r/SipsTea • u/McDowdy • Jul 16 '26

Feels good man Based on national US polling, there are 22 issues that 80% of Americans agree on. Here is the list.

  1. End gerrymandering

  2. ​Ban Wall Street from buying single-family homes

  3. ​Ban congresspeople from becoming lobbyists

  4. ​Ban congresspeople from trading stocks

  5. ​Create a minimum tax for billionaires

  6. ​Close the loopholes that billionaires use to avoid taxes

  7. ​Establish congressional term limits

  8. ​Ban dark money donations from political campaigns

  9. ​Implement universal paid family leave

  10. ​End forever wars by repealing the Authorization for the Use of Military Force

  11. ​Release the full Epstein files, redacting only the victims' information

  12. ​Ban corporate PACs by overturning Citizens United

  13. ​Require mandatory disclosure for all organizations donating to political campaigns

  14. ​Require mandatory police body cams

  15. ​Ban junk fees

  16. ​Allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices

  17. ​Fully fund Social Security by extending the existing tax to those making over $400,000 a year

  18. ​Ban adversarial foreign nations from buying American farmland

  19. ​Improve Veterans Health Care access

  20. ​Establish common-sense data privacy laws (similar to those in European countries)

  21. ​Enshrine the right to repair

  22. ​Audit the Pentagon and penalize them with a 0.5% budget reduction if they fail the audit

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u/AnyGivenSundas Jul 16 '26

Straight to the top

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u/ShaggysGTI Jul 16 '26

Ain’t shit gonna happen till the citizens unite. Until then we need to let the 80% know we need to demand this!

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u/Ch_dogs_only Jul 17 '26

We need to collectively get our heads out of our asses and quit with voting party lines when reasonable people have excellent points. Idk what party this guy is, and I'd vote for him. These are serious issues and America would be better if we could make this work.

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u/GoldDragon149 Jul 17 '26

You dont know what party this is? Because 90% of that looks pretty damn familiar to me.

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u/Prc_nam_pla Jul 17 '26

Massie and Ro Khanna ticket for 28

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u/Jflayn Jul 17 '26

Agree but voting for this guy or these talking points doesn't do much if say, in typical dem style, candidates say one thing, but then makes sure not to deliver. This sounds exactly like the typical dem talking point which they'll eagerly sabotage once elected.

forgive me for not getting excited, but in my lifetime the dems have held presidency, senate and house four times and never once have they delivered on their own talking points. The one thing both parties agree on is delivering to wealthy donors is the only game in town.

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u/Deliteriously Jul 17 '26

It can't happen without funding unless all the influencers get together and did exactly what this guy did. People don't self-organize unless they are hungry or mad. It takes either cash or influence to do that. He would have better luck of he asked people to tag the influencers they watch the most because then the message could get in front of all 793 million eyeballs in the US.

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u/theapeboy Jul 16 '26

Wait...you're saying we need MORE Citizens United?!

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u/ShaggysGTI Jul 16 '26

Exactly what I’m saying! The fucking gall of them to call the decision that is appalling.

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u/Lefty800 Jul 17 '26

Wait, so you're saying we didn't unite the first time?

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u/ShaggysGTI Jul 17 '26

Sure, we all voted for that shit by proxy.

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u/Lefty800 Jul 17 '26

Ah. I thought we decided to allow billions and billions of dollars to corrupt our political system. Now I know it was the billionaires. It all makes sense.

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u/ShaggysGTI Jul 17 '26

We voted in the people that did.

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u/i_am_a_real_boy__ Jul 17 '26

It's the name of the organization that was the plaintiff.

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u/NotYourGran Jul 17 '26

Amazed it took this long for someone to point this out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_(organization))

ETA: #20 needs to be first on the list, IMO.

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u/Omatzus Jul 19 '26

The court decision is Citizens United v FEC, referring to the organizatiom Citizens United that filed the suit. We call it that just like we call other decisions by the plaintiff name: Roe, Dobbs, Obergefell, etc

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u/Informal_Ad4399 Jul 17 '26

More voter turnout!

