If I were President....

I've been thinking. If I was the President of the United States, what policies would I put in place? What policies would I remove? Will I be a president that panders to the lowest common denominator in order to get votes for re-election, or will I stick to my principles? I guess we would find out if I ever had a chance to become president (which I can't by the way). So I got the crazy idea of blogging the policies I would enact if I were in occupying the Oval Office. This is intended to be fun, so don't take this too seriously or get offended.

President Kuestner's domestic policy:

1) Eliminate the Department of Education. Give control back to the states and local districts.
2) Increase security at the southern border; reform immigration laws. With reform, I intend to lower the cost of application for citizenship. Grant temporary VISAs as long as those requesting them do not have a criminal record. Avoid massive deportations, as it would require a large portion of government spending.
3) Repeal the Patriot Act and decrease funding for homeland security to reasonable levels.
4) Repeal Obamacare and return to very limited public health options. Limited funding of Medicare and Medicaid.
5) Overturn Roe v. Wade and let the states decide what to do about abortion.
6) Further expand some free trade agreements. End the embargo on Cuba.
7) Protect the 2nd Amendment. Enforce the indivual right to own firearms to include a national concealed carry law.
8) Protect our environment, but not through the EPA. Dismantle the EPA; use the free-market to solve environmental problems.
9) Reduce dependence on foreign oil by opening federal land for drilling. Also, invest in research for alternate energy sources.
10) Implement a signficant tax cut for all businesses.
11) Institute a low, flat income tax.
12) Require a balanced budget amendment, use savings to pay down the national debt. Only utilize deficit spending in dire emergencies.
13) Gradually phase out social security. The elderly and the disabled will continue to receive subsistence. Those nearing retirement age will have the option of continuing on SS, or opting out. The rest will be left to invest in their own retirement.
14) End all corporate welfare.
15) Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and leave the issue of marriage to the states.
16) End all affirmative action programs. These programs are pure discrimination.
17) Legalize and regulate marijuana much like alcohol and cigarettes.
18) Lower the drinking age to 18. If they are old enough to fight and die for our country, they are old enough for a beer.
19) Require semi-annual audits of the Federal Reserve Bank. If the Fed violates U.S. law, shut it down.
20) Require term limits for Congress. Four-terms as representative; two as Senator.

President Kuestner's Foreign Policy

1) Withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
2) Bring home all U.S. troops from bases stationed overseas, and close the bases.
3) No military action will be used without a clear purpose and exit plan.
4) Resign as a member of the United Nations.
5) Maintain a strong military to ward off countries, such as Iran and North Korea.
6) Strengthen relations globally by diplomacy.
7) The U.S. will never go to war unless declared or war has been declared on us.

This is pretty much it. If I missed anything and would like to know my position on a certain issue, let me know. If you disagree with me on an issue, let me know. I would be more than happy to debate it with you. But keep in mind, this is just for fun. Don't get offended.

Also, what would you change if you could edit this list?