JPMcJefferson
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Congressional Reform & broken gov'mt. Retired community planner, engineer & environmental info biz owner & editor for 46 years. Life theme: Integration of compromise & cooperation for solutions to complex problems.
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· Dec 13
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
By changing the mindset of governing
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My latest article on The Fulcrum. . .
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
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ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
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SCOTUS & THE ICE UNREST: In Sep. 2025, in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, SCOTUS (6-3) stayed a lower court decision. Thus, SCOTUS allowed DHS/ICE to continue using individuals’ skin color, profession, spoken language, and location to justify stops without a warrant. Congress could act to render this moot.
January 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
SCOTUS & THE ICE UNREST: In Sep. 2025, in Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo, SCOTUS (6-3) stayed a lower court decision. Thus, SCOTUS allowed DHS/ICE to continue using individuals’ skin color, profession, spoken language, and location to justify stops without a warrant. Congress could act to render this moot.
SHUTDOWN: If we're going to shut down the government, let's make it worthwhile. It must include: ACA subsidies extension; Epstein Special Master & compliance; & ICE required warrants for serious criminal felonies only; no face masks; & body cams. No, civil infractions or criminal misdemeanors.
January 26, 2026 at 11:41 AM
SHUTDOWN: If we're going to shut down the government, let's make it worthwhile. It must include: ACA subsidies extension; Epstein Special Master & compliance; & ICE required warrants for serious criminal felonies only; no face masks; & body cams. No, civil infractions or criminal misdemeanors.
Hakeem Jeffries should immediately call for discharge petitions for existing bills requiring ICE warrants, no masks, & body cams. There's widespread public, Democratic & Independent support, with some Republican support too. This could snowball just like the Epstein and ACA discharge petitions.
January 25, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Hakeem Jeffries should immediately call for discharge petitions for existing bills requiring ICE warrants, no masks, & body cams. There's widespread public, Democratic & Independent support, with some Republican support too. This could snowball just like the Epstein and ACA discharge petitions.
Could there be any reason for Congress not to require ICE to remove masks & produce proof of serious criminal activity before arrests. So, do a discharge petition. It seems there would be overwhelming support.
January 24, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Could there be any reason for Congress not to require ICE to remove masks & produce proof of serious criminal activity before arrests. So, do a discharge petition. It seems there would be overwhelming support.
Distracto TACO Man jerked the media and the free world around for three or four days and got the market to crash and recover in a day (Insider trading?). No worries. We have "PRETTY MUCH A CONCEPT OF A DEAL." The news is really about what actually happened when everyone was looking at Greenland.
January 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Distracto TACO Man jerked the media and the free world around for three or four days and got the market to crash and recover in a day (Insider trading?). No worries. We have "PRETTY MUCH A CONCEPT OF A DEAL." The news is really about what actually happened when everyone was looking at Greenland.
TAKING THE BAIT: I cannot believe the U.S. Congress and the free world community are actually even discussing the issue of Greenland with Donald Trump. Distracto Man strikes again. Who are the real idiots?
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
TAKING THE BAIT: I cannot believe the U.S. Congress and the free world community are actually even discussing the issue of Greenland with Donald Trump. Distracto Man strikes again. Who are the real idiots?
WHY AREN'T THERE MORE DISCHARGE PETITIONS? Discharge petitions are among the most democratic ideas in House procedure -- a way for members to assert themselves against leadership control. But only a half-dozen petitions have succeeded this century.
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Why Aren’t There More Discharge Petitions?
Because Party Leaders Have Rigged The Process
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January 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
WHY AREN'T THERE MORE DISCHARGE PETITIONS? Discharge petitions are among the most democratic ideas in House procedure -- a way for members to assert themselves against leadership control. But only a half-dozen petitions have succeeded this century.
tinyurl.com/3xa6xvfr
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CONGRESSIONAL RULES ARE THE PROBLEM: Congressional Rules are the glue that holds political dysfunction together. Elected leaders will not change them. The public & media must focus on the solution to force a comprehensive review & change of Congressional Rules.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
CONGRESSIONAL RULES ARE THE PROBLEM: Congressional Rules are the glue that holds political dysfunction together. Elected leaders will not change them. The public & media must focus on the solution to force a comprehensive review & change of Congressional Rules.
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CONGRESSIONAL REFORM IDEAS: Here's some articles of mine that were recently published on The Fulcrum. Some ideas and thoughts for 2026. Welcome other ideas and comments on these.
