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50 WAYS: Life In America Would Be So Much Better If We Had A Real Leader

IF WE HAD A REAL PRESIDENT:
- He would encourage patriotism and highlight all the good things about America at every opportunity.
- He would challenge youth to be good citizens, inspiring them to study hard, work hard, and prefer others.
- He would lead by example, exemplify courage, demonstrate integrity, tell the truth, obey the law and uphold his oath.
- He’d endorse the traditional family, helping state and local governments to support the family.
- Quality education at the local level would be his priority.
- The Constitution supported by the Judeo-Christian tradition would be the central focus of discussion.
- The Bill of Rights would be honored.
- The Declaration of Independence would be cited in speeches.
- The Founding Fathers would be quoted frequently.
- The federal government would be reduced in size and scope of authority, according to the Constitution.
- The Judiciary would be returned to its original intent.
- The Congress would once again become a reflection of the will of the People.
- The Executive branch would respect the separation of powers, checks and balances.
- Economic freedom as the foundation of the pursuit of happiness would be preserved and promoted, addressing poverty.
- Minority rights would be respected even as majority sentiment carries the day.
- We would see improvements in race relations as all are challenged to embrace Americanism, which is color blind.
- Power would be shifted away from Washington, back to the states and the People.
- Bureaucracies would no longer be unelected governments within the government.
- Spending would be reduced, taxes would be reduced, regulation would be reformed, trade strengthened, jobs created.
- He would never apologize for America, taking blame where none is due, always ready however to take responsibility.
- Equal opportunity would be the masthead of domestic policy, along with equal protection of the law.
- Our enemies would fear us.
- Our allies would trust us and back us up.
- The U.N. would have to find 50% of its budget elsewhere.
- State sponsors of terror would be sanctioned to the bone and confronted militarily where necessary.
- America would lead the world and never apologize for being the peace-keeping super power throughout the world.
- Protecting women and children would be the first order of business at home and abroad.
- Religious liberty at home would be respected and preserved.
- Rational healthcare reform would enhance treatment, lower costs and forward R&D.
- Our military would be the best on earth, fully equipped and ready for all contingencies, and our veterans would be honored and provided for, across the board.
- The environment would be protected based on solid science and rational public policy.
- Old folks would not have to fear assault, or hunger, or neglect.
- Crime would plummet and police would be respected and honored and supported.
- Borders would be secured, immigration laws enforced.
- Charitable giving would break records. Welfare reform would help solve the problems associated with the inner city.
- Rates of drug addiction and alcohol abuse would be addressed, along with mental health issues.
- Agriculture and manufacturing would receive enhancements to increase productivity.
- We would fight the war on terrorism to win. No American would be left unsecure, or forgotten in a foreign jail.
- We would not disarm law-abiding citizens.
- Respect for the rule of law would be restored.
- Elections would be fair, and free from fraud.
- Civility and common courtesy would come back.
- The goal of energy self-sufficiency would be achieved.
- Extracting natural resources would be done in safe ways in increasing measure.
- Alliances would be expanded and strengthened.
- American honor would be trusted: if we say it, we’ll do it.
- Term limits would help solve the problem of corruption.
- Trust in God would be heartily recommended without violating the 1st Amendment.
- The sense that life is sacred would again be top of mind.
- No war would be waged without Congressional approval, and every war would be fought to win as soon as possible.
If we had a real president it would not be necessary to publish a list like this.
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