J.W.

Nothing, actually.

I think it much more apt to call the United States a "free-er" or "more free" country rather than a free country. Freedom of speech, religion and freedom of the press, which we tend to think of when we think of freedom, are all regulated by the government, and if you take the time to look, you can find many examples of laws, acts, and supreme court cases that limit these freedoms rather than extend them, all through out our entire history and up to the present day. Moreover, while most of us think we inherently understand the concept of "freedom", it really isn't all that easy to define in words in a concise manner, and you should try to do it sometime. Just something to ponder :)

What isn't? Ha, just kidding, or ... maybe not? You tell me, lol

Transparency times a million.

When I look at a politician, this is what I'd like to see:

The money trail is right there in front of us (and its easy to understand), the voting record's right there in front of us (and why they voted that way is easy to understand), even what they did that day is right there in front of us, and its presented in a clear and simple manner.

Yes: moderate, moderate, moderate.

There is no more fertile breeding ground for trolls and flame wars than online political discussions.

So good luck!