THE BLUEPRINT FOR LIBERIA'S FUTURE FIRST WORLD ECONOMY.

The Pan-African community; not people, our community is a World.



THE FOLLOWING EXCERPT INCLUDES IDEAS THAT I DEVELOPED WHILE CONSTRUCTING MY SOON-TO-BE LEGITIMATE, PAN-AFRICAN POLITICAL PARTY, WHICH WILL BEGIN REGISTERING CANDIDATES TO RUN IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS BETWEEN 2017 AND 2020.



What a wonderful time to be alive. As an African living in America, seeing Liberia gradually rising out of the ash heap of a terrible civil war is magnificent. Liberia now has the ability to negotiate and begin to establish modest commerce that will evolve into trade that rivals that of Nigeria, Ghana, and even China. However, communication CANNOT be limited to any select group of countries or NGOs.



China has some human rights issues that I've been made aware of by practioners of Falun Gong ( Note: I've promised a high-ranking official in the Falun Gong community to give visibility to their noble spiritual practices, and the persecution they experience at the hands of the Chinese government ). Therefore if China will mistreat her own citizens, what would stop them ( and many other foes ) from manipulating your rise to power ? Malicious groups within China, America, Jordan, India, and other places have flooded the African Continent with fake HIV medications.



This is why Indigenous Liberians, Afro-Liberian Americans, and Liberians displaced by the civil war must return to various regions of Liberia to fight the infamous " brain drain "; the proxy war that countries use identify and recruit gifted children with scholarships, knowing that they'll never return to Liberia in it's current state. Liberians with professional skills must be given reasons to return home that exceed pride for the sake of being proud. Education WITHIN Liberia is the start, but development within Liberia, BY INDIGENOUS LIBERIANS, DISPLACED LIBERIANS ( AND THOSE WHO MISSED THE BOAT ), must be a major catalyst as well. THIS IS THE REASON THAT INFORMATION TRANSFERS MUST BE MADE THAT TRANSFORM MANY LIBERIANS INTO THE CREATORS OF HOSPITALS, FACTORIES, CLOTHING STORES, ETC., RATHER THAN PEOPLE WHO JUST WORK WITHIN THEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS.



Middle classes are what enable non-corrupt, economically and educationally just, and relatively crime-free countries to develop, because the alleviation of poverty gives people reasons not to turn to crime, violence, and accept self-destructive religious dogmas. Here are a few suggestions about how Liberian society can evolve, culturally, economically, and politically.



( 1 ) In ALL investment ventures, regardless of their nature, A TRANSFER OF INFORMATION MUST ACCOMPANY ALL FACETS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE ONLY ROLE OF INVESTORS SHOULD BE SUPERVISORY. ALL infrastructure MUST be built by training the Liberian populace on a firsthand basis. In some cases, highly skilled Liberians from abroad and trained within her borders MUST oversee all operations, and they MUST comprise at least 50% to 75% of every professional, top to bottom, that makes places " work. " If Liberians don't hold major stakes in investment, architecture, engineering, hiring ( and firing ), taxation, financial transparency, and strict enforcement of non-currupt monetary policies, then the " progress " will not be truly Liberian in nature. True independence from investors will eventually evolve, because once Liberians know WHY hydroelectric plants work, for example, they will also know HOW to repair and maintain them without continually reaching out for help from outsiders.



( 2 ) Knowledge that is transferred during the building of various power systems, high-speed transportation systems, World class hospitals and nursing facilities, extravagant night life districts for tourists ( or residents ), highway systems, water treatment facilities, insurance companies and banks, Information Technology, communications systems, military advancements ( To be discussed later. All I'll say now is that my undergraduate training is in Physics ), quality housing equipped with running water, air conditioning, decent lighting, and trade agreements WITHIN West Africa MUST BE PRESERVED BY ALLOWED RESIDENTS WHO BUILD AND IMPLEMENT SUCH STRUCTURES TO IMMEDIATELY BECOME UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS OR APPRENTICES. Additionally, they must be allowed to hold high positions of authority to train others and become high-level officials that partake in government planning sectors.





( 3 ) THE SALE OF UNDEVELOPED RAW MATERIALS TO EUROPE, CHINA, INDIA, AND THE MIDDLE EAST MUST BE PHASED OUT, THE SOONER, THE BETTER. Instead of allowing outsiders to take raw materials that are used to make expensive items that are sold back to Africa, Africa must develop finished products that are sold to the World ! The giant giraffes and elephants on the Continent are feeding themselves, so what excuse do Africans have not to feed themselves and the World ? Well, there isn't any excuse, other than imaginary ones created by the enemies of Africa.



