The ink wasn't dry on the Constitution when the imagined nobility of a Machiavellian mentality and hereditary privilege began on-going sabotage of our constitutionally mandated "Republican Form of government." "Would you believe it possible that in this country there should be high & important characters [Corporatecrafters united with Christiancrafters] who need your lessons in republicanism, & who do not heed them? It is but too true that we have a sect preaching up & pouting after an English constitution of king, lords, & commons, & whose heads are itching for crowns, coronets & mitres. But our people, my good friend, are firm and unanimous in their principles of republicanism & there is no better proof of it than that they love what you write and read it [Rights of Man] with delight." -- Thomas Jefferson Letter of June 19, 1792 to Thomas Paine. After inspiring the American Revolution via "Common Sense" Paine closed his argument for armed conflict with "Four Letters On Interesting Subjects" written between May 22 and July 2, 1776 just prior to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. At the close of Letter III Paine wrote: "As to Corporations themselves, they are without exception so many badges of kingly tyranny, and tend like every other species of useless pomp, to the oppression and impoverishment of the place, without one single advantage arising from them. They keep up a perpetual spirit of distinction and faction, engross emoluments and advantages to themselves, which ought to be employed to better purposes, and generally get into quarrels and lawsuits with the other part of the inhabitants. They diminish the freedom of every place where they exist.... But of all Corporations that of Philadelphia is the most obnoxious, its power resembling that of an hermaphrodite, or is at least a kind of aristocratical Corporation made hereditary by adoption"[ and "person" via Supreme legal fiction]. Jefferson observed that "virtue and interest are inseparable. It ends, as might have been expected, in the ruin of its people, but this ruin will fall heaviest, as it ought to fall, on that hereditary aristocracy which has for generations been preparing for the catastrophe. I hope we shall take warning from the example and crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws of our country." -- Jefferson Letter of November 12, 1816 to George Logan. "If the concentered powers of this combination are entrusted to a single man, it is a kingly prerogative, inconsistent with our form of government, and should be subject to the strong resistance of the State and National authorities. If anything is wrong this is wrong. If we will not endure a king as a political power we should not endure a king over the production, transportation, and sale of any of the necessaries of life. If we would not submit to an emperor we should not submit to an autocrat of trade, with power to prevent competition and to fix the price of any commodity." -- Senator John Sherman, 1890 Session of U.S. Congress, (21 Cong. Record 2457), cited from The Court Years, p.156 and authored by Justice William O. Douglas. "Corruption dominates the ballot-box, the Legislatures, the Congress and touches even the ermine of the bench. The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind, and the possessors of these in turn despise the Republic and endanger liberty." -- Populist Party of 1892. "A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car, but if he has a university education he may steal the whole railroad." "These economic royalists [of Corporatecraft] complain that we seek to overthrow the institutions of America. What they really complain of is that we seek to take away their power. These economic royalists are unanimous in their hate for me---and I welcome their hatred." "We know that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as government by organized mob....I should like to have it said of my first Administration that in it the forces of selfishness and lust for power met their match. I should like to have it said of my second Administration that in it these forces met their master." -- President Franklin Delano Roosevelt WE THE PEOPLE must take the Corporate monster by its pointed tail and end its endless pilfering from the U.S. Treasury via legislative and judicial legal fiction. WE must demand that the fair tax rate of 92% imposed on the Corporations in the 1950s be imposed today and be an on-going rate forevermore. No more welfare checks in any form for the multi-millionaire and billionaire, especially in the form of tax breaks. Once our constitutional Republic is cleansed of all cancerous corruptive forces it will flourish under the true egalitarian and economic system as intended by the Founders...

