《Idealism》The Groundwork (6)
Advertisement
"The way I understand it, I submit a proposal for the budget and someone reviews it to decide, right?"
Lawson shook his head. "It's not a someone, it's two subcommittees. And considering that the budgets for the years that Trump was president, the budgets with high increase in defense and cuts for clean energy and so on, those budgets were approved, I think we need a full on corruption cleanse before we can truly decide. My worry is that the current anti-corruption crew that we have are corrupted themselves."
Joseph ruminated, one hand on his chin. "So we need a major purge."
"For the good of the country, yes. From the events of Trump's presidency, we can clearly see where everyone stood. I suppose that is one good thing, that when the darkness lingered long enough, the faults were exposed for everyone to see and to clear."
"Alright. Suggestion. We form two teams - one in the dark and one in the light. Then we can collaborate their results - it would also show if the current crew is corrupted. The problem comes from finding people we can trust for the hidden team... Lawson, do you know how they train the anti-corruption crew?"
Lawson laughed, somewhat bitterly. "Unfortunately, the extent of my knowledge doesn't cover that."
Joseph thought for a bit more. "Also, would hoarding money offshore be considered a crime?"
"I can see where you're going with this..the short answer is no."
"Aw-"
"But it is illegal if they hide them doing so, because tax exemption is illegal."
"Alright, then we keep that with the list of crimes. Currently, then, what we should do is investigate thoroughly how deep the filth have inflitrated the government, and flush it out. Then, fair elections must be held.
Advertisement
Honestly, I suppose that is how everything will go. We investigate thoroughly everything, and convict them for it. That is how it will go. We need to have grounds to throw them out of the field."
He begins writing on the board once more.
"Military? Where do all the defense funds go? Investigate. Release the results. Rid the people that attempt to hide it.
The police structure must be restructured. No quotas, no additional reward. Sweep through the police. The riots are actually making things worse than actual criminals, because the virus is still spreading and the hospitals are being strained. When the police are restructured we can then get to private prisons. So we have to investigate the police as well. But to work with each state to investigate the police requires a trustworthy head of state, and their trustworthy underlings. So, purge still needed.
Also, we need both a retiree plan and the student debt restructure. Unfortunately, we need to clear out the corrupted before we can actually submit the proposed budget and change the porpotion dedicated to education. Same with clean energy.
I've also reviewed the recycling sector. I think if - no, once - once we clear out the corrupted, we can push for a zero waste solution and create jobs that anybody can do.
I'm also thinking about reviewing the Patriot Act once the corrupted are cleared.
With all the houses we're planning to build, we can also release cheap housing prices. Or at least cheap rental prices."
"Right, about that," Lawson interrupted, "there is actually some problems with the current structure that you're planning to build."
"Oh, really? Very well. Tell me. But I'll just write one more... We need to build up a new media site. I think I've got just the person in mind, actually...
But the first ever ever thing we have to do is massly purge all the corrupted before we can make any headway. Shame, really. I was planning to lay out a web and strike fast and quick with everything."
"Sure you did."
Advertisement
- In Serial247 Chapters
Reborn as a DRAGON
My name is Tim, or it was until I died. There was no light at the end of the tunnel, no white room to choose any cheats from, nor was there any meeting with God. I didn’t die heroically while saving someone, and I certainly didn’t get hit by a truck. My death was rather stupid and anticlimactic, I had apparently bumped my head while sleeping and passed away... That should have been the end of the road for me, but like many self-proclaimed main characters, I joined the army of multi-dimensional travelers and was reincarnated. Being an avid light novel and manga reader, I would have been excited about the opportunity, if not for my new siblings, who tried to kill me as soon as I was born, or for my mother, who seemed to have a thing for throwing me off cliffs. And let’s not forget my murderous father, who forced me to flatten a small country as my Rite of passage. Oh, did I mention I was reborn as a Dragon? PS: Earlier releases on patreon: Patreon Discord server PPS: The cover is made by Instagram: Simplegray_owo
8 764 - In Serial11 Chapters
Pimps in Jiang Hu!
Travis didn't land on the right side of the law most of the time, but his life was cut short unjustly. So, when he woke up in the body of Wang Tao, a cultivator from Jiang Hu, you could imagine his shock! Follow the hilarious, blood-boiling, heart-wrenching journey of Travis - I mean - Wang Tao, as he searches for the perfect butt and faces the challenges of the brutal dog-eat-dog world depicted in most Xianxia novels.
8 181 - In Serial10 Chapters
The Blood Wolf
My heart sped up. My palms became sweaty. His locks of hair peeked through from under his jet black beanie. His lips parted. “Kiss me.” Welcome to the supernatural life of an unsuspecting teenage girl. A girl who had a normal teenage life. Nothing in life is truly planned out. Catastrophe struck into her life like lightning. This story proves lightning does strike the same place twice, when this girl discovers the remarkable and devastating, yet fairy tale-like life she could have had. Will she accept it? The people she trusted most, lied. Her family lied. Being the curious teenager Chyenne Chambers was, she investigated. When she discovers the truth she is surprised. How will she take it? On a journey, seeking the truth, seeking her past. A past, so dangerous it was buried. Will it accept her? Her past too holds secrets from her, secrets of her true identity. When the time comes, to tell the truth… Can she accept it, believe and move on or will she fight, hide and try to escape it? She isn’t all that innocent as she portrays to be; she too has secrets, more gruesome than you could ever imagine. What happens when it breaks free from its cage? Here awaits the story with many twist and turns. This story will make you laugh, smile, cry and become curious with every mystery that comes to life. Is this your fate?
8 152 - In Serial10 Chapters
Oh, I'm A God?
Just out of sight from our own, is a fantasy world where gods rule kingdoms and monsters lay outside its walls. Somehow, our normally shut-in protagonist Bell has been transported to this dangerous world, and with that the gift of energy of the archon god of space. Now Bell must learn to use his newfound power to try to make friends, defeat enemies, and navigate this corrupt world from destruction. Authors Note - This story uses a unique writing style called "Stream of consciousness" You get to read the inside of the protagonist's head and truly experience the world as he does.
8 156 - In Serial6 Chapters
A Royal Warrior
Skela has always been proud of its military might, originally a land of ruthless warriors and evolving to a land of warriors with politics. The kingdom, though not large in terms of land, now boasts thriving farms, a hardy and proud people, and a larger royal family than has been the case in years. The king and queen are in wonderful health, with two twins coming upon the age of eighteen. As a young princess, Alena has many skills under her belt; she is fluent in multiple languages, is well-versed in combat, and is beloved by many. However, her twin brother Krin is an expert politician and leader, utterly ruthless, and has a way of appealing to people's hidden desires. As their parents have yet to name an immediate heir to the throne, the siblings must discreetly battle for the Crown of the Night while winning their parent's favor, Alena utilizing her sense of righteousness and virtue, and Krin, his lack thereof. In her efforts to garner support, Alena finds herself in a new land with strange customs, left wondering at the state of affairs she'll return to.
8 146 - In Serial12 Chapters
The World of Araven
What happens when you get summoned into a fantasy world? Do you get asked to save it by a king? Nope, it was by some cooky old mage who was trying out some old forgotten magic. Oh, and he doesn't speak English either so that might be a problem.
8 194

