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In reply to the discussion: Musk says 'America Party' is formed in US [View all]jmbar2
(7,082 posts)34. It's a Russian op
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II. Strategic Context
A. Legislative Margins
The U.S. Senate currently operates at or near parity (e.g., 5050, 5149 configurations).
The House has experienced sub10 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 publics trust, and legislate with restraint, precision, and civic clarity.
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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 5
#5
As much as I like to see this new thing to get magas' attention away from Trump ...
ificandream
Jul 5
#8
I LOVE that name for the party... the Muskrat Party! So shall it ever be in my household! (LOL)
slightlv
Jul 5
#23
LOL...let's see NOW if restoring USAID becomes a priority of the em...American Party
Bengus81
Jul 5
#18
He's doing it to try to siphon off Trump supporters that are now pissed at Trump from voting for any Democrats.
cstanleytech
Jul 5
#21
Sorry, Leon. There just aren't enough silicon valley worker drones out there to...
LudwigPastorius
Jul 5
#32
"Measured public-centered engagement" means messaging. We had the opportunity to do this,
Scrivener7
Jul 6
#54
"... recruit exceptional individuals, earn the public's trust, & legislate with restraint, precision, & civic clarity."
ancianita
Jul 6
#73
Why not the "Afrikaner Party" or the "Voortrekker Party"? Musk, despite his non-brown complexion, is going to be
artemisia1
Jul 6
#39
"I promise the formation of a new party... a third party, the Wild Party!"--Alice Cooper, 1972
RedWhiteBlueIsRacist
Jul 6
#40
Musk doesn't know the first thing about what is required to form a new political party in America---
Jack Valentino
Jul 6
#41
oh how lovely. the prick who took away our right to privacy and walked away with all our data now wants to
orleans
Jul 6
#43
Much as I hate him, the timing is very ripe and this is going to be a force going forward.
Scrivener7
Jul 6
#53