A recent CNN poll has concluded that 86% of Americans believe government is broken. You weren’t reading that incorrectly. And with all the finger-pointing that is going on in Washington and around America, we can only blame the dysfunction of party ideology and America’s lack of a constitutional government for all our troubles.

This poll serves as a wake up call — especially to those Americans that continue to straddle the fence as a Republican or Democrat. As I’ve mentioned before, both parties have created massive deficits and debts for America. Why continue contributing to the problem? Now is the time for us to unite around common sense and throw away our diehard loyalty to parties that do not represent the founding principles of America.

If Americans wish to do their part to fix all that’s broken, we must first start by firing those we’ve elected. We cannot afford to wait another election cycle.  It’s time to waltz down to Washington and peacefully remove those who took oath to respect the constitution and serve the constituents.

What will you do to help fix America?

I am very happy to announce a preliminary list of cities selected to support the forthcoming North American “Stick It To Man” tour. I’m looking forward to hitting the road and talking about my new book, connecting with the people and sharing their stories with the world!

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For 21 years, I was a stone’s throw away from Windsor, Ontario, Canada in Detroit, Michigan. However, it was after leaving Michigan that I spent more time in Canada than ever. Now, after years of numerous border crossings and flights into the Great White North, I often question the reasoning behind the lack of cross-border freedom for Americans and Canadians. Specifically, the freedom of Americans and Canadians to live and work without the requirement of visas and costly immigration procedures.

The new measures put in place after 9/11 were just an excuse to trample upon Americans’ dwindling liberties. Now, Americans are not even allowed to re-enter the country from Canada without a valid passport (when traveling by air) or birth certificate (when traveling by ground). Frankly, all of these measures are absurd and they do not make us any safer.

I believe it is critical for the American and Canadian governments to reach an agreement on unifying our nations for the better good of everyone. This isn’t a call for extensions to NAFTA or support for the often-discussed NAU (North American Union). Instead, it’s a call for cooperation and the establishment of trust-based programs to support the freedom of movement that’s enjoyed by American states and Canadian provinces.

If a Canadian desires to live and work in America, he or she should be free to do so without the red tape that currently exists. The same is true for any American. We need to reform our immigration laws and agreements to support cross-border living and working arrangements which do not strain our ability to foster growth and advancement between our nations. We should treat each other as great friends — Not as untrustworthy enemies (which the American government is doing quite well about now). It is my hope that we can realize such change within the next 10 years or less. We live in different times today and with the Internet closing the gap on how we live and communicate, it’s about time that we tear down the arbitrary walls which separate and divide us.

What are your thoughts?

Barack Obama and John McCain have proven the failure of American politics. Between the two of these puppets, they’ve spent more time clubbing each other over their past associations than anything else. No one is addressing the Federal Reserve and the validity of the IRS. No one is talking about a sound monetary policy that isn’t controlled by private banks. No one is talking about anything innovative to restructure America for future growth and prosperity. What the American people ARE hearing from these candidates and the mainstream media is a lot of noise and drama. They are distractions (but great money makers for the mainstream media).

However, there’s a lot of talk about energy policy. There’s a lot of talk about tax cuts for the middle class. There’s a lot of talk about education. I would agree that all of these things are important, but the first point of business should be the restructuring of America’s core foundation. This is the real change America truly needs.

Real change can be summed up in the following points:

1. The immediate withdrawal of troops from the Middle East. This isn’t a war of winning. It’s a war of greed, oil and power. We’re spending $10 Billion per month in Iraq. It’s pointless. We have no business there other than to protect our interests in the Middle East’s vast natural resources. The puppeteers are not happy that THEY are not in control of those resources and they will stop at nothing to seize such control.

2. The immediate firing of the Federal Reserve board. Ben Bernanke and the rest of his puppets should be sent on a permanent vacation. Soon after, the Fed should be dissolved and forgotten about forever. However, prior to such dissolution of a worthless and fraudulent entity (which was created and ratified in secret), we need to identify a new method for money creation and distribution that is free of the influence of private bankers, corrupt politicians and other decision makers.

