[B]Move the US capital to Kansas City[/B] - Page 3

yesman065 · 01-20-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Toymented

OK ph, since you won't let the security thing go. I say the solution is "surge" Kansas City! That way, we'll make it secure for both citizens and public servants.

Thats a plan!! And they can do it every few years to a different city - learning new tactics and practicing on different landscapes.

piercehawkeye45 · 01-20-2007, 12:03 PM

Haha, that could work but this would never get passed.

The only reason I would see the capitol moving is if America went through serious reformation. Washington DC is symbolic of the US and unless we switch the entire direction of the nation, Washington will always be our symbol and capitol.

If we did go through major reformation than Kansas City would be a good site but if we don't, there is no need to move.

Toymented · 01-20-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

The only reason I would see the capitol moving is if America went through serious reformation. Washington DC is symbolic of the US and unless we switch the entire direction of the nation, Washington will always be our symbol and capitol.

Can you provide an example of the type of reformation or redirection that would have that kind of impact?

piercehawkeye45 · 01-20-2007, 01:06 PM

Two words, Julius Ceasar.

Something on that scale.

Toymented · 01-20-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Washington DC is symbolic of the US and unless we switch the entire direction of the nation, Washington will always be our symbol and capitol.

I have always felt the strongest symbol for the US is Lady Liberty in New York's harbor. Next for me would be Mt. Rushmore. Washington DC has never really appealed to me.

I'd be curious to know what US symbols rank highest in people's hearts and minds. What are yours? (The question is to all, not just ph.)

01-20-2007, 04:43 PM

Just pull the lobbyists teeth... cut their legal budgets and NO gifts of any kind. Also, make it illegal for them to meet alone with reps.

SteveDallas · 01-20-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

. . .make it illegal for them to meet alone with reps.

Door open. One foot on the floor.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-20-2007, 10:44 PM

Skirts down, pants up, and come home from Congress in a group.

cowhead · 01-21-2007, 10:54 AM

not a bad idea really, and with electronic commuting becoming more acceptable/functional (as proven and defended by our glorious leader during his many trips to crawford) .. then turn DC into a big museum. as to american symbols? the statue of liberty and arlington cemetary.

yesman065 · 01-21-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cowhead

As to American symbols? The statue of liberty and Arlington cemetery.

The Statue of Liberty represents the triumph of a democratic society over tyranny and corruption & the Arlington National Cemetery is a sobering symbol of the price paid. Two excellent choices - I agree wholeheartedly.

Griff · 01-22-2007, 07:17 AM

[cynic] hmmm... there is more to the Arlington symbolism, oppose the Fed Gov and we will confiscate your land and render it uninhabitable...[/cynic]

Sundae · 01-22-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

But what if the people don't want to move? What if they actually like living in London?

I wasn't really suggesting that the purpose of the move was for the benefit of the staff (is it ever?). Simply that there were some benefits if they did.

yesman065 · 01-22-2007, 11:06 AM

Oh, to hell with KC lets send 'em all over to Midlands UK.

Sundae · 01-22-2007, 11:18 AM

We're already a multi-national, multi-cultural region, what's a few more furriners?

And I'd quite like me a piece of wily American politician for clandestine meetings and sordid phone sex

yesman065 · 01-22-2007, 12:59 PM

Why phone sex when they'll be right there - ripe for the taking!

01-20-2007, 10:44 PM	#38
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Skirts down, pants up, and come home from Congress in a group. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-21-2007, 10:54 AM	#39
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	not a bad idea really, and with electronic commuting becoming more acceptable/functional (as proven and defended by our glorious leader during his many trips to crawford) .. then turn DC into a big museum. as to american symbols? the statue of liberty and arlington cemetary. __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

01-22-2007, 07:17 AM	#41
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	[cynic] hmmm... there is more to the Arlington symbolism, oppose the Fed Gov and we will confiscate your land and render it uninhabitable...[/cynic] __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#44
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We're already a multi-national, multi-cultural region, what's a few more furriners? And I'd quite like me a piece of wily American politician for clandestine meetings and sordid phone sex __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-20-2007, 12:03 PM	#32
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Haha, that could work but this would never get passed. The only reason I would see the capitol moving is if America went through serious reformation. Washington DC is symbolic of the US and unless we switch the entire direction of the nation, Washington will always be our symbol and capitol. If we did go through major reformation than Kansas City would be a good site but if we don't, there is no need to move.

01-20-2007, 01:06 PM	#34
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Two words, Julius Ceasar. Something on that scale.

01-20-2007, 04:43 PM	#36
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Just pull the lobbyists teeth... cut their legal budgets and NO gifts of any kind. Also, make it illegal for them to meet alone with reps.

01-22-2007, 11:06 AM	#43
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Oh, to hell with KC lets send 'em all over to Midlands UK.

01-22-2007, 12:59 PM	#45
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Why phone sex when they'll be right there - ripe for the taking!

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