( 4 ) FOLLOWING THE JAPANESE CULTURE OF PROVIDING MODEST SUBSIDIZED HOUSING TO NEW EMPLOYEES. These living quarters should be walking distance from the workplace. Additionally, small scale public transportation should give new workers the leisure of commuting to various places, whether it be to work, purchase food, medicine, and clothing, or relax with friends or relatives. The affordability of such housing should be closely monitored by outside government agencies to ensure employees rights.



( 5 ) Just systems of government must be created. I'll finish this entry by suggesting how such a government could create a sustainable tax base that will not be oppressive to the regular citizen :

****Special Comment*********** When this proposal was initially written, I was writing in within a context that would be fitting to salvage the American economy. Therefore, it should indeed be regarded as a potential blueprint that can be modified an any way, shape, or form..

( a ) Universal insurance of any type can easily be levied by imposing a VERY modest flat tax on consumer goods, and incremental, yet fair taxes levied upon persons who make above set amounts of money (this will definitely be a point of debate, should these ideas be considered).

( b ) Take burden of providing health/dental insurance off of SMALL and MEDIUM sized businesses.

( c ) Provide START-UP loans to aspiring entrepreneurs, AFTER COMPETENT RISK ASSESSMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE BY EXPERTS, TRANSPARENT, AND CLOSELY MONITORED, GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED BANKS SHOULD PROVIDE SUCH LOANS, BECAUSE GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED BANKS WILL ISSUE INTEREST ACCRUING BONDS TO SOME INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP THEIR MONEY IN SUCH A BANK. PROFITS ACCRUED FROM SUCH BANKS SHOULD BE USED TO PURCHASE GOLD OR SILVER, IN ORDER THAT THE CURRENCY WITHIN IS BACKED BY A TANGIBLE ASSET. OIL, DIAMONDS, LUMBER, AND PETROLEUM SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED "TANGIBLE ASSETS " that, in negotiable ways, back up the value of gold and silver owned by the banks. THE INTEREST NEEDED TO MAKE BONDS MODESTLY PROFITABLE SHOULD COME FROM LEVYING SMALL SALES TAXES ON HUNDREDS OF ITEMS, TAXES SO SMALL THAT CONSUMERS WOULDN'T NOTICE THEM.

( d ) Any individual living within a designated "district" where a corporation exists should be able to purchase the company's stock at one-fourth the price people living everywhere else must pay. Within any given city or town, however, at least 80% of all businesses in designated "business districts" will be small businesses. These small business districts should be similar to the " college towns " located in the United States.

( e ) No federal, state, local, or any other taxes shall be deducted from any employee's paychecks if the individual makes less than $100,000 U.S.A. (***Another topic of debate***) per year. These individuals contributions to the government's coffers shall be sales taxes levied variably on goods and services. Otherwise, workers making less than a net sum of $100,000 take home every penny that they make. LIBERIA'S GOAL SHOULD NOT BE TO CREATE ANOTHER AMERICA, WHERE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IS SEVERELY COMPROMISED BY VAST INEQUITIES OF WEALTH.

( f ) Implement competitive taxes on corporate stock dividends of FOREIGN investors, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS REGARDING WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND DIASPORAN COUNTRIES IN SOUTH AMERICA, AND TERRITORIES SUCH AS JAMAICA, FOR EXAMPLE.. The taxes on dividends can be added to the huge influx of sales tax and graduated tax money accrued by a government controlled bank. and insurance sector will enable corporate capital gains taxes to be competitive with any country in the World.

( g ) Eliminate one-half the cost of having attended college for each year a college graduate engages in civic services in hospitals, retirement centers, daycare centers, rape-crisis centers (***Rapists, child molestors, weapons and drug traffickers should received the death penalty, another topic CONTENTIOUS of debate, without a doubt***). Businesses with an ample volunteer pool shall have the ability to cut operating costs, increase profits, worker pay, and therefore, a healthy tax base, and plenty of capital to be " housed in Liberian banks. " This "free labor" should be evenly distributed to all businesses, primarily to small business owners, teaching institutions, hospitals, and nursing facilities. These individuals should seek to volunteer in areas of professional interest, and they should be given considerable advantages when hiring decisions are made by employers. Once service is complete, a designated witness will affirm that the commitment is complete.

