Renewing Growth, Hope and Opportunity

Steve Forbes Will Change Washington.

Isn’t it time to break the lock-grip that the political class in Washington has on so much of our lives?

America needs a new vision, one that relies on the values of family, faith, and freedom. We need policies that expand opportunity for all Americans by releasing the vast growth potential locked inside the American economy.

That’s why this outsider is running for President. And that’s why I’m proposing to take power away from Washington politicians and give it back to the American people, where it belongs.

Start with a flat tax that is a tax cut.

An across the board 17% tax rate and expanded exemptions so that the family of four would pay no taxes on the first 36,000 of income. With no taxes on Social Security, pensions,personal savings or capital gains, this flat tax would be fair (everyone would pay the same rate), honest (no more political manipulation of the tax code) and simple – you could fill it out on a post card.

Cut Spending and Reduce Government.

It’s time to remove the dead weight of Washington and let the American economy run free. Eliminate the department of Commerce, Energy, Education, and HUD. We can also eliminate the whole alphabet soup of independent agencies.

Term Limits.

Put an end to the permanent political class in Washington. It’s the will of the people. It makes sense. Pass term limits now.

Bring Back 4 1/2 % Mortgages.

Take control of our money out of the hands of the politicians. Tie the value of the dollar to a fixed measure, as we used to, and bring mortgage rates down to the 4 1/2 % our parents took for granted.

Return Control of Schools to Parents.

It is time to put America’s parents back in control of our schools. Give parents the means to educate their children in the school of their choice. Reduce the education bureaucracy; put more resources in the classroom.

Real Social Security.

No more Washington-style “reform” of Social Security, which means raising taxes and lowering benefits. We must strengthen security for our elderly – and make the system sound for the future – with guaranteed savings in a growing private sector.

Medical Savings Accounts.

Put the consumer in charge, with private MSAs coupled with insurance policies that provide seamless and complete coverage (no more Medigaps!). We did a variation of medical savings accounts at Forbes magazine, and it is very effective and popular.

A U.S, Not a U.N, Foreign Policy.

Freedom at home depends on strength abroad. As Chairman of Radio Free Eurpoe and publisher of Forbes magazine, my work with business leaders and heads of state has brought me to more than 60 countries.  I know from personal experience that America is still the “last, best hope for mankind.” We need a  Commander in Chief who recognizes our unique role in the world. One who conducs a U.S., not a U.N., foreign policy.

I pledge to work tirelessly to make this vision a reality. Won’t you join me?

The one and only K-7 first flew on 11 August 1933. In the 1930s, the Russian army was obsessed with the idea of creating huge aircraft. At that time, they were designed to have as many propellers as possible to help carry those huge flying fortresses into the air.

Wow, those “muscles” are disgusting!