as promised "continuing on with My rant" LOL

....I believe Clinton has fairly represented this country well during her time serving as Secretary of State. Also, keep in mind, she always has established relations with other world leaders over the years that respect her. Whereas, Trump who has no real experience when it comes to dealing with world affairs, other than shooting off his mouth and managing to insult many already with his unthoughtful and irresponsible statements made. Goes to show you, money doesn't give you everything in life; especially brains as to think before you speak!

Now My thoughts as to what it would take to fix this country, knowing full well it will never come to being! (Just humor Me, take it or leave it)

First this country needs to find a way to bring more cooperation between the two houses (Congress & Senate). I don't know about those of you who read this posting; but I am sick and tired of the bickering between the two houses and those who serve within them! My first recommendation is to take out the "big" money players when it comes to election of those who are to hold office! Those who sit in those seats need to be voted in by their merits, not by those who do so by who they can suck up to and reach into the deep pockets of those who support them in order to win favors from the elected official later. Yes I understand that it cost monies to run an election campaign, but at what cost? Selling their souls and making promises to those who contribute big dollars to the candidates who when they are in office feel this obligation to fight for those who supported them getting into office; even though who they represent don't have the best interests of the country or of the safety and well-being of the people they represent! Back in the olden days, when elections were held, I am sure they managed to run campaigns without the pouring in of big monies from big donors and in result the Country was able to seat representatives without having hidden agendas that they feel they most argue over during houses sessions among each other due to the fact they feel they are obligated to do so if they wish to have those same Big donors there for their next election. So, with that said, the election process needs to be revamped in a way that is can be accomplished to get those big money people/corporations out of the equation.

Next, although the governmental structure of the houses has been the same since its inception and it would be unconstitutional to suggest any changes to the way it is currently structured and I know the purpose is to ensure "checks and balances" when discussing Country and World affairs and coming to the decisions that must be made in these discussions; however for what I have observed over the last years, not much is accomplished with the constant breakdown in communication or resistance to work together between the two parties within the two houses. I find this unacceptable as well as everyone in Our country should feel the same! So much time and monies are wasted throughout the year during these sessions where those on opposite sides of the political isle, just because they are on opposite parties and just for wanting to make a name for themselves by getting themselves in front of the publicity machine arena! Don't they realize that most of the time, doing so only reflect poorly on them and I am sure those who may have elected them into office just shake their heads and wonder "why the hell did I vote for someone who doesn't seem to represent My needs and the Country's needs?" Instead they argue over things that they feel makes them feel this power within their parties houses and to meet their obligations to those "deep pocketed" supporters, right or wrong. Here is My suggested fix to this and I realize its not ever going to happen; but in a perfect world and government....and yes I feel it would be beneficial and perhaps things would finally get done in the houses. Abolish the two parties! Crazy right? *shrugs* Well here is My reasoning on that. One party, one unified house! All working together to get those things done that the Country needs to handle in a possible more expedient manner; not holding up decisions just for the sake of one party trying to out argue or delay decisions of the other only because they sit on opposite sides of the isle! The checks and balances needed to ensure the right decisions are made for the Country and World can be accomplished through good and sensible presentation of the valid points made within the one party. Not just for the sake of trying to make one party looks incompetent over the other. When in fact, they both look that way in front of the World stage when its seen how ridiculous they look when they try to out due each other. On the same subject, I believe that each position should have term limits (2 maximum) . I know having experienced senators in the houses can be beneficial, but it can also stop any new ideas that may further ways to better Our Country. New ways to ensure Our Country is One that all Countries look toward as the One they wish to follow the lead of requires new ideas! Not those set in their ways with the same ideas or agendas! One last suggestion in regards to their pay; they should be paid through the same money tree that all government employees get paid from. Reasoning--that way when the yearly budget for other government employees come up for a vote, it not only impacts those who serve and rely on that monies, but also those who are making the votes (represenatives); whereas if any delay/extensions by the representatives within either houses occur, they are impacted as well. I am sure this will speed up this lengthy discussion each year, if their paychecks or their other benefits are held back by not passing a bill as well. Make it sting in their pockets as well, not on the backs of those who are deserving and needing this budget to be passed in a more timely manner each year!

Finally a few words about Our Country's Presidential Election process and campaigns. I will try to keep it short but don't count on it! First as mentioned above with the elections of those who sit in both the Senate and Congressional seats. TAKE THE MONEY OUT OF IT! Deep pocketed supporters means deep troubles in many ways for the Country. Always results in hidden agendas of those who they support in one way or another. Let the presidential candidates win votes through their merit, understanding of the real subjects that matter to the people and the Country they will be serving, and of what they can do that truly make a real difference in making Our Country stronger and prove they are the right person/leader to hold such a powerful position. Not being elected by those who can raise up the most money; only to be used to slander, argue, in mud-slinging campaigns and all the other things they do in front of the world that reflect poorly on the Country in front of other countries who are watching! The campaigns should be of subjects that matter to the country and the people who work so hard and support the government through their contributions to the campaigns and who pay their taxes each and every year; which in turn pay for those positions that the President and those in both houses get paid by! Also by taking out the "Big Money" donors, it will allow the Country to vote in the eventual Presidential candidate as well as those in the houses with a clear conscience when they are voted into their prospective offices and not feeling they are obligated to those who dug into their deep pockets to get them into office! It will also make for a fair playing field for anyone who wishes to enter the political arena, the chance to run fairly and possibly be elected without fearing they were not able to have as many "big money" donors supporting them. I feel there have been many viable candidates who have dropped out of many election campaigns because they didn't have the monies to compete with those who are in the pockets of such donors. Thus not affording them the opportunity for the people to come to a vote for whom may been the best "candidate" during these elections. Time For A Change!

Well, I did warn you I would try to keep that last part short and sweet, but no promises! Anyway, this is all I have to say on this subject and I feel much better getting this pent up frustration off My chest for what its worth. Yes I know this is not the reality of politics and I am sure it may make many of those who read this post laugh or even anger them in reading it. But, as the right of E/everyone in this country, Free speech and I felt I needed to say My piece. So take out of it as you wish or not. But I feel much better now...and now I can continue to turn off the TV when it comes to any political campaign ads or media coverage as I have been doing for years and simply enjoy My music or other sensible things in its place. One last piece of advice; although the current Presidential candidates both have a lot to desire in their views and they way they carry themselves in front of the world during their shameless campaigns; I ask each of you to think of which of the two "evils" you think would serve this Country of Our's best; and to remind you, that whomever is elected wields great power and needs to be One who will not lose the fact that this power should not be used in a reckless manner!!! Best of luck in your choices!