If we allow Democrats and Republicans to conduct business as usual, America's national debt will grow until America fails. We cannot allow this to happen. This plank was deduced from a breakthrough in science. Like using the correct equation when doing math, applying a new understanding of human nature will resolve all of America's social problems. Sending Patriots to Congress will insure politics, big business, political correctness and special interests do not come before America.
We will enforce the Constitution,…
For decades, our elected officials and representatives have allowed the federal government to exceed its authorized responsibilities. Consequently, today the federal government is expansive and invasive.
It feeds our children breakfast and lunch, has a controlling interest in the automobile industry, owns the homes of most citizens, and now runs healthcare. On the surface, it is comforting to be taken care of on so many levels. Unfortunately, we have set ourselves up for disaster.
With government controlling so much of our lives, we are one step away from tyranny. If the dollar collapses, and it will if we do not intervene, there will be no money for social services. What do you think will happen to those who are 60 years old and need a major operation? What will you do when the federal government says “No”?
We must revert to the Constitution and return unauthorized activities to the States and the people. Doing so will reduce the size and reach of the federal government.
However, this does not mean the federal government should suddenly remove itself from social matters, leaving the States with a mess they cannot possibly clean up without support. After all, the federal government is responsible for making the mess.
Note: To illustrate, imagine a restaurant in which busboys are responsible for cleaning your table after you have eaten. However, if you have children and they scribble crayon on the table, should you not clean it as best you can, returning the table to normal before exiting the restaurant?
While pursuing the goal of returning responsibilities to the States, the federal government must take a leadership position in working out collective solutions to national problems it created and then recommending those solutions to the States. However, federal administers and representatives must remember the States are sovereign entities. In short, the States retain the option to reject suggested solutions.
Note: For example, the federal government should recommend citizens learn about their duties as citizens in a republic, that State representatives take a course in understanding their duties to protect the sovereignty of their State, that members of Congress learn about their limitations as per the Constitution, that members of Congress understand their duties to protect the Constitution, and so on. These actions are not prescribed by the Constitution, but they are essential to preserving the integrity and solvency of our republic. Furthermore, they are not mandatory, invasive or expensive.
What to do about healthcare provides a good example of the proper role of the federal government.
The federal government should not be in the healthcare business. Besides being unconstitutional, government can only make healthcare more expensive and cumbersome. History is our teacher. Government agencies are always more inefficient and expensive than the private sector. Moreover, government never provides better service than does private enterprise.
State government should not be in the healthcare business as well. It should merely pay the insurance premium for citizens who declare "indigence." In effect, state governments would cover the cost of the health insurance premiums for dependents just as it does their food and shelter.
Note: How to inspire citizens to do everything in their power to avoid becoming dependent on society for their sustenance (thus minimizing the burden on government) is addressed in Plank #4 – Secure the Future.
State governments should require participating insurance companies to get together and underwrite a group plan to cover citizens who are deemed “high risk.” However, the criterea of who is considered “high risk” must be changed so society is served as opposed to benefiting just the insurance companies.
The goal should be not to punish citizens who are ill, but to encourage citizens to make decisions that will lead to good health and lower public cost. To that end, what is considered “high risk” should be in regards to “voluntary risky behavior” as opposed to “preexisting medical conditions.”
Voluntary risky behavior that puts an individual at higher risk for illness, accident or injury (such as illegal drug use, alcohol abuse, obesity, skydiving, rock climbing, and so on) should have to pay more to offset the increase cost to society. The extra cost will encourage citizens to choose a healthier and safer lifestyle.
Note: For example, the medical condition of “high blood pressure” would NOT put someone into the “high-risk” group, whereas “smoking cigarettes” would.
…return power to the PEOPLE,…
The Constitution provides five checks and balances on authority, not just the three taught in school. Dividing power among the three branches (the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial) is supplemented by two additional measures given to the people.
The first measure of authority given to the people is to determine the direction of America and the plan to get there. Such is accomplished by way of regular free elections.
Note: Unfortunately, we have lost sight regarding the point and purpose of elections. Contrary to popular opinion, elections are not about giving citizens the power to elect who is to represent them. This misnomer has developed because the political system has devolved to a contest of personalities rather than a choice between directions for America and the best plan to get there.
This concept is addressed in detail in Plank #2 - “Fix the Political System.” In short, representatives should be regarded only as “drivers” (administrators of the plan selected by the people).
