Wa Petition Scam
Clip: Wa. Supreme Court Petition Scam
The Hoover Dam stands as a remarkable example of government efficiency, completing a massive infrastructure project two years ahead of schedule with only a 0.2% cost overrun of $110,000. This Depression-era success story contrasts sharply with today's government projects that suffer from bureaucratic bloat, endless delays, and massive budget overruns.
• Hoover Dam was completed two years ahead of schedule despite its massive scale
• Construction benefited from motivated Depression-era workforce grateful for employment
• Modern projects face bureaucratic roadblocks from numerous agencies and regulations
• Today's initiative process allows courts to invalidate citizen-led measures after election
• Proposed solution: require courts to pre-approve initiative language before signature gathering
• Pre-approval process would prevent wasted effort and increase accountability
• Contrast between historic efficiency and modern inefficiency reveals systemic problems
• Reform needed to restore government effectiveness and responsiveness to citizens
The Hoover Dam stands as a remarkable example of government efficiency, completing a massive infrastructure project two years ahead of schedule with only a 0.2% cost overrun of $110,000. This Depression-era success story contrasts sharply with today's government projects that suffer from bureaucratic bloat, endless delays, and massive budget overruns.
• Hoover Dam was completed two years ahead of schedule despite its massive scale
• Construction benefited from motivated Depression-era workforce grateful for employment
• Modern projects face bureaucratic roadblocks from numerous agencies and regulations
• Today's initiative process allows courts to invalidate citizen-led measures after election
• Proposed solution: require courts to pre-approve initiative language before signature gathering
• Pre-approval process would prevent wasted effort and increase accountability
• Contrast between historic efficiency and modern inefficiency reveals systemic problems
• Reform needed to restore government effectiveness and responsiveness to citizens