OpenGov - Open Government Brainstorm

Our system of election causes the most radical on both sides to be elected and has created contention rather than cooperation. Perhaps that is what Madison wanted, but I believe it is not serving us well right now.

Many countries use other ballot techniques that create a far more representative government. We should take a serious look at those and try to find a more balanced system that would work for us.

2. Free Media Election Time: Four to eight weeks prior to any presidential, senatorial, or primary election, free media will be provided to anyone with the required signatures to run for office. Free and equal air time for all those who have the requirements to run for office. Equal meaning same amount of air time for all candidates with rotating order of appearance. For instance, each candidate will have a five minute daily spot on all channels, twice daily, one spot AM, one spot PM. The time slot must rotate as well, so as to not impact a show more then needed. Monday time slot 1pm following Monday slot 2pm and so on. Air time is defined as all television and radio channels. Regional channels will be responsible for local congressional candidate’s air time.

• This will not replace the current Democratic Party and Republican Party system; it will enhance the choice that we the citizens demand for these prized and sensitive offices. Traditionally only candidates who generate exorbitant amounts of donations could effectively run for public office. Only those with wealth or those who have sold their souls for wealth, could run for office. This adjustment to the election system will help remove special interests in funding and buying of our political system. This reform would help to open up debate on issues that are otherwise would not be mentioned in the old system of elections.

• A mandatory week after the vote waiting period to count, recount and verify the validity of every voter in each presidential election cycle. At the end of this week period the vote will be assessed as to the winner of the election, at that time any of the candidates my dispute sections of the vote where fraud may be perceived. Should an area of the election be determined to be fraudulent then a recount or revote in that district may commence and a further waiting period to an announcement may be initiated. FCC regulations to require free media coverage of presidential and senatorial candidates will be included in their license agreements, retroactively.

• The multiple election cycle process. At the eighth week mark before an election or primary election, free media will be provided for all candidates. At the fourth week mark before the election, a public secondary run-off-vote will limit the candidates to a smaller number. The November 4th general public election will ultimately decide the outcome of the election via public majority decision. The discussion to modify or do away with electoral vote system should be determined. Extra run-off vote dates may be decided, prior to November 4 determination.

Do a search in Google on "Government Wealth" then if you are inclined, support this man that has provided this great service for us that make up the USA. We need volunteers to audit their city, county, state, etc...