>>There is one more very very important item - outlaw lobbyist. Two terms in congress and no lobbyist - tadaaa! 90% of the bulls**t problems we have with congress go away.
>
>Agreed 100%. My issue with this one is that it won't pass the freedom of speech Supreme Court test. I agree with it, want it, but don't think we can actually get it. The 2 on my list are achievable and don't face legal issues. Ah well, we can dream though :)

But you might change the rules that makes lobbyism effort reduce tax burden...
Also, if bribing can be grounds for penalties, why not paying lobbyist ?

OTOH I would like to have checks and balances between the head count and the purse count -
so as to not vote panem and circenses, but also steer away from total revolt against established wealth.