To Move On For now this is the best I can do I not have a staff or resourses Bobby Cather (336) 223-6081 google voice or sms email [email protected] This does not have to be my idea it is yours and the People of this Country who still know Democracy but it must happen fast I do not have the funds, Get Melissa Gates , Warren Buffet, Robert Reich and other of Wealth and Knowledge I am just a hick who’s ancestors help found this country, they were Irish Immigrants The Bridge not Wall to Freedom and Democracy and the Foundation of the US I have donated for over 40 years both time and walking precincts . I actually began in the late 60s and marched for Peace, Sandinista issues around Archbishop Romero and his prayer is one of my foundations, marched in Civil Rights issues in the South, stood in the trenches against Vietnam War, was active in California Politics where I worked as staff for the Senate my roll was much deeper than that, Even though the job title said one thing much went on behind the scenes to affect change. George Moscone was my best friend when he was a state senator and after when he became Mayor, I was friends with Jesse Unruh, Willie Brown, Cory and many other members as well as many news media reporters. My take now is an organized March to the border to greet our neighbor immigrants, with sponsors like churches Franciscan for example, but all who believe in the principles of Democracy. Our troops will not fire on them or American Citizens. This is also a chance for the youth of today to participate in a March like we had in the past. It is similar to MLK and the Edmund Pettus Bridge it is a way to welcome them to Democracy and put the plaque of the Statue of Liberty in Trump's face. As Jerry Brown of California said bridges not walls. Remember even Reagan gave amnesty please help to organize this. It is bigger than the Hispanic issue it is about Democracy and our Country , build bridges not walls. Take some of the money you have and organize this . Bring in President Obama, Michelle, and Folks like Neil Young, Willie Nelson , Kris Kristofferson, and so many others Unite Unite an quickly this can become a Unified focal point for Democracy. Invite and educate even the troops Under article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice it is their duty to disobey an illegal order. This is not an invasion and with Civil Rights and Disobedience we not only win the elections but change the attitude of some American People who have been Hitlerized for the lack of words. I spent a lot of time writing this to you. Mine name is Bobby Cather our founding fathers were at Cornwallis surrender as well as the surrender of Lee. My family has paid for Democracy like yours and many others in blood. But the Goal is Peace we have a opportunity to work together and turn the tide of ignorance of Trump's, McConnell,Ryan, Grassley and all these mongers of hate. I doubt you will call me 916 505 7348 or my email you have [email protected] . I implore you to to act fast make this happen in a way of some secrecy that it is upon them before it's too late. We can support and supply food, water, medical, and the Spirit of Freedom and Democracy as well as the UN. My Kind Regards [email protected]. Bobby Cather . I have one thing to say on this it's NIKE Time please just do it. This could be promoted in way almost like Farm Aid but a Bridge to Freedom and Change Greet the Caravan With food, water, shelters, medical, and welcome to the US on the principles of this country and Democracy found Even on the Statue of Liberty Have President Obama Promote and Participate, Michelle Obama, Carlos Santana, Musician and Singers in concert for the Caravan to greet them, Kris Kristofferson, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Sean Penn Celebrities Like Alec Baldwin, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Keith Olbermann,Rachel Maddow,Lawrence O Donnell. Chis Mathews, Brian Williams, Bring the Country together against the tyranny that is happening and division, Make this an event sponsored by Franciscan Churches,Jewish Churcher, Protestant Groups like the Foundation for Excellence, Steve McSwain, Even the Dalai Lama,Sports Stars and Invite the troops of the National Guard in a Spirit of Inclusiveness , Remember it is their duty under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 90 to disobey and illegal order. Have Senators and Legislators who support those people coming to go down to greet them in the Spirit of the United Nations it is Part of Article Six of Our Constitution, Have resolutions of support in the State Legislatures, I know California will be on board as well As Jerry Brown

Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Our youth are rightly taking to the streets to demand we ensure a liveable planet. The DNC doesn't have any formal or informal group addressing environmental and climate crisis issues. And we need one. At its August meeting, the DNC can take this crucial first step, and approve this Resolution to establish its first Environmental and Climate Crisis Council.

