New Low in American Politics

April 7, 2007.

The New Low in American Politics
By T.S.Khanna

Lately, it seems that American politics is touching its lowest ebb. At the time of war, there is a war between the President and the Congress. It agitates the passion of the nation to note that the foreign policy of the Congress (House and Senate) members is at variance with the President’s foreign policy.

When there are so many faces and even greater number of mouths (including the media) claiming to represent the USA. Neither our enemies nor our friends know whom to trust. Our democracy is atomizing the nation. This is the time of test of our Constitution and democracy; it is showing that they both need refinement. To squarely face the challenge of our times, we will have to think outside the box of our Constitution.

. Your space and the readers’ time limit my words. Without a detailed discussion, I would suggest a few measures, as a starter, for consideration of the well wishers of this great nation:
1. The offices of the President and the Vice President may made non-partisan with only one 6-year term.
2. Both, the President and the Vice-President may be elected by the Congress, not as a team but as independent individuals. During the 6-year term, either of them may be removed from office by 2/3rd majority of the Congress.
3. The Senate may also be made a non-partisan institution to moderate the partisanship of the House.
4. A third political party may be established to draw in moderates from both Republican and Democratic parties for better integration of the nation.
5. To improve performance of the Congress, Supreme Court Justices, by rotation, may serve as Chairmen of the House and the Senate.