The Democratic party has completely moved away from the working family and small- and medium-sized enterprises. It's time to right the wrongs and create a movement that serious people can embrace.
Below is a new platform that remains a work in progress and is a mixture of Democratic, Republican and Libertarian views.
General Principles
The primary purpose of the federal government is to protect and promote the wellbeing of its citizens. This includes military, national infrastructure necessary for commerce and security (i.e. roads, bridges, internet, etc.), food and drug safety, anti-trust policy, setting minimal education standards, etc.
Government is not intended to become the guide for everything in our lives.
Furiously fight greed.
Immigration Policy
All immigration that does not go through legal channels is against the law and should be treated accordingly. This includes punishment for individuals and entities that employ immigrants who are not in the U.S. legally, including up to confiscation of property used to employ said immigrants.
Legal immigration is strengthened when policies are enforced.
H1B1 Visas are eliminated. Companies can submit to immigration for a foreign worker to fill a position, however, that worker will receive a green card that allows them to seek employment at the requesting company or a competing company. H1B1 is used as a form of indentured servitude, and if an area is identified to lack talent, then that talent can seek the best opportunity. This is true capitalism.
Tax Policy
We must pass a balanced budget amendment to ensure a stable economy for future generations.
Federal tax standard deduction (note: all figures adjust to the median household income, currently $80,600 for 2023 per the U.S. Census Bureau)
1x median household income standard deduction for every adult
.5x median household income for every dependent
Flat rate progressive tax based on standard deductions.
Multiples of Std Deduction | Tax Rate | Income |
1 | 18.0% | $80,601-$161,200 |
2 | 21.0% | $161,201-$241,800 |
3 | 24.0% | $241,801-$322,400 |
4 | 27.0% | $322,401-$403,000 |
5 | 30.0% | $403,001-$483,600 |
6 | 33.0% | $483,601-$564,200 |
7 | 36.0% | $564,201-$644,800 |
8 | 39.0% | $644,801-$725,400 |
9 | 42.0% | $725,401-$806,000 |
10 | 45.0% | $806,001-$886,600 |
11 | 48.0% | $886,601-$967,200 |
12 | 51.0% | $967,201-$1,047,800 |
13 | 54.0% | $1,047,801-$1,128,400 |
14 | 57.0% | $1,128,401-$1,209,000 |
15 | 60.0% | $1,209,001-$1,289,600 |
16 | 63.0% | $1,289,601-$1,370,200 |
17 | 66.0% | $1,370,201-$1,450,800 |
18 | 69.0% | $1,450,801-$1,531,400 |
19 | 72.0% | $1,531,401-$1,612,000 |
20 | 75.0% | $1,612,001-$1,692,600 |
21 | 78.0% | $1,692,601-$1,773,200 |
22 | 81.0% | $1,773,201-$1,853,800 |
23 | 84.0% | $1,853,801-$1,934,400 |
24 | 87.0% | $1,934,400-$2,015,000 |
25 | 90.0% | $2,015,001+ |
Business tax rate
0% (yes, that's right, no tax on businesses)
We have a system of picking winners and losers when it comes to business, and the ones that suffer are small enterprises, which are currently up against enormous companies that manipulate that tax code to their benefit.
No tax on business eliminates any tax code and credits that government uses to manipulate the system. A true capitalistic society will emerge to take advantage of the market, instead of a system that encourages seeking out how to take advantage of tax code.
Tariffs
Tariffs are highly recommended for industries considered of national importance (e.g. semiconductor, aircraft, steel, etc.).
Social Policy
Government is not in the moral business.
Follow two simple premises - 1) Right to privacy, and 2) Treat others how you would expect to be treated.
This ultimately means that discrimination of any kind is illegal.
Laws are important, so assaulting anyone for simply being is not tolerated.
As with any household, company, or group, America only achieves its best when citizens are put in position to succeed and are allowed to be their best. Anyone who obstructs others in pursuit of being their best is not interested in moving the whole forward, and ultimately holds the group back.
Abortion
States can enact less restrictive abortion rights, but for states that resist enacting abortion rights, the minimal federal law is a 15 week limit with exceptions based on two doctors in agreement that the life of the mother is endanger.
As most of you reading this, I am not a medical expert, but I do believe this is a reasonable middle ground.
Right to Bear Arms
The federal ban would go only beyond assault rifles (e.g. grenades, bazookas, etc.).
Any firearm that discharges a single round of ammunition per full pull of the trigger finger is permitted.
Only traceable weapons are allowed
No ghost guns
No bump stocks or other devices that convert a weapon to fire more than one round with one movement of the finger
Universal federal background checks are required.
States can pass more restrictive laws.
Limiting magazine capacity to no more than three rounds.
Additional restrictions on purchases and background checks that are combined with the federal background check.
Prosecution if people found with guns/magazines, etc. brought in from another state that are forbidden in said state.
Manufacturers can be found liable if a product is found to be produced in a way that enables modification for firing beyond single fire.
Social Security and Medicare
Unfortunately, previous administrations and generations of people who voted for these administrations, have not properly managed these critical programs to protect our elderly. People are living longer, but 70 is still 70, even if that person may live to 95.
To ensure that these programs are available for future generations, there has to be something in place to them shore up.
Flat 60% estate tax to be instituted
Estate value includes all account balances, non-primary homes, and property not used for continuous business operation (think farms, LLCs and sole proprietorships).
These funds will be used to strengthen social security and medicare programs.
Environment
Federal minimal standards will be set, with states available to enact more strict standards
Clean water and air are a priority. We have allowed business to poison our environment for too long all in the guise of capitalism. Trade agreements must include environmental parameters.
New Constitutional Amendments
Minority party of the House of Representatives holds the entire nominating and confirming process for federal judges.
Our three branches of government are set up to have equal power as checks and balances against each other. When the government has the presidency and majority of the Senate, that is 1.5 branches of power within one party. Let's right the wrong of the Founders.
The least powerful group of how our current federal government operates is the minority party in the House.
Federal judges serve for no more than 18 years at each level.
Supreme Court judges serve for nine years, with a judge replaced every July.
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