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jmbar2

(7,465 posts)
34. It's a Russian op
Sat Jul 5, 2025, 09:48 PM
Jul 2025



II. Strategic Context

A. Legislative Margins
•The U.S. Senate currently operates at or near parity (e.g., 50–50, 51–49 configurations).
•The House has experienced sub–10 vote majorities over three consecutive election cycles.
•In such an environment, even a minor voting bloc can function as a legislative fulcrum.

B. Voter Realignment
•Over 42% of American voters now self-identify as “independent” or “non-affiliated.”
•Approval ratings of both major parties and Congress as a whole remain near historic lows.
•There is a demonstrated appetite for competence-based, non-ideological representation.



III. Operational Model

A. Candidate Deployment
•Identification of swing districts and moderate Senate races with favorable demographics.
•Emphasis on candidates with strong backgrounds in business, technology, governance, or civic leadership.
•Use of data-driven, locally embedded campaign infrastructure, not party machines.

B. Independent Caucus Framework
•Elected candidates do not join Democratic or Republican caucuses.
•All votes cast individually, on merit and measurable impact.
•Internal cohesion is maintained via a binding code of principles, not ideological alignment.

C. Institutional Role
•The bloc functions as a veto-neutralizer or passage-enabler on major federal legislation.
•It has the capacity to initiate, shape, or block policy on issues such as:
•Federal spending and debt oversight
•Border integrity and immigration reform
•Energy and manufacturing strategy
•Digital infrastructure and speech policy
•Education autonomy and parental rights
IV. Communication and Transparency
•All caucus positions will be made public prior to votes.
•Members commit to monthly public briefings and district accountability sessions.
•A public digital portal will allow constituents to review and provide feedback on pending legislation.



V. Financial and Logistical Integrity
•All campaign financing will comply with FEC guidelines, sourced from individual donors and aligned PACs.
•No acceptance of corporate lobbying funds or direct party contributions.
•Each campaign will publish a real-time expenditure ledger for public review.



VI. Conclusion and Forward Outlook

The Ten-Seat Strategy is not an attempt to subvert democratic institutions, but to reinforce their credibility through measured, public-centered engagement.
It represents a post-partisan, limited-scope corrective, appropriate for a moment in which many citizens feel structurally unheard, yet remain deeply invested in national renewal.

Through minimal representation and maximal transparency, this strategy has the potential to function as a structural safeguard against partisan excess and legislative capture.

Its success will depend on the ability to recruit exceptional individuals, earn the public’s trust, and legislate with restraint, precision, and civic clarity.

