Another random thought from about a month ago -- amend the constitution so that -

Each member of the House of Representatives is paid no more than an Army captain's base pay, and each member of the Senate is paid no more than an Army colonel's base pay.

Obviously it has to be an amendment, otherwise the legislature will just weasel out of it. The implications are fun to consider, though. I predict military pay will go up, starting with officers' pay. So defense expenditures will increase, especially on manpower. So we won't be able to afford as much of a military.

And maybe we'd lose some of the more obnoxious Congressmembers.

I don't think "Amend for Arnold" has the requisite momentum for 2008, nor do I think the Democrats would go along. But here's my favorite future history scenario regarding the 2008 election and amendments:

Democrats and Republicans broker a deal to pass a new amendment which
a) allows non-citizens to be president and VP and
b) repeals the 22nd Amendment (presidential term limits).

The result: Clinton-Clinton vs. Schwarzenegger-Rice in 2008!

Been watching movies, working, visiting, and enjoying the weather. I watched Knute Rockne, All-American last night, for example.

A good quote from last night -- "I'm a lapsed Protestant. Actually, lapsed United-Church-of-Canada. I'm not sure if there's anything lower than that... maybe a lapsed Unitarian?"

More to come maybe. Thanksgiving is coming up -- we have our turkey.