Thats a plan!! And they can do it every few years to a different city - learning new tactics and practicing on different landscapes.

Haha, that could work but this would never get passed.

The only reason I would see the capitol moving is if America went through serious reformation. Washington DC is symbolic of the US and unless we switch the entire direction of the nation, Washington will always be our symbol and capitol.

If we did go through major reformation than Kansas City would be a good site but if we don't, there is no need to move.

Can you provide an example of the type of reformation or redirection that would have that kind of impact?

Two words, Julius Ceasar.

Something on that scale.

I have always felt the strongest symbol for the US is Lady Liberty in New York's harbor. Next for me would be Mt. Rushmore. Washington DC has never really appealed to me.

I'd be curious to know what US symbols rank highest in people's hearts and minds. What are yours? (The question is to all, not just ph.)

Just pull the lobbyists teeth... cut their legal budgets and NO gifts of any kind. Also, make it illegal for them to meet alone with reps.

Door open. One foot on the floor.

Skirts down, pants up, and come home from Congress in a group. :angel:

not a bad idea really, and with electronic commuting becoming more acceptable/functional (as proven and defended by our glorious leader during his many trips to crawford) .. then turn DC into a big museum. as to american symbols? the statue of liberty and arlington cemetary.

The Statue of Liberty represents the triumph of a democratic society over tyranny and corruption & the Arlington National Cemetery is a sobering symbol of the price paid. Two excellent choices - I agree wholeheartedly.

[cynic] hmmm... there is more to the Arlington symbolism, oppose the Fed Gov and we will confiscate your land and render it uninhabitable...[/cynic]

I wasn't really suggesting that the purpose of the move was for the benefit of the staff (is it ever?). Simply that there were some benefits if they did.

Oh, to hell with KC lets send 'em all over to Midlands UK.:rolleyes:

We're already a multi-national, multi-cultural region, what's a few more furriners?

And I'd quite like me a piece of wily American politician for clandestine meetings and sordid phone sex :yum:

Why phone sex when they'll be right there - ripe for the taking!