Today I heard the news that President Trump won't prosecute Mrs. Clinton for any crimes. He still might put her henchmen in jail. My friends and I have been writing influential people for weeks. Prosecuting Hillary would ratchet up political tensions. A prosecution would be lengthy, costly, and distract Congress from much needed reforms. And I am not sure that the Republicans could ever convict Mrs. Clinton of a crime. She is very clever. I still don't like her. I am open to suggestions for the next grassroots campaign. Here are some ideas that moderates from both parties can espouse.
1) I think that helping Native Americans would be a good start. Big government has a long history of mismanaging tribal funds. American laws have steadily encroached on native American independence. Any criminal who lives near a reservation knows that crimes against the Indians rarely get punished. The tribes often lacks funds or authority to seek out criminals. I have three suggestions that will cost President Trump nothing. Start a tradition of always choosing a Native American to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He should dismantle government oversight of the tribes. Republicans believe in restoring authority to the states. Let's do the same for the Native Americans. My final suggestion is to revoke the trademark on the name "Redskins." The Washington football could keep their name but anybody could produce Redskins merchandise. Market forces would compel Dan Snyder to get rid of the racist moniker for his team. Trump could achieve all three actions without consent of Congress.
2) This country practically gives away leases for gold, silver, and precious metals. Other countries charge much higher royalties. I think mining and drilling royalties should be increased now and then indexed to the rate of inflation. President Trump needs to raise money for his ambitious spending programs.
3) Mining companies often rack up huge fines for safety and environmental violations. Then the companies go through bankruptcy and never pay the fines. These fines should never be discharged by a bankruptcy court. Owners should be banned from ever forming a new mining company until all fines are paid in full.
4) Many companies seriously under fund pension plans and then the government has to bail them out. Requiring that companies fully fund pension funds might cut into corporate salaries but will save the US money in the long run. President Trump, don't let companies treat you like a sucker.
5) Republicans have often been the champions of states' rights. I think think that Donald Trump should tolerate the four cities who have announced that they want to be sanctuary sites for illegal aliens. Let the cities become sanctuaries but cut any federal funding to those cities. That would be a money saving solution.
6) I have started sending out Tweets and emails about the environment. I don't care if Trump doesn't believe in global warming. I don't want to drive near smelly trucks. I want cleaner drinking water. I want a more efficient car. Gasoline is one of the costliest items in my work. I read some where that fireworks are a major source of air pollution. I think the article said that fireworks cause 25% of air pollution each summer. That figure seems high but I would like less polluting fireworks.
7) Many liberals oppose capital punishment on moral grounds. Far too many innocent people end up on death row. I oppose capital punishment because the lengthy legal appeals cost the taxpayers ten times more than incarcerating a person for life.
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