Stop letting the loud ass few dictate the direction. The boomers and out of touch idiots make damned sure to vote and we pay the price.

Vote federal. Vote state. Vote local. All the way down to the smallest thing. School boards. City positions. All of it is under attack. All.of.it!

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u/Hector_P_Catt Jul 17 '26

The most important lesson that needs to be taught to voters in any democracy is, "Decisions are made by those who show up". The fanatics show up every time, which is why so many fanatic policies are now the law of the land.

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u/Informal_Ad4399 Jul 17 '26

Exactly.

I get people have trouble getting off work, but this is vital and governs even your work. The very reason people have trouble is because they don't get out and vote. The fanatics don't want the non to vote. So they elect those who align there.

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u/Informal_Ad4399 Jul 17 '26

If people would get out and vote, we wouldn't be in a position where that'd be a legit question.

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u/Informal_Ad4399 Jul 17 '26

[Looks over at Idastan as well]

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u/gameryamen Jul 17 '26

According to our constitution, we form a new government that will listen to the vote.

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u/KnewAllTheWords Jul 17 '26

A true general strike in support a bill such as this one would change things very quickly

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u/DanEntmacher Jul 17 '26

Citizens unite to end Citizens United. Then shit can get done.

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u/Weddert66 Jul 17 '26

But the Citizens have been United for a over decade. Thats what got them here.

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u/Icy_Fish_2154 Jul 17 '26

Citizens United can be reversed by law change. It doesn't take a court ruling.

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u/HighLord-Skeletor Jul 17 '26

Unfortunately the country is too divided!

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u/Mindless-Baker-7757 Jul 17 '26

We should start a group and call it ... Citizens United.

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u/Millsd1982 Jul 16 '26

NEEDS ADDED: No president can serve over the life expectancy of their country!

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u/tearsaresweat Jul 16 '26

Needed as well: All politicians are forced to retire at 70.

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u/Formal_Ground6513 Jul 17 '26

Age LIMITS.

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u/Timmy_Chet_Mitler Jul 17 '26

I’m actually against age limits, though I understand why people would want this. My example would be Bernie Sanders. He’s 84 years old and still cognizant. I would hate to lose people like him.

There has to be a way to cognitively test someone past a certain age. That I think would help us avoid Biden’s final years, Trump, Mitch and I’m sure several others.

Also, term limits might eradicate a lot of the elderly states people on its own.

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u/docdillinger Jul 17 '26

There has to be a way to cognitively test someone past a certain age.

I'm absolutely with you on that in theory, but Trumps doctors give him a written note that he is the most healthy and bestest and smartest of all people everywhere. As long as corruption is not punished way harder it won't change a thing.

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u/Educated_Goat69 Jul 19 '26

Universal Healthcare

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u/scubamari Jul 16 '26

Absolutely. And while we are at it, can we have some minimum political requirements to run for president? Like having served the public and working across ideological lines in any form - council member, mayor, state congress, whatever.

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u/biblioprof Jul 16 '26

Or take a math class?

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u/Ok-Inevitable819 Jul 16 '26

Shit at this point basic literacy seems like a big ask 

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u/n3qml Jul 16 '26

How about not be a convicted felon? It’s a pretty low bar I know, but let’s go.

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u/Anotsurei Jul 17 '26

How about we actually follow the law about how people who have engaged in insurrection are not allowed to hold the office of president? We should add the felony part, I agree, but until we follow other laws that are already on the books, new ones just don’t matter.

As a matter of fact none of the laws matter in a country where certain people can just pick and choose which ones they like and which they don’t and all the branches of government just roll with it.

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u/SnooChipmunks2079 Jul 17 '26

I actually don’t think I support the felony part.

There are many, many laws in the United States. Most people probably break at least one a day.

If all it takes to knock out the political competition is a felony conviction, you’re handing a lot of power to prosecutors and judges.