The second measure of authority given to the people is the Grand Jury as per the Fifth Amendment. According to the Fifth Amendment…
“…No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury,”…
The word “presentment” is often overlooked. It means “an accusation of crime made by a Grand Jury on its own initiative.” In other words, a Grand Jury can come to a finding other than its normally expected function of determining whether or not an indictment is warranted against an individual for a crime allegedly committed. For instance, a Grand Jury, upon hearing the evidence of a case as presented by a prosecutor, can gather additional evidence on its own initiative and make a “presentment” that someone else be charged with the crime if the Grand Jury concludes such is warranted based on its findings.
Unfortunately, because the Democrats and Republicans are guarding the “chicken coup,” we cannot expect Grand Juries initiated by citizens to root out corruption by government officials to be effective. However, if Patriots are elected at all levels of government, we will empower the citizenry by bolstering the Grand Jury process that is rooted in common law and prescribed in the U.S. Constitution.
…respect the sovereignty of the States,…
In 1787, the 50 respective States, as independent nations, formed an agreement among them to create a federal government to serve common needs. The U.S. Constitution was this agreement among them (the respective States).
At the onset, the federal government was meant to be subservient to the States. This is evidenced by the founders referring to the Constitution as a “compact” as opposed to a “contract.” In short, the Constitution was an agreement among the States to form a federal government. It was not between the federal government and them. This important fact is indisputable because the federal government came about because of the “compact” made by the States. You simply cannot have an agreement with something that doesn't exist until you complete the agreement.
From the beginning, the States were afraid of their “creation” running over them. This is why the power and duties of the federal government were expressly limited to those articulated in the Constitution, with all other rights remaining with the States or the people. Any doubt of this intention was laid to rest with the Tenth Amendment, ratified in 1792.
Tenth Amendment:The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The fear of a runaway federal government caused many representatives to be reluctant in signing on to the “compact.” To answer their concerns (so the Constitution would gain enough signatures for ratification), the key architects of the Constitution wrote a series of 85 articles from 1787 through 1789, later called “The Federalist Papers.” They explained the nuances and addressed the concerns of the members in an attempt to ease their reluctance, fear and trepidation.
Sadly, over the years, due largely to ignorance and complacency of citizens and their misinformed representatives, the federal government has usurped power to the point where the States have essentially become “colonies” of a federal kingdom. With more power being usurped from the States and the people every day, the devolution of our republic to a “federal kingdom” (and all that that implies) must be reversed.
A strict reading (not interpretation) of the Constitution (referencing the Federalist Papers written by its key architects for intent) will be followed by whatever action is necessary so that we honor the original “compact” (the U.S. Constitution) created by the respective States. We will do this not for the sake of tradition, but rather to preserve our freedoms and ultimately our survival.
Note: Of the 45 policy measures summarized in the 10 Planks of the Patriot Party® Platform, not all are not enforceable by the federal government, nor should extortion be used by the federal government by way of the power of the purse. The States ultimately retain the power to reject the policies suggested beyond those prescribed by the Constitution. However, it is the obligation of the federal government to set the vision for the nation and lead the way while respecting the sovereignty of the States to support or reject the vision and leadership that comes from the federal government beyond its prescribed duties. At the very least, the federal government should help clean up the mess it has made before returning warranted responsibilities to the States.
…honor the balance of power between the Branches,…
The U.S. Constitution divides power between three branches of government. The Executive Branch is comprised of the President and his Cabinet (heads of the various departments). The Executive Branch of government is the administrator of the law.
The Legislative Branch of government is comprised of two bodies - the House of Representatives and the Senate. The Legislative Branch of government is responsible for making the laws and paying the bills.
The Judicial Branch of government is comprised of the various District Courts and the Supreme Court. The Judicial Branch of government has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases that arise under federal law, U.S. treaties and the U.S. Constitution.
President Obama has admitted, if Congress does not cooperate (do what he wants), he will get what he wants by way of Executive Order. Executive Orders are decrees from the president regarding government action. Executive Orders are not a problem in and of themselves, and they certainly are not new. However, we the citizens have willingly subjected ourselves to the possibility the president (now or in the future) will overrun the people. At present, the president can declare Martial Law even during peacetime on the suspicion of danger. If he does declare Marshal Law, it will mean curfews, the suspension of civil law, civil rights, unlawful imprisonment, and the application of military law and military justice to civilians. The U.S. Constitution would be suspended, and every asset in the country (including your personal property) would suddenly be under his control.
This again should not pose a problem in a perfect world that continues to run smoothly without danger or national setbacks. Unfortunately, the debt is skyrocketing and, if left unchecked, it will eventually destroy the Dollar and the entire financial system. More and more dependents are being created and they are relying more and more on government for food, shelter and medical care.