( h ) Mandatory year of civil service should be imposed upon all high school graduates. NO PERSON, REGARDLESS OF SOCIAL STATUS OR PRIVILAGE OF ANY KIND SHOULD BE ABLE TO ATTEND COLLEGE WITHOUT DEMONSTRATING THIS FORM OF PATRIOTISM. People who drop out of high school shall not be entitled to drive until the age of 21. An individual who's dropped out may, at any time, obtain a G.E.D. and immediately be rendered a driver's license. MAJOR INCREASES IN THE NUMBERS INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING TWO-YEAR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS MUST ALSO BE ENCOURAGED..

( i ) Allow foreign pharmaceutical firms to compete to drive down the price of medicine, before companies CONSTRUCTED AND RUN BY CITIZENS are established. Offer discounts for individuals 45 and over. Early detection of things such as high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV / AIDS, etc. of disease would ensue.

( j ) Low cost, subsidized public transportation to and from banks, grocers, colleges, hospitals, airports,and train stations should be readily available !!!!!! Interstate travel by buses, planes, and trains will be determined by the free market. Subsidies (like the type farmer's get) should be available when economic factors threaten these industries.) And, private automobiles should be an option for consumers. People who use the extensive network of public transportation, however, shall make efficient use of fuel a reality, and the saved money will enable them to pay modest fees ( U.S. $ 10 ) that enable passengers to travel for " seasons " of 12 weeks.

( k ) Credit cards shall ONLY be legally used for emergencies. If one cannot buy MOST goods or services with cash, they shouldn't be purchasing them. Banks shall be the sole business institutions to issue such cards, which would have 3% annual interest rates. Timing of payments on each card, and amount paid per pay period shall be determined by one's income.

( l ) Money accumulated by government owned banks should be geared towards small business loans. Flat taxes levied upon consumer goods will ensure that banks coffers are full enough for business to be conducted. This will be in addition to the money individuals place within banks. ***The bonds that account holders have can accrue interest with such an influx of money.***

( m ) EDUCATORS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, OR HOSPICE WORKERS, AND AMBULANCE PERSONELL SHOULD be regarded as VERY elite members of society. NATURALLY, COMPETITION FOR SUCH JOBS WILL INCREASE, AND STANDARDIZED TEST (IF ANY) OR EXPERIENCE SUFFICIENT AS PREREQUISITE FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BECOME MORE COMPETITIVE ACCORDINGLY. Additionally, and " African history or no history " policy should dictate how history is taught in schools. NOTE : SECRET SOCIETIES OF POLICE ( WHO POLICE THE POLICE, POLITICIANS, ETC. SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED, ALONG WITH A SECRET MILITARY RESEARCH TEAM ).

THERE SHOULD BE A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST THE IMPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TRASHY MUSIC AND FILMS THAT CREATE NEGATIVE IMAGES OF BLACK PEOPLE.

Additional methods of raising sufficient revenue to accomplish the aforementioned goals.

(1) 10% flat tax on all income in excess of $100,000.

(2) 20% flat tax on all money in excess of $200,000 up to $500,000.

(3) 30% flat tax on monies exceeding $500,000 up to$1,000,000.

(4) 50% tax on all monies in excess of $1,000,000.

Sales tax revenues.

(1) National sales tax of 25 cents per dollar on the total cost of the following:

a. Alcoholic beverages.

b. Tobacco products. *** Visitors who smoke should pay a modest fee for the privelage to do so.

c. Any dollar amount over $40,000 on cars and SUVs.

d. Any excess over $300,000 dollars on a home.

e. Raw sugar and any product containing sugars or artificial sweeteners.

f. 25 cents per pound on red meats.

g. 25 cents per gallon of milk (***Human beings are the only mammals that drink milk past early infancy***)

h. 50 cents per $1.00 on all firearm and artillary purchases.

i. Property taxes should be modest. Property taxes are a necessary evil, because if they didn't exist, wealthy individuals could by up all open land, and low-income people's dreams of owning land would be hopeless. However, property taxes should rise steeply if large amounts of land are purchased by private industries.

j. 40% tax write-off on home mortgages for people who purchase "green" homes, etc. "solar panels."

k. 50% tax write-offs on hybrid cars (until all vehicles become hybrid).



Note: THE AFOREMENTIONED TAXES SHALL BE COLLECTED BY GOVERNMENT OWNED BANKS WITHIN TOWNS, COMMUNITIES, OR CITIES. TAX REVENUE SHOULD BE KEPT LOCALLY, WITHIN A DESIGNATED "TAX ACCOUNT."