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January 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
CONGRESSIONAL REFORM IDEAS: Here's some articles of mine that were recently published on The Fulcrum. Some ideas and thoughts for 2026. Welcome other ideas and comments on these.
thefulcrum.us/u/jeffdauphin
thefulcrum.us/u/jeffdauphin
My latest article on The Fulcrum. . .
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
By changing the mindset of governing
thefulcrum.us
December 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
My latest article on The Fulcrum. . .
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF NON-GOVERNING
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
America You're Better Than This (The Fulcrum) 11/16/2025, by J.P. McJefferson
America is crying out for new leadership. We are stuck in a political swamp of hate and being hated. We can’t continue like this. . .
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America is crying out for new leadership. We are stuck in a political swamp of hate and being hated. We can’t continue like this. . .
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America, you're better than this
America is crying out for new leadership. We are stuck in a political swamp of hate and being hated. We can’t continue like this – we must make rational decisions to complex problems, and many of them...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
America You're Better Than This (The Fulcrum) 11/16/2025, by J.P. McJefferson
America is crying out for new leadership. We are stuck in a political swamp of hate and being hated. We can’t continue like this. . .
thefulcrum.us/governance-l...
America is crying out for new leadership. We are stuck in a political swamp of hate and being hated. We can’t continue like this. . .
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DEMOCRATS YOU WON! Stop bickering, message to the public what you have accomplished, and focus on winning big in the 2026 midterms. GOP is exposed, and now the new Dem Rep from AZ will get sworn in, and Trump may get a surprise Epstein Christmas present.
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Democrat Shutdown Capitulation - Angry Bear
Read about Democrat Shutdown Capitulation
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November 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
DEMOCRATS YOU WON! Stop bickering, message to the public what you have accomplished, and focus on winning big in the 2026 midterms. GOP is exposed, and now the new Dem Rep from AZ will get sworn in, and Trump may get a surprise Epstein Christmas present.
tinyurl.com/yz5btpsd
tinyurl.com/yz5btpsd
Did Democrats Really Win The November Election? Voter turnout, plus the massive No Kings protest indicate the public is screaming that they want a change from the craziness of the past several decades. We can't continue the same “we win, you lose” philosophy of governing.
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Did Democrats Really Win the November Election? - Angry Bear
Read about Did Democrats Really Win the November Election?
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November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Did Democrats Really Win The November Election? Voter turnout, plus the massive No Kings protest indicate the public is screaming that they want a change from the craziness of the past several decades. We can't continue the same “we win, you lose” philosophy of governing.
tinyurl.com/msfb2fyy
tinyurl.com/msfb2fyy
You will never have another government shutdown if Congress is not paid & fined $10,000 per day.
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
You will never have another government shutdown if Congress is not paid & fined $10,000 per day.
The dysfunction of today’s federal government is not about parties; it's about HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS. We need to bring Congress into the 21st century. Earth Day & No Kings type protests can demand rule changes from incumbents and candidates. We need to focus the debate.
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A Revolution in Congressional Decision-Making
The dysfunction of today’s federal government is not simply the product of political division or individual leaders; it is rooted in the internal rules of Congress itself. The Founders, in one of thei...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The dysfunction of today’s federal government is not about parties; it's about HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS. We need to bring Congress into the 21st century. Earth Day & No Kings type protests can demand rule changes from incumbents and candidates. We need to focus the debate.
tinyurl.com/zwn7r3yn
tinyurl.com/zwn7r3yn
DISGUSTING POTUS! While decent people express remorse, forgivness, & the need for healing, POTUS blatantly claims he HATES HIS OPPONENTS. Not nessarily enemies, just anyone that disagrees with him. How long do we pretend this is normal? Where is the outrage?
youtu.be/s9Qv3c-R4RI
youtu.be/s9Qv3c-R4RI
Charlie Kirk memorial melds religious revival and political rally
YouTube video by Guardian News
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September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
DISGUSTING POTUS! While decent people express remorse, forgivness, & the need for healing, POTUS blatantly claims he HATES HIS OPPONENTS. Not nessarily enemies, just anyone that disagrees with him. How long do we pretend this is normal? Where is the outrage?
youtu.be/s9Qv3c-R4RI
youtu.be/s9Qv3c-R4RI
It's time to bring representation back to the people in a meaningful way.