Indiana Governor Indiana Senate Indiana State House It is understood that while marijuana has been essentially illegal since 1937, the prohibition of this plant has not worked. There have been studies done that prove it has medical uses, if it didn't then the synthetic drug Marinol would not exist. It has also been proven that in recreational use it does less harm than alcohol. Please look at how much our government spends on trying to fight something that is of no threat to our society. Realize how many other ways that money could be spent to make this a stronger country. Also, look into how much more money the country would make through taxation, as it does with alcohol and tobacco. Don't be afraid to stand up and say this to your fellow politicians. We the people, your constituents, are asking you to do this for us and for our State/state Sincerely,

There is this petition on some other sites as well. Part of this is sharing thoughts with politicians. It helps when signing the petition to put in comments.

All legalizations and uses of the plant Cannabis.

We request that the Posse Foundation shifts its social, political, and economic resources to create a national Posse Peace Program.

(1) Let's Solve Problems Rather Than Spout Rhetoric As the President proposed in his speech to the United Auto Workers Union and as Warren Buffet and George Soros agree with, the upper echelon of earners pay taxes at a lower rate than the average middle class person, which is an extremely unfair position to be in that needs to be rectified. On the other hand, the counter argument has been that increasing taxes on the wealthy will discourage job creation. The problem has been that a blanket lowering of taxes on the well-to-do does not in general promote the trickle down economic theorem first proposed by Reagan. Instead, we see the wealth going overseas in the form of outsourcing or being hoarded and not being allowed to "trickle". We suggest that indeed taxes do need to be increased on the upper class to be in align with what the rest of us have to pay, but to alleviate the trickle plug in the form of a dose of tax write-off "Flomax". Allow corporate elites who increase domestic employment to take write-offs that lower their taxes. Effectively they then offset their own taxes by bringing more domestic tax payers into the fold as domestic employment is increased. As we now should have more domestically employed we will have increased revenue going into Social Security thru FICA, thus making it solvent again as well as alleviating Medicare concerns. For the nonbusiness owning elite (movie and football stars, second generation wealth inheritors, etc.) encourage foundations, mutual funds and LLCs to be developed which in turn invest in companies to increase domestic employment, then pass the write-offs through to their members. With the write-off proviso we can encourage the upper class to do what is in their own interest to do, which is to lower their own taxes by increasing the domestic workforce, effectively shifting the extra taxes to those who are hired. This I view as good government influence. (2) Let's Solve Problems Rather than Spout Rhetoric. We need to remove the incentives for offshoring jobs so tax that advantage away and put it towards the deficit as described below. Investing in Our Future PROPOSED: - Economic regulative legislation to ease domestic job issues, reduce the deficit and the Social Security shortfall. Implement this as another tool of the Fed, to be administered impartially using row economics, just as interest rates are. That provides a means to regulate money flow to and from the national economy. Remember we are not doing outright protections (as in tarriffs), but setting windows within which free trade flows as normal. But this way we protect domestic businesses from being overwhelmed while still forcing them to be efficient, we remove the advantages of offshoring and maintain good standards of domestic living rather than letting it be "watered down". And so here is another source of revenue other than direct taxation we need to use which no one seems to want to talk about. In short: o Use carefully placed and actively monitored surcharges on foreign products to negate labor cost advantages and bring the labor costs of imports that could be made here near what it would cost to make those products here. This is an economic regulatory mechanism, NOT protectionism, that should be another impartially administered tool of an independent body such as the Fed. o Apply the revenue of said surcharges towards the national deficit, then when that is low enough towards the general revenue, thereby lowering taxes for all citizens. o Exclude products made here by foreign companies who choose to locate plants here, hire domestic labor and abide by our nation's labor laws. (We may import products but not labor needs.) o Do not exclude domestic companies which export their labor needs outside this country then bring their products made there back here to sell. (We may export products but not labor needs.) o Provide tax credits to those companies which increase domestic employment, impose additional tax on those who outsource. As we now should have more domestically employed we should see more revenue going into Social Security thru FICA, thus making it solvent again :-). After all, Social Security as originally conceived is the minimal level income safety net for the old and disabled paid by domestic labor thru the good faith contract of the active generation helping take care of the retired and disabled. So if we keep letting our jobs go overseas who will pay YOUR Social Security? Exporting jobs short circuits this mechanism, requiring alternative funding sources like what we're proposing. This will maintain a good standard of living within our country. It might encourage other countries to establish and maintain equally good standards of living for their citizens as well, since the cheap labor and subsidy advantage will be removed. What could be better? That's the answer to our dilemma, keeping existing jobs here...