ANYONE WHO SUCCESSFULLY STARTS A BUSINESS WILL KEEP THEIR PROFITS IN A BANK ACCOUNT WITHIN THE "DISTRICT" where they live. This will create a culture of transparency, full-disclosure, trust, and monitoring of corruption. STIFF PENALTIES SHALL BE SUFFERED BY INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS THAT BETRAY THE TRUST OF THE PEOPLE. Banks should be unrestricted from borrowing modest amounts of money from other banks, however. URGENT FINANCIAL CRISES MUST BE HANDLED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.



AS MENTIONED BEFORE, MILITARY ( OR SOME OTHER CIVIC SERVICE ) SHOULD BE MANDATORY BEFORE ATTENDING COLLEGE, AND ENGAGING IN PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES.



Law Enforcement.

( a ) The goal of establishing a low-crime society will bolster tourism income.

( b ) Fighting should be punishable with community service. Extreme or repeated violence should be treated harshly (Ex. Deportation). Murderers, rapists, and child molestors should receive the ultimate of penalties.

( c ) Non-violent prisoners should be sent to the military for a period no less than six months.

( d ) Negligent homicide, etc. perform (as do State inmates) various work duties and on-the-job training. Money earned from this work should be channeled into coffers of GOVERNMENT OWNED BANKS.

(6***) Habitual trouble-makers should live in public housing/boarding houses located in designated "zones." Premises shall be monitored by cameras and security guards, curfews shall be imposed, and armed security shall patrol the premises and surrounding roadways on a regular basis.



Comments:



The more money people keep in their paychecks (which should be ALL of it, for the most part), the more purchasing power they shall have, which will be a major stimulus to an economy. Money flows upwards towards those who produce the goods and services, so the flat taxes levied towards upper income people are fair, because the money will come back to them anyway, as long as they stay at the top of the totem pole of sellers.



Additionally, by making the ONLY taxes (outside of flat taxes) levied towards consumers in the form of things they choose to buy, a person can, for the most part, determine for themselves how much taxes they pay. Opportunity according to one's ambitions and determination, shall determine a person's destiny.



Review of flat taxes levied in order to accomplish the aforementioned goals.

(1) 10% flat tax on all money in excess of $100,000.

(2) 20% flat tax on all money in excess of $200,000 up to $500,000.

(3) 30% flat tax on monies exceeding $500,000 up to$1,000,000.

(4) 50% tax on all monies in excess of $1,000,000.

Now, let's examine the above tax code.

Let's say someone makes 1 million dollars in a given year. (Keep in mind that nobody making under $100,000 dollars pays any taxes outside of exersizing their free will as consumers), AND PAYING PROPERTY TAXES.

(1) 10% of $100,000 is $10,000. (We now have $990,000).

(2) Now, 20% of the amount she owes in taxes is on the amount between $200,000 and $500,000. Since she earned over $500,000, she will be taxed on $300,000 of her earnings. This equals $60,000. (She now has $930,000).

(3) Now, she still has an amount of money that exceeds $500,000, but the $930,000 she now has doesn't exceed the $1,000,000 boundary, so this will be the last time she has a flat tax deducted from her earnings. She has $930,000, so $430,000 will be taxed by 30%. She now owes $129,000.

Under this economic system, $930,000 minus $129,000 = $810,000. So after taxes, under this flat tax system, a person who makes $1,000,000 a year will have $810,000 AFTER taxes.

All other taxes, as aforementioned, shall be sales taxes, and property taxes. Property must ALWAYS be subject to taxation, otherwise, wealthy individuals, corporations, investment ventures, governments, etc., would make the ownership of private property by ordinary individuals difficult, if not impossible.



******** UPDATED PROPOSAL FOR FUTURE ECONOMY *************** Liberia should become a " zero unemployment " society once it's economy is thriving ( in perhaps 20 years ). EVERYONE WHO WANT'S TO WORK, AND CAN DO SO SAFELY, SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK. IN A THRIVING SOCIETY, IF NO WORK IS AVAILABLE, THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD CREATE TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN VARIOUS PLACES. UNEMPLOYMENT IS BENEFICIAL TO NO INDIVIDUAL OR SOCIETY. ADDITIONALLY, EVERYONE WHO WORKS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR JOB, SHOULD EARN ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY THEIR BILLS AND HAVE MONEY TO SPEND LEISURELY. QUALITY OF LIFE SHOULD BE AS HIGH A PRIORITY AS HAVING THE ABILITY TO WORK HARD, STUDY HARD, AND REACH THE HIGHEST HEIGHTS OF SOCIETY, IF ONE SO WISHES.

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