3. The immediate dissolution of the IRS. Year after year, time after time, the IRS cannot produce substantial evidence that its gargantuan tax code explicitly states the American people are required to pay taxes. What is the IRS tax code, anyway? It’s a lot of fluff filled with legalese to scare and torture free Americans into giving away their hard earned wages to a fraudulent entity.

While I am not a fan of any form of taxation, a flat-rate national sales tax would do more for the American people than a worthless and fiscally irresponsible entity such as the IRS.

4. The immediate end of race-based policies, programs and classifications in favor of a merit-based society. Race is a hideous concept which has divided America since its beginning. The solution to race is for it not to exist in the first place. Unfortunately, few Americans are willing to consider the validity of race and its origins. This is a grave challenge to overcome and will require years of education to have any real progress toward realizing a difference. A merit-based America will remove quotas, preferences and discrimination from the heart of our society.

5. The immediate implementation of a citizen oversight committee in Washington. Washington politicians have proven hundreds of times that they do not listen to their constituents. The mammoth $700 Billion bailout package (“Investor Insurance”) is a perfect example. This committee should have the authority to overrule decisions which are deemed ‘harmful, impractical and ill-sighted’ by America’s government and representatives. This country can no longer afford to be ‘represented’ by reckless decision making in Washington.

6. The dissolution of a two-party system. Americans deserve a greater choice in politics. We need to encourage the adoption of a multi-party system which is designed to thwart preferential treatment and corruption in Washington, the media, etc.

7. A restructuring of American government. A multi-party system is a great start, but we must also consider the current structure of our government and how it has failed the people. We must break through the facade of our current government and work toward revamping what government should be in America. We need to rethink governing, regulation, laws and more.

Frankly, we should wipe the slate clean and start over with something new and fresh for the 21st century. It is this point of change that could truly become a defining for not only America, but the entire world.

8. Give lobbyists and special interests the boot in Washington. Lobbyists are responsible for some of the most crooked policies coming out of Washington. They’ve had their fun, made their millions, and gotten away with bloody murder (literally). They should be booed and pushed aside to make room for a citizen renaissance in Washington and America.

In the end, the new America should really be about the people. If I were old enough to run for President, I’d be running a campaign that’s built around the idea of a citizen renaissance. That’s real change. Thanks for reading and please share your comments below.

I’ll go out on a limb today and say this: America’s future frightens me! However, this isn’t the first time I’ve feared what’s ahead for us as Americans. I’ve seen it for years and now the truth is becoming a reality: Record foreclosures, record bank failures and record deficits.

Lehman Brothers filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Bank of America will acquire Merrill Lynch. Fannie Mae is due to bailed out by the U.S. Government. Socially, Americans are at increasing odds with each other, thanks to divisive politics and a mainstream media known for hype, spin and lies.

The truth is being withheld from the American public on a daily basis. The full story is nothing like we understand it today. It’s far worse. Some Americans saw the writing on the wall years ago, where they packed up and moved abroad to countries such as Canada, Denmark and the U.K. I even considered doing the same.

What’s most frightening of all is America’s blind faith in the media. Sarah Palin is a perfect example of this fact. Palin came from nowhere to become a frontrunner in American politics. How does anyone become an overnight sensation without any concrete information? It is our blind trust that leads us astray and we’ve repeatedly shown this blind trust countless times over the last 100 years.

Our economy and social fabric is paper-thin strong. If we continue adding more rocks (debts, unchecked spending, unrealistic promises) to our failing infrastructure, it will tear and swallow its burden whole. From our pocketbooks to our government, we have a runaway freight train with no end in sight. Eventually, it will derail. We cannot continue on our present course and it might be too late to correct it.

In the next 30 years or less, America could very well become the failed empire it desperately attempted to maintain. China will topple us in innovation, science and technology and socio-economic prowess — If they haven’t already. With a middle class that numbers America’s entire population, we have much to consider as our future quickly erodes before our very own eyes.

The threat is real. This isn’t a dream. It’s reality.