I was prompted by an article I read on the unemployment rates we have in our country to write about what might be causing the high rate as I see one of the main reasons. I am asking for people in great numbers to sign my petition who agree with me. Then as the signors of this petition we have to stand up and fight for it. A friend told me when he reached 2 years on employment they took him off the rolls and stopped paying him. I know he has looked for work in all the time he was on the rolls and since. Is he the only one and is he no longer counted as “unemployed”? Are there others? We should know government can not create private sector jobs. If we do not know that we are not really paying attention. So many of the real private sector job creators are big corporation (exec) Republican backers. Could one of the reasons they are refusing to create jobs, when so many of them can because many big corporations are doing well, be that they are supporting the GOP who wants and hopes Romney wins so all of a sudden millions of jobs are created if he does? Then they could say something like “look, it takes a Republican to create jobs”? I know small corporations create a huge amount of jobs when they can and need to. We should support them as they do. Now for the reasons I believe we are in so much trouble concerning the economy and jobs. Think taxes primarily, although it may not be as you think, and there is more. Around 270 plus GOP in government, including Romney and Ryan, have signed the Norquist PLEDGE. If you know what that is you would know it is a 'no way out of doing what Norquist wants' PLEDGE. If a signor breaks the pledge that signor is “toast”, according to Norquist, and with the $billions Norquist has he can do it – ruin their careers and the signors know it. If you in elected government refuse to sign it Norquist will hurt you until you do. Obama and most Democrats have not signed the PLEDGE. Norquist says – 'If they sign the pledge they get support, they get to govern, they win and I make it possible. If they do not sign the Pledge, or they violate it, they are toast'. Listen to him say this in the interview in his words and do not just take it from my paraphrasing, even though it is pretty close to what Norquist actually says. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7419360 . Norquist said he wanted to bring the tax structure and budget back to where it was at the beginning of the 20th Century. His words are “to the size that would fit in a bath tub”. That way unnecessary programs (according to him and the those with him) would starve out of existence. That is how they want to shrink government. Programs such as Social Security and Medicare would die from lack of funding and no play on words intended but so would so many of the people depending on those programs. Norquist knows this so maybe that has been part of their, The Tea Party and the now GOP elected officials who have signed it, goal all along with the PLEDGE. We have inflation since the 1950s that wouldn't have been thought of in the early 20th century. You will find a few, very few, Democrats who have signed. According to the link there are 236 Representatives and 41 Senators for the total of 277 in our current Congress who have signed the PLEDGE. http://s3.amazonaws.com/atrfiles/files/files/072911-federalpledgesigners.pdf Norquist is so good with diverting the onus of the consequences for non-compliance from himself onto the voters in this interview. Interview at http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7419360n . Also see Norquist: Romney Will Do As Told http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/02/13/grover-norquist-speech-cpac.html “We The People” should fire all the signors of the Norquist PLEDGE at the polls or as soon as possible, make such threating-for-life-binding pledges against the law and replace the signors with whomever we want from both sides of the aisle but with those we might believe will have our best interests at heart. That is a tough job, I know, but we have to try. We must always make the candidates and the representatives more fearful of our votes than they are of such immoral and conflict-of-interest pledges and campaign donations. And all donors must be known so we might know who is trying to buy the loyalties of our government officials, elected and appointed. This Norquist PLEDGE is a huge part of the real TP/GOP agenda, at least for the signors. It means never to vote in favor of a tax under any circumstances, and that also means once taxes go down, as with what George W Bush did, they cannot go back up. It can also mean no regulations on Corporations if they can get it and whatever else is wanted. I do not know anyone who wants tax increases but what if “current” circumstances show the need for tax increases now or in the future? Think about what was going on during the beginning of the 20th century and ask yourself 'would we be able to remain the great American nation with those kinds of b...

An Open Letter To Texas Officials