The concept of draining the swamp is nothing new. In fact, Trump wasn’t even the first one to propose it. Recently, however, more politicians are actively discussing the best ways to drain the swamp so that Washington DC isn’t so full of corruption, greed, and a constant drain of money.
A lot of misspending is happening in DC. Tax dollars are being spent on such things as entertaining and schmoozing politicians and lobbyists. There’s also the high cost of living in DC. This is yet another reason why the capital is being referred to as a swamp. It seems to be an endless pit of spending. As a taxpayer, it’s disgusting to watch all of this money being spent. Your tax dollars deserve to be put to better use. The good news is that there are quite a few politicians who agree. Their proposals on how to drain the swamp show great promise.
Transform the Culture
One of the ways to drain the swamp is to transform the culture found in Washington DC. Trump was very vocal on his presidential platform about changing the politics in Washington DC.
Some of the ways for Trump to lead Congress to make reforms include abolishing the pension for ex-presidents and the pension for members of Congress. Further, he can remove the subsidies of ObamaCare and demand an overhaul of the legal process as it pertains to sexual harassment.
It would also be beneficial to ban campaign fundraising when Congress is in session so that campaign cash and lawmaking are properly separated.
All of these can make a huge difference while keeping the Bill of Rights intact.
Politicians: Move the Departments Around
There have also been a number of politicians who have suggested reorganizing the government in (and out of) Washington DC so that there are fewer expenses and less government corruption.
One suggestion is to combine the Department of Education and the Department of Labor. It would reduce the federal footprint in education and the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, is in support of the restructuring. This would also help with the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government.
Other changes involve moving the departments out of Washington DC entirely. For example, the Department of Agriculture could be moved to Idaho while the Department of Homeland Security could be moved to Nebraska. The cost of living is considerably lower in these areas than in DC. It would also help to move some of the politicians out of DC where it would be harder for them to work together in order to focus on their own priorities as opposed to what’s best for the American people.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is leading the change by making plans to move the Bureau of Land Management out of Washington DC. It will be located somewhere in the West. Considering that 99 percent of the land managed by BLM is located in the West, it’s clear that they will make good decisions. Officials have said that they are disconnected from the people and the move will help with that.
Learn More About What You Can Do
Nothing is going to happen without votes. If you’re at least 18 years of age and a legal citizen of the US, you should be vocal about what you want to happen within your government. After all, it is your hard-earned tax dollars being used inappropriately. Do you really want to see your tax dollars being spent to schmooze politicians or line the pockets of Senators long after they have served their term? Of course not!
Learn more at Rule 72 Initiative to see how you can get involved. You can donate towards the cause, share the links, and even contact your local representatives. One of the best ways for you to make a difference is to learn what’s going on. Make your friends and family aware of what’s going on, too. This way, when it’s time to vote, your voice can be heard.
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