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Reimagining Democracy: Bold Solutions with Evan Jaqua
Are the American people desperate enough for change to embrace a few all-new solutions?
Sean’s Monologue: The Two-Party Cartel
Evan Jaqua, founder of The Solutions Party, joins us today to talk about real, functional remedies to the shortcomings of government and to the social issues plaguing both sides of our political aisle. Evan launches the episode by describing what he believes is the crux of our country’s woes – our politicians’ addiction to power – which then leads to prioritizing corporate interests, the spread of misinformation, and other weaknesses in democracy. The Solutions Party has a plan that could end lobbying, lying, and expensive “razzle-dazzle” campaigning. Listen to Evan’s well-thought-out ideas for ending re-election and bringing accountability back into government. Could such an ambitious plan ever come to fruition while the powers-that-be cling so ferociously to the status quo?
The main things holding us back from solving our country’s problems are a lack of political will and a lack of fresh ideas. Sean and Evan go on to discuss political tribalization by design, creating all-new, revolving political parties, and reforming the electoral college. Evan doesn’t just complain about the decline of journalistic integrity and the media’s use of emotional manipulation, he lays out a workable plan to fix the problems.
We hear about Evan’s life experiences that inspired him to envision The Solutions Party. He goes on to share his ideas about creating a path to pay off college loans, improving efficiency in government jobs, empowering informed voters, supporting immigration, and ending the war on drugs. As a conservative Republican, Evan might have different reasons for wanting the same things that liberal progressives want, but his solutions to our society’s problems will make us ALL winners in the end.
And, as expected, Sean and Evan talk about our impeding presidential election…which not-so-expectedly leads to a discussion on nuclear proliferation and a transcontinental bikeway.
Evan Jaqua believes that “the way forward for our country is through honest debate and civility.” If you are ready to embrace some fresh ideas for a better future, check out:
Evan Jaqua
Founder
Like so many others these days, I am gravely concerned about the direction of our country. The threats to our democracy, our freedom, our prosperity, and our future are complex, and confronting them requires an aggressive multifaceted approach. With democracy in retreat worldwide there is no time to waste: this is a pivotal point in history in which the future of our country—and by extension the world—is at stake. I have outlined a number of ideas to implement urgently needed change at www.solutionsparty.org. I am seeking others to join me in this effort.
I consider this endeavor, which I call the Solutions Party, to be the culmination of a life that has been graced with a wide diversity of experiences. These experiences have been enhanced through a variety of jobs; from my present work as a business owner in the field of information technology and aviation, to my previous careers as an International Business consultant and before that as a computer engineer (in the field of A.I.), to the different jobs I had when I was getting started: cafeteria worker, ranch hand, deliverer of goods to rural supermarkets, among others. I also know the immense challenge of raising a child as a single parent, and that has been a key part of my growth as a person. Throughout my life I have experienced many successes but I have also at times struggled--like so many others. I understand the real challenges everyday people face, because I have faced them myself.
No less importantly, I have also seen the world from four very different cultural viewpoints: America, Japan, Sou… Read More
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