To: Jacquerie; Political Junkie Too
Now
that's an interesting concept. I hadn't thought of that. Kudos!
A virtual Senate with senators' offices in the state legislatures would make sense. The repeal of the 17th Amendment could also end the six-year term of senators and make them "at will" employees of their respective legislatures. If there is a party change in the state legislature, the new legislature would be able to change their senators as befits a change of state policy toward the federal entity.
A total virtual Congress would solve a lot of problems of a very large country.
80 posted on
03/17/2015 2:47:36 PM PDT by
Publius
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To: Publius
What happens to the Executive? Is there the fear that a totally virtual Congress reduces its ability to perform oversight? I'd think physical "eyes on the target" has some value.
I suppose members could still fly to DC for important hearings with the other branch, if necessary.
-PJ
81 posted on
03/17/2015 2:53:24 PM PDT by
Political Junkie Too
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To: Publius; Political Junkie
The Enlightenment figured out that the Roman Republic got it right, that separation of power was the key to liberty.
Perhaps its worthwhile to go further, to seek extensive diffusion of power as the 21st century enhancement of a near 2,500 year old concept.
82 posted on
03/17/2015 3:30:20 PM PDT by
Jacquerie
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