:laughing: Why not just return to the constitution? I don't know why it's so hard for people to list that as a solution, when it's the most obvious. The federal government wasn't created to get into home loans, healthcare, welfare, protecting spotted owls, etc.
The best way to fix the problem your talking about is returning the congress to it's intended job. Congress isn't supposed to be in session except for a few days a year. These reps don't need to be living in DC with their lobbyist buddies supplying them with everything they need, in return for selling out their constituents. These asshats need to be staying in their district, close to their voters, that will reduce lobbying influence, and make these guys think about what they are doing for the short time they are in session.
Congress people should top out at E9 pay grade.
Congress people should use the VA health system, with a buy of at least 70% of the cost.
Government employees should be paid at a rate of no more than 90% of their private counterparts, and use VA healthcare where they contribute 50% of the cost, should they choose to enroll.
There are many things that can be done to get the government back in the hands of the people, and reduce costs, but there is too much money at stake and too many players who are determined to fundamentally change the country, on both sides of the debate. I think that campaign money should come only from the district being represented. The 2 party system is a joke.. there isn't 2 parties, they both act the same when in power.