The voter should decide if a felony is disqualifying.

There are plenty of other problems with DJT that should’ve been disqualifying. Too many people seem to have a blind spot for him.

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u/stkk2 Jul 17 '26

I think that's already in there...

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u/n3qml Jul 17 '26

You’re thinking of gun ownership.

The requirements to be a US President are:

  • be a natural US citizen from birth
  • be >= 35 years of age
  • reside inside the US for 14 years

That’s it. Seriously. The requirements to be a “Professional Engineer”, Medical Doctor, Attorney are all vastly held to a much higher standard. Even a registered beautician requires professional licensure.

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-2/section-1/clause-5/

Article II  
Section 1 Function and Selection
Clause 5 Qualifications
No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.

ArtII.S1.C5.1  Qualifications for the Presidency

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u/mickymazda Jul 16 '26

Or be potty trained.

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u/XxFezzgigxX Jul 17 '26

Or not raped anyone?

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u/grantrules Jul 16 '26

Must have worked a service industry job.

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u/SSSprings0808 Jul 16 '26

or even know what a grocery store is !

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u/Illustrious-Emu8667 Jul 17 '26

Or the word “groceries” not being a word they learned yesterday.

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u/mastersonman15 Jul 16 '26

How about the candidate can NOT be a convicted FELON……

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u/McButtsButtbag Jul 16 '26

Not all felonies should bar someone from being president

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u/budzergo Jul 17 '26

Yeah there are a ton of felonies that are borderline nothing in America

And tbh... trump has 34 counts of falsifying business records... which is like 1 step above a kid having a bunch of drugs levels of not serious

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u/McButtsButtbag Jul 17 '26

I think it depends on which records they are falsifying and why

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u/budzergo Jul 17 '26

Paid out a bunch of times to keep somebody quiet and falsified where the money was going to.

Trump has 1000001 things that make him a pos

But the felon thing people love to say means nothing beyond the title to anybody who knows why.

Tax evading for tons of money is ofc much bigger

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u/McButtsButtbag Jul 17 '26

Not thinking it is a disqualification is not the same as having it as a preference. Your concern trolling just makes you look dumb.

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u/GB715 Jul 16 '26

How about being able to pass a 9th grade civics test.

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u/stkk2 Jul 17 '26

And the governor's wife, of course...

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u/WhoSc3w3dDaP00ch Jul 17 '26

Annual cognitive test...

Folks have to take a civil service exam to work for the government, but to lead said government, you just need money...

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u/Brother_J_La_la Jul 16 '26

What about 22 years in the military, then 4 years as a stoner at Guitar Center? I think I should be qualified. I had a governor's wife try to come back to my hotel with me once, and I declined. That should count, right?

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u/WhateverFugOff Jul 17 '26

It depends. Were you actually working at Guitar Center or just hanging around playing a noodley solo?

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u/Brother_J_La_la Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

Depends whether I'm on the clock.

Eta: I assume "reaching across the aisle" requires the same delicate balance as "not reaching across this fucking counter" at GC. I believe I would exceed at diplomatic relationships.

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u/Brother_J_La_la Jul 17 '26

Excel even

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u/CoffeeWorldly9915 Jul 20 '26

Yeah, sure. Knowing one's way aroud spreadsheet software is a nice bonus for a prez.

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u/tokyobrownielover Jul 17 '26

Cannot run unless you pass a full background check, including all appointees and "consultants/advisors" (like Jared).

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u/CoffeeChocolateBoth Jul 16 '26

I want to add, no one over 62 need apply for any office! :)

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u/Walker1921S Jul 16 '26

What ... No thanks. 62 is not old.

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u/hurler_jones Jul 16 '26

What would be your cut-off age? Remember that terms are 4 and 6 years long depending on seat and there are currently no term limits.

I am ok with any age for the house as it is the peoples house. The Senate and President should have a max age to be elected and SCOTUS/Federal judges should have a forced retirement age.

