Details

The devil's in the details.

In order to have a new manifesto we need to be clear what that means. The manifesto is a living document that details our (the body politic) view on how the country shall be run and what the national goals are.

For instance:

We require honest politicians who look for the best ways to accomplish the goals of the manifesto.

We require universal affordable health care that is paid for by a vigorous economy.

We require constructive work in our economy. Makers are happier than users and typically more satisfied.

We require participation by all people.

We require fairness to all.

We require justice to take off her blindfold and check reality.

We require that the constitution be treated as the straightforward document it is. There are no hidden meanings or unwritten rules. We are a country of free and responsible people who OWN the government. We are not children.

We require our government to concern itself with the welfare of the citizens of this country, whether it be their economic, social or international well being. Remember Americans love to travel but we can't if a) we can't afford it and b) we're going to be killed. Let's try NOT to piss off the rest of the people in the world...

We require that the government study issues without regards to partisan feeling and present the results in a clear and concise manner to the general populous. Don't say that we won't understand, MAKE us understand.

Now some people might find this outline of a manifesto insulting. Some might find it naive. Some may agree on one point but disagree violently on others. Good. Tell me what you think. How can we make this a better document? What do we want our government to do?

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. (copied from http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#Preamble)

Doesn't that speak volumes? We the people... form the government and are the government. Let us stand forth and tell them what to do.