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The New York Times Editorial Board and our nation’s founders agree: Too small of a House of Representatives poses a big danger to our republic... t.co/BDDaGVzSWU
https://thirty-thousand.org/blog/nytimes-a-bigger-house-is-necessary/
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September 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
It's time to bring representation back to the people in a meaningful way.
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ALGORITHMS: It is doubtful that we are going to shut down social media, but we can begin to strictly regulate algorithms now. Not 6 months from now, but now! This is how we start to take back control of high-tech societal manipulation for economic gain.
September 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
ALGORITHMS: It is doubtful that we are going to shut down social media, but we can begin to strictly regulate algorithms now. Not 6 months from now, but now! This is how we start to take back control of high-tech societal manipulation for economic gain.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, as AI reaches its maturity, bipartisanship is necessary, if not inevitable. A functioning bipartisan government is much better than a dictatorship at resisting the likely confrontation of humans v. algorithms, and at interacting internationally to control AI globally.
September 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, as AI reaches its maturity, bipartisanship is necessary, if not inevitable. A functioning bipartisan government is much better than a dictatorship at resisting the likely confrontation of humans v. algorithms, and at interacting internationally to control AI globally.
CONGRESSIONAL RULES THAT REFLECT THE TIMES would not have allowed the Trump takeover. The country is approximately 28% GOP, 28% DEMs, and 41% Independents, yet a bill cannot even get a Floor vote without GOP Speaker approval. Existing rules prevent bipartisan solutions & subvert checks & balances.
September 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
CONGRESSIONAL RULES THAT REFLECT THE TIMES would not have allowed the Trump takeover. The country is approximately 28% GOP, 28% DEMs, and 41% Independents, yet a bill cannot even get a Floor vote without GOP Speaker approval. Existing rules prevent bipartisan solutions & subvert checks & balances.
THE PEOPLE'S VOICE HAS BEEN DILUTED: The population-to-House representative ratio has grown significantly over time, from one representative for 30,000+ people in the early years to over 760,000 people per representative in the modern era. House Member accountability has been reduced significantly.
September 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
THE PEOPLE'S VOICE HAS BEEN DILUTED: The population-to-House representative ratio has grown significantly over time, from one representative for 30,000+ people in the early years to over 760,000 people per representative in the modern era. House Member accountability has been reduced significantly.
WHY DO WE EVEN TALK ABOUT BIPARTISANSHIP? when Congressional rules are specifically designed to frustrate bipartisan solutions & provide power & control to the majority party; even if the majority is less than 5-10%. Small majorities are not a mandate for political control. The country is divided.
September 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
WHY DO WE EVEN TALK ABOUT BIPARTISANSHIP? when Congressional rules are specifically designed to frustrate bipartisan solutions & provide power & control to the majority party; even if the majority is less than 5-10%. Small majorities are not a mandate for political control. The country is divided.
FLAUNTING DICTATORSHIP: "I have the right to do anything I want to do. I'm the president of the United States."
No more information needed.
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Axios AM - 1 big thing: Trump's kneecapping playbook
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August 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
FLAUNTING DICTATORSHIP: "I have the right to do anything I want to do. I'm the president of the United States."
No more information needed.
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No more information needed.
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WHY THEY DIDN'T VOTE: The status quo has failed them; politicians are phony and put their own political interests above the people’s. No matter who they vote for – they have little expectation that their vote will make a difference to their daily lived experience.
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What 2024 Non-Voters Told Us About Why They Didn’t Vote – and What Democrats Can Do to Win Them Back
In focus groups specifically with working class voters who didn’t vote in 2024, we heard disaffection and defiance – and belief that government and politicians have stopped working for them.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
WHY THEY DIDN'T VOTE: The status quo has failed them; politicians are phony and put their own political interests above the people’s. No matter who they vote for – they have little expectation that their vote will make a difference to their daily lived experience.
tinyurl.com/3wjd5a6d
tinyurl.com/3wjd5a6d
WE DON'T WANT GOOD GOVERNMENT: Let's face it, if we wanted "good government" we wouldn't allow Congress to create & revise their Rules of Operation, & we wouldn't let them determine the geographical boundaries of political representation. These issues could be resolved if we wanted good government.
August 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
WE DON'T WANT GOOD GOVERNMENT: Let's face it, if we wanted "good government" we wouldn't allow Congress to create & revise their Rules of Operation, & we wouldn't let them determine the geographical boundaries of political representation. These issues could be resolved if we wanted good government.