Why do we continue to use change which has no value. Who wants to carry pennys in their pockets? Lets get rid of pennys and nickles, at least. Would probably save a ton of govt. money, and perhaps make dollar coins more popular?

On 9/11, all 4 planes were bound for California. Afterwards, California fabricated special vehicle tags say "We will never forget." The funds were supposed to be used for scholarships for children and spouses of those who died in the tragedy. Seems like California forgot to tell everyone and even denied some who appeared to qualify. Instead, they used the money to plug holes in their budget. If our government tells us they are taxing us or raising funds for a specific purpose, then that money should be used for no other purpose. Social Security is another example. Congress views it as just another tax to be used to satisfy their latest whim. And as far as political contributions, corporations are treated as people. Sorry, a corporation is not a person and being treated as such means they can buy the legislation they want. Now is the time for change.

This is a revised (edited) version of the 1776 Declaration of Independence (http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/) that attempts to show similarities between the abuses of the present rule of corporate Kings to those of the British King George III at the time of American Independence. With the advent of the upcoming 4th of July many crises facing us today (Citizens United, etc.) are the result of overreaching corporate influence within our political process. The timing may make for a powerful statement—we once threw off the shackles of royalty; perhaps we should view events today in the same light.

Friends--the critical thing your 7 million can do is, one at a time, person, find an "undecided" voter and change his/her mind. Money has its limits, but there is no limit to what one-to-one can eventually do.

All this talk of Obama spending obscures the fact that Congress taxes and Congress spends The President can not tax and he can spend only what is authorized by Congress. So if anyone is taxing and spending it is Congress, not the President!

All this talk of Obama spending obscures the fact that Congress taxes and Congress spends The President can not tax and he can spend only what is authorized by Congress. So if anyone is taxing and spending it is Congress, not the President!

If Big corporations are being considered as people, then they need to pay taxes just like people do - at least 15%!

Congress is non functioning with an approval rating of 8%. The republicans have openly stated they will do everything in their power to make President Oboma a one term president. They scream follow the constituition but dol just the opposite. President Oboma has spent too much time kissing thier butts only to have the republicans OPENLY degrade and insult him and his family. It is time for the congress to work for WE THE PEOPL;E and stop becomming millionaires thanks to those who reward them financially for NOT DOING THEIR JOBS.

The U.S. Supreme Court will shortly announce whether or not it will allow the State of Arizona's proposed discriminatory SB1070 bill to pass. The bill proposes that anyone suspected of being here without proper documentation can be stopped by police for this reason alone. Please sign this petition if you agree that the bill's passing would infringe on our rights and on our families.

Asian carp threaten the entire eco-system of the Great Lakes and all industries and lifestyle that these beautiful lakes support. We can stop them by concerted and immediate action. We need only restore the Chicago River to its original direction!

Recently, Republican members of the state legislature censured two Democratic female legislators and refused them the right to speak on the house floor. Their offense? Using the word "vagina." By refusing to let representatives Lisa Brown and Barb Byrum speak, Republicans have effectively denied thousands of Michigan citizens the right to a voice in government. This cynical, mean-spirited action erodes the very foundation of representative democracy. Join me in demanding an end to such undemocratic, and ultimately unpatriotic, actions and in demanding an apology to the women legislators and their constituents. Let the Republicans know that if they refuse to do so, we will seek further redress. Specifically, they have by their actions unquestionably violated their oath of office: to protect and defend the constitution.

Pat Quinn has cut the Illinois Rx Drug Program to help balance the budget. This program helped over 200,000 seniors and people with Disabilities. I am now facing drug costs of over $800 a month.