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pegwinn
Formerly, Senators received guidance from state legislatures who appointed them. The 17th cut the State of TX out of the shell of federalism. If the State of CA felt that Senator Binotz wasn't conveying the sense of the State to the Fed he was recalled. Now the Senate works for the voters and are doing the job of the House. Write your state .gov, urge them to closely convey the sense of the State.
<p>Formerly, Senators received guidance from state legislatures who appointed them. The 17th cut the State of TX out of the shell of federalism. If the State of CA felt that Senator Binotz wasn’t conveying the sense of the State to the Fed he was recalled. Now the Senate works for the voters and are doing the job of the House. Write your state .gov, urge them to closely convey the sense of the State.</p>
2009-01-01T08:59:44-08:00
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Remember what your Senate was created to do.
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2009-01-01T08:59:44-08:00
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2009-11-25T18:23:05-08:00
1958
volkris
The federal government spends a lot of time squabbling, trying to find solutions that fit the entire country. Is it any wonder?
Different states have very different needs and wants. If we restored relevance to state government the process would be much better for all.
Repeal of the 14th Amendment is a good step toward this goal, helping us all get government we want and need.
<p>The federal government spends a lot of time squabbling, trying to find solutions that fit the entire country. Is it any wonder?</p>
<p>Different states have very different needs and wants. If we restored relevance to state government the process would be much better for all.</p>
<p>Repeal of the 14th Amendment is a good step toward this goal, helping us all get government we want and need.</p>
2009-03-21T07:53:38-07:00
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One size fits all government isn't working
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2009-03-21T07:53:38-07:00
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2009-12-18T12:05:37-08:00
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2009-11-25T18:23:05-08:00
1958
Bladen
RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS. This would eliminate senators running for office and the pressure to obtain funds and the influence of national lobbyists.
State legislatures are closer to their constituents than the current senators and more likely to listen to their constituents. They in turn would have more influence on their senators than the powerful national lobbies now have because of their ability to raise money for the senators from outside of their states.
<p><span class="caps">RESTORE</span> <span class="caps">THE</span> <span class="caps">ORIGINAL</span> <span class="caps">INTENT</span> OF <span class="caps">THE</span> <span class="caps">FOUNDING</span> <span class="caps">FATHERS</span>. This would eliminate senators running for office and the pressure to obtain funds and the influence of national lobbyists.<br />
State legislatures are closer to their constituents than the current senators and more likely to listen to their constituents. They in turn would have more influence on their senators than the powerful national lobbies now have because of their ability to raise money for the senators from outside of their states.</p>
2009-05-26T10:53:00-07:00
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RESTORE THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS.
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2009-12-18T12:06:10-08:00
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2009-11-25T18:23:05-08:00
1958
Lester Bennett
Returning to the original intent of appointment of senators by the state legislatures would eliminate the constant begging for money, time campaigning and the corrupting influence of lobbyists and their money. It would help return some power back to the states.
<p>Returning to the original intent of appointment of senators by the state legislatures would eliminate the constant begging for money, time campaigning and the corrupting influence of lobbyists and their money. It would help return some power back to the states.</p>
2009-10-07T20:49:21-07:00
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2009-10-07T20:53:56-07:00
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2009-12-18T12:06:45-08:00
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2009-11-25T18:23:05-08:00
1958