If you were King/President/Prime Minister, what would be the first 3 things you do?

King Ian of Smeg
If i was King of England i would do this;

1. Declare the isle of Man independant

2. Build up our armed forces

and 3. restart the 100 years war with france

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This thread really gives a clear view on why the majority of all world leaders are either corrupt or nuts...... ~D

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You forgot morally bankrupt. ~;)

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Council tax is far fairer, why should a pensioner living in a huge house be exempt from taxation for local services? Why should someone having been left a huge house yet on a small sum of money not get taxed on the huge assets they own?

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Oh no, JAG and I agree on a tax policy. I got there first, fella, you were flirting with the LDs don't forget...

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These 18-24 month election campaigns, and overpriced media bombardments turn even the few well-intentioned politicians into money-grubbers, teaching them bad habits that carry over into their terms. Aren't the Brits doing this? And was it by law, or common agreement of the parties?

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We've always had strict spending limits at constituency level (at present roughly £8000 per candidate, plus you get one free mailshot. that includes ALL expenses, not just leaflets but phone bills, office rent, petrol, cornish pasties at lunchtime, etc.) What's more once you announce you are a candidate your election expenses start running, which has the beneficial side effect that candidates can't start campaigning too soon.

IIRC national spending by the parties is still uncapped, although it is more closely audited than before. Its still peanuts compared to America though, eg something like £15 million for the big two and £5 million for the Lib Dems.

The big difference is probably that donations are less because the opportunities for patronage are a lot less under the parliamentary system, though it does now happen under Labour cough powderject cough Formula one cough.