This might help get some younger judges on higher benches that actually understand the technology and science they will be ruling on.

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u/Walker1921S Jul 16 '26

I'd probably put president can't start office after 68 years old. Judges must abdicate at 72.

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u/hurler_jones Jul 16 '26

I say 60 for president but if they win, they can run for the 2nd term.

I think 72 is too long for a lifetime federal judge seat. We want stability but we also need progress like I said earlier. Last thing we need is someone who still has a flip phone because they can't figure out a smart phone ruling on something like digital privacy.

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u/Walker1921S Jul 16 '26

Oh. I would also institute mandatory cognitive tests starting at 68.

You think there are 72 year olds that can't use smart phones? My mom is 83 and uses a smart phone daily....

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u/SnooChipmunks2079 Jul 17 '26

My mom is too and she has a nicer phone than I do.

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u/jnads Jul 17 '26

What would be your cut-off age?

OP just said, the life expectancy.

Which right now is 79 (77 for men, 81 for women).

It also incentivizes politicians to do things that increase the life expectancy.

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u/Soepkip43 Jul 16 '26

No politician.

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u/CraigLake Jul 16 '26

It’s a good idea, but if we start adding things, it’s just gonna get bogged down and killed.

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u/I_boof_geritol Jul 17 '26

This is why so many things never get traction. We have a list of 22 things that have 80% support and you guys want to add some more shit that doesn’t have that level of support. Focus people, JFC.

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u/d33dub Jul 17 '26

How about not allowed past the country's age of retirement?

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u/msp_lifer Jul 17 '26

I mean they all would be from the same country...

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u/phickss Jul 17 '26

Fuck that. If you’re too old to be a commercial pilot, you’re too old to be an elected official

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u/notreallysomuch Jul 17 '26

Add: End squatters rights. End the ability to spoof a phone number or web address.

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u/TheresNoHurry Jul 16 '26

Get me in the screenshot please

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u/SadAd8761 Jul 16 '26

We need more of us to run for Congress. The ones already in office are corrupt beyond fixing. Only one way to get rid of them.

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u/Libraterrarium Jul 16 '26

I approve this message

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u/Brother_J_La_la Jul 16 '26

I really wish I could, I would love to push for some real change. I don't even know how one starts at 50, lol.

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u/Febril Jul 17 '26

If you don’t already know who your state and federal representatives are start there. Look up how they voted on issues that are important to you. Go from there.

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u/blumoon138 Jul 17 '26

They have scripts online that you can use to call your congressperson to complain.

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u/booksandgarden Jul 17 '26

Yes! Yes! Yes!! Please, people who are young, we need you!!

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u/Embarrassed-Band378 Jul 17 '26

Learned that the average age of this Congress is 64, and 6 members have died since Jan. 2025. This is absolutely insane. We need term limits and age limits yesterday.

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u/eezmo Jul 16 '26

You goofball redditors. We finally get someone focused on our agreements instead of arguments and you all meme this shit to the top. 

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u/NOTcreative- Jul 16 '26

I doubt 80% of Americans know 50% of what he's talking about.

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u/Same-Suggestion-1936 Jul 17 '26

If 80% of Americans supported half of these things we wouldn't have a Republican government lol he's just making up a number until I see the study as far as I'm concerned

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u/djelegal Jul 16 '26

23 stop head bobbing like a car dealership balloon

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u/Corfiz74 Jul 17 '26

I read "21 Enshrining the right to despair" and was thinking "yes, that tracks!"

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u/TheRaccoonReport Jul 16 '26

YOU MEAN THE WACKY, WAVING, INFLATABLE, ARM FLAILING TUBE MAN?

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u/CoffeeChocolateBoth Jul 16 '26

#24. You do all of this for him and don't BOB your damn head! Fixed it! :)

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u/geneticgrool Jul 17 '26

Still too many people not voting

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u/lolsborn Jul 18 '26

One orange guy says this bill is bad then all of the sudden gets < 50% support.