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Can there be a lesser of two evils between BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #1
As of now? Absolutely Wiz Imp Jul 2025 #6
Not a coincicent IMO that trump also canceled funds for a Musk Space X project... brush Jul 2025 #11
The Cybertruck... llmart Jul 2025 #20
Yes, it looks like Elon wants "freedom" PatSeg Jul 2025 #66
Corectamondo brush Jul 2025 #67
lol! UpInArms Jul 2025 #2
The Gullible of America Party (GAP) William Seger Jul 2025 #3
heh heh DoBW Jul 2025 #9
We already have that party Klondike Kat Jul 2025 #57
No need to read past the first two words. nt eppur_se_muova Jul 2025 #4
For the sake of clarity, Musk should go fuck himself. He is as bad as Trump and is responsible to a great degree for... xocetaceans Jul 2025 #5
Yup. Agree 100%! Initech Jul 2025 #33
This message was self-deleted by its author Midnight Writer Jul 2025 #7
I'm looking forward to seeing the demise of the GOP RainCaster Jul 2025 #36
I'm not sure Musk's vanity party will cause the Republican Party Vogon_Glory Jul 2025 #51
As much as I like to see this new thing to get magas' attention away from Trump ... ificandream Jul 2025 #8
A party that will help split the right-wing vote. OnlinePoker Jul 2025 #10
A third party with nobody at the top of the ticket PSPS Jul 2025 #12
Yeah, but we've got a lot of homegrown slightlv Jul 2025 #22
Liz Cheney. speak easy Jul 2025 #25
Pedo Trump is ineligible too Farmer-Rick Jul 2025 #60
Won't get many Dem crossovers with the Nazi salute and apartheid. usonian Jul 2025 #13
Welcome to third-party hell. Mawspam2 Jul 2025 #14
... and sadly, the (Bull Moose) Progressive Party. speak easy Jul 2025 #26
But is there room for the LaRouchers? NBachers Jul 2025 #46
Eff off Rebl2 Jul 2025 #15
Look rich boy tell the world what you know about your former employee kacekwl Jul 2025 #16
In the short-run this Muskrat Party will hurt MAGA Republicans Justice Brandeis Jul 2025 #17
I LOVE that name for the party... the Muskrat Party! So shall it ever be in my household! (LOL) slightlv Jul 2025 #23
Or if we are being nice, the Muskratic Party Justice Brandeis Jul 2025 #24
LOL...let's see NOW if restoring USAID becomes a priority of the em...American Party Bengus81 Jul 2025 #18
From Wiki: A Badger Jul 2025 #19
He's doing it to try to siphon off Trump supporters that are now pissed at Trump from voting for any Democrats. cstanleytech Jul 2025 #21
Revenge. speak easy Jul 2025 #27
Nah. These people aren't going to vote for Democrats ck4829 Jul 2025 #28
They don't have to. pandr32 Jul 2025 #30
I'm not talking about moderate voters. cstanleytech Jul 2025 #31
Welcome back, Ross Perot. Lasher Jul 2025 #29
Sorry, Leon. There just aren't enough silicon valley worker drones out there to... LudwigPastorius Jul 2025 #32
It's a Russian op jmbar2 Jul 2025 #34
"Measured public-centered engagement" means messaging. We had the opportunity to do this, Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #54
"... recruit exceptional individuals, earn the public's trust, & legislate with restraint, precision, & civic clarity." ancianita Jul 2025 #73
We don't need a third party. We need term limits. Gimpyknee Jul 2025 #35
Lousy idea. murielm99 Jul 2025 #37
Yep. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2025 #59
The America Party will draw off Republican votes SpankMe Jul 2025 #38
Why not the "Afrikaner Party" or the "Voortrekker Party"? Musk, despite his non-brown complexion, is going to be artemisia1 Jul 2025 #39
"I promise the formation of a new party... a third party, the Wild Party!"--Alice Cooper, 1972 RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jul 2025 #40
i do not remember that quote -- was it on an album? orleans Jul 2025 #44
Alice Cooper: Elected NBachers Jul 2025 #47
It's from the song, Elected, on their 'Billion Dollar Babies' album. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jul 2025 #61
Musk doesn't know the first thing about what is required to form a new political party in America--- Jack Valentino Jul 2025 #41
So what is Eloon's definition of 'freedom'? Aussie105 Jul 2025 #42
oh how lovely. the prick who took away our right to privacy and walked away with all our data now wants to orleans Jul 2025 #43
LOLOL Silver Gaia Jul 2025 #45
America Par-tay! betsuni Jul 2025 #48
Somehow I doubt there is a groundswell of support fujiyamasan Jul 2025 #49
Is it a real party or a "party" like the astroturf Tea Party? thought crime Jul 2025 #50
Is this "the" plan kkmarie Jul 2025 #52
Much as I hate him, the timing is very ripe and this is going to be a force going forward. Scrivener7 Jul 2025 #53
Does he think this will allow him to be elected President? KatyaR Jul 2025 #55
Maybe he will be deported. twodogsbarking Jul 2025 #56
Isn't That The Name George Wallace Used For His Party? DallasNE Jul 2025 #58
Just another GOP fake split the vote tactic. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2025 #62
That's gonna suck voter from the MAGA crowd. NICE! BradBo Jul 2025 #63
18 Points Underwater Before Jumping in the Pool DrFunkenstein Jul 2025 #64
Like Trump, Musk has a cult following, too Deminpenn Jul 2025 #65
Reuters: Musk announces forming of 'America Party' in further break from Trump By David Brunnstrom and Bhargav Acharya J riversedge Jul 2025 #68
As always Musk isn't original. rogue emissary Jul 2025 #69
This will be fun to watch LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #70
At least the party has a creative name AdamGG Jul 2025 #71
it can't be a party 4catsmom Jul 2025 #72
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