

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Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Smith's avatar

What are your thoughts on the US Constitution Party?

Careful about evoking others and let’s focus on what’s at hand today. Winston Churchill sold out half of humanity to Communist terror. Ronald Reagan capitulated to the Soviets. Both advanced the cause of terror and spoke charmingly while convincing many that they were champions of liberty.

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