The future, if we do not intervene, is clear and certain. The Dollar will collapse, anarchy will result, the president will declare Martial Law, and you will have no rights as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. In short, if the Patriot Party® does not gain control of Congress, America is certain to become a dictatorship – if not in our lifetime, in the lifetime of our children.
The Patriot Party® promises to adopt measures that protect the rights of the people under all circumstances. At the very least, Congress must be allowed to overturn Executive Orders with a simple majority vote. Furthermore, the Patriot Party® will insure Executive Orders expire after so many days, requiring Congress to renew them. These measure would prevent the possibility of a runaway administration.
Note: Unless an Executive Order becomes problematic, Congress would simply turn it into law.
…restore the Second and Fourth Amendments,…
The warnings of the consequences of "Big Brother" and "The New World Order" are becoming more and more believable. Again, we must keep in mind the enormity of the debt and conduct a thought experiment.
Note: The national debt is over 18 trillion dollars and slated to exceed 20 trillion before President Obama leaves office. How much more will the Federal Reserve and countries around the world tolerate before the impending collapse of the Dollar?
If the Dollar collapses (and it will if we do not intervene), there will be no more free money. Once it becomes clear America is defaulting on the Dollar, panic will result, beginning with a run on the banks and declaration of Martial Law. Over a weekend, every store will be raided. In the process, their storefronts will be broken and the stores emptied and destroyed, ending all hope of resupply.
To insure there is minimal resistance from the citizenry, government needs to disarm the public. More and more restrictions are being levied against our right to own and bear weapons. The trend of restriction and disarmament, though incremental, is being advanced with each local nationally televised disaster.
Although disarming the public works for government by increasing the safety of those in the military and the National Guard, it will leave law-abiding citizens defenseless against violent gangs and hording mobs as they search for dwindling foods and essential supplies. Government will not be there to protect you. Only the Second Amendment will do that. The Patriot Party® will insure the Second Amendment is restored fully and that it will never again be compromised, contracted, abridged or superseded.
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure by requiring a judge and a sworn affidavit stating probable cause. It was inspired originally because British troops during colonial times had the authority to write their own warrants. The Patriot Act supersedes the need of a judge to write warrants today. Now, an agent can ask your ISP provider for your records. Your email and surfing history is subject to review without the need for a warrant.
The motivation of the Patriot Party® is not to protect citizens who are guilty of criminal activity. The goal of the Patriot Party® is to prevent government from running over the people. Without the full force of the Fourth Amendment (adequate checks and balances), anyone can be targeted if he or she poses a threat to the existing administration. History has proven repeatedly that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
The Patriot Party® promises to reinstate the original protections of the Fourth Amendment without compromising law enforcement's ability to protect us from those looking to break the law. One way is to require warrants to be registered with an independent agent of the people that oversees their legitimacy, with large fines and punitive action against those who abuse or conspire to abuse the system or process.
…and insure no entity, individual, law or decree ever supersedes the authority of the U.S. Constitution.
The United Nations is comprised of 193 member nation/states. The goal of each member nation/state is not to empower America or its citizens. The goal of the individual members is to improve their status in the world. Having Americans pay for their elevation is the surest way to accomplish their goal.
The truth is our standard of living is way above the rest of the world, causing every other nation to be envious of America and the lifestyle enjoyed by its citizens. If we are to preserve our wealth and blessings, including the various freedoms we enjoy, we must insure the authority of the U.S. Constitution is never superseded by some law, decree or entity, especially the United Nations.
The Patriot Party® will pass the legislation to insure no future president or session of Congress can abridge our freedoms or turn over authority to another body.
In addition, we will insure no decree (even Marshal Law) shall supersede the right of individuals to defend themselves and their homes from invasion.
We will make it illegal for police and the military to confiscate weapons from law-abiding citizens and to enter one's residence without a warrant (as prescribed by the Fourth Amendment in its original form), even under Marshal Law.
Note: Politicians who advocate confiscating guns from law-abiding citizens are bullies, cowards and enemies of the people. If they truly mean to protect citizens, they should promise to take the guns from gang members and career criminals before asking regular citizens to consider surrendering their last means of defense.
Freedom from War document giving the UN power over Americans. This document was sponsored by the U.S. State Department in 1961.
Quote: The manufacture of armaments would be prohibited except for those of agreed types and quantities to be used by the U.N. Peace Force and those required to maintain internal order. All other armaments would be destroyed or converted to peaceful purposes.
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